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  Crispy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet—this sweet and sour chicken is a family favorite that’s easy to make at home. Ingredients For the Sauce: 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup distilled white vinegar ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1½ tablespoons cornstarch For the Chicken: ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 heaping teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⅔ cup water 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for cooking) 1 pound chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks For Finishing the Dish: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks Instructions Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Bring to...

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Far-Right Riots Erupt Across the U.K.: Causes and Consequences

 

In recent days, violent clashes have gripped parts of the United Kingdom, fueled by anti-immigrant sentiment and misinformation. Here’s what you need to know:

  1. Origins of the Riots:

    • The unrest began after a stabbing attack that tragically killed three young girls in the northern city of Southport.
    • False claims about the attacker’s ethnicity and origin quickly spread online, exacerbating tensions.
  2. Widespread Disorder:

    • Rioters targeted hotels housing asylum-seekers, smashing windows and setting fires.
    • In Rotherham, protesters chanted “get them out” as they attacked a Holiday Inn Express used to house asylum-seekers.
    • Far-right agitators in Liverpool and Manchester also rioted and looted shops.
  3. Arrests and Injuries:

    • Almost 150 people were arrested over the weekend, according to the U.K.‘s National Police Chiefs’ Council.
    • Police officers were injured during clashes, with one left unconscious following a head injury.
  4. Elon Musk’s Controversial Remark:

    • Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk weighed in, stating on a platform that “Civil war is inevitable” in response to video allegedly showing rioters clashing with British police.
  5. Emergency Security Meeting:

    • British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened an emergency security meeting to address the escalating situation.

These riots represent some of the worst disorder the U.K. has seen in years, highlighting the impact of misinformation and anti-immigrant sentiments. Authorities are working to restore order and prevent further violence.


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