Time..

 

Serge..

 

Competence..

 

Funds..

 

Five Americans jailed for years in Iran and widely regarded as hostages are on their way home to the United States.

The last pieces in a controversial swap mediated by Qatar fell into place when $6bn (£4.8bn) of Iranian funds held in South Korea reached banks in Doha.
It triggered the departure of the four men and one woman in Tehran, who are also Iranian citizens, on a chartered flight to Qatar's capital.

The US has said its citizens were imprisoned on baseless charges for political leverage.

Five Iranians imprisoned in US jails, mainly on charges of violating US sanctions, are also being granted clemency as part of this swap. 

S. Korea released 6 billion Dollars of Iran's own money and Iran released five possibly dual citizenship individuals.  Just a thought.

Clean..

 

Blame..

 

Yawn..

 

Fair?

 

Bro....

 

As the BBC's Paul Adams in Kyiv has reported, there has been a narrative developing in some circles in recent weeks that Washington is frustrated with the slow pace of Ukraine's offensive.

Since June, Ukraine's territorial gains in the counter-offensive have been very small.

The lack of any major change to the battlefield has increased pressure on Ukraine to justify its need for help, analysts say, and has made it harder for it to convince western backers to continue the stream of supplies.

US  Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ukraine last week to announce  $1bn (£800bn). The aid includes depleted uranium tank shells, which the US had previously said would not be sent to Ukraine.

Not enough killing between Cain and Able?

Chili's..

 

Beans are a beloved pantry staple across the globe because they're affordable, filling and brimming with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.

From a hearty pot full of Kickin' Hot Chili to Roasted Garlic Hummus dip with veggies, beans are a versatile ingredient for endless dish ideas. But despite their many uses and healthy reputation, many people may steer clear of beans due to fears of gas, digestive upset.

Eating beans offers an impressive combo of nutrients and health benefits. According to a 2021 article published in Nutrients, beans have protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and resistant starch. Additionally, beans are a major source of antioxidants, thanks to their phytochemicals and polyphenols—compounds in many plant foods that provide protective antioxidants that may improve blood sugar levels, enhance blood pressure and lower cardiovascular disease risk.