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We have the solution to Wordle on April 8, 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 “VOILA.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely…

With henna salons fully booked and appointments scarce during Eid Al Fitr, residents opt for alternative solutions. Many are turning to DIY henna applications at home that deliver almost the same desired results in the comfort of their homes. Fatima Al Suwaidi, an Emirati, said she would instead opt for high-quality henna stickers to avoid the rush at salons. “There are many options of high-quality henna stickers that are very easy to use; we don’t have to wait for our turn at the salon, especially if we have little children,” she told Khaleej Times. Stay up to date with the…

Israeli leaders were preparing Monday for military operations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, where most of the Palestinian territory’s population has fled after six months of fighting. Talks in Cairo aimed at brokering a truce have made “significant progress”, with more negotiations expected in the coming days, Egyptian state-linked outlet Al-Qahera reported Monday. International pressure has mounted on Israel to bring an end to the war, with its main ally the United States last week demanding a ceasefire and hostage release deal along with ramped-up aid deliveries. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

With such a huge variety of streaming services to chose from, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There are options focused on prestige TV, or movies, or original series, and just about any other type of TV you can name. But if you love reality TV and shows focused on cooking or home improvement, then the service you might be most interested in is Discovery Plus. The service has had a rocky history recently and last year it raised its prices, but you can still get a free seven-day trial of the service to decide if you want to fork out…

In today’s increasingly digitalised world, the age-old tradition of distributing Eidiya among children by elders is being redefined. The days when a mere Dh5 or ten currency notes would suffice children’s desires are now a thing of the past. In today’s age, Eidiya is undergoing a tech transformation with children expecting digital gift cards, iPhones and even 24K gold notes. Eidiya, also known as Eidiyya or Eidhi, is a Middle Eastern Arab tradition that involves gifting cash to children and family members by elders in the family, older relatives or family friends. This practice is deeply rooted in celebrating two…

If you haven’t used an iPhone in a while, or if you haven’t tried to update your lock screen, they you might be happy to learn about some of the new customization features that are available in iOS 17. Although iOS has made some controversial changes to its UI, such as moving the notifications to the bottom of the lock screen, they are also more welcome changes to the customization options for the lock screen. Introduced in iOS 16 was a slew of lock screen customization features to let you tweak your phone’s lock screen to your liking, and these…

While some UAE companies will stop operations entirely, the majority will maintain some level of activity throughout the 9-day long Eid Al Fitr break. Some employees will work remotely, while other firms will allow staff to work from home during the holidays. Even if they’re officially off during the long break, some employers encourage staff to check emails and respond to ensure a smooth workflow and prevent an excessive workload when work resumes after the holidays. All public and private sector entities will be closed from Monday, April 8, till Friday, April 12. Employees will get a nine-day break when…

North America is just hours away from Monday’s total solar eclipse when the the moon will come between the sun and Earth, dramatically dimming natural daylight along a 115-wide path of totality from Maine to Texas. Millions of people are expected to witness the celestial phenomenon, with many making their way from across the U.S. — and beyond — to a place inside the path of totality where the effect of the eclipse will be at its most prominent. There are a few concerns about the weather, with thick cloud threatening to ruin the show for some folks. The National…

If you’ve ever shopped on Amazon — and these days, who hasn’t? — then you’ve likely heard about the option for an Amazon Prime membership. This subscription is mostly touted as a way to save on shipping costs when purchasing from Amazon, but it also comes bundled with some other handy features including access to Amazon’s streaming service, Amazon Prime Video. You’ll find a range of movies and shows to watch, but if you’re not sure whether you need yet another streaming service, there is an option for a free trial to see if you like the service before paying…

It might not be the world’s most thrilling piece of software, but Microsoft Word is the backbone of many an office and it’s used by practically everyone at some point or other. While this hugely popular word processor used to be available to purchase as a standalone product in the form of Microsoft Office, these days it’s been rolled into a subscription service that you do need to pay for. But before you shell out for yet another subscription, you can try Microsoft Word out for free for a month using the free trial. That’ll give you enough time to…