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Stir-fries are fast and easy to cook, but getting the flavors just right can require a long list of aromatics and seasonings. For a streamlined stir-fry that’s still satisfying, lean on high-impact ingredients to drive the flavor of the dish. Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street makes a weeknight-friendly chicken and bell pepper stir-fry using savory-sweet, umami-rich hoisin sauce. Slicing the chicken against the grain, so the muscle fibers are short rather than stringy, keeps it tender. The cooking goes quickly... Читать дальше...

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Global Forecast as of 18:00 GMT Monday, April 1, 2024

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City/Town, Country;Monday's Weather Condition;Monday's High Temp (C);Monday's Low Temp (C);Tuesday's Weather Condition;Tuesday's High Temp (C);Tuesday's Low Temp (C);Tuesday's Wind Direction;Tuesday's Wind Speed (KPH);Tuesday's Humidity (%);Tuesday's Chance of Precip. (%);Tuesday's UV Index

Abidjan, Ivory Coast;Clouds and sun;33;27;Clouds and sun;34;28;SSW;17;74%;30%;13

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Clearing;27;22;High... Читать дальше...

Global Forecast as of 18:00 GMT Monday, April 1, 2024

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City/Town, Country;Monday's Weather Condition;Monday's High Temp (F);Monday's Low Temp (F);Tuesday's Weather Condition;Tuesday's High Temp (F);Tuesday's Low Temp (F);Tuesday's Wind Direction;Tuesday's Wind Speed (MPH);Tuesday's Humidity (%);Tuesday's Chance of Precip. (%);Tuesday's UV Index

Abidjan, Ivory Coast;Clouds and sun;91;81;Clouds and sun;92;82;SSW;11;74%;30%;13

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Clearing;81;71;High... Читать дальше...

Germany has legalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The new law took effect Monday. Cannabis campaigners celebrated by lighting up at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. But not everyone is feeling mellow about it: doctors' and police organizations opposed the law. Germany becomes the third European Union country to legalize cannabis for personal use after Malta and Luxembourg. The new law legalizes possession by adults of up to 25 grams (nearly 1 ounce) of marijuana for recreational purposes... Читать дальше...

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small says a search of his home last week by prosecutors involved “a private family issue,” not a crime. The Democratic mayor held a news conference at City Hall on Monday to respond to the execution last Thursday of five search warrants by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office naming the mayor and his wife, LaQuetta Small, the city’s superintendent of schools. Small said he and his wife have been interacting with state child welfare authorities, but didn't elaborate. He says the couple have nothing to hide. Читать дальше...

Previous plans to build a hotel at the site were quashed in 2020.

On "Fixer to Fabulous Italiano," Arkansas home renovation experts Dave and Jenny Marrs build a cheese cellar in a historic Italian villa.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says "terror channel" Al Jazeera will no longer broadcast from Israel.

Conservationists in Maine want lawmakers to ask voters whether to approve millions of dollars in improvements to the state’s beloved outdoor trail network. Maine has long been a destination for hikers, cyclists and other outdoor adventurers, and the state has more than 14,000 miles of snowmobile trails alone. A proposal before the Maine Legislature would ask voters to approve $30 million in public money for the design, development and maintenance of both motorized and nonmotorized trails. A coalition of more than 500 organizations... Читать дальше...

Israeli parliament passes law that could stop Al Jazeera satellite channel from broadcasting in country.

Officials say the U.S. Coast Guard has opened a temporary alternate channel for vessels clearing debris at the site of the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Capt. David O’Connell is the federal on-scene coordinator. He said in a statement Monday that it is “an important first step along the road to reopening the port of Baltimore." Crews are undertaking the complicated work of removing steel and concrete at the site of the bridge’s deadly collapse into the Patapsco River after a freighter collision last week. Читать дальше...

Less than a week after a flashy stock market debut, Donald Trump’s social media company is disclosing that it lost nearly $58.2 million in 2023. Last year’s losses for Trump Media & Technology Group — whose flagship product is Truth Social — mark a stark decline compared to a profit of $50.5 million that the former president’s company reported for 2022, according to a new regulatory filing. Revenues for Trump Media topped just over $4.13 million in 2023, although that’s up from $1.47 million seen in 2022. Читать дальше...

If you’re applying for a mortgage, "APR" and "interest rate" are two terms you should understand. So what's the difference between apr vs. interest rate?

After Highway 1 collapse, officials said all state parks in Big Sur area are closed.

Bands who play the thumping tuba-and-drums songs of northern Mexico on beaches in the resort city of Mazatlan appear to have emerged victorious after noise complaints. A local hotel owner had suggested limiting the time or places where the bands could play. But after a protest march turned into a violent scuffle with police last week, efforts to limit them appear to have been abandoned. Anybody who thought they were going to witness the April 8 eclipse in awed silence may be disappointed. President... Читать дальше...

A Russian court on Monday ordered a detained Russian-American journalist to be held in jail for two more months pending investigation and trial, in another step in the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent and free speech. Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Tatar-Bashkir service, was charged with failing to register as a foreign agent while collecting information about the Russian military. Later, she was also charged with spreading “false information” about the Russian military. Читать дальше...

United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because the airline isn't getting as many new planes from Boeing as it expected. A United spokesperson said Monday that the request is voluntary. Manufacturing problems at Boeing are under investigation by federal regulators. The aircraft company's deliveries are suffering, and the launch of a new, larger 737 Max model has been delayed. United expected to begin getting those Max 10 jetliners this year. Now the airline is considering options to replace them. Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mixed Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May was up 7 cents at $5.5450 a bushel; May corn rose 5.25 cents at $4.3325 a bushel; May oats gained .50 cent at $3.5625 a bushel; while May soybeans lost 12.25 cents at $11.87750 a bushel.

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01 April 2024

(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s housing market extended gains to a 14th consecutive month in March amid declining affordability and borrowing costs at a 12-year high which cooled momentum in two of the nation’s biggest cities.

Bellwether Sydney advanced 0.3% while prices in Melbourne stabilized, resulting in an overall increase of 0.6% for Australia’s major cities - unchanged from February, property consultancy CoreLogic Inc. said in a report on Tuesday. Читать дальше...

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh is sentenced to another 40 years for stealing from clients and his law firm.

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Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes have opened a vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. The limited-access visa will allow Turks to visit 10 Greek islands for up to a week without having to apply for full access to the European Union’s passport-free travel zone, known as the Schengen area. NATO members Greece and Turkey launched several initiatives last year to try and sidestep decades-old disputes ... Читать дальше...

A huge crowd descended on the White House lawn for the start of this year's Easter egg roll, after the event was delayed by thunder and lightning for about 90 minutes. More than 40,000 people — 10,000 more than last year — were expected to participate in Monday's event despite light rain. They were attempting to coax hard-boiled eggs across the lawn to a finish line. This year’s theme is “EGG-ucation,” and led by Jill Biden, a teacher for more than 30 years.

Greek authorities say dozens of migrants found in a wooden boat on the Mediterranean Sea between northern Africa and southern Europe have been transported to the Greek island of Crete. Greece’s coast guard says the boat carried 74 people. It is not immediately clear where or when the boat had launched or what countries the passengers were from. Crete’s southern coastline has seen an increase in migrant arrivals in recent months. Greece is a major entry point into the European Union for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East... Читать дальше...