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Analysis-US would struggle to block Exxon's politically unpopular megadeal
Analysis-US would struggle to block Exxon's politically unpopular megadeal
By Diane Bartz and David French The White House may have blamed Exxon Mobil for high energy prices
2023-10-07 04:42
Chris Canty: Bill Belichick Has Lost the Patriots Locker Room
Chris Canty: Bill Belichick Has Lost the Patriots Locker Room
Strange words to hear about this head coach.
2023-11-13 23:31
German Business Outlook Improves Slightly Amid Shrinking Economy
German Business Outlook Improves Slightly Amid Shrinking Economy
Germany’s business outlook improved slightly in September, while remaining at historically low levels as the economy faces another
2023-09-25 16:05
US jobless claims fall in latest week in still-strong labor market
US jobless claims fall in latest week in still-strong labor market
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market continued
2023-11-09 21:41
Bank of Israel holds key interest rate at 4.75%
Bank of Israel holds key interest rate at 4.75%
JERUSALEM The Bank of Israel kept short-term borrowing rates unchanged for a third straight decision as expected on
2023-10-23 21:10
How tall is Alix Earle? Exploring TikTok star's height compared to her beau Braxton Berrios
How tall is Alix Earle? Exploring TikTok star's height compared to her beau Braxton Berrios
TikTok sensation Alix Earle's height is a subject of intrigue, especially in comparison to NFL player Braxton Berrios
2023-08-18 18:27
NATO flexes muscle to protect Vilnius summit near Russia, Belarus
NATO flexes muscle to protect Vilnius summit near Russia, Belarus
By Andrius Sytas KANIUKAI, Lithuania NATO has turned Vilnius into a fortress defended by advanced weaponry to protect
2023-07-08 21:07
Takeaways from the scathing report on Minneapolis police after George Floyd's killing
Takeaways from the scathing report on Minneapolis police after George Floyd's killing
The Justice Department has issued a scathing assessment of Minneapolis police, alleging that racial discrimination and excessive force went unchecked before George Floyd’s killing because of inadequate oversight and an unwieldy process for investigating complaints
2023-06-17 07:23
We must stop Big Cranberry Sauce’s reign of terror over Christmas sandwiches
We must stop Big Cranberry Sauce’s reign of terror over Christmas sandwiches
When Andy Williams sang that it’s the most wonderful time of the year, I assume he was talking about Christmas sandwich season. As the days grow shorter and the jumpers thicker, the meal deal gets a festive upgrade. Pushed to the back of the shelves are the limp ploughman’s and soggy falafel wraps, replaced instead with turkey and the trimmings, pigs in blankets and stuffing, and some enviable veggie alternatives. If you’re looking to bring a little festive cheer to the sad desk lunch, there’s no easier way to do it. But a spectre haunts the chiller cabinet, floating among the Innocent smoothies and that mystifying single boiled egg in a plastic pot. This Ghost of Christmas (Sandwich) Present is red and wobbly, smearing itself across every vaguely Christmassy sandwich it finds. I’m talking, of course, about cranberry sauce, a condiment used to signpost festive offerings, regardless of whether it tastes nice. No one is safe. Not Boots sandwiches. Not Greggs pasties. Not posh Pret toasties. While I’ve spent my adult life loosening myself from the meal deal’s claw-like grip, I’m willing to make an exception for the Christmas offerings. But a peruse of the supermarkets this year showed that every option comes smothered with cranberry, from turkey to falafel (yes, even at Christmas, some shops can’t think of a more imaginative veggie option than falafel). It’s not looking better at the fancier establishments, either. On paper, Costa’s vegan “turkey and trimmings” sandwich sounds like my dream lunch. You’ve got fake turkey, stuffing, fried onions, mayo… great! But then a slick of cranberry sauce. Criminal. In theory, you’d think the infallible formula of “bread + Christmas dinner + more bread” would be impossible to ruin. But cranberry sauce gives it a damn good try. Including just one thick, sweet layer of the stuff overpowers the already strong flavours that should shine on their own. Call me old fashioned, but rarely do I tuck into a nice, savoury sarnie, enjoying the different tastes and textures, and think, you know what would make this better? Jam. To be clear, I’m not wholly anti-cranberry. There are places it’s appropriate: with vodka or, at a push, on top of some brie. I’m not even anti-cranberry sauce when it comes to Christmas dinner, in a splodge on the side of my plate for the items that suit it. But when it’s smeared over a sandwich, nothing else stands a chance. I can see why sandwich makers turn to cranberry sauce so regularly. Whether it’s turkey or a veggie alternative, a festive sandwich can be a pretty dry affair. But surely there must be a better moist-maker. Gravy? Mayonnaise? Gravy-mayonnaise? (Sounds heinous; actually pretty good). Hell, I’m even pro-butter in this situation, although I can accept that that’s not very Christmassy. Big Cranberry’s dominance is mostly frustrating because the options get better and more varied every year (especially for non-meat eaters), but the red stuff just seems to be inescapable. This year, I’ll be begging Santa that we’re released from its grasp. Read More Beauty advent calendars 2021: Our guide to this year’s top treats 13 best tech gifts to spoil a gadget geek this Christmas 10 best luxury Christmas crackers for dressing up your dining table
2023-11-15 22:27
A flamethrower and comments about book burning ignite a political firestorm in Missouri
A flamethrower and comments about book burning ignite a political firestorm in Missouri
A longshot Republican candidate for Missouri governor and his supporters describe his use of a flamethrower at a recent “Freedom Fest” event outside St. Louis as no big deal
2023-09-22 12:23
'We are over the moon’: ‘Love Is Blind’ star Giannina Gibelli and ‘The Bachelorette’ alum Blake Horstmann expecting their first baby together
'We are over the moon’: ‘Love Is Blind’ star Giannina Gibelli and ‘The Bachelorette’ alum Blake Horstmann expecting their first baby together
Giannina Gibelli and Blake Hortmann's first baby is set to arrive in spring 2024
2023-11-15 09:40
All Pokemon that Evolve with Oval Stone in Pokemon Scarlet And Violet
All Pokemon that Evolve with Oval Stone in Pokemon Scarlet And Violet
Wondering which Pokémon can evolve with the Oval Stone in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Here's what you need to know.
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