Tag Archives: Break

‘Forever chemicals’ are hard to break down, but light works

PFAS compounds have carbon-fluorine bonds, one of the strongest in chemistry. BY The Conversation Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have earned the nickname “forever chemicals” from their extraordinary ability to stick around in the environment long after they’ve been used. These synthetic compounds, commonly used in consumer products and industrial applications for their water- and … Continue reading ‘Forever chemicals’ are hard to break down, but light works

Will the DOJ’s proposal to break up Google survive the incoming administration?

November 21, 2024 Will the DOJ’s proposal to break up Google survive the incoming administration? It’s a race against time to see whether a landmark court decision will stick. BY Chris Stokel-Walker The proposal filed on Wednesday by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to completely dismantle Google’s monopoly in the world of search would require the … Continue reading Will the DOJ’s proposal to break up Google survive the incoming administration?

How marketers can break free from decision fatigue

Practical strategies to overcome marketing analysis paralysis, streamline decision-making and boost productivity in your marketing efforts. Ali Schwanke on July 18, 2024     If there’s one sentiment that’s rising to the top among marketers and marketing ops, it’s “I’m tired.” You see it on X, read it on LinkedIn and hear it in communities, … Continue reading How marketers can break free from decision fatigue

Skipping your lunch break contributes to workplace burnout and makes you worse at your job

  By Shalene Gupta November 08, 2023 The best moment of the workday, in all honesty, is probably lunch. (Okay, maybe it’s the second best moment, and the first best is clocking out.) Yet, increasingly, the sacred lunch hour seems to be in danger of going extinct. EzCater, a company that provides corporate food solutions, … Continue reading Skipping your lunch break contributes to workplace burnout and makes you worse at your job

EU Might Want Google To Break Up Its Ad Business – Take A Number

EU Might Want Google To Break Up Its Ad Business – Take A Number by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, June 14, 2023 Europe’s antitrust regulator reportedly might seek to break up Google’s advertising-technology business, charging the company with abusing its dominance in online advertising technology. The move joins the U.S. in accusing Google of abusing its … Continue reading EU Might Want Google To Break Up Its Ad Business – Take A Number

Senate bill seeks to break up Google and Meta ad businesses

The Justice Department is suing Google to break up its ad business   Igor Bonifacic @igorbonifacic Alongside eight states, the US Department of Justice is suing Google to break up the company’s advertising business. In a complaint filed Tuesday with a federal court in Virginia, the agency accused Google of illegally monopolizing the digital advertising … Continue reading Senate bill seeks to break up Google and Meta ad businesses

Final 2022 holiday numbers break ecommerce records

Despite economic concerns, consumers responded to discounts in key categories like toys. Kim Davis on January 5, 2023 Consumers spent $ 211.7 billion online in November and December 2022, representing a new ecommerce record and 3.5% growth YoY. This despite concerns about inflation, possible recession and supply chain issues. Demand for toys and video games … Continue reading Final 2022 holiday numbers break ecommerce records