Summary
In this News Wrap, a judge in Kenosha, Wisconsin, dismissed a white juror in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial because he had joked about the police killing of Jacob Blake, a Black man. A Russian analyst was charged by a special counsel probing the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. More than 20 countries at the U.N. climate summit pledged to phase out coal use within two decades.Five Facts
- Who is on trial for the shooting deaths of two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin?
- What was a Russian analyst in Washington, DC charged with today, according to this piece?
- Why did over 20 countries pledge to phase out coal as an energy source?
- Why do some protesters say the pledges of governments to curb climate change aren't ambitious enough?
- What three playthings were introduced into the National Toy Hall of Fame?
Focus Questions
Do you believe world leaders will stick to their pledge to phase out fuel sources that contribute to climate change? Why or why not? Media literacy: Was there an item in this news wrap that didn't make sense to you, or that you wish had been covered in more detail? If so, what?For More
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