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Study reveals hidden 'chemical currency' fueling the ocean's carbon cycle #ocean

Study reveals hidden 'chemical currency' fueling the ocean's carbon cycle
A new study, led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and Columbia University, identifies a diverse set of molecules released by marine phytoplankton that fuel microbial life and help drive Earth's carbon cycle. While scientists know that carbon is moved through an invisible network of phytoplankton and other microbes in the surface ocean, the specific compounds have long been a mystery. These compounds are small, chemically difficult to detect in salty seawater, and are rapidly consu…

Microsoft pauses new GitHub Copilot signups for Pro, Pro , and Student tiers, tightens usage limits, removes Opus models from Pro, and limits Opus 4.7 to Pro (The GitHub Blog)
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-20-changes-to-github-copilot-plans-…

Changes to GitHub Copilot plans for individuals - GitHub Changelog
As shared in our recent blog post, we’re making the following changes to Copilot plans for individuals as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure service reliability and a sustainable…

"We proved these ‘forever chemicals’ can last longer than three decades"
#ForeverChemicals #PFAS

We proved these ‘forever chemicals’ can last longer than three decades
Cancer-linked chemicals can remain hidden in drinking water supplies for decades.

US employers spend more than $1.5bn a year on labor union opposition efforts, according to a report published on Wednesday by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI).
Employers spent company money hiring consultants and law firms specializing in union avoidance and on legal counsel, representation, and litigation services during union elections and organizing campaigns.
US employers spend $442m on union-avoidance consultants annually, according to an estimate by the EPI. Amazon alone…

I would like to have a word with the hackers who attacked the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Seriously?
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres cancels more Guys and Dolls performances due to illness and cyberattack

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Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with island checkpoints, diplomatic deals - and sometimes 'fees' (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/investigations/iran-is-consolidating-control-hormuz-with-island-checkpoints-diplomatic-deals-2026-05-20/
http://www.memeorandum.com/260520/p23#a260520p23

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday
proposed dropping limits for four cancer-linked “forever chemicals”
in drinking water
established during the Biden administration,
saying the changes were rushed and not in compliance with federal law.
At the same time, the EPA said it is earmarking nearly $1 billion in grant funding for communities to tackle per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other drinking water contaminants that plague water s…

EPA walks back PFAS drinking water protections
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday proposed dropping limits for four cancer-linked “forever chemicals” in drinking water established during the Biden administration, saying the changes were rushed and not in compliance with federal law.

Former DOJ Attorney Indicted for Concealment, Theft of Government Records (US Department of Justice)
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/former-doj-attorney-indicted-concealment-theft-government-records
http://www.memeorandum.com/260520/p84#a260520p84

After Town Bans Flock, Councilmember Crashes Out, Proposes Internet and Phone Ban (Jason Koebler/404 Media)
https://www.404media.co/after-town-bans-flock-councilmember-crashes-out-proposes-internet-and-phone-ban/
http://www.memeorandum.com/260520/p83#a260520p83