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Here's how much caffeine the U.S. military consumed during the Iran war
Politics U.S. military consumed 950,000 gallons of coffee and "a lot of nicotine" during Iran war, Caine says By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson April 8, 2026 / 10:13 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, offered a by-the-numbers look Wednesday of the meals and caffeine the U.S. military has...
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
CultureMusicNewsVolunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure troveIn 1989, an up-and-coming band called Nirvana played in Chicago. Aadam Jacobs was thereChristopher Weber Wednesday 08 April 2026 12:49 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2953...
Ancient monastery from earliest centuries of Christianity unearthed at desert site
An ancient monastery dating to the dawn of Christianity was recently uncovered in an Egyptian desert, according to local officials.The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced in late March the monastery had been found in Wadi El-Natrun in Beheira Governorate.Wadi El-Natrun is considered "one of the most important centers for the emergence of monasticism in Egypt and the world," according to officials — and the monastery dates from the fourth to sixth centuries A.D.ARCHAEOLOGISTS U...
Your sarcasm is showing — and its history is surprisingly violent
Your sarcasm is showing — and its history is surprisingly violent April 8, 20265:00 AM ET By Ayana Archie nicoletaionescu/Getty Images If someone has ever told you to "take your time" when you're actually taking your time, or called you "Sherlock" after pointing out the obvious, you're familiar with what can be an uncomfortable form of rhetoric. In this installment of "Word of the Week," we're digging into the mean-spirited history of the word "sarcasm." The word has violent roots — but ov...
Which team has gone furthest in Europe while being relegated in the same season? | The Knowledge
Plus: teams who went out of Europe without losing a game, and rare competitive meetingsMail us with your questions and answers“What’s the furthest a team has gone in Europe while being relegated in the same season?” wonders Matt Reilly.This question was probably asked in reference to Tottenham, who were still in the Champions League at the time, but it’s still relevant to some of this year’s quarter-finalists. Nottingham Forest are three points above the relegation places in the Premier League;...
Silver Rate Today in Pakistan- April 8, 2026
Karachi, April 8, 2026 – Silver prices in Pakistan have shown notable upward movement today, with the chandi ka rate at Rs. 8,702 per tola—demonstrating sustained strength driven by international precious metals trends and active local demand. This performance continues the recent positive pattern, as silver remains responsive to global market signals. Current local rates stand at Rs. 7,459 per 10 grams and Rs. 745.9 per gram, supported by international spot silver activity and its reliable link...
Ancient China lavish toilet routines: nobles used silk, Empress Cixi had 28 maids to serve her
For most ordinary people in ancient China, using the toilet was a routine necessity. In the imperial court, however, even the most private act became a carefully staged display of status and ritual. Papermaking, one of China’s Four Great Inventions, had emerged by the Han dynasty (206 BC–220), yet paper remained too precious for daily use. Instead of toilet paper, commoners relied on leaves, pebbles, or tiles for personal cleaning, while the elite used silk or cloth. They also employed slender.....
The Papers: 'World holds its breath' and 'No Kan do'
'World holds its breath' and 'No Kan do'5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThe papers, which went to press before news of an apparent ceasefire in the Iran war, are dominated by Donald Trump's threats after the US president warned a "whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again" in a post to Truth Social. The headline of the Mirror reads "World holds its breath" over a photograph of the Earth taken from space by the...
Preppers reveal the essential toiletries in their 'go bags' as they get ready for when 'disaster strikes' - and the surprising £1.25 beauty product that's included
Preppers reveal the essential toiletries in their 'go bags' as they get ready for when 'disaster strikes' - and the surprising £1.25 beauty product that's includedREAD MORE: If you have woken up today feeling depressed and anxious it could be down to what you ATE yesterday. A dietitian reveals the surprising foods that give you a 'hangxiety' hangoverBy JESSICA GREEN, ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR Updated: 01:00, 8 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 51: Persian Armageddon, rewired – Seven repercussions of the Iran war
The US and Israel are waging a war of choice with global consequences: eroding norms, imperial decline, and a world tilting toward disorder. Dark rumor has long held that the Roman emperor Nero set Rome ablaze in search of inspiration for a song on the destruction of Troy. Judicious historians and classicists dismiss this account as apocryphal. A prosaic arsonist in the White House Today, a powerful ruler, US Presiden...
The Great Pictish Empire... based on a tiny Scots hilltop
The Great Pictish Empire... based on a tiny Scots hilltopClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By PAULA MURRAY FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 21:13, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 21:13, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Pakistan saves 'a whole civilisation'
US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his 8pm deadline to destroy a "whole civilization", while responding to a high-stakes diplomatic effort from Pakistan to defuse tensions in the Middle East. The NYT reported that Iran accepted Pakistan's proposal, saying ceasefire was approved by the new Supreme Leader. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in an appeal to the US president had urged all sides to pause hostilities for two w...
Bloomberg Surveillance 4/7/2026
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
UK bank holidays in 2027 and sneaky trick to get 10 days off with 3 days leave
UK bank holidays in 2027 and sneaky trick to get 10 days off with 3 days leaveFor those looking to plan ahead and maximise their holiday dates in 2027, these are the simplest ways to get extra time off as the bank holiday dates are revealedCommentsNewsCally Brooks Features Writer15:24, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe 2027 bank holiday dates have been announcedPlanning ahead is the simplest way to make your annual leave go further, and in 2027 a quirk in the calendar means workers could unlock an ext...
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Powers to No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office
Universal’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” blasted to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office with a £14.9 million ($19.8 million) opening weekend, according to Comscore. “Project Hail Mary,” distributed by Sony, moved to second place in its third weekend, adding $4.5 million to reach $29.1 million in total. Entertainment Film Distributors’ “The […]
From tech PhD to China Taoist priest, Zhang Gaocheng inspires a new generation
A Taoist priest in China, dressed in a traditional Taoist robe and holding a trifold mobile phone, recently garnered attention on social media, not only for his impressive academic background but also for his life advice resonating with the younger generation. Zhang Gaocheng, 74, serves as the deputy director of the Taoist Association of China, the highest-level semi-government organisation of the religion. He came into the spotlight after attending the Chinese People’s Political Consultative...
My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face
My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face21 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJennifer Jones,BBC WalesandTrystan ab Ifan,BBC WalesItalian Ministry of the InteriorViolet Gibson tried and failed to kill Benito MussoliniViolet Gibson came very close to changing the course of history 100 years ago, when she emerged from a crowd in Rome and shot fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.The bullet grazed the Italian leader's nose and she tried to fire again but the gun jammed.She was saved fr...
For Gulf states, geography is both a generous and treacherous patron
The Strait of Hormuz blockage is being felt far and wide. While the world struggles with higher pump prices, key energy exporters such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar face severe economic setbacks. In Gulf states serving as air hubs, expats and affluent locals are scrambling for the exit. The discovery of oil transformed Arabian deserts into rich petro-states. Knowing this wealth would not flow forever, the states leveraged their strategic locations to become air traffic hubs....
Quiz: Name every European winner of the Masters
Quiz: Name every European winner of the MastersImage source, Getty ImagesByJoe BradshawBBC Sport senior journalistPublished4 minutes agoThis is the 90th Masters. There have been a total of 10 European golfers to win at Augusta National since a Spaniard broke the duck in 1980.How many of them can you name?What information do we collect from this quiz?After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports Quizzes pages and sign up for notifications to get the latest quizzes sent strai...
Insight with Haslinda Amin 4/7/2026
Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)