In today’s news, Qatar Red Crescent Society completes construction of homes for displaced families in Yemen. Unregulated mining operations polluting Southeast Asian rivers, Australia to finance effective medication for cancer patients, US researchers advance lithium recycling from used batteries, South African heroes save children from rip current, Sri Lankan nonprofits hold event to explore vegan pathways to economic growth, and stray bulldog-person rescued from icy creek in Pennsylvania, USA.
I have a fruit storage tip to share with you! Bananas need to be kept in a location that’s cool and away from light to stay fresher for longer. Store them at around 12°C since they will ripen faster if they are too warm. You can store them in the fridge, but please note, they should be ripe first since they will not ripen any further in such a cool atmosphere. Bananas exposed to warm air will rapidly turn brown, therefore, to keep them fresh, sprinkle some lemon or pineapple juice on them. Wrapping them in plastic or storing them in a warm and moist environment will cause them to ripen and possibly rot quicker. Steer clear of storing them directly next to other fruit such as apples and avocados since these accelerate the banana-ripening process. Furthermore, leave the skin intact on the fruit and hang them up to prevent brown bruises.
The moment in your day you’ve been waiting for: giggle time! Today’s joke is called “Simple Solution.”
The minister’s parking spot at the church was always taken by the parishioners, even though there was a sign: “Reserved for Congregation Minister.” So, he came up with a clever way to keep parishioners out of his parking spot with a new sign: “You Park, You Preach.”
