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Trudeau says serious about Canada's relations with India despite row
Trudeau says serious about Canada's relations with India despite row
The Canadian PM said India was an important geopolitical and economic power.
2023-09-29 13:47
Rays Playoffs Schedule 2023: What channel are the Rays on tonight?
Rays Playoffs Schedule 2023: What channel are the Rays on tonight?
Here's how fans can watch the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2023 MLB postseason.
2023-10-03 18:00
PGT Innovations mobilizes team to deliver post-storm aid following Hurricane Idalia
PGT Innovations mobilizes team to deliver post-storm aid following Hurricane Idalia
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2023-09-13 00:32
Monica Belluci confirms relationship with Tim Burton amid dating rumors: 'I love him'
Monica Belluci confirms relationship with Tim Burton amid dating rumors: 'I love him'
'I know the man, I love him, and now I’m going to meet the director, and another adventure begins. I love Tim,' said Monica Belluci
2023-06-29 06:19
Prosecutor takes aim at Sam Bankman-Fried's credibility at trial of FTX founder
Prosecutor takes aim at Sam Bankman-Fried's credibility at trial of FTX founder
A prosecutor has attacked the credibility of Sam Bankman-Fried's testimony at his fraud trial, confronting him over whether he was truthful during his public appearances after FTX filed for bankruptcy last year
2023-10-31 01:26
Teva to pay $225M to settle cholesterol drug price-fixing charges
Teva to pay $225M to settle cholesterol drug price-fixing charges
The generic drug maker Teva Pharmaceuticals agreed Monday to pay $225 million to settle price-fixing charges related to sales of a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug
2023-08-22 06:56
Experts reveal the most unhygienic things in your kitchen – and how to get them clean
Experts reveal the most unhygienic things in your kitchen – and how to get them clean
It’s likely there are countless things in your kitchen which look clean, but actually, they’re filthy. Could your dishcloths be making you sick? When was the last time you washed your tea towels? And do we really need to bleach the sink more than once a month? We asked an expert to find out. Knobs, door handles, and buttons The buttons and dials on your kitchen appliances could be a germ-fest. “People often neglect to clean these areas of the kitchen,” says Danielle Mason, a cleaning content creator – or ‘cleanfluencer’ – who creates tutorials and videos on TikTok and Instagram. “Most of the time, they don’t think it is important, but as you’re commonly handling raw meat and food, it’s extremely important to keep these areas clean, due to cross-contamination. “Always sanitise with a cloth – I like to do this with Zoflora, as it leaves a great smell afterwards, and kills bacteria from dirty fingers.” Cloths If what you clean with isn’t clean, chances are, your kitchen isn’t either. “I always leave my cloth to soak in bleach before going to bed every night,” says Mason. “This enables a new start in the morning with no bacteria. Also, make sure you’re replacing the cloths – I would suggest a new one every two weeks, whilst still bleaching every night. And make sure you’re not using this cloth on anything other than the kitchen, as you do not want to cross-contaminate.” Sponges Mason stresses sponges are unhygienic, as they’re constantly damp and can carry E. coli. “People tend not to use sponges, as they carry so many more germs, and even putting them in the microwave will not kill all of them. Avoid a sponge where possible.” Dish towels Dish towels and tea towels may not be changed anywhere near often enough. “You should have one for every day of the week, as they carry so many bacteria and germs, which get spread across the kitchen. If you’re drying pots and pans, and then wiping down your surfaces, it’s not good,” she says. Chopping boards Chopping boards – particularly wooden ones – could be a haven for bacteria. “You should have a different colour for different types of food, one for meat, fruit, and other foods,” advises Mason. “The best way to clean them is in a dishwasher, as it’s good to get rid of all the germs due to the very high heat. If you don’t like the dishwasher, then boil the kettle water and leave the chopping boards to soak in it. I use a steam cleaner on mine, as it kills 99.9% bacteria and there are no chemicals.” It is best to avoid wooden chopping boards altogether, as these cleaning methods may damage them. Kitchen sink “This is a massive breeder of bacteria and grime; a distinct microbiome is found in sinks. “The plumbing area found beneath sinks revealed microbial communities dominated by a group of bacteria called Proteobacteria. This phylum includes pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli, which can cause serious disease,” Mason shares. “I’ve always been taught never to wash my hands in the sink, and to never throw dirty water down the sink. You wash your cups and plates in the sink and prepare food, so it should always be kept clean, and nothing from outside the kitchen should cross-contaminate that. For example, never wash your floors and put dirty water in your kitchen sink, always throw it down the toilet.” How do you possibly clean the inside of your sink and drains? “Baking soda and vinegar is the best way to clean your sink out, or bleach, but you must be careful with bleach, as it can stay in the bottom of your sink, depending on the material it’s made of. I clean my sink out every day.” Pipes and cupboards around your sink could be leading you to have a rodent problem. “You can prevent mice and rodents from entering the kitchen by covering any small crevices or cracks. It is also important to repair leaks as soon as they happen, as they can come through the pipes,” she says. Fridges “Deep clean [your fridge] every two months. A normal cleaning – the wiping of shelves – should be done every other day with soapy water. For any bad smells, use baking soda, which will absorb the smell from the fridge,” Mason continues. “The fridge is a breeding ground for salmonella, E. Coli and other bacteria.” Bins Where you throw your waste away could be a breeding ground for germs. “Make sure you keep [outdoor] rubbish bins away from your house, and make sure you empty your bin as soon as it’s full,” advises Mason. “I personally do not keep a bin in the kitchen, I use a bag and I take that out by the end of the day, but if you are using a bin, make sure you bleach it with hot kettle water, to keep it smelling fresh.” Read More This is why you keep waking up at 4am – and what you can do about it TV chef James Martin reveals cancer diagnosis in apology over ‘bullying’ allegations Bursts of activity that make you huff and puff ‘linked to reduced cancer risk’ Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-07-28 17:46
Thailand air force says U.S. has denied request to buy F-35 jets
Thailand air force says U.S. has denied request to buy F-35 jets
BANGKOK The United States has declined to sell its F-35 stealth fighter jets to Thailand over issues with
2023-05-25 17:05
David Bednar has hilarious pitch to sway Shohei Ohtani to Pittsburgh
David Bednar has hilarious pitch to sway Shohei Ohtani to Pittsburgh
The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes is going to take over the baseball world during the offseason. David Bednar has done his part to bring him to Pittsburgh.Shohei Ohtani has spent the last few seasons establishing himself as one of the most talented and generational players to ever come through the M...
2023-07-11 10:43
Alison Hammond sobs as This Morning addresses Phillip Schofield's 'redemption' interview
Alison Hammond sobs as This Morning addresses Phillip Schofield's 'redemption' interview
Alison Hammond sobbed during This Morning today (2 June), as she admitted she was finding the allegations against former host 'painful'. The show chose to address Schofield's 'redemption' interviews with The Sun and BBC. "It's weird because I still love Phillip Schofield. However, what he's done is wrong, he's admitted it, he's said sorry", she said. "As a family, we're all really struggling to process everything. My mum always said use your bible as your sat nav." Click here to sign up for our newsletters
2023-06-02 18:04
How to watch Premier League soccer in the U.S. with and without cable
How to watch Premier League soccer in the U.S. with and without cable
UPDATE: Aug. 7, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This article has been updated to reflect the
2023-08-07 17:00
Magic projected lineup and rotations heading into 2023-24 season
Magic projected lineup and rotations heading into 2023-24 season
The Orlando Magic boast a deep and talented core. The team is close to taking the next step, but Jamahl Mosley will have his hands full trying to guide such a young team to the playoffs.The Orlando Magic finished last season 34-48, which placed them 13th in the Eastern Conference. Not exactly on...
2023-08-15 02:57