What is the metaverse and how could it change the way we experience the internet?; legal challenges to teaching CRT in public schools; and on History Book, significant events from the past. Plus: commentary from Kim Henderson, and the Tuesday morning news.

Winter weather, Texas rabi recounts escape from gunman, North Korea launches another missile, drone attack in UAE, and China’s falling birthrate

The metaverse promises to be the next revolution in human interaction

Parents are filing legal challenges to schools teaching critical race theory

Cast iron cookware company makes a skillet worthy of a giant

Plus: the pope’s move, and a record-setting aviator

One mom’s inspiring commitment to teaching her son the importance of truth

On Legal Docket, Supreme Court cases about disability rights and retirement plans; on the Monday Moneybeat, the latest economic news; and living Dr. King’s dream. Plus: the Monday morning news.

Omicron hits its peak, test kit shortage, terror attack at a Jewish synagogue in Dallas, Ukraine says Russia is behind a recent cyberattack

What accommodations does federal law require?

David Bahnsen discusses business, markets, and the economy

An Alabama couple reflects on the advances of African-Americans

Reviewer Emily Whitten talks with author and pro-life pioneer George Grant about the history—and future—of the pro-life movement. Includes an in depth discussion of WORLD’s January Classic Book of the Month: ProLife Answers to ProChoice Arguments by Randy Alcorn.

On Culture Friday, the man who now has a pig’s heart beating in his chest; a review of the streaming crime drama Dalgliesh; and the family-friendly music of Rain for Roots. Plus: the Friday morning news.

Supreme Court strikes down vaccine mandate, military personnel deploy to COVID-strained hospitals, rockets target U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, sanctions target North Korea, and punishing Prince Andrew

The case of the pig heart transplant raises questions about whether we should do something just because we can

Woman receives letter her husband mailed 76 years earlier

New streaming series brings the mysteries of P.D. James to the small screen

Rain for Roots sets scripture to songs the whole family will want to sing

China’s growing influence in the Middle East; the lack of progress in U.S. talks with Russia; and a preview of the upcoming third season of our standalone podcast, Effective Compassion. Plus: commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news.