Tech companies are making major bets on the metaverse. CNN’s Anna Stewart meets the tech entrepreneur who’s already getting it off the ground.Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 01:55PM
Into the metaverse: Making the jump to a new reality
Casper is hiring professional nappers with ‘exceptional sleeping ability’
A mattress brand is hiring for a position where sleeping on the job is not just accepted — it’s mandatory.Story Published at: August 07, 2022 at 05:25PM
Ugandan LGBTQ organization calls government shutdown of its operations a ‘clear witch-hunt’
Uganda’s government shut down operations of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), a non-governmental organization for LGBTQ rights, accusing it of operating illegally in the country, according to a statement from the government. Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 01:38PM
UN soldiers have come under attack in the DRC from locals who want them out. Here’s why.
Two decades ago, a UN force landed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to keep the peace in a volatile territory almost overrun by armed militias. But with the insurgents still on the prowl, locals say the peacekeepers have outstayed their welcome.Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 12:25PM
Analysis: The frontrunner to become the UK’s next leader has a risky economic plan
The frontrunner to replace Boris Johnson as the United Kingdom’s next prime minister has a plan to rescue the country from recession — but many economists aren’t too happy about it. Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 10:25AM
North Korea is destroying sites at the Mount Kumgang resort area
Once hailed as a symbol of peace between the Koreas, a floating hotel in a resort area is being destroyed by the North Korean government.Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 11:02AM
Amnesty regrets ‘distress’ caused by report on Ukrainian military, but stands by findings
Amnesty International said it “deeply regrets the distress and anger” caused by a report the group published on the Ukrainian military’s fighting tactics, but added that it “fully” stands by the findings, which concluded those tactics violated international humanitarian law.Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 11:46AM
Shirtless Adam Driver goes viral for Burberry. Again
As we enter August, there is one definitive accessory making summer headlines: an enviable set of sculpted abs. Story Published at: August 05, 2022 at 08:19AM
Israel, Islamic Jihad, say Gaza ceasefire agreement reached
Israel says an agreement to restore a ceasefire for Gaza will come into effect at 11:30 p.m. local time (4:30 p.m. ET), following up a similar announcement from Islamic Jihad a short while earlier. Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 12:32AM
Leading Taiwanese weapons developer found dead in hotel room
The deputy head of Taiwan’s government-controlled weapons developer has died after suffering a heart attack on a trip to the south of the island.Story Published at: August 07, 2022 at 04:31AM