9 h. ago ABBA legend downs 20 cups of coffee every day and refuses to heed warning

The now 80-year-old Dancing Queen hitmaker even has a coffee just before turning in for the night, but he's not the only celeb consuming lots of caffeine throughout the day

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61 h. ago Gunman who killed 7 and injured nearly 50 at July 4th parade refused to appear for sentence

Robert E Crimo killed seven people and injured dozens of others during a horror mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Chicago - he refused to appear for sentencing

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3 d. ago Federal judge temporarily halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US

A federal judge has temporarily halted her order directing the government to explain what it’s done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis came Wednesday evening, just one day after she blasted the administration for ignoring her orders by refusing to provide information

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker admits to crying at Ian Wright and Alan Shearer's 'incredible' gesture

In March 2023, Match of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Alan Shearer refused to go on the show while presenter Gary Lineker was banned for breaching the broadcaster's impartiality guidelines

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9 d. ago I fear I’m doing friendship wrong: why do we lose the art of just hanging out? | Carolin Würfel

Pre-planned lunch is fine but is rarely about true connection. Surely unstructured time with friends is betterThere’s a black and white image of the photographer and war correspondent Lee Miller and her friend Tanja Ramm. The two are having breakfast in bed at Miller’s studio in Paris, casually reading newspapers. Their faces are framed by untamed hair and they’re dressed in cotton shirts, with coffee cups in front of them. The image, captured in 1931, is quiet and intimate. They share a blanket, their arms touch. There’s no rush, no urgency. It’s a scene about love but, above all, it’s about friendship.When was the last time I lay in bed with a friend like that? For most of us, it was probably during school or university, when staying over or crashing at someone’s house was a regular occurrence – sometimes a necessity, but mostly just part of our routines. It kept us close. Staying in a friend’s room or apartment felt like being on an island – safe, cosy and fun. It was about whisp...

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2 w. ago I worked at a theme park for 3 years – my five warnings for UK Universal Studios staff

OPINION: This is not a drill, Universal Studios UK is happening and it won't just be adrenaline junkies thrilled at the news, but Brits buzzing for a brand new job – I suggest they heed my warnings

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2 w. ago The science behind the perfect cup of coffee: everything you need to know, from grind size to roast

New research on the optimal pour height this week adds another layer to the quest for caffeinated perfection There is an episode of the hit TV series Breaking Bad in which Walter White, high school chemistry teacher turned drug kingpin, meets a new colleague in front of a tangle of clamps, pipes and slowly dripping flasks. When the other character lets him taste what he has been brewing, White is stunned. “My God, that is the best coffee I’ve ever tasted,” he says. “Why the hell are we making meth?”Coffee may not be – quite – as addictive as methamphetamines, but to some of its aficionados, the hunt for the perfect hit of bean, roast, grind and brew is as seductive as any drug. That search took another step forward this week with new research into the optimal height and speed from which to pour water on to coffee grounds. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Nutritionist shares exact time of day to drink coffee and when to stop for best night's sleep

A nutritionist has advised the best time to enjoy a delicious cup of your favourite coffee, while cautioning caffeine lovers to make sure they stop before a specific time if they want to ensure a decent night's sleep

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2 w. ago Inside the 'wokest county in Britain' where VE Day parade was declared 'too elitist', Christian prayers were banned and worker won payout for 'low' desk

It's the county that is home to one of the world's oldest pubs, was behind Britain's iconic red post boxes and brought the magic of the Harry Potter franchise to the big screen.

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2 w. ago Military parade marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day is refused by council for being 'too elite'

Hertfordshire's Dacorum Borough Council has come under fire for failing to put on a march to commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe on May 8.

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3 w. ago Nutritionist explains how to time your last coffee of the day to get a good night's sleep

While coffee boasts an array of health benefits, caffeine can wreak havoc on your cortisol levels. Here are the best times to drink coffee, with a nutritionist revealing when you should have your last cup of the day to avoid sleepless nights

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3 w. ago Nutritionist reveals the healthiest way to drink your coffee if you can't kick your morning cup

If you're an avid coffee drinker, you probably feel especially targeted when someone talks about how 'unhealthy' your morning cup of joe is.

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3 w. ago 'I refuse to walk my daughter down the aisle – I have a good reason'

A man has been praised for refusing to walk his daughter down the aisle on her special day after she broke his heart when she was a teenager - but he can't help but feel guilty about it

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3 w. ago Bad taste? Balenciaga coffee cup bag is luxury fashion’s latest everyday flaunt

£4,350 calfskin clutch is part of a trend for the wealthy ‘to engage with mass consumption while retaining exclusivity’Lauren Sánchez attended a meeting in LA recently carrying a cup of coffee. So far, so unnewsworthy. But what first appeared as her morning caffeine fix was, in fact, a luxury handbag. The Balenciaga design, which is crafted from calfskin, sells for about £4,346.60 more than the average takeaway coffee in the UK.It mimics the reusable Balenciaga coffee cup – made of porcelain and polypropylene, it sells for £85 – and throwaway vessels. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'I bought Britain's most expensive coffee – you'll never believe how much one cup costs'

A food and drink lover, who often spares no expensive on his meal times, decided to try London's most expensive coffee shop to see if it is worth the staggering price tag or not

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4 w. ago Guide Dogs’ North Lanarkshire fundraising group holding Make Every Cuppa Count coffee morning in Airdrie

Event will take place at Airdrie Bowling Club on April 3 from 10am - and anyone is welcome to attend, with no booking necessary.

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