Shanghai doubles down on the metaverse by including it in a development plan cnbc.com A Shanghai city department's five-year development plan includes encouraging metaverse use in public services, business offices and social entertainment....

World's most expensive handbag - priced at £5.3m - is created to help 'save the oceans' news.sky.com The luxury brand that made the bag is concerned about the impact of non-biodegradable plastics on marine conservation....

How Dolly Parton became the world’s best-loved celebrity bbc.com How did Dolly Parton become one of the world’s most-loved celebrities? Dorian Lynskey explores the singer’s appeal....

Opinion | Biden Wants America to Lead the World. It Shouldn’t. nytimes.com U.S. “leadership” is a favorite trope of the foreign policy establishment. It’s outdated and dangerous....

H&M says profit up by $1.2 billion as world opens up again economictimes.indiatimes.com "As more and more people are vaccinated and restrictions are eased, the world is gradually opening up and customers can once again visit our stores," said Helen...

The Top 15 Richest TikTokers, Ranked By Their Net Worth screenrant.com TikTok hasn't just become one of the most famous apps in the world - it also created millionaires like Charlie D'Amelio and Addison Rae....