Feb 2, 2022

Tribes, drugmakers close in on $590 million opioid settlement

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Also today: COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of five could soon become available. Facebook parent company Meta reports its earnings this morning, and we take another look as business possibilities that could exist within the "metaverse."

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COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 could be available soon

by Amanda Peacher

Feb 2, 2022

As the number of vaccinated people increases, so does movement in the economy.

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Big Tech is starting to invest heavily in the metaverse

by Lily Jamali

Feb 2, 2022

Competition is heating up in the fledgling space.

An immersive environment like the metaverse offers new ways to work — and purchase goods.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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