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The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today — with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia, helps improve mental flexibility and, of course, gives you some bragging rights if you manage to finish it every day. While the NYT puzzle might feel like an impossible task some days, solving a crossword is a skill and it takes practice — don’t get discouraged if you can’t get every single word in a puzzle.…
They say they’re from the police, the Ministry of Interior, or your bank. Regardless, their modus operandi is the same: to trick residents into revealing sensitive and personal information by asking them to authorise UAE Pass requests. The vishing (voice phishing) scam is the latest in a series of sophisticated fraudulent attempts faced by UAE residents, amid warnings by authorities to be vigilant against unscrupulous parties. In a WhatsApp poll conducted by Khaleej Times this week, more than 8,300 people said they had received phone calls or emails from scammers impersonating UAE authorities. Unfortunately, those who do fall for the…
A US investigative authority sharply rebuked Boeing for sharing details about an ongoing probe of a near-catastrophic aviation incident that were not supposed to be discussed publicly. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said that as a result, it will block Boeing from reviewing information gathered in its investigation. Boeing “blatantly violated” investigative regulations under a signed agreement as a party to the probe, NTSB said in a statement late Wednesday. The agency is also barring Boeing from asking questions of other participants at a two-day investigative hearing on the case which the NTSB will hold in early August in…
Minimalist, a local brand known for its premium range of watches, jewellery, sunglasses, leather goods, and perfumes designed in Dubai, has opened a new store in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi. It’s first store opened in Dubai’s Mirdif City Centre in 2023. The Yas Mall store stands out with its unique and luxurious design, including a VIP Room for a personalised shopping experience and a gahwa serving area to offer a touch of local hospitality. Founder Ahmad Yousuf remarks that the store is a testament to the team’s hard work, encapsulating the essence of the brand and setting a new chapter…
SpaceX has been testing out the mechanical arms that will attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster at the end of its fifth test flight, which could take place next month. A short video shows one of the giant arms clasping a rocket part as part of a rehearsal for the highly anticipated “catch” maneuver, which will occur as the booster returns to the launch tower at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, shortly after deploying the upper stage Starship spacecraft to orbit. The Elon Musk-led spaceflight company also released a computer-generated video showing how a perfect homecoming of…
Taylor Swift is taking Europe by storm, prompting some pundits to envisage an economic windfall as fans flock to dozens of sold-out shows from Dublin to Vienna and beyond. It is hoped Swift, along with the Olympics Games in France and the Euro 2024 soccer championship in Germany will provide a shot in the arm for a continent that has just skirted recession for most of the past two years and badly lagged the United States. But there is one problem: “Swiftonomics” is not actually real. She may be a megastar revolutionising the music industry, but once the excitement wears…
Japanese violinist Coco Tomita is all set for his debut performance in Dubai, presented by Global Notes, in collaboration with Encore Performing Arts, Dubai Opera, and Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai. The event will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 8pm in The Studio at Dubai Opera. Tomita, who gained international recognition after winning the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2020 Strings Category, has rapidly risen to stardom in the classical music world. Beginning her musical journey at the age of four, Tomita has performed in esteemed venues across Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands,…
There are a lot of great tablets on the market, and while Apple and Samsung tend to have a monopoly on them, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider checking out some other options. For example, this Lenovo Tab M11 is a pretty solid entry-level tablet, and it even comes with a pen, which is something you don’t get on entry-level devices from either Samsung or Apple. Even better, there’s a solid discount right now on the Tab M11 that brings it down to $153 from $220 if you use the coupon code BFJULY15TAB. Why you should buy the Lenovo Tab…
In order to reduce energy consumption that skyrockets during summer months when temperatures peak, Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa) has urged residents to make rationalisation a way of life. Along that line, the authority has called on those living in Sharjah to participate in an initiative called Conservation Hour or Peak Hour from July to September. The initiative will require residents to switch off non-essential electrical appliances during peak hours, which is from 2:30pm to 3:30pm, every day. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Peak Hour is one among the several initiatives…
Vienna is still the world’s most liveable city for a third year in a row, while the rating of Tel Aviv in Israel slumped, according to a new survey published Thursday. In the Economist’s annual ranking, the Austrian capital again came first, followed by the Danish capital Copenhagen and Zurich in Switzerland. Melbourne in Australia and Calgary in Canada completed the top five in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Index. “Western Europe remains the most liveable region, but has seen a decline in stability scores amid increasing instances of protests…. on a variety of issues,” said a statement…