In 2024, Fandom Conquered the World

On September 28, Bowen Yang performed one of 2024’s most resonant pieces of political theater while dressed as a pygmy hippo. Yang was behind the desk on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” segment, dressed like Moo Deng, who at the time the show aired was the internet’s current fave. What he was saying, though, sounded…

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How to Make Fried Foods Healthier

With a few smart moves, you can enjoy the crunchiness of your fried favorites while reducing the health consequences. Start with these steps. Go easy on restaurant fried foods. Occasionally making a batch of homemade fries probably isn’t a problem, Wood says. “The real concern is when restaurants reheat the same oil in a deep…

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Our 10 Favorite Stand Mixers We’ve Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Chef Paty Zamarripa Photograph: Hotel Chelsea Take It Steady To make the perfect sponge cake, the most critical step is whipping the egg whites. Room-temperature egg whites are more elastic, which helps trap air more effectively. Always whip at medium-low speed. Don’t rush the process; incorporating air gradually ensures uniform bubble sizes. If you whip at…

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Secrets to Cleaner Indoor Air

It may also contain contaminants like dust, mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from, say, aerosol sprays, and fine particulates like smoke, which have been linked to heart and lung problems. Keeping the air as clean as possible can limit your exposure to those pollutants and is especially important if you have allergies, asthma, or other…

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Revisiting the 3 Biggest Hardware Flops of 2024: Apple Vision Pro, Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin

Hilariously, almost all the third-party integrations the company launched—DoorDash, Uber, Midjourney, and more—are being retired, so those functions just don’t work. (Not that they really worked before.) The scroll wheel is less janky, and the interface improvements are welcome. For example, you can now press and hold the push-to-talk button and scroll up or down…

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The Paper Passport Is Dying

In a matter of years, no matter where you live or travel, your face will likely be your new passport. For centuries, people have used some form of passport while moving from place to place. But the widespread standardization of passports as we know them today didn’t really begin until after World War 1, when…

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How to Read an EnergyGuide Label

The FTC oversees what information is included on the labels as well as requirements for their display. It also oversees any changes to the labels and whether a new type of appliance is added to the list. The Department of Energy oversees testing procedures as well as minimum energy-efficiency standards for the covered products, which…

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