The Metaverse, Promised Land, and the Didymos system
VNN Weekly Digest November 22-29
Here’s a look at the week’s top stories:
When you want to rule the metaverse, but people think you're from the Negaverse
(NATIONAL) Facebook made headlines last month when they rebranded their company to “Meta”, but will their name change and virtual reality pivot be enough to break away from the negative pushback on their current social media platforms?
Promised Land | November
(OKLAHOMA) These stories are part of the Oklahoma Media Center’s Promised Land collaborative effort, which shows how the landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision will affect both tribal and non-Indigenous residents in the state.
NASA, SpaceX Launch DART: First Planetary Defense Test Mission
(VANDENBERG AFB, Calif.) The spacecraft will intercept the Didymos system between Sept. 26 and Oct. 1, 2022, intentionally slamming into Dimorphos at roughly 4 miles per second (6 kilometers per second).
CANNABIS WEEKLY
Medical Marijuana: Uses, History, and Evidence
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(NATIONAL) Finding the perfect gift for a friend or loved one is tricky. It’s even more challenging if they’re into niche hobbies that you may not know much about, like bookbinding, botany, or smoking cannabis.
And next week's Green Country forecast:
Well above normal temperatures next week
Warm and dry conditions will prevail through the upcoming work week, with a cold front bringing deviations from that theme for next weekend.
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