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In November, I reviewed the PlayStation Portal. I was mixed on Sony’s streaming handheld at the time, frustrated with a corner-cutting execution of a good idea. It seemed like a poor value compared to simply slapping a cheaper Backbone controller on a phone. As is often the case with tech reviews, though, I only had a short window to test it out where I was more focused on the more objective side of what the Portal does and doesn’t do. Would my feelings change when I was using it naturally? I’ve gotten the answer to that question over the past…
Are you a graduate looking to apply all your university training in the medical profession? After completing higher studies, if you are unsure where to apply for “real world” experience, read on. There are a number of government platforms by health authorities in the UAE that help young graduates easily apply for internships in the medical field. They give graduates a valuable starting point into practical application of skills in the workforce. Abu Dhabi According to the Department of Health’s website, the internship program in Abu Dhabi is available to graduates of Medical and Dental programs to pursue “supervised clinical…
Five people were killed in a deadly attack in a shopping centre in Sydney, as per reports by police. Australian police on Saturday said they had received reports that “multiple people” were stabbed at a busy shopping centre in Sydney. As per the ambulance services, eight people including a child were taken to the hospital after the attack. The incidents occurred at the sprawling Westfield Bondi Junction mall complex, which was packed with Saturday afternoon shoppers. The mall has been locked down and police have urged people to avoid the area. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
A gorgeous nebula turns out to hold a surprise at its center: a pair of stars that don’t match as they should. Researchers looking at the beautiful NGC 6164/6165 nebula were surprised to learn that one of the pair of stars it hosts appears to be much older than the other, giving clues to the dramatic situation in which the nebula was born. Pairs of stars aren’t unusual in nebulae, but they are typically very similar. Normally, you would expect a pair to be similar in terms of age and mass, as they would have formed around the same time.…
Unemployment and inflation are the main concerns of Indian voters but Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong leadership, his party’s nationalist agenda and India’s rising global stature will likely help his re-election bid, a survey shows. The findings illustrate that benefits of India’s world beating growth are not evenly spread for its 1.4 billion people as the creation of jobs, despite Modi’s domestic manufacturing push over the last 10 years, is still a challenge. India starts voting in a seven-phase general election on April 19 that Modi is expected to win easily. Votes will be counted on June 4. Stay up…
The Masters was poised for a second round thriller on Friday with LIV Golf standard bearer Bryson DeChambeau sitting one shot clear of top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Tiger Woods searching for some of his old major magic. A marathon day at Augusta National began early with 27 golfers, including Woods, pulling double duty by finishing up weather-delayed first rounds before heading right back out onto a sun bathed layout. With the first round complete, the stage is set for plenty of golfing drama up and down the leaderboard. As always the spotlight will be on Woods as he bids for…
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.…
With donations pouring in from the UAE community, a humanitarian organisation has resumed its relief operations in Gaza. Anera — an on-ground partner of Dubai Cares for the ‘Gaza In Our Hearts’ Ramadan fundraiser — paused operations earlier this month after the attacks on aid workers. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “After the killing of Anera staff member Mousa Shawwa, followed by the attack that killed seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen, we made the difficult but necessary decision to pause aid operations on April 2,” its president Sean Carroll said…
We have the solution to Wordle on April 13, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle answer Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “WHINY.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely…
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…