An Interview With A Fired USDA Specialist

Consider the sugar beet, a sweet and tapered tuber. Unlike tropical sugarcane, sugar beets grow in temperate zones, enabling colder regions of the United States to farm their own sugar instead of relying on imports. From the late 19th century through the late 1970s, Utah abounded with sugar beet farms, and the crop’s presence influenced … Read more

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Goes Rogue For Tarte Soleil

Welcome to a special, unsanctioned edition of the The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off. Usually, Kelsey and Chris attempt to complete the technical challenges from the newest season of The Great British Bake Off in their own home kitchens, with the same time parameters as the professional-grade bakers competing on the show. Today, they are just baking, as a … Read more

Recall issued for nearly all Cybertrucks

U.S. safety regulators on Thursday recalled virtually all Cybertrucks on the road, the eighth recall of the Tesla-made vehicles since deliveries to customers began just over a year ago. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall, which covers more than 46,000 Cybertrucks, warned that an exterior panel that runs along the left and right sight … Read more

Cade Cunningham Is In Dude Mode

Detroit basketball fans have a new chant. In addition to the “DE-TROIT BASKETBALL” thing—more of a shout, really, but you take my meaning—they now chant “M-V-P” for young Cade Cunningham, who in his fourth NBA season has made The Leap. Cunningham is posting career highs in points, assists, defensive rebounds, blocks, usage, and scoring efficiency, … Read more

Cade Cunningham Is In Dude Mode

Detroit basketball fans have a new chant. In addition to the “DE-TROIT BASKETBALL” thing—more of a shout, really, but you take my meaning—they now chant “M-V-P” for young Cade Cunningham, who in his fourth NBA season has made The Leap. Cunningham is posting career highs in points, assists, defensive rebounds, blocks, usage, and scoring efficiency, … Read more