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Natalie Portman fights to solve a mysterious murder case in the official trailer for Apple TV+’s Lady in the Lake, a limited series based on Laura Lippman’s 2019 novel. In 1966 Baltimore, after the disappearance of a young girl on Thanksgiving, the lives of two women change forever. In an attempt to shed her secret past, Jewish housewife Maddie Schwartz (Portman) embarks on a new career as an investigative journalist. Cleo Johnson (Moses Ingram) struggles to provide for her family while navigating the political underbelly of Black Baltimore. After Cleo’s puzzling death, Maddie becomes obsessed with catching the killer. However,…
This break, educate as you entertain the kiddos with these awesome options By Compiled by Karishma Nandkeolyar BOUNCE Summer Camp There’s something epically cool about jumping onto a trampoline and letting all that energy out. Get the kids moving when you enrol them in the Summer Camp at BOUNCE, where they’ll learn fun tricks as they hop around, make new friends and play games such as the egg and spoon race, tug of war, and red light-green light. From Dh210 (half-day, daily) or Dh300 (full day, daily). Jun 24-Aug 29, Mon-Fri, 8am-1.30pm or 8am-5pm. Various locations across Dubai. Call 04…
Abu Dhabi-owned Manchester City begin their fifth straight title defence with a trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on August 18, the Premier League said on Tuesday. Chelsea’s newly appointed manager, Enzo Maresca, will face a familiar side as he previously assisted Pep Guardiola during their treble-winning season and also coached City’s youth team. FA Cup winners Manchester United host Fulham in the first match of the season on August 16, while last season’s league runners-up Arsenal host Wolverhampton Wanderers in their first match on August 17. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
Perfect Dark, Metroid: Zero Mission and more join Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack! Nintendo and its consoles are known for being family-friendly, but the company is bringing some games for older audiences to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription service with its first “mature” collection. Announced during June 2024’s Nintendo Direct, the collection will start off with two games from the Nintendo 64: Perfect Dark (with online multiplayer) and Turok: Dinosaur Hunter. The former is a first-person shooter from Rare, the company behind GoldenEye 007, which is also available with an Expansion Pack membership. You must be 17 years…
The UAE went up three places and is now ranked 7th globally in 2024 World Competitiveness Report, ahead of Norway, Iceland, Japan, Canada and Finland, the government media office announced on Tuesday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The World Competitiveness Report classifies countries based on four main pillars and 20 sub-pillars across economic, administrative, and social fields, including government efficiency, education, and innovation. The country entered the Top 10 last year and performed exceptionally well this year after ranking first globally in employment, internet users and resolving industrial disputes. The country also…
Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested on drunk driving charges on Tuesday in New York state, CBS News reported, citing local police. Timberlake was expected to be arraigned Tuesday morning on charges he had been driving under the influence, the network reported. Police in Sag Harbor, New York, where Timberlake was reportedly arrested, were not immediately available for comment. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Timberlake has two concerts scheduled in Chicago this weekend and two shows in New York City next week, according to his website.
As the UAE and the rest of the world rapidly progress towards a cashless society, the credit card — physical or virtual — remains the basic component of the financial system. Credit cards can be powerful financial tools when used wisely, offering convenience, rewards, and the ability to build credit. However, without careful management, they can also lead to significant debt and financial stress. As of mid-2024, credit card debt in the UAE continues to be a significant concern for many residents, reflecting broader economic trends and consumer behaviour. As the interest rates in the country continue to stay high,…
Indian expat couple Anand Kumar and Raji have come up with an initiative for student achievers at a university in the US, and a few weeks ago, they handed the first award under the programme. While it was something they had long prepared for, it was a bittersweet moment — after all, it was a project meant to honour the memory of their son who died in a car accident. Aiming to keep their son’s legacy alive, Anand and Raji established the ‘Student Achievement Award’ for Boston University — a prize given to the student with the highest GPA. “It…
A new report backed by climate scientists and athletes warned on Tuesday about the dangers of extreme high temperatures at this year’s Paris Olympics. The “Rings of Fire” report — a collaboration between non-profit Climate Central, academics at Britain’s University of Portsmouth and 11 Olympians — said conditions in Paris could be worse than the last Games in Tokyo in 2021. It warned that “intense heat at the Paris Olympics in July-August 2024 could lead to competitors collapsing and in worst case scenarios dying during the Games.” The study adds to a growing number of calls from sports people to…
The day is finally here. Copilot+ laptops are available for sale, and we already have a handful of reviews making the rounds. The devices, packing the new Snapdragon X Elite chip, have been described as “amazing” and a turning point for Windows laptops. Once you step outside the bounds of the Qualcomm chip, however, Copilot+ PCs are “not usable.” Those are the words Dave2D used to describe playing Overwatch 2 on the Asus Vivobook S 15, which is the only device we’ve seen reviews on so far. He’s not alone in that sentiment, and after digging through a few reviews, Dave2D’s video…