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Brazil striker Richarlison battled with depression after his country’s quarterfinal loss to Croatia at the 2022 World Cup and considered quitting football. Richarlison, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur, said in September that he would seek psychological help after he was photographed crying on the bench when he was substituted during Brazil’s 5-1 thrashing of Bolivia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. The 26-year-old, capped 48 times by Brazil, has urged players to seek help for mental health issues. “I’d just played in a World Cup, at my peak,” Richarlison told ESPN Brasil. “I was reaching my limit, you know? I…
A Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot deployed by the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) was shot during a standoff in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It’s believed to be the first time that the robot helper has taken a bullet during active duty and highlights how the machine can help keep law enforcement out of harm’s way during challenging situations. The incident occurred earlier this month as a SWAT team responded to a call about a suspected armed person who had barricaded himself inside a property. When the team arrived, the suspect fired upon officers, prompting them to deploy of Spot — along with…
Amidst global concerns over the impact of social media on youngsters, a recent Florida bill has stirred discussions among experts in the UAE. The legislation bans social media access for children below 14 years old and has prompted mixed responses among experts in the UAE. While some have welcomed it and called for a similar approach locally, others have decried it, saying it was more important to educate children about the harmful effects of screens rather than banning it outright. “On the one hand the bill is a good idea as it intends to protect children from the harmful effects…
A prosecutor at Spain’s High Court is seeking a prison sentence of 2-1/2 years for former soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales over his unsolicited kiss on player Jenni Hermoso, a court document seen by Reuters on Wednesday showed. Prosecutor Marta Durantez charged Rubiales with one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for his alleged actions in the aftermath of the kiss, offences carrying jail terms of one year and 18 months, respectively. Rubiales, 46, grabbed Hermoso and kissed her on the lips on Aug. 20 of last year during the awards ceremony after Spain’s victory in the women’s…
The Euclid Space Telescope is back to full operational capabilities after a deicing procedure removed small amounts of water ice from its mirror. As announced last week, some of the instruments on the European Space Agency (ESA) telescope were impeded by the buildup of ice due to water that got into the telescope from the atmosphere during its construction. This water was gradually released over time as the telescope was in space and froze in place. Even though the ice was less than a nanometer thick, it was enough to impact the highly sensitive VISible instrument (VIS). Now, a mirror…
Actor, producer and entrepreneur Alia Bhatt is all set to host her first ‘Hope Gala’ in London. As per a source close to the actress’ team, Alia will host Hope Gala on March 28 in partnership with the Mandarin Oriental hotel group at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. This is in support of Alia’s chosen charity Salaam Bombay which is focused on engaging Mumbai’s most vulnerable ‘at-risk’ children through in-school programmes (leadership and advocacy) and after-school academies (skill building) that help build their confidence, self-esteem and commit them to stay in school. Reportedly, the Gala will be attended by…
Danielle Collins boosted her hopes of winning a title in her farewell season as the unseeded American beat French 23rd seed Caroline Garcia 6-3 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the Miami Open semifinals. Collins, who announced in January that she would retire from professional tennis at the end of this season, won 89.7% of her first serve points against Garcia, never faced a break point and converted three of her eight break-point chances. The victory, sealed in a tidy 80 minutes, marked the first time Collins has won five consecutive matches on the WTA Tour since the 2022 Australian Open…
Both fighting for playoff seeding as the regular season enters its final stretch, the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning clash in an important battle today at Amalie Arena. The game is about to start, at 7:30 p.m. ET, and will be televised on TNT. Fortunately, even if you don’t have cable, there are still a number of ways you can watch a live stream of the game. The Best Way to Watch the Bruins vs Lightning Live Stream As far as long-term options go, Sling TV is the cheapest streaming service that includes a live stream of the TNT…
A pit in your stomach, being consumed by thoughts of your loved ones and sleeplessness are all signs of homesickness that most expats in UAE may be familiar with. Amelia, a teacher, who moved from the UK to Dubai for a job opportunity, was experiencing anxiety and feeling homesick. Loneliness and isolation held her back from being able to adjust to Dubai’s lifestyle and culture. She was then encouraged to socialise and join cultural discovery activities. Joining expat communities, going to cultural events, and taking up new interests could help her, Amelia was told. She had the chance to make…
As the real estate sector in the UAE reaches unprecendented highs, Gllit, a local protech firm, is pioneering a commission-free platform for real estate transactions in Dubai and provide a comprehensive property search platform that empowers both house hunters and property sellers/landlords to bypass costly commission fees during property transactions. Gllit seeks to simplify real estate transactions by directly connecting homebuyers and tenants with home sellers and landlords on a commission-free platform. By eliminating traditional commission fees entirely, Gllit unlocks a huge untapped potential as real estate transactions become more affordable and accessible for everyone. “We believe it is the…