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Introducing - How to Build a Metaverse Sep 19, 2022

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We’re in a metaverse déjà vu moment. Companies are spending billions of dollars creating new metaverses, imagining a 3D virtual future. But there’s a metaverse that’s already been around for decades. In this world, people have started businesses, built homes and fallen in love as avatars.

In a new four-part series from The Journal, producer Annie Minoff heads back into that largely forgotten metaverse – Second Life – to tell the story of the metaverse we already have and what it can reveal about the one that’s coming.

Start listening to How to Build a Metaverse on Friday, September 23.

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Who Is Long Covid Hurting? Sep 16, 2022

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Stuart Smith used to enjoy driving fast cars, kayaking and flying planes. But the mysterious condition known as “long Covid” has upended his personal and professional life. We spoke with Smith, a lawyer whose career was cut short after he got sick, and WSJ’s Sumathi Reddy and Gwynn Guilford about the economic and emotional impacts of long Covid.

Further Reading:

- Covid-19 Illnesses Are Keeping at Least 500,000 Workers Out of U.S. Labor Force, Study Says

- A Key to Long Covid Is Virus Lingering in the Body, Scientists Say

Further Listening:

- How Will We Know When the Pandemic's Over?

- The Labor Shortage That's Causing More Labor Shortages

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Ukraine Shifts the War With a Surprise Attack Sep 15, 2022

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In a matter of days, Ukrainian forces liberated thousands of square miles of Russian-occupied territory. WSJ’s Matthew Luxmoore explains why the offensive took Russia by surprise and shifted the balance of the war.

Further Reading:

- Russia Strikes Zelensky’s Hometown as President Visits Recaptured City

- Russia Withdraws More Forces From Northeast Ukraine

Further Listening:

- A Battle of Wills Over Russian Energy

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Who Should Pay for Pakistan's Historic Flood? Sep 14, 2022

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Over the summer, unusual monsoons in Pakistan have led to disastrous flooding. More than 30 million people are impacted, and much of the country’s agricultural sector is underwater. WSJ’s Saeed Shah explains how climate change is affecting Pakistan, and who the country's government believes should foot the bill.

Further Reading:

- In Southern Pakistan, a Sea Made of Monsoon Waters Swallows Villages

- Pakistan Floods Affect Millions, Leave over 1,000 Dead

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Diving Deep for Battery Metals Sep 13, 2022

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As the world shifts toward green alternatives like electric vehicles and solar power, demand for metals needed for batteries has skyrocketed. WSJ’s Yusuf Khan explains mining companies are turning to a new source for metals like cobalt and manganese: the ocean floor.

Further Reading:

- Deep-Sea Mining Is Close to Reality Despite Environmental Concerns

- TMC Gets Approval for Pilot Deep-Sea Mining Project

- Environmental Investing Frenzy Stretches Meaning of ‘Green’

Further Listening:

- Environmental Investing Frenzy Stretches Meaning of 'Green'

- Electric Cars Need Lithium. Can Chile Provide It?

- How One Company Rode the Electric Vehicle Boom to Success

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The Media Mogul Taking an Ax to Hollywood Sep 12, 2022

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Is David Zaslav Hollywood’s white knight, or a Trojan horse? The new CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery is sitting atop a huge media empire. WSJ’s Joe Flint profiles Zaslav’s cost-cutting across some of the biggest properties in media, and explores what that might mean for our watchlists.

Further Listening:

- The Quick End to CNN+

Further Reading:

- There’s a New Media Mogul Tearing Up Hollywood: ‘Zas Is Not Particularly Patient’

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A Queen's Legacy and a King's Future Sep 09, 2022

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During the 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, she led the British monarchy through a period of huge change and weathered many scandals. WSJ's Max Colchester explains why her death is such a significant moment for the royals, and what it means for the future of the family business.
Further Reading:

-Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96 After 70 Years on the Throne

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A Battle of Wills Over Russian Energy Sep 08, 2022

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Russia has shut off Nord Stream, the main pipeline exporting natural gas to Europe. The move comes as Europe faces a growing energy crisis. Meanwhile, Western countries continue to ratchet up energy sanctions against Moscow because of its war on Ukraine. WSJ’s Joe Wallace unpacks how Russia gained the advantage in the fight over energy.

Further Reading:

- Nord Stream Pipeline Closure Lands Blow Against Europe

- Russia Confounds the West by Recapturing Its Oil Riches

- Putin Threatens to Abandon Grain Deal, Further Squeeze Energy Supplies

Further Listening:

- Europe is Turning to Coal. What Does That Mean for Climate Change?

- Germany’s Difficult Breakup with Russian Energy

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Jackson Water Crisis Is Harbinger for Other Cities Sep 07, 2022

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Floods in Jackson, Miss. inundated the city's main water treatment plant, leaving most residents without drinking water. WSJ's Rachel Wolfe says much of the nation's water infrastructure is aging and in disrepair, and many cities could face their own impending crises.

Further Reading:

-Jackson Water Crisis Forces Cities to Confront Their Own Aging Infrastructure

-Jackson Water Crisis Has No Clear End Date, Mississippi Officials Say

Further Listening:

-The Fight Over Water in the West

-One Town's Fight Against 'Forever' Chemicals

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The U.K.'s New Prime Minister Faces an Economic Crisis Sep 06, 2022

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The U.K.’s Conservative Party has elected a new Prime Minister - Liz Truss. She’s coming to power amidst spiraling inflation and rapidly rising energy prices. But what can she do to fix it? WSJ’s Max Colchester explains.

Further Reading:

- Liz Truss Is Appointed U.K. Prime Minister by Queen Elizabeth

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