Stop putting your wet iPhone in rice — seriously

Prakhar Khanna / Digital Trends The world of consumer electronics has its own share of urban myths. Some of them are actually so mainstream that no one even dares question their efficacy. Burying a wet phone in rice is one of them. Research has repeatedly proved that it’s a futile trick, but for folks that … Read more

EU puts water resilience plan on hold as drought grips Spain, Italy – POLITICO

Green groups were aghast at the plan’s postponement.  “Why the European Commission is jeopardizing something as essential as water resilience in the face of a climate emergency is unfathomable,” said Sergiy Moroz, policy manager for water and biodiversity at the European Environmental Bureau.  Claire Baffert, senior water policy officer at WWF’s European office, said: “I … Read more

Will Get Centre’s Nod for Mekedatu Project If Karnataka Govt Can Obtain NOC from Tamil Nadu CM Stalin: Tejasvi Surya

Reported By: Rohini Swamy Last Updated: February 15, 2024, 00:26 IST Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya. (File image: PTI) Since the Congress is in an alliance with the DMK under the INDIA bloc, let some good come out of it, said Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, who was outlining his performance and achievements over … Read more

‘Water Wars’: Telangana Braces for CM-KCR Clash Today over Irrigation Projects

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy (R) and former chief minister KCR. (File image: PTI/X) While the BRS is all set to fulfil its ‘Chalo Nalgonda’ call and protest against the Congress government handing over Krishna river basin projects to the Centre, the CM will go to Medigadda to expose alleged corruption in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation … Read more

Hungary president faces growing calls to quit over sex-abuse case – POLITICO

While it was well known that Novak had pardoned some two dozen people ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to Hungary in April 2023, it was only recently disclosed that one of the people who benefitted from the measure was the deputy director of a children’s home who was convicted for covering up for a sexual … Read more

Grammys: About South Africa’s Tyla, who defeated Davido, Burna Boy

On Sunday, the South African singer Tyla emerged victorious at the Grammys 2024, clinching the inaugural Best African Music Performance award for her viral song “Water”. Facing fierce competition from Nigerian heavyweights like Davido, Arya Starr, and Burna Boy, Tyla’s victory has stirred controversy among Nigerians, who expressed their dissatisfaction on social media. They have … Read more

Hop water helps beer drinkers keep Dry January going all year

Dry January has come to an end, but it’s left behind a new trend: non-alcoholic hop water. And as more people continue to cut back on their alcohol and gluten intake, some breweries plan to offer hop water — usually made with hops, water and a pinch of citric acid — all year round. “At … Read more

As Meloni embraces Africa, Europe holds its breath – POLITICO

Heavy lifting ahead For her plan to work and to attract the necessary firepower, expertise and resources, Meloni needs buy-in from the EU. European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, who could find herself in need of Meloni’s support after the June EU election to secure a second term, has confirmed she will attend the … Read more

France axes tractor fuel hike, cuts red tape to appease angry farmers – POLITICO

Attal also promised to limit administrative hurdles for farmers by halving (from 4 to 2 months) the delay to launch a legal action against authorizations for farm works such as the expansion of a barn. He also pledged to increase existing financial support to farmers and also to speed up the disbursement of cash under … Read more

Four migrants die trying to cross English Channel – POLITICO

PARIS — Four migrants died in French waters overnight on Saturday as they tried to reach a small boat setting off from the beach in the northern French town of Wimereux. Dozens were also rescued in the freezing waters by French rescue teams, according to local French media reports. One migrant was in critical condition … Read more