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A professional chef has revealed the secret to slicing onions that won’t make you cry.Ian Sutton, chef lecturer at Capital City College, advised home chefs to start by peeling the vegetables whole and then placing them in an airtight container to store in the fridge, before moving on to dicing.’Once chilled, the onions can be halved and chopped,’ he said, explaining that this process is essential to controlling the tear-inducing compounds omitted when piercing the flesh of an onion.He said: ‘The cold temperature slows down the release of sulphur compounds that make you cry.’The chef was also keen to emphasise that the…
The European celebrations are underway in New York as Luke Donald’s men toast their dramatic Ryder Cup victory over USA in a boozy party at Bethpage Black.On a breathtaking final day, which at one stage saw the hosts threaten to pull off one of the most unfathomable sporting comebacks of all time, Luke Donald’s men ultimately held their nerve when it mattered to seal Europe’s first triumph on American soil since 2012.Shane Lowry’s match-halving putt against Russell Henley first ensured they would retain the Ryder Cup in a moment of euphoric relief, before Tyrrell Hatton took a half-point of his…
Spanish-language pop star and Trump critic Bad Bunny celebrated his selection as the Super Bowl halftime act by calling it a victory for ‘my people, my culture, and our history’ amid massive blowback from MAGA world.The NFL surprised many by announcing Sunday night that the Puerto Rican musician was chosen to headline the highly-anticipated Super Bowl halftime show in California next February.Bad Bunny — who sings all his songs in Spanish — has been critical of President Trump’s immigration policies and recently admitted he refused to tour in the US over concerns that his fans would be targeted by ICE.In his recent single ‘NUEVAYoL’ – which was…
By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS, DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 21:50 BST, 28 September 2025 Rachel Reeves has been urged to rule out more business tax hikes after figures indicated a deepening private sector downturn.Latest data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) showed business activity falling in the three months to September at its sharpest pace since the pandemic.It comes as fears grow that the Chancellor may pile on pain with a tax raid in the November Budget, as she seeks to plug a financial black hole estimated at up to £30billion.Firms are still reeling from Reeves’ budget last year, when employer…
Halsey has revealed she’s undergoing more chemotherapy to treat a rare health disorder.The singer, 30, who has been open about her health struggles in the past, gave fans a new update on Thursday on her battle with lupus and T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. In a TikTok video, she shared: ‘I just wanted to give you a speed round of updates. [I] just did another few sessions of chemo.'[I] had a new port placed. We just put the Back to Badlands show together, and it’s going to be unbelievable [and] so amazing. My birthday’s in a couple of days. I’m so busy, I…
By ALESIA FIDDLER, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 11:12 BST, 25 September 2025 | Updated: 11:12 BST, 25 September 2025 Part of planning for a trip involves making sure important documents like passports are all in check, and occasionally they might need to be renewed.However, experts have warned against wearing white when taking photos for passports for a specific reason. For UK passports, the Government states the photo must ‘be taken against a plain light-coloured background’.The photograph should also ‘be in clear contrast to the background’.America has similar guidance and asks for travellers to ‘use a white or off-white background without shadows, texture,…
A leading dementia specialist has told of three key techniques people should use to speak honestly with a loved one who may be showing early signs of the condition. Dementia is now the UK’s biggest killer. Figures suggest around a million people are thought to have the condition in the UK.Yet it’s estimated that a third of those currently struggling with dementia are undiagnosed—including some who are reluctant to seek a diagnosis. Now, Michelle McGowan, admiral nurse at Dementia UK has urged Britons to tackle the tough conversation and encourage their loved ones to visit their GP using three methods—which categorises as ‘acting’, ‘explaining’ and…
Ariana Grande made a rare political statement on Sunday to her 523.2M social media following.The 32-year-old pop star – who voted for Kamala Harris in 2024 and Bernie Sanders in 2020 – challenged MAGA-loving supporters of President Donald Trump on whether they felt better off eight months into his second term.’It’s been 250 days,’ Ariana Instastoried A Bit Fruity podcaster Matt Bernstein’s post.’Now that immigrants have been violently torn from their families and communities have been destroyed, now that trans people have been blamed for virtually everything and live in fear, now that free speech is on the brink of…
Was jailed over his time as a drug courier By JOSH ALSTON, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 04:19 BST, 29 September 2025 | Updated: 04:33 BST, 29 September 2025 Convicted drug courier Aaron Macey has hit back after he was reportedly banned from the Sydney Roosters’ dressing room.His presence inside the sheds at Allianz Stadium was flagged to the club by the NRL integrity unit earlier this month.The Roosters moved swiftly to ensure Macey would have no further access to the team’s inner sanctum, the Sydney Morning Herald’s Danny Weidler reported.Officials explained that he had entered the area through a sponsor connection rather than…
By CITY & FINANCE REPORTER Updated: 21:50 BST, 28 September 2025 Kitchenware brand ProCook is ramping up its store openings as it seeks to defy the low mood on the High Street.The firm, whose adverts have featured Celebrity MasterChef winner Lisa Snowdon, is set to open five shops next month.A £7m investment drive will see stores open in Birmingham, Manchester, Canterbury, Eastbourne and Plymouth. The openings will take its estate to 75 stores as it pursues a target of 100. Star quality: ProCook’s adverts have featured Celebrity MasterChef winner Lisa Snowdon (pictured)Boss Lee Tappenden said: ‘Our investment reflects our confidence in physical…