By Meredith Deeds, The Minnesota Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS — Long before becoming a global Instagram sensation, the spritz had humble, effervescent roots in the northern regions of Italy, where locals mastered the art of turning a simple drink into a ritual that embodies la dolce vita. Related Articles Gretchen’s table: Bucatini with burst cherry tomatoes…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette There is something about cherry tomatoes that tomato lovers find irresistible. Related Articles Quick Fix: Sweet and Tangy Pork Kabobs with Corn on the Cob Preserve the fresh flavors of summer Grilling some corn? Make it hot and spicy Is hefeweizen the original hazy? Recipes: 3 tasty meat dishes to…
This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and deliver clarity on the issues shaping their industries. Twin sisters Shay and Shabnam Safarzadeh have built a career that defies easy categorization. Technologists, educators and philanthropists, they’ve made it their mission…
Will A.I. systems ever achieve human-like “consciousness?” Given the field’s rapid pace, the answer is likely yes, according to Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. In a new essay published yesterday (Aug. 19), he described the emergence of “seemingly conscious A.I.” (SCAI) as a development with serious societal risks. “Simply put, my central worry is that…
By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service For a quick and easy barbecue-style dinner, I prepared these flavorful pork kabobs under the broiler instead of on the grill. They cook in just minutes but still deliver that deliciously charred taste. Related Articles Preserve the fresh flavors of summer Grilling some corn? Make it hot and spicy…
Food preservation is having a literary moment, and the timing couldn’t be better. To help you make the most of summer’s bounty, we plucked recipes from two of several new cookbooks: “Preserving the Seasons” by Holly Capelle (Simon Element, $29.99) and “The Pickle Jar” from Nick Vadasz (Hamlyn, $24.99). In no time, both will have…
Now that it’s corn season, everyone has an opinion about the best way to cook corn. In a pot of boiling water? Lightly steamed? And what about grilling? Is it best to soak the ears in their husks first; pull back the husks, remove the silk and wrap them back up before grilling; or remove…
In its latest push into A.I. and semiconductors, SoftBank yesterday (Aug. 18) announced a $2 billion investment in Intel. The Masayoshi Son-led conglomerate purchased shares at a slight discount—$23 each—giving it about a 2 percent stake in the struggling U.S. chipmaker. “For more than 50 years, Intel has been a trusted leader in innovation,” said…
More than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease—a figure expected to rise as life expectancies increase. To help accelerate progress, Bill Gates and a coalition of partners are backing a new A.I. competition designed to spur breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s and related dementia research. Unveiled today (Aug. 19) by the Alzheimer’s Disease Data…
Picture modern beer, and you likely imagine a brew that’s beautifully bright and clear, shimmering in the sunshine through a pint glass. Then came the hazy IPA and hazy pale ale. Today, a sizeable percentage of craft beer is no longer see-through, with hazies continuing to dominate beer-bar tap handles. They’re joined, of course, by…
