By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette This seasonal dessert marries two Mediterranean flavors: fresh, ripe figs and sweet peaches. Related Articles Bartender-author brings ‘Sex and the City’ to your glass 5 simple soup recipes to work into your cooler-weather rotation Gretchen’s table: Easy roux-less gumbo features Creole spices, chicken and sausage As hot as you like:…
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The pop music landscape is currently a loud reminder that love does not always last. And that the heartbreak that follows a split, while painful, can render great art — or at least art that will get the internet talking if you give the people enough juicy details. And this year is shaping up to…
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), the philanthropic vehicle of Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, was launched ten years ago with the goal of improving education, supporting communities and curing diseases. A decade later, however, the organization’s priorities have shifted. What began as a broad social mission has narrowed to focus almost entirely on A.I. and…
By Nicole Hvidsten, The Minnesota Star Tribune A friend once said there’s no such thing as soup season — it should be enjoyed year-round. As someone who just happily ordered a cup of chicken wild rice soup on a 90-degree day, I agree. Related Articles Gretchen’s table: Easy roux-less gumbo features Creole spices, chicken and…
Real-world asset (RWA) platforms that offer regulated securities keep launching with the same playbook. They build for one jurisdiction, secure regulatory approval, and announce institutional partnerships, only to hit a wall when they need licensing to offer those assets across borders. The SEC, MiFID II and Singapore’s MAS all impose different rules on who can…
Toyota has long been criticized for its cautious embrace of electric vehicles. But amid slowing demand, tariffs and the phase-out of tax incentives, the world’s largest automaker’s deliberate approach looks increasingly like a smart hedge. The Japanese automaker reported yesterday (Nov. 5) that it sold 4.78 million vehicles globally between April and September, up 12…
We have Tim Berners-Lee to thank for the World Wide Web. But these days, the British computer scientist’s creation is in peril, thanks to the rise of generative A.I. As large language models (LLMs) increasingly produce information sourced from across the internet, fewer people are visiting websites for that source content—an evolution that could cause…
As automation and artificial intelligence processes accelerate, many brands are convincing themselves that A.I. can replace the strategic and creative work of social media professionals. It’s a decision often driven by budget cuts and misconceptions on what social media managers actually do, the skills they have and what truly makes social media marketing effective. A…
Duolingo has carved out a path as one of the dominant language-learning platforms. But it’s also become a household name for its playful and chaotic social media presence, featuring its signature owl mascot in irreverent, meme-filled posts. As it turns out, this “unhinged” marketing strategy isn’t just for laughs—it drives a meaningful number of users…
