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The article discusses the trend of embracing imperfections in dessert decoration. It highlights the work of Clio Goodman, a pastry chef at ByClio bakery in Brooklyn, who creates visually stunning cakes with loose and lavish decoration. Goodman's approach is influenced by her background in art and her desire to find her own sense of cake. The article also mentions Hetal Vasavada, a blogger and author, who incorporates decorative motifs from India's handicrafts into her baking. Both Goodman and Vasavada emphasize the beauty of human error and encourage bakers to relax and enjoy the process of decorating desserts. The article includes a recipe for Gajar Ka Halwa Blondies from Vasavada's cookbook, which showcases the fusion of flavors and decorative patterns in her baking. [Extracted from the article]

President Biden's decision to limit mining in Alaska is negatively impacting Native groups and hindering the extraction of critical resources. The Red Dog Mine, which is currently the world's largest zinc mine and a significant economic driver for Alaska and Native communities, is set to close in 2031. This closure, along with declining oil, gas, and mineral production revenue, poses a fiscal challenge for Alaska's Native groups. While Biden promised to prioritize critical metals for his green initiative, the reliance on foreign countries for these resources may not be sustainable, as countries like China, Chile, and Indonesia have control over global supply chains for essential minerals. [Extracted from the article]