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Blue SkyWellness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 hour agoHoroscopes Jan. 15, 2026: Dove Cameron, mixed emotions will surface this year
Mixed emotions and differing opinions will require listening more and revealing less; prioritize self-improvement, simplify finances and focus on changes that increase freedom and enjoyment.
fromNature
1 week 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
11 hours agoThe FTC's data-sharing order against GM is finally settled | TechCrunch
FTC finalized an order prohibiting General Motors and OnStar from sharing certain connected-vehicle consumer data with consumer reporting agencies and requiring explicit consumer consent.
UX design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 hours agoThis Silicone Pen Has No Seams, No Clip, and Twists Like Konjac - Yanko Design
A ballpoint pen conceals its mechanism within a single soft silicone sleeve, unifying grip, clip, and twist into a seamless, tactile tool that emphasizes writing.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 hours agoEscalaX Begins its Third Year, Strengthening its Position in Programmatic Advertising
EscalaX expands global programmatic advertising operations with proprietary multichannel Ad Exchange and SSP, strategic partnerships, team growth, and a roadmap focused on omnichannel retail and innovation.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 hours agoIAB Europe Releases Inaugural Attitudes to Digital Advertising Report, Revealing a Market in Transition
European digital advertising investment is rising, programmatic adoption varies by channel, with CTV the top growth opportunity amid quality and measurement challenges.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
7 hours ago'We don't care if you don't use our UX anymore': Yahoo recasts its DSP as a data backbone for the agentic world
Yahoo is redesigning its DSP to be non-sticky, positioning it as plug-in infrastructure focused on identity and data rather than UX to attract programmatic buyers.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago'How do you really tell the truth about this moment?': George Saunders on ghosts, mortality and Trump's America
Ghost stories are used to explore mortality, memories, and ethical legacy, forcing characters to confront past actions and discover more truthful perspective.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 hour agoAI will infiltrate the industrial workforce in 2026-let's apply it to training the next generation, not replacing them | Fortune
Tacit industrial knowledge is vanishing as experienced workers retire, risking operational reliability unless AI preserves and augments hands-on expertise.
Writing
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 hour agoWhy It Matters that Renee Nicole Macklin Good Was a Poet | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a musician and prize-winning poet, was killed by an ICE agent; her work explored tensions between faith, science, and care.
Food & drink
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 hours ago11 New DC-Area Restaurants We're Excited About This Month - Washingtonian
New DC-area openings include Atlas Brew Works' Bridge District taproom, Cowbell Seafood & Oyster Bar at Union Market, Caribbean fine dining, and expanded Manifest 002.
Major League Baseball
fromBoston.com
9 hours agoWillson Contreras lands a dig at the Yankees ahead of his first season with the Red Sox
Willson Contreras brings intensity, veteran leadership, right-handed power, and a fierce competitive mindset to the Boston Red Sox focused on winning and provoking rival Yankees.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 hours agoAfter a rough year, what will will corporate impact and sustainability look like in 2026?
Impact and sustainability leaders will shift from visible commitments to grounded, performance-linked strategies and adaptive risk management amid political, economic, and technological pressures.
New York Islanders
fromRMNB
10 hours agoFormer Capitals forward Pierrick Dube reportedly signing with Islanders after KHL contract termination
Pierrick Dubé ended his SKA Saint Petersburg contract and is set to sign with the New York Islanders, likely joining AHL's Bridgeport after clearing waivers.
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