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How to watch 76ers vs. Rockets: TV channel and streaming options for April 9
The Houston Rockets (50-29) will attempt to build on a seven-game winning streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) on April 9, 2026 at Toyota Center.How to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets Venue: Toyota Center Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: SCHN, NBCS-PH Streaming (out-of-market viewers): NBA League Pass Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. Philadelphia vs. Houston odds Spread: Houston -3.5 (-118), Philadelphia +3.5 (-102) Favorite Moneyline: Houston -180 Underdog Moneyline:...
How history has shaped Iranians' psyche
Can one understand modern-day Afghanistan without learning about the two major wars imposed upon its people over the past five decades? Can one even begin to comprehend the Afghan psyche without recognising that they fought a 10-year war (19791989) against the Soviet Union, followed by a nearly 20-year conflict (20012021) against American forces? The short answer is: no. It is difficult to understand Afghans without acknowledging that they went toe-to-toe with two of the world's most...
Aroosa Rana’s The Golden Ratio — Math of Beauty explores the aesthetics of tragedy
Critically acclaimed artist and educator Aroosa Rana’s The Golden Ratio — Math of Beauty, at Canvas Gallery, sheds whatever abstraction its premise might suggest and settles into an experience that is at once optical and ethical. One enters expecting a meditation on proportion, perhaps even a quiet homage to the classical lineage of the golden ratio and its origins in Euclid’s “extreme and mean ratio”. Euclid is considered among the greatest mathematicians of antiquity, the ‘father of geometry’,...
Fact Check: Shashi Tharoor lauded Pak for mediating US-Iran war? Video is deepfake
Fact Check Shashi Tharoor lauded Pak for mediating USIran war Video is deepfake
From a student to Hamdan bin Mohammed: Thank you for making the UAE a safe and happy place - Emirates 24|7
From a student to Hamdan bin Mohammed: Thank you for making the UAE a safe and happy place Emirates 24|7
No, Britain Is Not Having a Christian Revival
A study said church attendance had soared among British young people, a trend reversal that excited religious conservatives around the world. Turns out it wasn’t true.
Some Thematics Will Stand Out to Be Winners in Long Term: Eastspring's Woon
Christina Woon of Eastspring Investments says the current environment "can be quite interesting from an opportunity perspective because you can capitalize on the nearer term volatility to also pick up some gems over the longer term." (Source: Bloomberg)
Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Mount Everest, dies aged 97
Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Mount Everest, dies aged 9715 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNardine SaadWhittaker Family Photo CollectionJim Whittaker became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest on 1 May 1963 - a moment captured by Sherpa climbing partner Nawang GombuJim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, has died aged 97, according to his family. He climbed to the highest point on earth on 1 May 1963 and remained among...
Explained: Is the Strait of Hormuz open? What we know about US-Iran ceasefire
i[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]Here is what we know following Tuesday evening's dramatic reversal by US President Donald Trump of his threats to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure.Is there actually a ceasefire?It's unclear.Iran and the US agreed on Tuesday to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, but fighting was still taking place on Wednesday. Israel launched its biggest attacks yet on Lebanon, ta...
FRME, Beyond 64 Launch Partnership to Promote Chess in Morocco
Rabat – The Royal Moroccan Chess Federation (FRME) and Beyond 64 Chess Academy signed a partnership agreement in Casablanca on Wednesday, aiming to create a structured framework for cooperation in developing and promoting chess across Morocco. The agreement focuses on modernizing chess practice in the country and positioning the game as an innovative educational tool. Both sides pointed out the role of chess in strengthening cognitive skills, strategic thinking, and mental performance, es...
Woman describes how she went inside a cult and helped to take down its leader
Christine Marie exclusively speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the new docuseries, "Trust Me: The False Prophet," which details how she helped take down a cult leader. She's joined by Rachel Dretzin, who directed the docuseries.
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