Should you cook with black plastic utensils?

We asked experts if black plastic cooking utensils are dangerous and what you should be using instead.

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Here’s the one thing you should never outsource to an AI model

While it might be tempting, betting on gen AI to take over your R&D will likely backfire in significant, maybe even catastrophic, ways.
VentureBeat - 4d
Harris's next role should be raising funds for a Black reparations bank

While Democrats tend to promote broad-based economic policies that “lift all boats,” the Black community needs targeted programs to make up for lost ground.
The Hill - 6d
Why You Should Start Using Encrypted Communications—Today

A massive hack prompts a government official to encourage businesses to do a better job of protecting their communications.
Inc. - 6d
Should you be a peer? 150 words to explain why

Political party leaders will have to explain why someone is fit to be a member of the House of Lords.
BBC News - 6d
Soup drips through and you stab yourself: the spork is the worst utensil

You can’t really stab your food with it like a real fork, and you can’t really scoop your soup. Since Auguste Comte, philosophers have assumed that progress is an inevitable feature of history. As ...
The Guardian - 6d
Why you should get a home equity loan for 2025

A home equity loan can be a smart financial tool for homeowners heading into 2025. Here's why.
CBS News - Dec. 4
Where You Should Donate This Holiday Season

The return of Times Opinion’s annual giving guide.
The New York Times - Dec. 3
Should you open a long-term CD this December?

Long-term CD accounts have been beneficial for savers in recent years. But are they still worth opening this month?
CBS News - Dec. 2
How Many Black Pants Should I Own?

A reader asks about the ideal number of black pants to own. Our fashion critic provides guidance on how many essential wardrobe pieces one should have.
The New York Times - Dec. 2