Former chef and YouTuber @SenpaiKai9000 reveals the secrets to making restaurant-quality rice, starting with the use of higher-grade basmati and jasmine rice. He emphasizes the importance of rinsing the rice to remove excess starch, cooking it with butter for added flavor, and using a 1:1.25 ratio of rice to water. For optimal results, he recommends cooking the rice in the oven or rice cooker for even cooking and enhanced fluffiness, thanks to the butter preventing starches from sticking.
Agnes, originally from the Ivory Coast, recounts her harrowing experiences of being detained at Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre, where she faced the threat of deportation despite fleeing civil war and potential imprisonment. After following legal procedures for asylum, she was shocked to find herself in a detention facility, which she equates to a prison, and now campaigns against such practices for vulnerable individuals seeking safety. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA serious multi-vehicle crash on the M25 in Essex has led to the closure of the anticlockwise carriageway between junctions J29 and J28, resulting in 30-minute delays for drivers. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, are on-site, and diversion routes have been implemented as traffic congestion extends to Romford and Brentwood. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreWhatsApp has introduced ads for the first time, diverging from its original stance against advertising, which was highlighted in a 2012 blog post. Currently, ads will only appear in the Updates tab, with promises of maintaining user privacy, although concerns have been raised about potential future changes and deeper data collection as the platform evolves. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreEasyJet cabin crews in Spain plan to strike for three days starting June 25 to demand improved working conditions and salaries, which are reportedly 30% to 200% lower than their counterparts in other European bases. While no flights have been canceled yet, EasyJet aims to maintain normal operations during the strike amid ongoing protests against mass tourism in Spain. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreAmid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Tehran was engulfed in smoke following an Israeli airstrike on June 15, 2025. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route, faces potential disruption, with experts warning that Iran's threats to close it could lead to significant market turmoil and oil price surges, echoing the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreWH Mogford & Son, a historic hardware shop in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, is set to close permanently by September 2025 after over 160 years of operation due to declining customer numbers and rising costs. Owner Paul Gillam, who has been with the shop for 30 years, expressed gratitude to local supporters while customers lamented the loss of the beloved "Aladdin's cave" of DIY supplies. Need More Context? 🔎
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