The candy cloud machine is among the last cooking stations youll unlock in Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and it allows you to make cotton candy clouds for your besties to much on.While no characters have candy clouds as their favorite items to be gifted, some of the items, like the Toasted Marshmallow Cloud, are still high-value items you can give to characters like Wish Me Mell to rank up their friendship quickly. To use the candy cloud machine, youll need to use the candy clouds you get from Cinnamoroll.Below, we explain how to unlock the candy cloud station, how to upgrade the candy cloud station, and all candy cloud recipes available inHello Kitty Island Adventure.How to unlock the candy cloud machineThe candy cloud machine is a later-game station, as youll need to finish a ton of quests before hand to unlock Cloud Island. The quests are as follows:A Challenging Rescue, which requires you to complete all of the crystal-gathering and star fragment-collecting quests in each area, as well as have at least three Stamina ApplesBakers Assistant, which requires you to hit friendship rank 17 with Hello KittyStargazing, which requires the above quests to be completedIcy Recovery, which requires you to hit friendship rank one with LalaOnce you do these and youre on Cloud Island, youll just need to reach friendship level two with Lala to unlock the quest Sweets in the Stars and then the machine. Once its unlocked, itll be here:After hitting friendship level 13 with Lala, youll be able to craft a working candy cloud machine that you can place in visitor cabins.How to upgrade the candy cloud machineYoull need to hit friendship level 5 with Kiki in order to upgrade the candy cloud machine. Once you do this, you can add a second ingredient to the machine.Kiki should rank up pretty fast if you give him Starry Skies Shakes, which are made of Starfruit found around Cloud Island.You can also expedite this process by using items like Friendship Bouquets and Friendship Blossoms to gift Kiki more without having to wait until the next day (ortime travel).All candy cloud machine recipesBelow, we listall of the permanent candy cloud recipesinHello Kitty Island Adventure.Note that there is a limited-time recipe, the 50th Anniversary Cloud but its not counted as part of the collections page and you cant make it consistently, as it uses a limited-time material, so we dont have it on our list.There are also multiple recipes for the same cloud, but they are registered individually in your collections. For example, using apple or banana will both give you a Fruity Cloud, but it will register as Fruity Cloud Recipe (Apple) and Fruity Cloud Recipe (Banana) in your collections, so you may want to make all of these to collect all the recipes fully.Ingredient #1Ingredient #2Candy CloudAnything not listed belowCotton CloudMoon CheeseCheese CloudPumpkinFall CloudAppleFruity CloudBananaFruity CloudStarfruitFruity CloudStrawberryPink CloudSakuraPink CloudMagma BloomSpiced CloudCinna BloomSpiced CloudSwampmallowSweet CloudSugarkelpSweet CloudPineappleTropical CloudSwampmallowToasted AlmondToasted Marshmallow CloudFor more onHello Kitty Island Adventurecooking, you can check out ourpizza oven recipe guide,coffee and espresso recipe guide,oven recipe guide, dessert recipe guide, egg pan recipes guide, andsoda recipe guide.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Everyone has their opinion on how to make a perfectly boiled eggis it boiled from a cold start, hot start, steamed, pressure-cooked, or sous vide? This argument will rage all the more feverishly as periodic cooking enters the fray. According to science, periodic cooking yields the perfect boiled egg. The test required two pots of water at different temperatures, a two-minute timer, a notepad, and 32 minutes of uninterrupted focus. I must admit, the results were fantasticbut Id never do it again.The special thing about eggs is that you have two substances: the egg white and the egg yolk, one encapsulating the other. As this study details, since those two components have different compositions, they require different cooking temperatures to reach perfection. But unless you literally cook them separately, how are you supposed to cook each part to a different temperature without overcooking the white? Why, with the periodic cooking method, of course.What is periodic cooking?Periodic cooking in regards to boiled eggs is a process where the cooking temperature alternates, in this case from boiling water (212F) to warm water (86F), over the course of 32 minutes until the white and the yolk proteins cook to their individual state of perfection. No overcooked rubbery whites or dusty yolks. Instead, a yolk that is just-gelled across the entire orb, and a white that is set, but not gummy. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann The group of scientists who conducted this experiment had a controlled environment, spectroscopy, and tasting experts at their disposal to settle on the most perfectly texture egg. Then they wrote up instructions on how to do the periodic cooking method at home. So I tried it out, of course.How to make the perfect boiled eggSet up two pots of water. Bring the smaller one up to boiling. This pot will be boiling for the entire time. Fill a second, larger pot up about halfway with warm water. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Once these pots are at the right temperature, put the egg into the boiling water for two minutes, then take it out with a slotted spoon and drop it into the warm water for two minutes. Youll do this cycle a total of eight times, which ends up being 32 minutes.If you want to try this method at home, here are some helpful tips:Youll need a thermometer. A probe thermometer (I used the Thermapen One) or a low temperature clip-on thermometer. To me, 86F water feels just pleasantly warm to someone who has cold hands. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Use a big pot for the warm water. When the hot egg plunges in a few times, it wont change the temperature of a great pool of water as much as a small one. Still, keep a cup of cold water close by if you have to cool it down, and take the temperature every time the hot egg goes in.Have a kettle of hot water nearby. Since youll be boiling that smaller pot of water for a half hour, be prepared for the water level to decrease. If you see the egg poking above the surface, top up the boiling water when the egg is in the warm water pot.Keep a notepad. Eight back-and-forths is a trap: Youre definitely going to forget what round youre on unless you keep a tally. I did a tally mark every time I put the egg in the warm water, signaling the completion of one cycle.Is the perfect boiled egg worth it? Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann As much as I enjoyed testing out this method of egg cookery, no, it is not worth it. Between the set-up, the amount of space needed, the attention required, and the length of time, the final result did not rock my world. And seeing as I usually crush boiled eggs on toast, the subtle differences are lost. I made three eggs so I could taste them all side by side. Crucially, the instructions from Science News do not indicate if the egg should be a fridge-cold or room temperature egg, so I did both. As a control, I made a steamed egg the way I normally do to get a set yolk.The cold egg and the room temperature egg produced similar results, which I think is good news if you want to do this at home. The fridge-cold egg had a noticeable barely-set ring of white around the yolk, while the room temperature egg did not have this. Judging from the results, Id say the Science News article wants us to use room temp eggs.The yolk of the periodically cooked egg was markedly different from other boiled egg yolks Ive eaten. So if youre a big yolk connoisseur, you may like this. Its velvety and has a consistent texture throughout. Traditional-method boiling yields egg yolks that have a less cooked center and become more cooked closer to the white.The white was delicate and easy to bite through, but I dont think boiling produces very rubbery whites anyway, so the difference is rather subtle. I only noticed because I tasted the eggs side by side. Since perfect is in the belly of the beholder, Ill likely be sticking with my usual fried and scrambled.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Americans are predicted to spend a whopping 2.5 billion dollars on flowers this Valentines day. If you are one of the people who are considering such a gift to your paramour, you may want to stop for a moment and consider your beloveds beloved: Many popular flower choices are toxic for dogs and cats. Here's what to know before you choose your bouquet so you wont have to apologize for a vet visit later.Flowers that aren't safe for petsFirst, consider whether your intended recipient has a cat or dog (or both), as they can have different reactions. For instance, lilies, a common Valentines Day choice, can be lethal to cats, even in very small amounts, including the plant itself and even the water it sits in. Lilies can cause kidney failure, which is often fatal. Lilies are dangerous to dogs, as well, causing gastrointestinal distress, but they don't carry the same risk for dogs as they do for cats.Tulips and daffodils, both bright and colorful enough to attract your pet, are toxic to dogs and cats. Both cause gastrointestinal distress, and while tulips usually result in vomiting and drooling, daffodils can be even dangerous: Ingesting the bulb of a daffodil can cause heart issues in animals.Fragrance is another reason some flowers are popular in bouquets: Hyacinth has a strong perfume and beautiful shape, but when ingested by dogs and cats, they cause severe drooling, vomiting, and tremors. Peonies, which are gorgeously ruffled and scented cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs.Chrysanthemums, giant showy flowers which you might know as mums, are toxic to dogs, causing gastrointestinal issues, and incoordination.Tall, spiky flowers make for a dramatic and unique bouquet, but beware: Gladioli are toxic to both cats and dogs, causing drooling, lethargy, and diarrhea. Foxgloves are even more dangerous, causing cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac failure.Also out? Amaryllis (gastrointestinal distress, lethargy, and tremors), poinsettia (skin and eye irritation, vomiting, and drooling) and peace lily (vomiting, drooling, and difficulty swallowing).These flowers are safe for pet householdsIf youre determined to order flowers, there are still plenty of choices that are safer for pets. Roses, though perhaps unoriginal, are non-toxic for cats and dogsand florists usually de-thorn the roses, so even that risk is gone.Instead of tulips, consider gerbera daisies, which are bright, colorful, and safe for pets. Skip the daffodils and go for sunflowers. These giant blooms are like sunshine in flower form and are non-toxic for pets and people. The sunflower center becomes sunflower seeds, and you can even grill or cook the sunflower heart.If you want to be a bit more unique in your flower choices, snapdragons, a spiky flower alternative to foxglove and gladiolas, are safe and come in a wild array of colors. Want something scented like peonies? Try stock: This blandly named flower is deeply perfumed and has beautiful blooms along a single stalk. Freesia is also scented and has a beautiful shape of blooms on an arced stem, a bit like an orchid. If youre looking for the impact of a chrysanthemum, ask for zinnias. They grow into similar shapes and petal structures with the same color and size impact. If you want a flower no one else will have that is fantastical and whimsical, celosia is non-toxic to pets and comes in both plume and cockscomb shapes.Of course, if you want to impress a pet parent on Valentines Day, you might consider ditching real flowers altogether and going right to bribery of the most important person in their life.

Elon Musk has launched a $97.4 billion bid to take control of OpenAI. The Wall Street Journalreports a group of investors led by Musk's xAI submitted an unsolicited offer to the company's board of directors on Monday. The group wants to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI's for-profit arm.When asked for comment, an OpenAI spokesperson pointed Engadget to an X post from CEO Sam Altman. "No thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want," Altman wrote on the social media platform Musk owns.no thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want Sam Altman (@sama) February 10, 2025 "Its time for OpenAI to return to the open-source, safety-focused force for good it once was," Musk said in a statement his attorney shared with The Journal. "We will make sure that happens."OpenAIIt's hard to say how serious this bid from Musk is and what if any chance it has to succeed. OpenAI is not a traditional company, and the nonprofit structure Sam Altman and others at the company want it to get away from may in fact protect it from Musk's offer. Were OpenAI purely a for-profit company with traditional shares Musk's bid would likely trigger what's known in corporate law as a Revlon moment, where, under certain circumstances, the company's board of directors would be forced to sell the company to the highest bidder to maximize shareholder profits.Musk, as you can imagine, wasn't a fan of Altman's joke, writing "Swindler" in response and later calling him "Scam Altman."This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/elon-musk-wants-to-buy-openai-for-974-billion-215221105.html?src=rss

A new iPhone update patches a flaw that could allow an attacker to turn off a nearly seven-year-old USB security feature. Apples release notes for iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 say the bug, which allowed the deactivation of USB Restricted Mode, may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.The release notes describe the now-patched security flaw as allowing a physical attack, which suggests the attacker needed the device in hand to exploit it. So, unless your device was hijacked by extremely sophisticated attackers, there was nothing to panic about even before Mondays update.USB Restricted Mode, introduced in iOS 11.4.1, prevents USB accessories from accessing your devices data if it hasnt been unlocked for an hour. The idea is to protect your iPhone or iPad from law enforcement devices like Cellebrite and Graykey. Its also the reason for the message asking you to unlock your device before connecting it to a Mac or Windows PC.Aligned with its typical policy, Apple didnt detail who or what entity used the attack in the wild, only noting that the company is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited. Security researcher Bill Marczak of the University of Torontos Citizen Lab reported the flaw. In 2016, while in grad school, he discovered the iPhones first known zero-day remote jailbreak, which a cyberwarfare company sold to governments.You can make sure USB Restricted Mode is activated by heading to Settings > Face ID (or Touch ID) & Passcode. Scroll down to Accessories in the list and ensure the toggle is off, which it is by default. Somewhat confusingly, toggling the setting off means the security feature is on because it lists features with allowed access.As usual, you can install the update by heading to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone or iPad.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/apple-patches-iphone-exploit-that-allowed-for-extremely-sophisticated-attack-214237852.html?src=rss

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Officials and federal officers turned away scores of U.S. Agency for International staffers who showed up for work Monday at its Washington headquarters, after acourt temporarily blocked a Trump administration orderthat would have pulled all but a fraction of workers off the job worldwide.A front desk officer told a steady stream of agency staffers dressed in business clothes or USAID sweatshirts or T-shirts that he had a list of no more than 10 names of people allowed to enter the building. Tarps hung over USAIDs interior signs.A man who earlier identified himself as a USAID official took a harsher tone, telling staffers just go and why are you here?USAID staff were also denied entry to their offices to retrieve belongings and were told by officials that the agencys lease had now been turned over to theGeneral Services Administration, which manages federal government buildings.Neither the White House, State Department, USAID nor GSA immediately responded to requests for comment. The move marks the latest step in what has been thefast-paced dismantlingof the six-decade-old U.S. aid and development agency and itsprograms worldwidethree weeks ago.Even as PresidentDonald Trumpand billionaireElon Musk, who runs a cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency, havetaken aim at other government agencies, USAID has been hit hardest so far. The president signed an executive order freezing foreign assistance so the administration could review spending that it says is wasteful or not aligned with Trumps agenda.That has forced U.S.-funded aid and development programs worldwide to shut down and lay off staff even as Secretary of StateMarco Rubiohad sought to mitigate the damage byissuing a waiver to exempt emergency food aidand life-saving programs.Despite the waiver, neither funding nor staffing has resumed to get even the most essential programs rolling again, USAID officials and aid groups say. The Norwegian Refugee Council, one of the largest humanitarian groups, called the U.S. cutoff the most devastating in its 79-year history and said Monday that it will have tosuspend programs serving hundreds of thousandsof people in 20 countries.The impact of this will be felt severely by the most vulnerable, from deeply neglectedBurkina Faso, where we are the only organization supplying clean water to the 300,000 trapped in the blockaded city of Djibo, to war-torn Sudan, where we support nearly 500 bakeries in Darfur providing daily subsidized bread to hundreds of thousands of hunger-stricken people, the group said in a statement.In an interview aired Sunday with Fox News host Bret Baier ahead of the Super Bowl, Trump suggested that he might allow a handful of aid and development programs to resume under Rubios oversight.Let him take care of the few good ones, Trump said. Aid organizations say the damage that has been done to programs would make it impossible to restart many operations without additional substantial investment.Afederal judge on Friday temporarily blockeda Trump administration order that would have put thousands of USAID staffers on administrative leave that same day and given those abroad 30 days to get back to the United States at government expense.The temporary restraining order came in a lawsuit by two groups representing federal workers, and another hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.While the judge ordered the administration to restore agency email access for staffers, the order said nothing about reopening USAID headquarters. Some staffers and contractors reported having their agency email restored by Monday, while others said they did not.Some staffers told The Associated Press that they came to the USAID offices because they were confused by conflicting agency emails and notices over the weekend about whether they should go in. Others expected they would be turned away but went anyway.A USAID email sent Sunday night, saying it was From the office of the administrator, told employees that what it called the former USAID headquarters and other USAID offices in the Washington area were closed until further notice. It told workers to telework unless they are instructed otherwise.Department of Homeland Security officers and civilians also blocked USAID staffers andDemocratic lawmakers from entering the headquarters last week.Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

U.S. President Donald Trump said Palestinians would not have the right of return to the Gaza Strip under his proposal to redevelop the enclave, according to excerpts from a Fox News interview.In a transcript released on Monday, Trump added that he thought he could make a deal with Jordan and Egypt to take the displaced Palestinians, saying the U.S. gives the two countries billions and billions of dollars a year.Asked if Palestinians would have the right to return to Gaza, Trump told Fox: No, they wouldnt because theyre going to have much better housing, according an excerpt Fox News broadcast on Monday.Im talking about building a permanent place for them, he said, adding it would take years for Gaza to be habitable again.In a shock announcement last week, Trump proposed resettling Gazas 2.2 million Palestinians. His remarks to Fox were the first time he said they would have no right of return.Residents of Gaza have broadly rejected any suggestion of moving from the strip, as has the Palestinian Authority and the militant group Hamas that administers Gaza.Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said Trumps statement that Palestinians would not be able to return to Gaza was irresponsible.We affirm that such plans are capable of igniting the region, he told Reuters on Monday.When Trump introduced his proposals last week, including one for the U.S. to take over Gaza, he drew rebukes from allies throughout the world. Palestinians and regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia rejected the proposal outright.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who met Trump last week, praised the proposal to resettle Palestinians. He said: They can leave, they can then come back, they can relocate and come back. But you have to rebuild Gaza.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who will depart later this week for his first visit to the Middle East in the job, said Palestinians would have to live somewhere else in the interim while strip was rebuilt.Rubio met Egypts Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Washington on Monday for talks on regional stability, Egypts foreign ministry said on X, as Cairo fears Palestinians could be forced across Egypts border with Gaza.In portions of the interview broadcast on Sunday, Trump reiterated his plan to buy and own Gaza.In the latest excerpt released on Monday, Trump said between two and six communities could be built for the Palestinians a little bit away from where they are, where all of this danger is.I would own this. Think of it as a real estate development for the future. It would be a beautiful piece of land. No big money spent, he told Fox.Susan Heavey, Simon Lewis, and Nidal Al-Mughrabi, Reuters