Opening statements begin in trial over George Floyd’s death

The Suez Canal traffic jam is on its way to getting solved. Bloomberg reports on progress in moving the giant container ship.

Derek Chauvin faces charges of second- and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter. While few observers believe issues of race and justice won't shape the trial, the Washington Post explains why it’s unclear whether race will be addressed head-on in the courtroom itself.

Myanmar saw its deadliest day of protests since its military took control of the government about two months ago. The Washington Post spoke with one woman in Myanmar who is the wife of a soldier and active member of the resistance.

It’s the final day for Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, to vote on whether to join a union. Time lays out what’s at stake. The New Yorker looks at how important and unusual this battle is. And though Republicans aren’t usually fans of union drives, Senator Marco Rubio writes an op-ed in USA Today supporting the warehouse workers.

A recent email from a furniture company to hundreds of customers turned into a reply-all-pocalypse with a happy ending. The Wall Street Journal has the story.