United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described recent artillery and rocket fire around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in central Ukraine as “suicidal,” further adding to fears of an accident at the plant, which is the largest of its kind in Europe. Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 03:29PM
‘Attack on nuclear power plants is a suicidal thing.’ UN chief decries Russian shelling
Chad’s military government signs peace deal
Chad’s transitional government has signed a peace deal with rebel groups on Monday in Doha, according to the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 03:21PM
Netflix is not in deep trouble. It’s becoming a media company
Netflix has had a terrible 2022. In April, it said it lost subscribers for the first time since 2011. Its stock has tumbled more than 60% so far this year.Story Published at: August 07, 2022 at 10:02AM
What the Alex Jones trial means for the future of conspiracy culture
The Texas jury’s decision last week to have Alex Jones face punitive damages of more than $45 million in a lawsuit filed by the parents of Sandy Hook shooting victim Jesse Lewis was a “reckoning that was 10 years in the making,” CNN’s chief media correspondent Brian Stelter said. Story Published at: August 08, 2022 at 06:30AM
Into the metaverse: Making the jump to a new reality
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
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