Current Events

SOURCE www.npr.org
Jury deliberations continue in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito declines to recuse himself from Jan. 6 insurrection cases. Giant pandas return to D.C.'s National Zoo. High school student names Yo-Yo Ma's cello. Handwriting being replaced by digital tools may have consequences.

Key Points

  • Jury instructions delivered in Trump's trial
  • NPR poll shows trial outcome won't affect most voters
  • Alito declines to recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases
  • New pandas arriving at National Zoo
  • Yo-Yo Ma's cello named by high school student
  • Handwriting being replaced by digital tools

Pros

  • Jury deliberations in Trump's trial ongoing
  • Pandas returning to D.C.'s National Zoo

Cons

  • Controversy around Justice Alito's decision not to recuse himself
  • Impact of digital tools on handwriting