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Blue SkyUS news
fromwww.npr.org
4 hours agoIran warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll rises
Widespread Iranian protests entered their third week with at least 116 dead, 2,600 detained, an internet blackout, and rising risks of domestic and international escalation.
fromNature
4 days agoElectrochemical defluorinative Matteson-type homologation - Nature
The Matteson homologation, first developed in 1980, elongates carbon chains by insertion into a C−B bond. 1 This versatile reaction traditionally requires three steps: carbanion formation, nucleophilic addition to organoboron, and a thermo- or Lewis acid-promoted boronate rearrangement. These processes often demand exacting conditions, including cryogenic temperatures and handling of air- and moisture-sensitive reagents. 2,3 Here, we report a Matteson-type homologation which integrates these three transformations into a one-pot electrochemical process.
OMG science
fromFortune
1 week agoNASA's upcoming moonshot may let astronauts be the first to lay eyes on parts of the lunar far side that were missed by the Apollo program | Fortune
2026 features renewed human and robotic lunar missions, notable solar eclipses, increased auroral chances, and continued observation of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas as it fades.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
3 days agoMinister seeks showdown with Elon Musk's X over Grok undressing minors, as research reveals 6,700 images per hour created by its AI engine
Grok generated thousands of non-consensual nudified images per hour, triggering legal scrutiny while parent company xAI raised $20bn in new funding.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours agoWe've got your back': Australian PM visits bushfire-ravaged towns as 300 structures destroyed and 350,000 hectares burned
Heatwave-driven bushfires in south-east Australia burned about 350,000 hectares, destroyed hundreds of structures including 80+ homes, forced evacuations, and prompted a $20m recovery package.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day agoMuddyWater Launches RustyWater RAT via Spear-Phishing Across Middle East Sectors
Iran-affiliated MuddyWater deploys a Rust-based implant called RustyWater (RUSTRIC) via spear-phishing Word macros to target diplomatic, maritime, financial, and telecom sectors.
Media industry
fromFortune
23 hours agoNetflix's $82.7 billion rags-to-riches story: How the a DVD-by-mail company swallowed Hollywood | Fortune
Netflix transformed from a DVD-by-mail startup into a dominant entertainment conglomerate pursuing an $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., HBO, and HBO Max.
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 day agoThe Absolute Best Nonalcoholic Sparkling Wine In Stores Is Worth The Splurge - Tasting Table
Bolle's Blanc de Blancs is an award-winning, alcohol-free sparkling made from chardonnay and silvaner, uniquely re-fermented after dealcoholization for layered, dry, complex flavor.
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days agoThis Luxury Hotel Brand Just Unveiled Its New Wine-and It's All You'll Want to Drink on Your Next Vacation
Montage Healdsburg launched Montage Estate wines from on-site vineyards designed and harvested by Jesse Katz, debuting a 2023 cabernet sauvignon exclusive to Montage and Pendry.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
8 hours agoCraig Berube on Max Domi beating up the 6'5 Marcus Pettersson with lefts and rights: "The old man taught him"
The Maple Leafs won 5-0, powered by strong special teams, stabilized goaltending, improved defense, roster health, and leadership from Max Domi.
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 hours agoAn Artist Draws Mythic Chimeras And Warrior Specters In Flat, Beardsleyesque Illustrations That Bridge Antiquity And Modern Surrealism
Contemporary visual art explores hyper-realism, surrealism, generative art, street murals, photography, and character-driven illustration from diverse global artists.
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 hour agoHeavy Charcoal Shading And Dramatic Light Make Daniel Alvarez's Drawings and Illustrations Feel Pulled From Dreams
Daniel Alvarez's contemporary black-and-white illustrations use charcoal, graphite, and digital media to depict minimalist, emotionally charged figures and surreal scenes evoking introspection and tension.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
2 hours agoWeekly deals: OnePlus 15, Galaxy S25 and Z 7 series, Motorola Razr 2025 series on sale
Motorola introduced a premium Signature phone and Razr Fold book-style foldable, both unavailable in the US; competing phones and storage/price variations offer alternative choices.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day agoGermany news: Dobrindt vows to fight left-wing extremism DW 01/11/2026
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is heading for India. DW has more. The damage to cables in Berlin that caused a power outage is thought to have been carried out by left-wing extremistsImage: picture alliance/dpa Skip next section What you need to know Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has announced new measures to combat left-wing extremism Chancellor Friedrich Merz is kicking off a three-day visit to India, accompanied by a large business delegation
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours agoMartino's, London SW1: Beautiful bedlam' restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants
Martino's is a stylish, busy Italian-leaning all-day brasserie near Sloane Square offering classic dishes, meticulous old-school hospitality, and glamorous, highly visible dining atmosphere.
France news
fromThe Local France
4 hours agoDriving rules, Brexit, and the Clooneys: 6 essential articles for life in France
British residents in France should update post‑Brexit residency cards to obtain permanent status; 2026 brings new driving laws, holiday planning, shopping rights, and citizenship pathways.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours agoUS protests condemn ICE killing of Renee Good and a regime that is willing to kill its own citizens'
Hundreds marched in Philadelphia demanding ICE leave communities and calling for an end to U.S. military actions in Venezuela after recent ICE-related shootings.
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