Adding a splash of vinegar to the water when poaching an egg: what it does and why it's the trick to a perfect breakfast

Culinary advice suggests adding a splash of vinegar to poaching water as a technique for preparing eggs. This method utilizes the acidic properties of the ingredient to assist in the cooking process, positioning it as a versatile tool beyond its traditional use in salad dressings and household cleaning.

Separately, engineering efforts in Romania have successfully raised water levels in the Danube River near the country's sole nuclear power plant. This intervention ensures the facility, which provides 20% of the nation's electricity, remains operational for at least two additional days.