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Prime Day is still a few days away. That means the best deals are still to come, especially with big product categories like Prime Day TV deals, for example. But, for the most part, we’re still waiting on Prime Day deals to really pop up. Here, however, we do see a good deal on an accessory you very well might be wanting to upgrade if you haven’t done so in awhile. It’s your SSD. This 1TB Samsung SSD is down to just $79, down $71 from its usual price point of $150. In a world where we usually find SSDs…

UAE authorities are actively monitoring the implementation of workers’ midday break that started middle of last month and will run until September 15. The break, which is being implemented for the 20th consecutive year, prohibits work under direct sunlight and in open-air areas across the UAE between 12.30pm and 3pm. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. On Friday, Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, visited a construction site belonging to Binghatti Developers as part of the ministry’s inspections among private companies. Last month, he also visited a Sobha Realty…

It was a dream wedding, complete with picturesque outdoor setting, white lace gown and a delectable cake. The perfect day for golden retrievers — Bree and Bond — to tie the knot in front of their closest human and canine friends. Pet weddings are on the rise in China, where government policies have had little success in encouraging more humans to wed in this fast-ageing society where the population is declining and marriage and birth rates remain low. The popularity of pets and an increasing willingness to splurge on them are driving the trend. Spending on furry companions in 2023…

U.S. employment increased solidly in June, but government and healthcare services hiring made up about three-quarters of the payrolls gain and the unemployment rate hit a 2-1/2-year high of 4.1%, pointing to a slackening labor market that keeps the Federal Reserve on course to start cutting interest rates soon. The Labor Department’s closely watched employment report on Friday also showed the economy created 111,000 fewer jobs in April and May than previously estimated, suggesting the trend in payrolls growth was slowing. Annual wages increased at the slowest pace in three years amid an expanding labor pool, adding to the flashing…

A Mikel Merino goal in extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in an enthralling quarter-final clash on Friday between the two most successful European Championship nations. The game was into the 119th minute and looked set for a penalty shootout before substitute Merino rose to head home the winning goal from Dani Olmo’s cross and break the hearts of the majority of the crowd inside the Stuttgart Arena. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. After a scoreless first half, Olmo put Spain ahead six minutes after the break, drilling…

BioWare is known for its character customization options, so the fact that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will have some isn’t noteworthy. However, the extent of those options is staggering, to the point where players can customize a lot of their experience. In a series of interviews published in Game Informer this week, game director Corinne Busche delved into a ton of the customization options, from the difficulty and gameplay to character gear. An article published Thursday continued Game Informer’s breakdown of the character customization, specifically discussing equippable gear. According to Busche, players will be able to transmog (assign certain cosmetic characteristics to)…

The UAE Embassy in Rome has issued a warning to citizens due to the volcanic eruption on Mount Etna on the island of Stromboli and Catania city in Italy. The authority has asked all its citizens to exercise caution. They are also advised to follow safety instructions issued by the Italian authorities. In case of any emergencies, citizens can contact 0097180024 or 0097180044444 and by registering for the Tawajodi service. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. News reports said that the Catania airport had closed its airspace due to ash in the atmosphere…

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire rages out of control in northern California, with a swathe of the United States in the grip of a “record-breaking and dangerous” heatwave that was complicating firefighting efforts. More than 3,500 acres of grass and woodland have been consumed since Tuesday when a blaze erupted just outside Oroville. The town, near the state capital of Sacramento, is just 38 kilometres from Paradise, a community that was razed in 2018 by the deadliest fire in California history, which claimed the lives of 85 people. Garrett Sjolund, fire chief of Butte…

U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in seven weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by four to 585 in the week to July 5. Despite this week’s rig increase, Baker Hughes said the total count was still down 95 rigs, or 14%, below this time last year. Baker Hughes said oil rigs were unchanged at 479 this week, holding at its lowest since December 2021, while gas rigs rose by…

Despite us being close to the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch, we’re still getting news and anecdotes from Grand Theft Auto 5‘s development. According to a former Rockstar Games developer, the game was set to get a story DLC, but that it was canceled in favor of GTA Online. Joe Rubino guested on the SanInPlay YouTube channel, and you can watch the whole interview below. Rubino, who was an editor and did second-unit directing on the DLC, described it as “kickass” and “awesome,” but said that the success of GTA Online meant leaders at the company didn’t think it was worth investing…