In a week where:

1. Belgium revive the murder case of Patrice Lumumba, 65 years after the event.
2. US officially exits World Health Organization.
3. ICE murders another person in Minneapolis, making it nine they've murdered in '26.
4. UK to create its own “British FBI” in biggest police reform in nearly 200 years.
5. Alex Honnold completes free solo climb of Taipei 101.

In the 1st of two Tech segments: (5:06) And with a whimper, Meta's Metaverse is all but dead. Who knew that the major waste of money would be a major waste of money?? (Article By Sarah Perez)

In Society: (20:46) The Metaverse wasn't the only thing that died this week. Over in Saudi Arabia, "The Line" is also all but dead. WHO WOULD'VE THOUGHT IT??? (Article By Kate Wagner)

In the 2nd Tech segment: (31:23) Wikipedia turned 25 last week, an Internet miracle it still exists in the way it was intended. But that doesn't stop nefarious actors from editing articles to benefit governments & billionaires. (Article By Claire Wilmot)

Lastly, in Photography: (48:24) A photographer's journey on finding the woman who cared for her as a child, using photography as a vehicle. (Article By Marigold Warner)

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