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In this edition’s feature, culinary expert Kenji López-Alt delves into an inquiry close to his heart: What’s the most mathematically precise technique for slicing an onion? My culinary journey didn’t commence in a professional kitchen; rather, it began with a book, Jacques Pepin’s “La Technique,” which served as my initial guide. Reminiscent of today’s online tutorials, this book meticulously illustrates essential French culinary skills through a plethora of hands-only photographs. The onion-slicing method it espouses mirrors that taught in esteemed Western culinary institutions and has been adopted by the majority of cooks in my professional experience. The process starts with…

Evaluating the Controversial Compensation Package for Elon Musk: A Case Study of California State Teachers’ Retirement System’s Opposition Introduction:In recent news, the head of a significant California pension fund, Chris Ailman, voiced strong opposition to the revised pay package proposed for Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk. The upcoming vote aims to reinstate a pay package from 2018, which was previously invalidated by a judge earlier this year. This paper delves into the rationale behind California State Teachers’ Retirement System’s (CalSTRS) objection to Musk’s compensation plan, examining its implications and broader stakeholder perspectives. Analyzing the Compensation Package:Chris Ailman, the Chief Investment Officer…

The waters off Walton County, Florida, were closed following consecutive shark bite incidents on Friday. Both incidents unfolded in Walton County, situated in the Florida Panhandle. Officials couldn’t ascertain the distance of the attacks from the shoreline, stated Mackenzie McClintock, spokesperson for the South Walton Fire District. The two incidents occurred approximately 4 miles apart within a span of about 90 minutes, according to South Walton Fire District Chief Ryan Crawford. The total count of victims reached three. Crawford expressed the rarity of such occurrences, deeming it “extremely unusual” to witness two bite incidents in a single afternoon, as he…

During a recent court hearing, a man who gained widespread attention for participating in a virtual session while driving, despite his license being suspended, was revealed to have never possessed a driver’s license at all, anywhere in the United States. Corey Harris, the subject of the viral video from a May 15 Zoom hearing, returned to Washtenaw County Court wearing a shirt with “trust me” emblazoned across it. The hearing followed an investigation sparked by a report from local outlet WXYZ Detroit questioning the misdemeanor charge stemming from a traffic stop in October 2023. The outlet suggested that since Harris’…

Once again, NASA and Boeing were compelled to abort the eagerly anticipated inaugural crewed launch of the company’s Starliner spacecraft. NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams were poised to embark aboard the Starliner from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday at 12:25 p.m. ET. This flight to the International Space Station marked the vehicle’s maiden crewed voyage. However, with just 3 minutes and 50 seconds left in the countdown, the launch was scrubbed — adding to Boeing’s litany of setbacks, including years of delays and budget overruns with its Starliner program. This crewed test flight stood…

Ryan Salame, a former high-ranking executive of FTX, has become the first member of Sam Bankman-Fried’s team to receive a prison sentence following the cryptocurrency exchange’s bankruptcy in November 2022. Salame, who once served as a key aide to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, has been sentenced to 90 months, equivalent to seven and a half years, in prison. This will be followed by three years of supervised release. Additionally, Salame has been ordered to pay over $6 million in forfeiture and more than $5 million in restitution. The sentence exceeds the prosecution’s recommendation of five to seven years and is…

Renowned author Caleb Carr, whose life was woven with threads of literary legacy, personal strife, and a profound connection with feline companionship, passed away at the age of 68 in New York City. Born into a tapestry of cultural significance as the son of Beat poet Lucien Carr, Caleb Carr’s journey through life was marked by both triumphs and tribulations, ultimately leaving an indelible mark on literature, history, and the hearts of those who knew him. Carr’s upbringing was shadowed by the tumultuous legacy of his father and the bohemian circles of Beat luminaries like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg.…

It’s something I’ve always wanted to achieve, but I never thought it was possible as a gay man. Former “Bachelor” Colton Underwood has been pursuing fatherhood for over two years, a journey he has documented through his podcast, aptly named “Daddyhood.” He and his husband, Jordan C. Brown, recently announced on Instagram that they are expecting a baby boy in the fall. The joyous announcement came with a heartfelt caption from Underwood: “Our little boy is coming this fall 💙,” accompanying a photo carousel that included an ultrasound image. Underwood also shared a video expressing his excitement and happiness about…

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, is reportedly feared to have perished in a tragic helicopter crash, as revealed by state media on Monday. State television conveyed the grim news, stating that there were no signs of life at the crash site where the helicopter carrying Raisi, Amirabdollahian, and other individuals had gone down. The Iranian Red Crescent Society’s chief, as cited by the semi-official news agency Mehr News, reported that no surviving passengers were found amidst the wreckage. Despite these reports, there has been no official confirmation regarding the president’s fate. Drone footage released by…

The shooting marks the first major assassination attempt on a European political leader in over 20 years and has drawn widespread international condemnation. Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in critical condition two days after an assassination attempt that has sent shockwaves across Europe. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conveyed the grave news during an interview with public radio on Friday. This tragic incident represents the first major assassination attempt on a European political leader in over two decades, drawing widespread international condemnation and highlighting the pervasive instability within the region. Political analysts and lawmakers assert that this attack underscores…