That story was debunked: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/brother-denies-using-firmware-updates-to-brick-printers-with-third-party-ink/
HP printers are shit, I don't want one even if you pay me. Buy a office-class B&W laser from Brother and never worry again.
Southern countries (Spain and Portugal) have a lot of wind and hydro (and soon solar) power to spare. But somehow some "actors" are cutting them off from the rest of the European power grid. Looking at you France, your greedy bastards!
We have so many top dishes to choose from, it's just nostalgia I guess. The one you're talking about is named "Arroz de Cabidela":
That story was debunked: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/brother-denies-using-firmware-updates-to-brick-printers-with-third-party-ink/