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Why don’t coffee bags make very good coffee?
Much of the flavour of brewed coffee comes from volatile oils. Raw coffee beans keep them safely confined, but roasting then grinding them exposes a relatively huge surface area to the surroundings. https://www.newscientist.com/lastword/2522837-why-dont-coffee-bags-make-very-good-coffee/
Read More »Cuba will “be ready” for possible U.S. attack amid Trump threats, leader says
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Thursday that his country will “be ready” for a possible attack from the United States as President Trump’s rhetoric against Cuba continues to escalate. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cuba-will-be-ready-possible-us-attack-trump-threats/
Read More »UK ‘badly exposed’ and needs 10 years to rebuild defence, former military chief warns Starmer
The former head of the armed forces has sent a stark warning to Keir Starmer, claiming the UK needs a decade to rebuild its defence even if the prime minister “shows the leadership” to restart investment now. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/defence-spending-lord-jock-stirrup-starmer-uk-b2958361.html
Read More »Arsenal reach Champions League semi-final after 1-0 aggregate win against Sporting
Mikel Arteta’s side headed into Wednesday’s second leg guarding a one-goal advantage after Kai Havertz’s strike in Lisbon a week ago. https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/arsneal-champions-league-semi-sporting-bayern-real-madrid-5HjdXn6_2/
Read More »Son of swimming legend David Wilkie chases Olympic legend’s record
Adam Wilkie, 33, has handed in his notice as a senior global brand manager so he can spend an entire year training full-time to beat David’s 200m breaststroke personal best. https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/david-wilkie-swimming-son-record-5HjdXmb_2/
Read More »Work begins to clear ‘disgraceful’ mountain of illegal waste near River Cherwell
The 150-metre-long trail of rubbish in a field alongside the A34 in Kidlington prompted widespread outrage, a criminal investigation and was declared a critical incident by the Environment Agency last November. https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/work-begins-mountain-illegal-waste-river-cherwell-5HjdXj7_2/
Read More »Scott Mills breaks cover as he is seen for the first time since BBC sacking
Scott Mills looks downcast after being seen for the first time since being sacked by the BBC. The 53 year old was spotted with his husband Sam Vaughan and their dog near their home. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/scott-mills-seen-first-time-37014809
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