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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.…
A top Israeli official said that Hamas’s continued demand for a lasting ceasefire in the war in Gaza was stymieing prospects of reaching a truce. “So far, Hamas has not given up its demand to end the war, thus thwarting the possibility of reaching an agreement,” the official told AFP on condition of anonymity. The official rejected reports that Israel had agreed to end the war as part of a deal to free the hostages held by Gaza militants. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The official said suggestions Israel was prepared to…
Real Madrid won La Liga on Saturday with four games to spare after beating Cadiz 3-0 and then rivals Barcelona lost 4-2 at Girona. Los Blancos had to wait after their victory for the result of Barca’s match, whom they needed to drop points so they could seal a record-extending 36th Spanish title. Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid lead second-place Girona by 13 points with just 12 left in play, while last year’s champions Barcelona are third, another point behind. Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto, told Premier Sports: “In the 60th or 65th minute we were superior. After the second goal from Girona,…
When record-breaking rains hit the UAE on April 16, siblings Tasneem, aged 12, and Burhanuddin, aged 9, residents of Autumn 2A in JVC, witnessed the tireless efforts of maintenance workers, security guards, and domestic helpers in their apartment complex. Inspired by their dedication, the siblings embarked on a heart-warming initiative to show appreciation for the workers. The siblings encountered challenges faced by their community, including leaks in their apartment, power outages, flooding, and food shortages. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “In between whatever was happening in and around the complex, we witnessed…
As a long time expat, 53-year old Prince MD Ali is used to living alone. His family is back in Bangladesh and he works in Dubai. However, when he was gripped by sudden breathlessness, he says, “I was not alone”. A team of medical specialists sprang to action by rushing him to the hospital in an ambulance. Hospital doctors then conducted a timely intervention to save his life from sudden cardiac death. “It was a race against time,” said Dr Shaheen Ahmad, interventional cardiologist at Zulekha Hospital Dubai, who recalled the critical moment when Ali was brought by the Dubai…
Having done their job by beating Vanuatu in the must-win game at the Global T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Abu Dhabi on Friday, the UAE women’s team were anxiously following every ball in the next game between Ireland and the Netherlands. A place in the semifinals was up for grabs as the home team’s fortunes were hanging by a thread — a Dutch win over Ireland would have knocked them out of the semifinal race in a tournament from which only the two finalists would qualify for this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup. So barely a few minutes after their…
Usually, when I recommend a game, I try to give as comprehensive an overview of it as I can. I know that it’s hard to get players to commit time and money to something sight unseen. But with Indika, I’m tempted to say nothing at all. It’s something you should experience for yourself. If that’s enough to intrigue you, you can stop reading here and head on over to Steam. I am merciful, though, so here’s an explanation for those who aren’t so keen on spending $25 with no context. Launched on PC earlier this week, Indika is a new…
Pakistan experienced its wettest April since 1961 this year, with the country receiving more than twice as much rain as usual for the month, the meteorological department said in a report. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. April rainfall was recorded at 59.3 millimetres, “excessively above” the normal average of 22.5 millimetres, Pakistan’s metrology department said late Friday in its monthly climate report. The report described last month as the “wettest April since 1961”.
World number one Iga Swiatek edged Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 4-6 7-6(7) in a gripping Madrid Open final to win the title for the first time on Saturday in what was a repeat of last year’s summit clash at the WTA 1000 claycourt tournament. Sabalenka had won the 2023 final in three sets but it was Swiatek who triumphed this time after saving three championship points to secure her 20th career title and deny the Belarusian a third title on the red clay of the Spanish capital. The match was the first contest of the season between the top two in…
Every Star Wars fan has a favorite movie, and many Star Wars fans also hate at least one of the entries in one of their favorite franchises. That can make the exercise of choosing the perfect Star Wars movie to watch on May the 4th difficult. For all of the love this fan base has shown to the franchise over the years, it’s also a fan base that has strong opinions about why one movie or another is worthy of your time. This May 4, though, I’d recommend watching Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Almost undoubtedly the most controversial entry in…