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Happy Wednesday evening, everyone! You’re unwinding for the day, getting ready for a relaxing night, and … you realize that the App Store and a bunch of other Apple services aren’t working. Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. What Apple services are down? When did the problems start? When can we expect everything to be back to normal? Here’s everything you need to know. When did the App Store outage start? According to DownDetector, reports for outages with the App Store flooded in a little after 6 p.m. ET. Reports appear to be spiking at over 6,000, indicating pretty widespread problems.…
Ramesh Kannan, an Indian expat living in Qatar, hit the jackpot of Dh10 million in the last Big Ticket live draw series 262 in Abu Dhabi. A mechanical technician, Ramesh has called Qatar home for the past 15 years. He got lucky with ticket number 056845, purchased online on March 29 during a buy-two-get-one-free promotion. He bought this ticket along with 10 of his friends. During the live show, hosts Richard and Bouchra were initially unable to reach him. Ramesh was overjoyed when he finally heard the big news. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Thousands of users of the widely-used instant messaging app WhatsApp, owned by Meta, are experiencing widespread outages. Users globally are voicing their frustration as they encountered difficulties accessing the app through mobile devices and web browsers. As of now, the cause of the outage remains unclear, leaving millions of users unable to utilise the platform for communication. Meta has yet to issue an official statement regarding the situation. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Downdetector, a popular website that tracks web outages, showed a spike in users reporting an issue with WhatsApp services.…
Any time you hit the road, whether you’re taking a short or long trip, it’s a good idea to have backups handy. A spare or backup tire, some anti-freeze, windshield wash fluid, a road hazard kit, and, last but not least, one of the best portable tire inflators and a portable jump starter. You never know when cold weather, inadvertently leaving the dome light on, or plain old Father Time can curse you with a dead battery. Ensure you have one of the best portable jump starters that can save you in a jam, kickstarting your car even when there…
As the UAE transitions from spring to summer, temperatures are on the rise, signalling warmer days ahead. This period is characterised by swift fluctuations in atmospheric pressure, typical of the early stages of spring. Experts advise residents to expect sudden changes in weather conditions and to prepare accordingly. Explaining this phenomenon, Dr Ahmed Habib, a climate expert from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), told Khaleej Times, “During this month, the influence of the Siberian high-pressure system weakens. Instead, the region experiences the passage of extensions of low-pressure systems at both upper and surface levels, moving from west to east.”…
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has said concussions have damaged his body as he stressed the importance of creating more awareness among players around the dangers of heading. The Frenchman said he had suffered a concussion a few days before playing in France’s 1-0 defeat to Germany in the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup, as well at his former club Real Madrid when they lost to Manchester City in the last 16 second leg of the 2020 Champions League. The 30-year-old retired from international football after a 10-year career with Les Bleus, during which he won the World Cup…
Klipsch Nashville MSRP $149.00 “Like its namesake, the Klipsch Nashville is all about the music. It’s rugged, compact, and with a little tweaking, sounds great for your summer travels.” Pros Solid, rugged construction Sounds great at normal volumes IP67 dust and water resistance 24-hour battery life Cons Needs EQ help to shine The app is pretty bare bones Basic physical controls Klipsch Nashville review: a rugged, backpack-ready Bluetooth speaker Just in time for the warmer months, the Klipsch Nashville is a $149 Bluetooth speaker aimed squarely toward on-the-go types looking to throw a rugged little speaker into a backpack or…
Dubai Metro Red Line will operate a Y junction (meeting point of three railways) beginning April 15 to eliminate the need for passengers to interchange at Jabal Ali metro station, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday. This means that commuters from Centrepoint to UAE Exchange and vice versa will no longer need to go down and change trains at Jabal Ali Interchange Station. Hassan Al Mutawa, RTA director of rail operation, explained: “Passengers would no longer need to interchange/ swap at Jabal Ali metro station. Commuters travelling from Ibn Battuta station to UAE Exchange can now benefit…
Newly released video shows US police shooting dead a kidnapped teenage girl they had been tasked with rescuing, in a chaotic incident on a busy California highway. Savannah Graziano, 15, was gunned down as one deputy called her away from her gun-toting father, who had killed her mother a day earlier and abducted his daughter. The episode unfolded in September 2022 when officers in San Bernardino County, east of Los Angeles, began chasing the vehicle Anthony Graziano was driving with Savannah in the passenger seat. Footage filmed by a California Highway Patrol helicopter and released on Friday shows the pickup…
Tottenham Hotspur are still a work in progress but there are encouraging signs they are heading in the right direction, said manager Ange Postecoglou whose side put on a mature performance in a 1-1 draw at West Ham United on Tuesday. His Spurs team dominated the game with 68% possession but the hosts created almost as many chances in an end-to-end encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats as the London rivals did battle in the pouring rain at the London Stadium. “The players are showing a real willingness to learn,” the Australian said of a Spurs…