https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/nyregion/metlife-stadium-world-cup-final.html QT:{{”
Much of the Earth’s population will be focused for two hours on MetLife Stadium, where 80,000 spectators, along with an estimated 1.8 billion people watching on television and livestreams, will witness the final game of the 2026 World Cup, between Lionel Messi and Argentina and Lamine Yamal and Spain.
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The final will be the first between two primarily Spanish-speaking countries since Uruguay beat Argentina in the first World Cup in 1930 — a game that, as some outlets have declared, “hablará totalmente en español” (“will speak entirely in Spanish”).
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For the final, FIFA’s original ticket prices ranged from about $2,000 to $6,000. Now many are listed for about $8,000 to $47,000 on the resale market.
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MetLife Stadium Faces Monumental Last Test in Sunday’s World Cup Final – The New York Times
July 19, 2026In Turning to Trade School, Gen Z Confronts an Enduring Stigma
July 19, 2026In Turning to Trade School, Gen Z Confronts an Enduring Stigma – The
New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/style/gen-z-trade-school-careers-ai-college.html
Alzheimer’s Blood Tests Offer New Promise to Diagnose and Predict the Disease – The New York Times
July 19, 2026What’s a Quantum Computer Good for, Anyway? | Scientific American
July 19, 2026https://www.scientificamerican.com/event/whats-a-quantum-computer-good-for-anyway/
what’s a quantum computer good for anyway scientific american
Merali, Z. (2026). What’s a Quantum Computer Good For, Anyway?: Quantum computing promises profound power in cryptography, materials design, telecommunications, and much more. But those dreams won’t become reality overnight-if ever. PubMed, 334(6), 34.
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican062026-1hyamyxndv4q19iphfebno
Neomycin sulfate | DrugBank
July 19, 2026https://go.drugbank.com/salts/DBSALT000472
QT:{{” Neomycin is a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic drug that is derived from the metabolic products of Streptomyces fradiae.5 Neomycin is a complex comprised of three components, neomycin A, B, and C.2 Neomycin B, also known as framycetin, is the most active component of the complex and neomycin C is the isomer of neomycin B, making these two stereoisomers the active components of neomycin.1,2 Neomycin A, or neamine, is a moiety that conjoins two molecules of neomycin B and C together.1 Neomycin is active against both
gram-positive and gram-negative organisms and mediates its
pharmacological action by binding to bacterial ribosomes and inhibiting protein synthesis, which is crucial for the survival of bacteria.9
Neomycin sulfate is the most common form for pharmaceutical
preparations; because the compound is a complex, the amount of neomycin in products is measured in units.2 Neomycin sulfate as monotherapy is available in an oral solution for adjunct use in the treatment of hepatic coma.5 It is also used in combination with polymyxin B sulfates and hydrocortisone in otic suspensions for use in the treatment of bacterial infections in the external auditory canal, including infections caused by medical procedures in the ear.6 “}}
neosporin
Sodium metabisulfite – Wikipedia
July 19, 2026https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_metabisulfite
Na2S2O5
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Sodium metabisulfite is added as an excipient to medications which contain adrenaline (epinephrine), in order to prevent the oxidation of adrenaline.[7] For example, it is added to combination drug
formulations which contain a local anaesthetic and adrenaline,[7] and to the formulation in epinephrine autoinjectors, such as the EpiPen.[8] This lengthens the shelf life of the formulation,[7] although the sodium metabisulfite reacts with adrenaline, causing it to degrade and form epinephrine sulfonate.[9]
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It (or liquid SO2) is commonly used as an antimicrobial and
antioxidant in winemaking; bottled wine indicates its use with the label “Contains Sulfites” in the US.
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Safety
Sodium metabisulfite, despite not being flammable, decomposes at 150°C releasing toxic sulfur dioxide. It is corrosive when dissolved in water. Some people who are sulfite sensitive may experience an allergic reaction to sodium metabisulfite, sometimes severe, resulting in labeling requirements for food safety.[22] In 2024, it was named ‘allergen of the year 2024’ by the American Contact Dermatitis Society.[23]
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Also, in hair care:
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Sodium Metabisulfite: A preservative and antioxidant that prevents the dye ingredients from oxidizing and changing color in the bottle before it is mixed with a developer.
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Ammonium persulfate – Wikipedia
July 19, 2026https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammonium_persulfate
(NH4)2S2O8 => NH42S2O8
QT:{{” Ammonium persulfate is a standard ingredient in hair bleach. Persulfates are used as oxidants in organic chemistry;[7] for example, in the Minisci reaction and Elbs persulfate oxidation.
Safety
Airborne dust containing ammonium persulfate may be irritating to eye, nose, throat, lung and skin upon contact. Exposure to high levels of dust may cause difficulty in breathing.[8]
It has been noted that persulfate salts are a major cause of asthmatic effects.[9] Furthermore, it has been suggested that exposure to ammonium persulfate can cause asthmatic effects in hair dressers and receptionists working in the hairdressing industry. These asthmatic effects are proposed to be caused by the oxidation of cysteine residues, as well as methionine residues.[10] “}}
The bigger NSF Quantum grant
July 19, 2026The second, bigger NSF grant for Quantum in CT
https://news.yale.edu/2026/07/14/major-nsf-award-turbocharge-quantum-tech-innovation-conn Major NSF award to turbocharge quantum tech innovation in Conn.
House Votes for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
July 17, 2026House Votes for Permanent Daylight Saving Time – The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/us/politics/house-daylight-savings-time-sunshine-protection-act.html
Meta Lab New York City – Try Meta AI Glasses and Meta Quest In-Store | Meta
July 12, 2026https://www.meta.com/meta-lab/new-york-city/
open 10am to 7 pm
at 55th & 5th
appointments for glasses & demo for quest
