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We’re finally getting an undisputed heavyweight champion. Boxing fans have been waiting 25 years for this to happen. Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs), the lineal champion and WBC and The Ring belt holder, fights Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs), who holds the IBF, IBO, WBA and WBO belts. It took years for this fight to manifest, and it was delayed multiple times, but on Saturday the fighters will finally take the ring and decide who is the undisputed king. Here’s how to watch boxing this weekend. When is Fury vs Usyk? The broadcast of the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk…
Today is the perfect time to enjoy cultural experiences with family and friends in the UAE: Entry is free to several museums in the country. Marking International Museum Day, some of the UAE’s major cultural attractions are opening their doors to all, without tickets. The iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island are welcoming visitors free of charge until 8.30pm. Visitors will only be required to show their Emirates ID at the ticket desk for free admission, or they can save time by pre-booking on the museum website. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
It wasn’t quite a 62 like he fired the day before, but Xander Schauffele was happy with another solid round at the PGA Championship on Friday at a rainy and soggy Valhalla Golf Club. Schauffele had four birdies and a bogey for a 3-under-par 68 and a one-shot lead at 12-under 130 after two rounds. His 62 on Thursday set a new course and PGA Championship record. Widely considered the best player to have never won a major championship, Schauffele is halfway home. “Hey, guys, it’s just been two rounds,” he said with a wide smile. “It’s just 36 holes.…
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk is finally here. This fight has been brewing since Usyk took Anthony Joshua’s belts in 2021, but rematches, injuries, and money talks have delayed the fight for years. But it’s officially here, and if you aren’t sufficiently hyped up, let’s break down why this is so important. The winner of this fight will be the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis won the title from Evander Holyfield in 1999. Lewis was stripped of one of his belts after declining a mandatory fight, and no one has collected them all since. A big part of…
Question: How do you know if you are a job hunter being ghosted? Answer: Ever zipped off a job application only to be met with… the Great Void? You’re not alone. The eerie silence post-application is becoming the modern-day Bermuda Triangle for job-seekers. Let’s dive into the ‘why’ before we send out an SOS. Picture a scene: A recruiter’s inbox is like a concert crowd, where every fan — or applicant — is waving their hands (or CVs) frantically to get noticed. The sheer volume is staggering. The truth? Not everyone will get a backstage pass. Especially if their CV…
Munich’s airport was briefly closed early on Saturday after climate activists breached the grounds and glued themselves to a runway, a spokesperson said. One of two runways is now open but there will be delays, the spokesperson said. The breach occurred during one of the busiest travel periods for the airport in southern Germany. A series of posts on X by the climate activists Last Generation show members on what appears to be a runway or tarmac with protest signs. “A total of six people are sitting in two groups on different locations of the Munich airport,” the post reads.
Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
When Dr James Welch came to the end of his tenure as a professor at Rabdan University in Abu Dhabi, he thought it was the end of his journey in the UAE. However, the American professor received an unexpected royal invitation to come back and obtain a Golden Visa. The story begins with Nasser Saeed, a 23-year-old Emirati filmmaker from Abu Dhabi, who had a chance encounter with Dr Welch. This meeting, which took place during a university project on National Day, sparked a friendship that would ultimately lead to a series of unexpected events. Stay up to date with…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…