spin ph net Timothée Chalamet didn’t think twice and was more than alright on Saturday’s edition of “College GameDay” on ESPN. Some were curious about why Chalamet, a New York-born actor with seemingly no connection to Power 5 football, was chosen to be the guest picker on the college football program that was being held in Atlanta ahead of the SEC title game. Well, the “A Complete Unknown” star showed he has some chops on the sports punditry circuit. And, not only that, he seemed to do plenty of research as he made his picks ahead of an important slate of conference championship games. He particularly stood out for his picks for the SWAC — Jackson State — and the MAC — Ohio. “Jackson State, eight wins in a row, 11 all-conference players — this should be a comfortable, easy win for them,” Chalamet said with plenty of confidence, getting plenty of love with shoulder taps from show regulars Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit. Instead of picking a favorite in the MAC title game between Miami of Ohio and Ohio, Chalamet had his reasons to pick an upset. “The Red Hawks defense looks good, but I’m looking at fourth-year quarterback Parker Navarro. Sixty-five percent completion rate. If he can get going, he’ll tilt this in favor of the Bobcat. I’m going underdog Bobcats here, underdog Bobcats.” That bold pick earned a strong handshake from McAfee. And, when it came down to it, Chalamet thought hard about his pick for the SEC championship, and when it came down to it, he went with the Texas Longhorns over the Georgia Bulldogs, much to the chagrin of the large swath UGA fans in attendance. College football social media was largely impressed with the actor’s sports preparedness. “You are all fools for doubting Timothée Chalamet’s knowledge of ball. He drank the Water of Life,” wrote podcaster Ross Bolen on X . “Timothee Chalamet, I owe you an apology — I wasn’t familiar with your game,” wrote College Sports Only in reference to the widely-shared meme of Shaquille O’Neal . “Timothee Chalamet being a real deal college football fan, being a SMU fan, and knowing about all these teams was so crazy to me. I thought just invited cause famous, but he was a legit great guest picker on College Gameday,” wrote the Ringer’s Chris Vernon . Fox NFL writer and NFL Network personality Peter Schrager didn’t mince words. “Timothee Chalamet came prepared , researched, and referenced the Pony Express. Maybe the best College Gameday guest picker yet. NYC guy. Respect,” he wrote . In a season that’s included plenty of famous folks like actor Keegan-Michael Key, Pirates star Paul Skenes, gymnast Olivia “Livvy” Dunne and swimmer Michael Phelps, Chalamet might have stood out as the best and most prepared.

FC Barcelona will look to snap out of an uncharacteristic poor run of form when they host Stade Brestois in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Barcelona are fresh off a 2-2 draw away to Celta de Vigo in La Liga — a game in which they squandered a two-nil lead with two quick goals after Marc Casado was given his marching orders in the 82nd minute to put the Blaugrana down a man. Barca are winless in their last two games, losing 1-0 to Real Sociedad in the league just prior to the November international break. The Catalans still sit atop the La Liga standings with 34 points after 14 games—four ahead of Real Madrid , who have a game in hand. Hansi Flick's side are currently sixth in the Champions League table, with three wins and one less after four games. Brest, meanwhile, have been as two-faced as any team in Europe this season. The French side are unbeaten in the Champions League so far, defeating Sparta Prague, RB Salzburg and Sturm Graz, while drawing Bayer Leverkusen. Les Pirates have scored nine goals and only allowed three, and sit in fourth in the tournament standings. They've looked completely different in Ligue 1, however, standing in 12th place in the league table with four wins, one draw and seven losses, as well as a minus-six goal differential. Brest have lost their last two outings in the league, falling 3-2 to AS Monaco and 3-1 to Montpellier. Where to Watch FC Barcelona vs Brest Every UEFA Champions League game is available to stream on Paramount+ in the United States, while some are televised on CBS Sports. For those tuning in from Canada, you can find every match on DAZN. When : Tuesday, November 25 - 3PM ET / 12PM PT Where: Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, Barcelona TV/Streaming in the United States : CBS Sports, Paramount+ TV/Streaming in Canada : DAZN Brest Projected Lineup vs FC Barcelona Stade Brestois will likely be without their best player when they travel to Spain on Tuesday, as French midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou is expected to miss the tie with a leg injury that forced him off at the weekend. Edimilson Fernandes is expected to be the replacement in the starting lineup, joining Hugo Magnetti and Mahdi Camara in the middle of the park. Ludovic Ajorque has had a strong start to the campaign, scoring three goals and providing four assists in 15 appearances so far this season. He'll lead the line as part of a front-three with Mama Balde and Kamory Doumbia. Massadio Haidara, Romain Favre, Soumaila Coulibaly, Abdallah Sima and Bradley Locko all remain unavailable for selection for manager Eric Roy. Brest predicted lineup (4-3-3) : Marco Bizot (GK) – Kenny Lala, Brendan Chardonnet, Julien Le Cardinal, Jordan Amavi – Mahdi Camara, Hugo Magnetti, Edimilson Fernandes – Mama Balde, Ludovic Ajorque, Kamory Doumbia. FC Barcelona Projected Lineup vs Brest Barcelona will be without starboy Lamine Yamal for the third consecutive game when they host Brest, as the 17-year-old continues to deal with an ankle injury. Left-back Alejandro Balde is also a doubt to feature in the game, likely making way for Hector Fort, who came on for Gerard Martin at half-time against Celta on Saturday. With Frenkie de Jong in a bit of a slump, Flick is more likely to trust Marc Casado and Pedri as his starting double-pivot, with Gavi getting a second consecutive start as the attacking midfielder. Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Ansu Fati, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Marc Bernal remain out through injury. FC Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1) : Inaki Pena (GK) – Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Inigo Martinez, Hector Fort – Pedri, Marc Casado – Dani Olmo, Gavi, Raphinha – Robert Lewandowski. A slumping Barcelona will host unbeaten Brest in the Champions League on Tuesday.Remembering ABS Jafri Part - II

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell says it was a really easy decision to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the presence of three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani played a part, too. Snell was introduced Tuesday at Dodger Stadium accompanied by his agent Scott Boras. The left-hander finalized a $182 million, five-year contract last Saturday. “It was really easy just cause me and Haeley wanted to live here, it’s something we’ve been talking about for a while,” Snell said, referring to his girlfriend. “Then you look at the team. You look at what they’ve built, what they’re doing. It’s just something you want to be a part of.” Last month, Snell opted out of his deal with San Francisco to become a free agent for the second consecutive offseason after he was slowed by injuries during his lone year with the San Francisco Giants. Snell gets a $52 million signing bonus, payable on Jan. 25, and annual salaries of $26 million, of which $13.2 million each year will be deferred . Because Snell is a Washington state resident, the signing bonus will not be subject to California income tax. “It just played out the way that people around me felt comfortable with, I felt comfortable with, they felt comfortable with,” Snell said. “We talked and found something that could work for both of us. You want your worth, you want your respect, and you want enough time to where you can really make a name for yourself. I've made a name for myself outside of LA, but I'm going to be invested.” Two-way star Ohtani, who signed a record $700 million, 10-year deal a year ago, had a historic first season with the Dodgers. He helped them win the franchise's eighth World Series while playing only as designated hitter and became MVP in the National League for the first time after twice winning the award while in the American League. “It helps with him in the lineup for sure. That’s big motivation,” Snell said. “You want to be around players like that when you’re trying to be one of the best in the game. Yeah, it played a big part.” Snell joins Ohtani and fellow Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto atop Los Angeles’ rotation. All-Star Tyler Glasnow will be back after having his first season in LA derailed by a sprained elbow. Ohtani didn’t pitch this year while recovering from right elbow surgery but is expected back on the mound in 2025. The rest of the rotation includes Tony Gonsolin, Landon Knack, Dustin May, Bobby Miller and Emmet Sheehan. “I pitched on six-man, five-man, four-man rotations,” Snell said. “I'm good with it all as long as we have a plan, we'll execute it.” Snell, who turns 32 on Wednesday, went 5-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 20 starts this year, throwing a no-hitter at Cincinnati on Aug. 2 for one of only 16 individual shutouts in the major leagues this season. He struck out 145 and walked 44 in 104 innings. He was sidelined between April 19 and May 22 by a strained left adductor and between June 2 and July 9 by a strained left groin. Snell won Cy Young Awards in 2018 with Tampa Bay and 2023 with San Diego. He is 76-58 with a 3.19 ERA in nine seasons with the Rays (2016-20), Padres (2021-23) and Giants. He has known Andrew Friedman, Dodgers president of baseball operations, since he was 18. In the aftermath of winning the World Series and discussing how the Dodgers could repeat next year, Friedman said, “All conversations kept coming back to Blake.” “Usually in major league free agency, you're buying the backside of a guy's career, the accomplishments that they have had,” he said. “With Blake, one thing that's really exciting for us is, as much success as he's had, we feel like there's more in there." Snell was 2-2 against the Dodgers in his career. “We couldn’t beat him, so we’re going to have him join us,” Friedman said. .___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB

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NEW YORK , Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global semiconductor market in military and aerospace industry size is estimated to grow by USD 3.02 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.56% during the forecast period. For comprehensive forecast and historic data on regions,market segments, customer landscape, and companies- Click for the snapshot of this report Report Attribute Details Base Year 2023 Forecast period 2024-2028 Historic Data for 2018 - 2022 Segments Covered Product (Memory, Logic, MOS microcomponents, Analog, and Others), Application (Defense and Aerospace), and Geography (North America, APAC, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America) Key Companies Covered Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AKHAN Semiconductor Inc., AMS Technologies AG, Broadcom Inc., Digitron Semiconductors, GlobalFoundaries Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, Intel Corp., Microchip Technology Inc., Micron Technology Inc., Micross Inc., Northrop Grumman Corp., ON Semiconductor Corp., Qualcomm Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., SEMICOA, Semtech Corp., Skyworks Solutions Inc., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Teledyne Technologies Inc., Texas Instruments Inc., Toshiba Corp., and Vishay Intertechnology Inc. Regions Covered North America, APAC, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America Region Outlook 1. North America - North America is estimated to contribute 40%. To the growth of the global market. The Semiconductor Market in Military and Aerospace Industry report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels from 2017 to 2027. The United States is a major player in the global semiconductor market and the North American military and aerospace industry. American semiconductor companies, with their financial positions, are at the forefront of identifying, manufacturing, and commercializing advanced technologies, such as 16 nm/14 nm Fin Field-Effect Transistors and FD-SOI. These innovations will generate significant demand for semiconductor components from industries like military and aerospace. Notably, The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company recently secured approval to invest USD4 billion in North America , further solidifying the region's position in the semiconductor industry. For more insights on North America's significant contribution along with the market share of rest of the regions and countries - Download a FREE Sample Segmentation Overview 1.1 Fastest growing segment: Semiconductor memory plays a crucial role in the military and aerospace industry due to the increasing use of processors in various devices. Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read-Only Memory (ROM) are the primary types of semiconductor memory. RAM is a volatile memory that provides temporary storage for program codes and data, while ROM is a non-volatile memory that saves data permanently. The introduction of advanced technologies, such as programmable read-only memory (PROM) and dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), has expanded the memory options. The military and aerospace industries are witnessing significant technological advancements, with global semiconductor manufacturers launching new processors for high-reliability applications. For instance, Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics' partnership with Integra Technologies Inc. To introduce 100V GaN/SiC RF power technology for aerospace and defense applications will further increase the demand for memory semiconductors. Additionally, the integration of technology in military weapons, such as Intelligun's fingerprint-locking system, and the growing use of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the aviation and military sectors will propel the demand for memory chips in the industry. Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Research Analysis The semiconductor market in the military and aerospace industry is driven by the demand for advanced electronic systems in defense modernization and space exploration. Microchips and integrated circuits (ICs) made from pure elements like Silicon, Germanium, and compounds such as Gallium arsenide are essential for creating N-type and P-type semiconductors. The government sector is a significant consumer, with military expenditure fueling the demand for semiconductors in various applications. The communications sector, electronic devices sector, and consumer automotive sector also contribute to the market growth. The military and aerospace industry requires semiconductors that can withstand extreme conditions, such as those found in space. CAES (Computer Aided Engineering Systems) are used to design space-hardened microprocessors that can resist radiation effects and particle radiation in the space environment. Military applications include border security, terrorism detection, and UAV solutions, while defense budgets fund research and development of advanced technologies like Scalp missiles and the Rafale fleet's F4 standard engines. The semiconductor industry continues to innovate to meet the unique demands of the military and aerospace sector. Market Overview The semiconductor market plays a crucial role in the military and aerospace industry, supplying microchips and integrated circuits (ICs) made of various elements such as silicon, germanium, compounds, gallium arsenide, and others. N-type and P-type semiconductors are essential for creating electronic systems for defense applications. The government sector, defense modernization, and military expenditure drive the demand for semiconductors in this industry. Military and aerospace applications require semiconductors that can withstand harsh environments, including space-hardened microprocessors for satellite launches and space activities. Radiation effects, including particle radiation, electromagnetic radiation, electronic noise, and signal spikes, are significant challenges for semiconductors in these applications. The military and aerospace industry's semiconductor market caters to various sectors, including communications, electronic devices, border security, terrorism prevention, and UAV solutions. Semiconductors are used in defense systems, military aircraft like the Rafale fleet, and civilian aircraft such as Boeing 757s and 767s. They are also essential for display screens, logistics, aid packages, and museums. The semiconductor market for military and aerospace applications faces challenges such as long lead times and high acquisition costs. However, the growing need for global and information security, including protection against hacking incidents and connected devices, continues to drive demand for advanced semiconductor solutions. Start exploring market insights by Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Venodr Landscape 11 Vendor Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/semiconductor-market-in-military-and-aerospace-industry--40-of-growth-to-originate-from-north-america-technavio-302331364.html SOURCE TechnavioIf you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. “I’m gonna rip apart her quote here. But Julia Child once said something along these lines: the best people love food, and love to eat.” At the Horse and Plow, a dimly-lit historic tavern at the The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin, the celebrity chef and restauranteur Scott Conant throws back another handful of bar popcorn. He blends in with any other patron there watching the afternoon football game, but in under an hour, Conant will transform onstage at the Kohler Food & Wine Festival for a cooking demonstration to a crowd of fans, eager to learn kitchen secrets from the Chopped judge himself. “It’s taken me a long time to really love that entertainment element of it,” Conant also admits with a smile. “I basically have three jokes on stage, and I use them all the time. I mean, I think that people show up to these things because they’ve seen us on television, or like our restaurants, you know? It’s not the worst thing in the world. No, the worst thing is when they show up and they’re like, ‘are you Bobby Flay?’ [Laughs].” Set amidst the backdrop of Gilmore Girls and greeting card-levels of picturesque fall foliage, Kohler Food & Wine is a relentlessly busy four-day experience where some of the most talented chefs, winemakers, and culinary innovators have gathered to show off for a crowd of hungry visitors from across the country. There are, of course, those who come to learn how to braise the perfect pork tenderloin or how to nose out a good orange wine. But for the most part, food and wine demos are a kind of performance — something echoed by several of the chefs we spoke to at the fest, including Conant’s colleague and fellow TV personality, Andrew Zimmerman. “I believe people come here for entertainment and for pleasure-seeking,” he tells me backstage, in-between demos. It’s his second time at Kohler’s festival too, the chef and philanthropist having hosted a private dinner here 15 years ago. “I mean, there’s alcohol and food on one end, and then there’s the spa and golf courses on the other. I like to talk about capital ‘F’ food issues, but I know that people don’t come here to be lectured. To the ones who are just here to hear me make a couple of fun crock pot jokes? They get that too.” And in a way, it makes sense — in all honesty, how many folks are going to go home and recreate a [checks notes] duck Tsukune with cured egg and crispy venison with tamarind chutney? Maybe they will. But what most will take away are the easier methods between flashier flambés and pan flips, the advice on how to streamline their everyday cooking tasks. Ever hear the joke of what professional chefs make for their own dinner when they go home at the end of a shift? — A cup of ramen noodles. Even the pros want to make their own lives easier in the kitchen, because let’s face it, no one loves having to deal with a pile of dishes and a 16-step recipe at 9 p.m. on a Tuesday. But that got us thinking: what’s making our kitchen lives easier when we get back home? Or at least, what’s promising to? Smart tech . The tech industry is increasingly encroaching on our kitchens in new and intriguing ways. According to consulting firm Spherical Insights, they predict the smart kitchen category is on track to reach $76 billion by 2033 . While the definition of a “smart kitchen” product is pretty loose (and can conjure up images of Disneyland’s Monsanto House of the Future ), it’s largely a catch-all for devices that are either a) Wi-Fi-enabled or b) contain some form of AI (or both). We’ve seen our fair share of everything from self-cleaning air fryers, to app-connected cocktail-mixing machines , but at a certain point we need to ask ourselves: does our stand mixer really need to be connected to an smartphone app ? Arguably, a lot of what’s considered “AI” in kitchen tech (or any consumer home product, for that matter) is just fancy marketing for basic automation. But either way, smart kitchen gear has dominated in recent years at CES , and now it feels like even your toaster oven can adapt to your cooking habits. The buzzy June Oven pioneered the ability to recognize elements of food and drink and adjust the appliance accordingly with an internal HD camera, also allowing you to watch how your food was cooking on your phone (instead of, simply, checking through the glass door). Fun to play around with? Sure. Superfluous? Maybe — and certainly at the price point some of these gadgets are going for (for $1,299 retail, it’s no wonder there’s no current plans for a restock of the June Oven, although there are rumors of integrating the tech into existing Weber grills ). What a lot of these smart appliances aim to do is cut out the complicated cooking tasks and decisions made by humans, ones where previously the advice of chefs like Conant, Zimmerman, and Chauhan would help. “At the risk of sounding like an old guy, I think the intention is to make life more simple,” Conant muses. “But unless those gadgets are so easy to operate that a five-year-old from anywhere in the world can pick it up and do it — it’s a pain in the neck. Think about the process of roasting a piece of salmon. Just turn the oven on, you’re going to sear it in the pan, and finish it in the oven. It’ll take you seven to 12 minutes, and you’re fine. Anything else is overthinking.” Especially for novice cooks, learning how to tell the doneness of your meat, or when a dough has been kneaded to the right consistency are kitchen rites of passage. For chef and restauranteur Maneet Chauhan, this means that when it comes to making your kitchen “smarter”, it all comes down to moderation. “I think technology should be just one tool in your cooking Swiss Army knife. Think about your air fryer — that’s a perfect example of streamlining cooking steps. We don’t use air fryers in commercial kitchens, but what we do use are convection ovens, which is practically the same concept. But you are the one who has to learn how to properly prep the meat, the knife skills to chop the vegetables, etc.” Other than the steep barrier-to-entry price, are these smart appliances that purport to help home chefs beef up their skills actually stunting their growth in the kitchen? Arguably people who want to cook from scratch also want to learn — the rest will just order delivery, says Conant, not a $1,000 oven. “Audiences really do want to learn, how do I make this taste so good? How can I do this at home? I never cooked a lot at home until I had kids, because I was always in restaurants, right? So I started to think, what are the tips and tricks that people can take from my demos and use to become better home chefs?” Smart kitchen tech can even feel fascinatingly flashy to some chefs, and even helpful to some like Zimmerman. “Let me tell you why I’m a bit hopeful. First of all, we are time poor right now in this country, and it’s one of the reasons why we spend less and less time together. Everyone is over schedule, and we’re inundated with too much stress. So if there are products that save us time and make life easier for caregivers to put food on the table, I’m all for that.” He adds that there are useful inventions that were once considered too industrial and “tech-y” that have since entered home kitchens, such as sous vide cookers and vacuum sealers . “Thirty years ago those two things, collectively, used to cost about $8,000 to $18,000. They’re such a time saver, and and such an improvement in your cooking life. Just about a $100 investment now, and you don’t need to buy an expensive 10-in-1 oven. There are inexpensive “smart” ovens now too, like from Breville . But while AI and other types of kitchen tech have a wonderful ability to help us, I think we’re still in their infancy right now.” But there is one element to the “smart” race that does worry Zimmerman, and it requires a bit of going back in time to understand how we got here. “Here’s why I’m still a bit wary. About 75 years ago — when supermarkets boomed in post-WWII America — manufacturers in the Fifties started selling larger refrigerators to Americans. Now they’re very big. The idea at the time was for your family shop once a week and put everything in your refrigerator. Seventy-five years later, shopping once a week is a nightmare because of our busier modern schedules.” This has lead to a massive amount of food waste, around 50% of which actually occurs post-consumer contact — and what Zimmerman believes comes from over-shopping. “I just don’t want this new tech to go the same way that the old tech did. It’s sold as a short-term solution to a problem, but long-term becomes even more of a problem, as did the size of the American refrigerator. I recently bought a European refrigerator — it’s tall and skinny. Shopping more actually helps me save food, since I use more of it before it spoils. With this new kitchen tech, we keep selling convenience, but what we’re really being sold is a way to kick the problem down the road. And that has me cautious, to say the least.” So what does Zimmerman’s ideal kitchen of the future look like? “I’d like to see a few induction pods, a more modern, multi-functional microwave, and a combi oven.” A ‘combi ovens’ is chef speak for something that steams, has convection, air fries, etc, something made more accessibly-priced in recent years from brands like Ninja . “Those 10-in-1 smart AI gadgets, I think, are trying to address a problem that I think combi ovens address more effectively. Home units are kind of like having a fancy microwave, and if it’s big enough, then that will replace a whole slew of energy-sucking devices in your kitchen.” That being said, it seems like smart kitchen tech can feel unnecessary at times if you’re someone who actually enjoys the process of cooking (like me). Over-engineered appliances like the June Oven and GE Profile Smart smart mixer don’t seem quite interested in making anyone a better cook. Whether it’s the oftentimes $1,000+ price tag, or the amount of counter real estate they eat up, many of these products feel more like proof-of-concepts that were designed to wow on the floor of CES (and many do, and receive design awards — even from us ) rather than be an integral part of anyone’s kitchen toolkit. Just because you can cram in AI everywhere doesn’t always mean you always should. For Zimmerman, further automation also raises the problem of the connection we have to physically making our food. “We lose our touch and feel for it, and for people like me, that’s my yoga. That’s how I take care of my mental health, is by cooking. I just made cavatelli from scratch, and when you’re making homemade pasta dough and you’re it rolling out, I’m not thinking for that hour about all my life problems. And we all have life problems. Everyone has to have a yoga, right? A meditative practice that allows one to focus completely on something — because that’s what quiets our mind and gets our serotonin going. So I worry about this new tech supplanting that, and taking that away for many people.” But even if cooking isn’t your “yoga”, professional chefs like Conant and Chauhan agree that your most essential tools really can be the simplest options. “I think what you really need are good pans,” Conant suggests. “A great cast iron pan will help you no matter, and it gets seasoned over the years from use. I don’t come from money, so I got passed down the cast iron pan [laughs]. But those family heirlooms — your grandmother’s spoons, or your father’s tortilla press — those are important, too.” “There’s nothing like a really good chef’s knife,” is Chauhan’s advice. “There’s no need for those 15-knife sets, especially if you’re just starting out and learning to cook. Even something small, such as a cooking spoon , can be essential.” When they’re not trying be a do-it-all, 12-in-one miracle makers, there are smart kitchen gadgets and appliances that can be a worthwhile additions to your daily routines (and worth the cost). Both Conant and Zimmerman brought up the one appliance they believe has revolutionized home kitchens the most in recent history: the humble microwave. “The allure of it is the ease-of-use. It’s arguably the most advanced kitchen gadget that we’ve had in the past 30-40 years,” says Conant. “I’ve done 200 interviews in the past year, and in at least half of them, I always gets asked ‘well, what single appliance do you recommend?’,” laughs Zimmerman. “It was popular a couple years ago for chefs to say, get rid of all your single-use appliances! And there are a couple single-use appliances that I love. But for the most part, I look for diversity. I actually think the most energy-saving device that has the most uses when utilized properly is your microwave. They defrost fantastically, they reheat beautifully. If you take two minutes to read the manual and understand how to do so at a very low temperature, they’re great for things like cooking rice, too.” Smart kitchen tech is understandably still finding its footing, but until some of these innovations enter affordable ubiquity (which some already have — smart coffee makers that brew on a schedule have gotten very good and very cheap), they might just be relegated to shining aspirations for our “kitchen of the future”. Even appliances with a lighter AI touch, such a Breville’s Joule Oven , can get it right when they focus on what home cooks actually need (like notifications when the oven is preheated and again when the food is finished cooking, and a fantastic rotisserie function). Sure, they may have a foothold in the vacuum category , but robots are not taking over our kitchens anytime soon. And for that, it’s heartening to learn that the pros don’t seem to get sick of teaching the basics, either. “I never get tired of it. Never,” says Chauhan. “Even if you’re just refreshing your skills, everyone can take something away from a kitchen demo or class.” AI might already be in our iPhones and laptops , but it can’t be stirred into a pot or sautéed in our meals. It’s nice to know that there’s still a little bit of you in every dish, Contant points out. “When you eat someone’s dish, you get to know who that chef is by eating the food. There’s another quote I’m going to butcher: Picasso was talking to a young student, and that student was explaining their ideas of how they wanted to make art. Picasso stopped them and said, “It’s fine. But don’t talk about it. Say it with your painting. I feel like that’s such a powerful experience, to be able to identify a chef’s point of view, their heart laid bare, without them ever having to say it. It’s all on the plate.”None

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are suggesting the country stop its biannual ritual of falling back and springing forward – advocating a permanent end to time changes in a move that has garnered broad support in the past. In a series of posts on X last week, both entrepreneurs called for the US to stop changing its clocks twice a year, with Musk declaring Americans want their country to “abolish the annoying time changes!” and Ramaswamy describing the century-old practice as “inefficient & easy to change.” It’s unclear how seriously the two men are taking this push and whether they intend to make stopping time changes a priority for their newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, which President-elect Donald Trump has tasked with overhauling how the government operates and identifying and making recommendations to eliminate processes or programs deemed redundant. While other objectives floated by Musk and Ramaswamy for their department to tackle have been criticized as unwieldy or not possible, the semi-annual clock change is a tradition that has lost its appeal to many voters, polls have shown. And the change, if enacted, would be the most sweepingly impactful recommendation floated by Musk and Ramaswamy yet, affecting how hundreds of millions of people start and end their days. It’s also an idea that some key members of Trump’s incoming administration and the Republican Senate caucus have vocally supported for years. But some experts say the suggestion of sweeping changes resulting from a possible elimination of clock changes is overblown. “I think this is really an argument between morning people and nighttime people,” said Dr. Jadrian Wooten, a collegiate associate professor at Virginia Tech’s Department of Economics who has studied the risk and benefits of Daylight Saving Time. The benefits espoused by people who prefer more light in the morning could inversely be true for the same as those who prefer more light later in the afternoon. For each study that shows a positive one way, another study can show one for the other. There are three different camps in the debate. One argues for leaving the time changes as they currently are, with most of the country changing their clocks forward in March and back in November. This approach attempts to balance the amount of sunlight people receive on any given day and strikes a compromise between those who prefer more sunlight in the morning and those who prefer more in the evening; each group gets their preference at different points in the year. It’s the Goldilocks solution. The second advocates for a permanent standard time, keeping the clocks as they are from November to March year-round. This would lead to parts of the country experiencing earlier sunrises and sunsets than they usually do during those five months – leaving more light in the morning and less in the evening. This approach is supported by medical groups and professionals who say it most closely aligns with the body’s natural circadian rhythm. “If you get too much light too late in the evening, it disrupts your sleep, and we are essentially creating a months-long environment in which we are actually receiving light at a time that is later in the day than is optimal for our health,” said Dr. Adam Spira, a professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who studies the benefits of healthy sleep habits. “We’re already a sleep-deprived society,” Spira said, “and we’re making it harder for people to fall asleep.” This approach also resonates with parents who don’t want their children waiting for the school bus under a dark morning sky. “It’s kids getting ready to go to school,” said Wooten, the Virginia Tech economist. “It’s kids getting on the bus. You know, it’s really dangerous to put kids out waiting for the bus in the morning when it’s really dark outside, and so if you have that extra time in the morning, it’s a safer morning for most people, right?” The third advocates for a permanent Daylight Saving Time. The sun would rise and set later, giving people less daylight in the morning and more in the evening. This approach is often supported by retail, business and restaurant groups and organizations that want people to have enough daylight left after work or school to be out and about and participating in the economy, and by those who say more daylight in the evening could reduce crime. The reasons for supporting any side in this debate are as disparate as each individual’s own personal life experiences; some parents may prefer that their children not wait for the bus during a dark morning, while other parents may prefer there be some daylight while they watch their kids practice sports after school. While Musk and Ramaswamy both said they support ending the clock changes, it’s not clear whether they are proposing the country adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time or permanent standard time. Musk seemed to signal support for both conflicting ideas in his posts to X last week. “Looks like the people want to abolish the annoying time changes!” he wrote in response to an X user who made poll that showed wide support for abolishing Daylight Saving Time. Hours later, he responded with an enthusiastic “ Yes! ” when Florida Sen. Rick Scott touted the Sunshine Protection Act, legislation he supports which would “lock the clock” and make Daylight Saving Time the standard. That post, which said Daylight Saving Time “needs to go,” was eventually deleted because it contained what Scott’s office described as a typographical error. Scott, whose unsuccessful bid for Senate leadership was supported by Musk and who now sits on the DOGE Senate caucus, signed a state version of that bill into law when he was governor of Florida in 2018. “Floridians are sick of changing their clocks because we all want more sunshine,” Scott said in an October statement touting the bill. “It’s time for Congress to act, pass the Sunshine Protection Act and lock the clock.” Previous attempts to do so have faltered. Daylight Saving Time was first introduced during World War I to assist with the nation’s industrial productivity during the Great War – not, as popular rumors frequently suggest, to give farmers more day time during harvest. Daylight Saving Time was kept permanent during most of World War II, also for reasons to do with industry and energy. During the gas crisis in the 1970s, the country once again tried making Daylight Saving Time permanent, only for public approval to plummet after complaints of children being hit by cars while waiting for the bus at night. States aren’t required to change their clocks; Hawaii, most of Arizona and some US territories in the Pacific and Caribbean do not observe Daylight Saving Time. In 2022, the US Senate passed legislation making Daylight Saving Time permanent, but the House failed to vote on it. And last year, a bipartisan group of senators reintroduced legislation that would make a switch to daylight saving permanent. Now, with the possible support of one of the richest men in the world, the country may prepare to make another change – one way or the other. Musk and Ramaswamy are expected to address Republican House and Senate members on Thursday afternoon, with the meeting expected to center on the newly formed efficiency department.