Nature Catalysis, Published online: 23 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41929-024-01152-1
Aminated heteroaromatics are usually synthesized from heteroaromatic substrates. Now, a general photochemical approach that exploits non-aromatic N-heterocyclic ketones as starting materials for the coupling with amines under desaturative catalysis is reported as an alternative.Trending
A general strategy for the amination of electron-rich and electron-poor heteroaromatics by desaturative catalysis
North Korea is evading sanctions by animating Max and Amazon shows
For almost a decade, Nick Roy has been scanning North Korea’s tiny Internet presence, spotting new websites coming online and providing a glimpse of the Hermit Kingdoms’ digital life. However, at the end of last year, the cybersecurity researcher and DPRK blogger stumbled across something new: signs North Koreans are working on major international TV shows.
In December, Roy discovered a misconfigured cloud server on a North Korean IP address containing thousands of animation files. Included in the cache were animation cells, videos, and notes discussing the work, plus changes that needed to be made to ongoing projects. Some images appeared to be from an Amazon Prime Video superhero show and an upcoming Max (aka HBO Max) children’s anime.
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We’re halfway through the Dumbing of Age Book 13 Kickstarter! Here’s a surprise magnet tier reveal: it’s JOE! He’ll be a 2″x5″ magnet, and if you pledge for the JOE MAGNET tier, he’ll be slid into your copy of Book 13 along with your free Lucy magnet.
Next up is still the HALLOWEEN BECKY MAGNET tier! She unlocks at $45K, which isn’t too far away right now.
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FTC bans noncompete clauses, declares vast majority unenforceable
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced that it has issued a final rule banning noncompete clauses. The rule will render the vast majority of current noncompete clauses unenforceable, according to the agency.
"In the final rule, the Commission has determined that it is an unfair method of competition and therefore a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act, for employers to enter into noncompetes with workers and to enforce certain noncompetes," the FTC said.
The US Chamber of Commerce said it will sue the FTC in an effort to block the rule, claiming the ban is "a blatant power grab that will undermine American businesses' ability to remain competitive."