In an era where algorithms curate our newsfeeds and A.I. drafts our emails, one of the most human of skills—storytelling—is reasserting itself as the decisive leadership differentiator. As we enter 2026, the ability to craft and convey compelling narratives is more than a “soft skill.” It’s a strategic imperative. Stories are the connective tissue that…
By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service I was looking for a quick and comforting meal for this busy time of year, and creamy mac and cheese with store-bought cooked chicken was the perfect answer. Once the elbow macaroni is boiled, the rest of the ingredients come together in minutes. Related Articles Gretchen’s table: Papas con…
For young people across the United States, “Dry January” is no longer a novelty. For some, it has become a year-round way of life. Members of Gen Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 — are drinking less alcohol than any generation in decades, part of a broader shift that is reshaping social life,…
Since the abrupt halt brought on by Covid-19, most Chinese companies that once dominated CES have retreated amid extended travel restrictions and rising geopolitical tensions. But Lenovo, the world’s largest PC maker, stands out as a notable exception, charging ahead in the U.S. market even as the presence of many of its Chinese peers has…
In Shakespeare’s Othello, published in 1604, the villain Iago delivers a stark reminder about what people must always truly own: “Good name in man and woman … is the immediate jewel of their souls.” And when that “good name” is filched (or taken), he adds, it “makes me poor indeed.” Four hundred years later, the…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Holidays can be crazy when you’ve got a houseful of guests, all the more so when toddlers and babies are underfoot. Related Articles Mary Ann Esposito shares 10 ways to use pomegranates Re-create Anthony Bourdain’s beef bourguignon Warm Salmon Salad With Orange Vinaigrette is a perfect dinner dish The secret…
The season for pomegranates is all too short. This leathery red skinned fruit is available from fall into winter and California and Arizona grow the nation’s supply of them. Pomegranates have reached super stature and have been dubbed the new super fruit, surpassing blueberries as the antioxidant of choice for heart health. So I buy…
One benefit of being a food editor is that I get the opportunity to try out recipes from the latest cookbooks, often before they have even made it onto store shelves. It keeps me on my toes with what’s trending, and over the years it has had the fringe benefit of greatly expanding my culinary…
Warm Salmon Salad With Orange Vinaigrette makes a delicious dinner. The pomegranate seeds add a flavor punch to the mild orange-juice-based dressing. They also look beautiful sprinkled on the fish and greens. The dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated. Removing pomegranate seeds from the membranes is easier if you know the underwater trick. Have…
At CES 2026, AMD CEO Lisa Su used the industry’s biggest stage to outline where the next era of A.I. is headed. The A.I. industry, she said during her keynote yesterday (Jan. 5), is entering the era of “yotta-scale computing,” driven by unprecedented growth in both training and inference. The constraint, Su argued, is no…
