The COVID-19 pandemic has now killed 5 million people around the world
The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed deaths from the virus — 745,800 people — followed by Brazil and India, according to Johns Hopkins University’s coronavirus tracker.
News brief: climate summit, Texas abortion case, Rittenhouse trial
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in two challenges to a Texas law that bans most abortions. Jury selection begins Monday in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial. The U.N. climate summit is underway.
Climate change is having an adverse effect on South Carolina’s Low Country
On the coast of the eastern U.S., a combination of climate change and development is threatening the fertile fishing grounds and salt marshes that have sustained and protected the region.
Jury selection begins for Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot and killed 2 protesters
Rittenhouse faces multiple felony charges of homicide and recklessly endangering the safety of others, along with one misdemeanor count of possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor.
Jury selection for Kyle Rittenhouse trial starts this week
Jury selection begins Monday for the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. He faces multiple charges after fatal shootings during protests in Kenosha, Wisc.
The video game platform Roblox says it’s back online after outage
The California company said it was back online on Sunday evening after a multiday outage.
American Airlines has cancelled more than 1,700 flights since Friday
The airline says it was forced to cancel more than 800 flights on Sunday alone due to poor weather and staff shortages.
Kenosha is still reeling from killings as Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial begins
Kenosha, Wisc., is again reckoning with its racial divide as Kyle Rittenhouse goes on trial for killing two people and injuring a third during unrest over a police shooting in 2020.
Virginia gubernatorial race is split over COVID-19 restrictions, race and the economy
Eyes are on Virginia this week as voters elect a new governor. We hear from some in blue-leaning Arlington and in solidly-red Hanover about what’s motivating them this election.
Under new ownership, ‘Ebony’ magazine bets on boosting Black business
Ebony magazine is turning 76 years old. With new owners, the legacy publication is rebooting to reach and uplift Black audiences with a focus on financial literacy and building wealth.
Despite their climate pledges, the U.S. and others export huge amounts of fossil fuels
Under the Paris climate deal, exports of oil, gas and coal don’t count toward a country’s emissions. That’s coming in for scrutiny as leaders gather for another global climate summit.
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