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Some Scotiabank customers still unable to access accounts after 'scheduled maintenance'

Some Scotiabank customers are still unable to access their online banking accounts after what the company called "scheduled maintenance" turned into a service outage that crept into Wednesday, sparking online anger and a proposed class action lawsuit.




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Six Israeli soldiers killed, six killed by Israeli jets in Lebanon




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Turntable Labs just launched a new social music platform called Hangout

Everything old is new again. Turntable Labs just launched Hangout, a social music platform that’s eerily similar to that champion of 2010s internet, Turntable.fm. The app is available as a web client or via an app for Android and iOS. It allows users to play virtual DJ, with over 100 million songs to choose from.

It not only functions like the old-school Turntable.fm. It even looks the same. There’s a stage, record players and cartoon avatars that sort of look like characters from South Park. I started my own room just to check things out and am pleasantly surprised at the sheer number of songs here that I actually like.

Turntable Labs

This is because those 100 million songs have been secured through partnerships with Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. The catalog also pulls from Merlin, which represents a vast array of indie labels and rights holders.

The company likens the experience to “gathering around a jukebox or listening to albums with friends.” It seems that way to me, as someone I don’t know just jumped in my room and started playing their own stuff. To that end, folks take turns playing DJ. There looks to be room for five people at the same time to play a game of round robin with their favorite songs.

The robust catalog is one major difference from Turntable.fm. The platform didn’t have agreements in place with labels, instead relying on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and a partnership with ASCAP. This forced a number of rules on users as to how many people could be in a room at once and how many songs could be played each hour. It looks like those rules are now dunzo.

Turntable.fm originally went dark all the way back in 2013, before showing signs of renewed life in 2021. This could be a fun retro throwback to an age when we actually got our music recommendations from people, and not algorithms.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/turntable-labs-just-launched-a-new-social-music-platform-called-hangout-172013909.html?src=rss




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'How is this a liveable condition?' Tenants leave home filled with mould and dirt, horrifying agent

A property agent was shocked to discover a leased home in a filthy condition, left behind by tenants who moved out several months earlier, according to a TikTok video uploaded by user HomesWithHaziq on Saturday (Nov 9). "For my future landlords, beware," Haziq wrote in the video description. Introducing the video, he also stated: "If you're planning to rent out your whole unit, watch this video first." According to Haziq, the home had been tenanted out for less than two years to a group of foreigners who had little interaction with one another, keeping to their own rooms. The location of the property was not disclosed, but Haziq shared with AsiaOne that it is located in the west. Starting with the living room, things appear to be clean at first glance - if a little cluttered - but Haziq soon points out in the video visible spots of black dirt hidden behind the couch. "The condition of the house will speak for itself," he added. The first toilet certainly proved his point - the toilet seat was yellowed, with the bottom of the bowl stained black.




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Appeal filed beyond condonable period after writ proceedings disposal not maintainable

The Hon'ble Andhra Pradesh High Court, in the case of M/s Reddy Enterprises v. Appellate Authority & Additional Commissioner (ST), Vijayawada [Writ Petition No. 12355 of 2024 dated July 05, 2024] held that the appeal filed beyond condonable period after disposal of the writ petition in favour of the




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'Don't be THAT person!': 15+ public library stories where entitled Karens, parents, and kids ruined everyone else's experience

Going to one's local public library should be a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, as is the case with any public setting, one's experience can be profoundly affected by the actions and behavior of random strangers. You could be in a movie theater, a coffee shop, or the post office and find similar entitled behavior from Karens, parents, and kids that has the potential to ruin your day. Let's take a moment to assess the myriad of ways in which the same phenomenon can occur in public libraries.

First, there's the strange people who sit next to you despite there being plenty of space for them to sit elsewhere. Then, there's the mess a group of kids may leave at a communal table. And, of course, there is the junk food that fully grown adults refuse to clean up after they are finished. This is the kind of entitlement that makes picking up a book feel like a Sisyphean endeavor. 

Keep scrolling below for this collection of mildly infuriating library moments. For more content like this, check out these frustrating movie theater fails.




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Who Killed Shō Okudera? Manga Ends

Series debuted in February 2023




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'I'm offered sex as a favour because I'm disabled'

Holly says she wants to challenge negative stereotypes when it comes to people with disabilities dating.




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The Papers: Labour to 'miss homes pledge' and 'pension megafunds' plan

Concerns over housing targets and plans to make councils merge their pension funds lead the papers.




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Ambulance patients killed in Haiti attack, charity says

The charity says its ambulance was attacked and patients and crew ambushed by Haiti officers.




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PM Modi introduces Ayushman Vaya Vandana card for senior citizens; over 5 lakh enrolled

India's Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has enrolled over five lakh senior citizens, providing free health coverage. The Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card offers an individual health cover of ₹5 lakh per year, benefiting around 6 crore individuals across 4.5 crore families.




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Reason behind Sai Pallavi's emotional breakdown on Shyam Singha Roy sets revealed [read now]

Sai Pallavi's portrayal of Rosie Maithreyi in the 2021 romantic period drama Shyam Singha Roy left a lasting impression among her fans. This was her second film appearance with Natural Star Nani, as they had previously worked on the film MCA, and the audiences love seeing them together on screen.




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Why Your Small Business Growth Stalled — And How to Kickstart It Again

It's possible to scale sustainably even in uncertain times.




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C–H activation-enabled synthesis of a piperazine-embedded azadibenzo[a,g]corannulene analogue

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00415A, Research Article
Lin Huang, Mengyu Qiu, Zhihao Chang, Duncan L. Browne, Jianhui Huang
The first example of an azadibenzo[a,g]corannulene analogue with an embedded piperazine ring on the flank of its polycyclic skeleton is reported.
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DBU-catalyzed substitution-controlled synthesis of oxa[3.3.1] bridged ring and naphthylamine derivatives

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00012A, Research Article
Shiyu Xu, Zhihui Sun, Pengyutian Liu, Yuanlin Wei, Fan Sun, Man Zhao, Ying Wang, Ming Zhang, Guofeng Li, Hong Liang
A switchable cascade cyclization reaction of ortho-alkynyl arylketones with amines has been developed, where the different reaction pathways are controlled by the substituent on the α-carbon of in-situ-generated ortho-alkynyl arylaldimines.
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Modular synthesis of C2-symmetric nitrogen-containing polyaromatics via visible light-enabled reductive aza-6π electrocyclization

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00140K, Research Article
Qun-Liang Zhang, Qing-Tian Fan, Yirong Zhou, Jingli Zhang, Fang-Lin Zhang
Here, an unprecedented one-step modular construction of C2-symmetric N-PACs through  reduction/aza-6π electrocyclization was reported and the resultant C2-symmetric N-PAC could be  converted into  a powerful organic photocatalyst.
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Asymmetric [3 + 2] cycloaddition of donor–acceptor cyclopropanes with azadienes enabled by Brønsted base catalysis

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00002A, Research Article
Shu Li, Zhi-Hong Dong, Si-Yu Dan, Mei-Jun Zheng, Teng Long, Jie Zhan, Qing Zhou, Wen-Dao Chu, Quan-Zhong Liu
A chiral bifunctional Brønsted base-catalyzed enantioselective [3 + 2] cycloaddition of D–A cyclopropanes and azadienes is reported. The protocol features broad substrate scope, mild reaction conditions and high functional group tolerance.
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Vaska's complex–PMHS combination enabled mild and chemoselective reduction of sulfoxides to sulfides with low catalyst loading

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00312H, Research Article
Fang-Fang Xu, Zhong-Lei Ruan, Pei-Qiang Huang
We report a highly efficient, versatile, and chemoselective method for the catalytic reduction of sulfoxides to sulfides under mild conditions.
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Nickel metallaphotoredox-catalyzed C–O bond activation/Csp2–Csp3 coupling enabled by phosphine

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00310A, Research Article
Jiaxi Fang, Ziheng Jian, Huan Liu, Yuting Wang, Xianbo Yu, Zehuai Mou, Huifei Wang
A novel and general nickel/photoredox dual catalysis platform for benzyl alcohol C–O bond activation/Csp2–Csp3 cross coupling of benzothiazolyl bromide and free alcohol, enabled by the catalytic generation of an alkyl radical, is reported.
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Unprecedented single-electron-transfer reduction-based N → C acyl migration reactions of imides enabled by redox-neutral photocatalysis

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2344-2350
DOI: 10.1039/D3QO01955A, Research Article
Linge Huai, Li Zhang, Zhentao Wang, Yewen Fang
N → C acyl migration: in the absence of a base, redox-neutral photocatalyzed acyl migration reactions have been realized via the reaction of N-vinylimides with alkyl radicals derived from alkyl silicates.
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Stereoselective skeletal modification of tryptanthrins to install chiral piperidine-2-ones enabled by Brønsted acid catalysis

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2171-2177
DOI: 10.1039/D3QO02029K, Research Article
Rong Zeng, Xiang Zhang, Yuan-Yuan Lei, Zhuo-Zhuo Zhang, Min Jiang, Qing-Zhu Li, Jun-Long Li, Bo Han
An asymmetric formal [4 + 2] cyclisation between azlactones and aza-dienes derived from simple tryptanthrins has been developed. With this established protocol, yielding a series of novel piperidine-2-one-fused tryptanthrins with up to >99 : 1 er under mild conditions.
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Visible light/copper catalysis enabled Heck-like coupling between alkenes and cyclic sulfonium salts via selective C–S bond cleavage

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2195-2200
DOI: 10.1039/D3QO02009F, Research Article
Xianqin Liu, Xufeng Li, Linyuan Wang, Yongjia Shi, Jian Lv, Daoshan Yang
A Heck-like coupling of cyclic sulfonium salts with alkenes via selective C–S bond cleavage using a copper complex as a photosensitizer through a visible-light-driven redox-neutral process has been developed.
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Substituent-controlled divergent cyclization reactions of benzo[c][1,2]dithiol-3-ones and hexahydro-1,3,5-triazines

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00356J, Research Article
Bohao Zhang, Sifan He, Na Dong, Antong Zhu, Haojie Duan, Dunjia Wang, Yao Zhou
An unprecedented metal-free divergent cyclization reaction of benzo[c][1,2]dithiol-3-ones with hexahydro-1,3,5-triazines to assemble six- and eight-membered N-containing heterocycles has been developed.
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Palladium-catalyzed and ligand-controlled divergent cycloadditions of vinylidenecyclopropane-diesters with para-quinone methides enabled by zwitterionic π-propargyl palladium species

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00368C, Research Article
Jia-Hao Shen, Yong-Jie Long, Min Shi, Yin Wei
A palladium-catalyzed and ligand-controlled divergent synthesis of spiro-cyclohexadienones from p-quinone methides and VDCP-diesters was realized via zwitterionic π-propargyl palladium species and the mechanism was clarified by DFT calculations.
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Expedient deaminative phosphorylation and sulfonylation of benzylic tertiary amines enabled by difluorocarbene

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00412D, Research Article
Chengbo Li, Yu Guo, Jianke Su, Xinyuan Hu, Qingqing Xuan, Qiuling Song
A deaminative functionalization of aliphatic tertiary amines via the cleavage of C(sp3)–N bonds under transition metal-free conditions was disclosed, which goes through SN2 reaction with various phosphorus and sulfur nucleophiles.
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Contribution of an instructional module incorporating PhET simulations to Rwandan students' knowledge of chemical reactions, acids, and bases through social interactions

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RP00105B, Paper
Jean-Baptiste Ndagijimana, Jeannette Musengimana, Henriette Mushimiyimana, Evode Mukama, Olivier Habimana, Paulin Manirakiza, Jean Claude Dushimimana, Jean Pierre Alpha Munyaruhengeri, Samia Khan, Elizabeth Lakin
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Germany opens doors to skilled Indians amid global visa cuts

The number of skilled Indian workers in Germany has increased to 1.3 lakh from 23,000 a decade ago




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IIT Kharagpur-led study says tropical rainforests could survive global warming

The study, published online in the Elsevier journal, was conducted on records of rainforests in sediments from Gujarat’s Vastan coal mines deposited in coastal lagoons around 56 million years ago




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S.Korea, US-developed solar coronagraph installed at International Space Station




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‘Unfortunate that Congress failed to rein in its rebel candidates…effect could be felt in 7-8 seats’: NCP leader Jayant Patil




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Crystal reconstruction and defect healing enabled high-quality Sb2Se3 films for solar cell applications

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00734D, Paper
Qi Zhao, Bo Che, Haolin Wang, Xiaoqi Peng, Junjie Yang, Rongfeng Tang, Changfei Zhu, Tao Chen
A post-sulfurization technique has been developed to refine Sb2Se3 crystallization. This process enables high-quality Sb2Se3 with a smooth surface, large compact crystal grains and benign [hkl] growth orientation. It also mitigates the device VOC deficit, owing to the healed deep level defects.
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Photothermal conversion enabled temperature modulation for the growth of complex polymorphic architectures of calcium carbonate

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00802B, Paper
Boning Shi, Lifu Zhang, Zeda Yang, Jiangnan Deng, Shun An, Benwei Fu, Chengyi Song, Peng Tao, Tao Deng, Wen Shang
As a highly efficient and eco-friendly heat generation approach, photothermal conversion process has been applied to many important areas such as desalination and medical treatments. We explored in this work...
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Machine Learning Enabled Exploration of Multicomponent Metal Oxides for Catalyzing Oxygen Reduction in Alkaline Media

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01884B, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Xue Jia, Hao Li
Low-cost metal oxides have emerged as promising candidates used as electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) due to their remarkable stability under oxidizing conditions, particularly in alkaline media. Recent studies...
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Highly selective and high-performance sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone)-based hybrid membrane enabled by complexed UiO-66-NH2 and sulfonated graphitic carbon nitride for vanadium flow battery

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00988F, Paper
Caiyuan Zhao, Haixia Wang, Lang Li, Liping Liu, Xinrui Cui, Haifeng Shi
A series of sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) hybrid membranes (SPEEK/NF) with a constant 1 wt% complexed nanofillers (NF) comprising of UiO-66-NH2 and sulfonated graphitic carbon nitride (s-g-C3N4) are prepared...
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Three held in Coimbatore for pledging fake gold




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Food prices rising due to failed policies of Modi govt., says Congress

Tomatoes, onions, and potatoes disappearing from common man’s plate, says Jairam Ramesh




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Children’s Day: public meet, rally led by girls to be held in Thiruvananthapuram

25,000 students from 200 schools will be part of the rally




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Try to stand on your own legs, Supreme Court tells NCP led by Ajit Pawar to stop using Sharad Pawar’s pictures, videos

The Bench asked the Ajit Pawar camp to circulate an online message among its leaders, party workers and representatives against using the pictures or video/audio clips of Sharad Pawar, whether old or new




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India IT spending to reach USD 160 billion in 2025 fueled by application and infrastructure software market growth: Gartner




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$19 mn Loss & Damage funding pledged by Sweden at COP29, bringing total pledged funding to $720 mn




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Senior Russian naval officer killed in car bombing claimed by Kyiv

Russia's state Investigative Committee said in a statement that an improvised explosive device had detonated in an act of terrorism, killing a serviceman whom it did not identify




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Peddapalli goods train derailment: Several trains cancelled or diverted

Three railway lines were affected in the derailment. Some trains skipped stoppages.




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Uncontrolled diabetes increases risk of hearing loss; doctors call for more awareness, screening

Hearing loss occurs twice as frequently in patients with uncontrolled diabetes as compared to the non-diabetic population, doctors say, calling for screening to be included in routine diabetes care




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Ennoventure bags $8.9 million in Series A led by Tanglin Venture Partners

The round included participation from existing investors, such as Fenice Investment Group and additional SAFE investors




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Donald Trump meets Joe Biden in White House; both pledge smooth transition

In a brief meeting, the two leaders assured the nation of a peaceful transition of power on January 20, 2025.




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Congress has led Karnataka to bankruptcy, alleges Tejasvi Surya in Mumbai

Under the Congress regime, Karnataka is facing extreme financial crisis; the government has been struggling to manage the State’s economy due to its mismanagement of funds, says the BJP MP




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Constable killed in accident




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Visakhapatnam-Gunupur express to be cancelled on some days from November 13 owing to traffic blocks

The cancellation is owing to traffic blocks in the Naupada-Gunupur section of Waltair Division




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Some trains cancelled due to derailment of goods train




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Trinamool Congress leader killed in West Bengal’s Bhatpara region

The violence occurred at Bhatpara, the area adjoining Naihati Assembly where bypolls are being held on November 13, 2024