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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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Health Concerns Arise for Olympic Triathletes After River Seine Swims

In recent days, several Olympic triathletes who swam in the River Seine have fallen ill, raising concerns about water quality during the Paris 2024 Games. Here’s what we know so far:

  1. Illness Reports:

    • Team Belgium withdrew from the mixed relay triathlon after one of its athletes fell sick. Switzerland also faced gastrointestinal infections affecting two of its athletes.
    • A female triathlete from Sweden and a male triathlete from Norway also reported illness after competing in their individual events in the Seine.
    • Swiss triathlete Adrien Briffod and his replacement, Simon Westermann, both suffered from stomach infections despite swimming in the Seine.

  2. Water Quality Concerns:

    • The Seine’s water quality has been a persistent issue leading up to the Games.
    • Organizers conduct daily water quality tests, and decisions on event proceedings are made based on these results and other health criteria.
    • Bacteria levels previously forced the postponement of the men’s triathlon by one day.
    • Despite concerns, over 100 triathletes participated in the Seine swims last week.

  3. Recent Developments:

    • A test run for the marathon swimming course in the Seine was canceled due to water quality concerns.
    • World Triathlon data showed acceptable levels of fecal bacteria E. coli and enterococci during the mixed relay event.
    • Athletes continue to compete in the Seine, but vigilance remains regarding their health and well-being.

In summary, while the exact cause of the illnesses remains unclear, the health of athletes remains a top priority. Paris 2024 organizers and World Triathlon are closely monitoring water quality to ensure safe competition during these Olympic Games. 

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