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Argentines eyeing a financial boost are lining up by the thousands to have their irises scanned in exchange for a few crypto tokens as part of an online biometrics project under scrutiny in several countries. Some three million people worldwide have so far provided their iris data to Worldcoin, an initiative of OpenAI chief Sam Altman, but few have embraced the project more fervently than Argentines. Half-a-million people in the South American nation have participated since Worldcoin launched last July, and queues for scans have grown longer in recent months of fast-shrinking disposable income. “I did it because I don’t…

GMG on Tuesday announced the expansion of its partnership with VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories. Building on more than 12 years of partnership, as part of the distributorship & retail development agreement, GMG will expand the presence of VF’s brands in the region via a growing network of new mono-brand partner stores across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) and Southeast Asia (SEA) markets over the next five years to offer the VF’s brand experience to a broader consumer base. Currently, GMG operates 90 VF’s mono-brand stores in Mena and SEA. Overall,…

At the 2024 CMT Music Awards, Keith Urban stole the spotlight not just with his musical prowess but also with a few candid revelations about his enduring romance with Hollywood icon Nicole Kidman. The Grammy-winning artist, known for his chart-topping hits and charismatic stage presence, graciously shared snippets of wisdom from his 17-year journey alongside Kidman, offering a glimpse into their harmonious relationship to E! News. In an exclusive chat with E! News on the prestigious event’s red carpet, Keith Urban playfully sidestepped offering conventional marriage advice, emphasising the uniqueness of every couple’s bond. “If I answer that, it’ll come…

The UAE’s leading golfing talents are set to go head-to-head with some of the world’s top rising stars when the Challenge Tour descends upon the capital for an enticing two-week double header later this month. Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club makes its Challenge Tour debut as the host venue of the Abu Dhabi Challenge from April 18th – 21st before Saadiyat Beach Golf Club provides the setting for the UAE Challenge from April 25th – 28th. Among those testing their mettle will be the UAE’s Joshua Grenville-Wood and No.1 amateur Ahmad Skaik who are relishing the prospect of…

There’s almost never a shortage of action movies to watch on Hulu, thanks to the large selection of titles from 20th Century Fox’s library of films. And unlike its corporate sibling, Disney+, Hulu gets to have a lot more R-rated flicks as well. Regardless, all three of our picks for action movies to watch on Hulu in April have PG-13 ratings. These were all recent arrivals on Hulu, and two of the three are sci-fi flicks. But if you’re looking for a more conventional action comedy, we’ve got one of those for you as well. The Fifth Element (1997) If…

Russia and Kazakhstan ordered more than 100,000 people to evacuate after swiftly melting snow swelled mighty rivers beyond bursting point in the worst flooding in the area for at least 70 years. The deluge of melt water overwhelmed scores of settlements in the Ural Mountains, Siberia and areas of Kazakhstan close to rivers such as the Ural and Tobol, which local officials said had risen by metres in a matter of hours to the highest levels ever recorded. The Ural River, Europe’s third longest which flows through Russia and Kazakhstan into the Caspian, burst through an embankment dam on Friday,…

Cryptocurrency ether is struggling to keep pace with soaring big brother bitcoin. The number two cryptocurrency, which commands less than a fifth of the $2.7 trillion crypto market, has not done poorly. But ether is up just around 53 per cent in the first three months of this year, compared with bitcoin’s 65 per cent . Bitcoin scaled new peaks last month. Trading around $3,612 on Monday, ether is at least 26 per cent below its Nov. 2021 all-time high of $4,867.60. Even a recent technical upgrade of the Ethereum blockchain, which is used to build applications, barely made a…

Pop queen Taylor Swift, showed her marketing prowess by teasing lyrics on April 8, the day of the solar eclipse, just moments before the celestial event across North America. As people marvelled at the rare solar eclipse, which won’t happen in the US again until 2045, Swift gave fans a glimpse of what to expect from her upcoming April 19 album. This sneak peek of the lyrics sent her fans into a frenzy in anticipation of her eleventh studio album. Taylor Swift, took to her Instagram Story to provide a link for fans to preorder her album and posted a…

Located on the first floor of Dubai Hills Mall, this lively restaurant embodies the spirit of a youthful café with a welcoming neighbourhood charm. Its interiors boast rustic brick walls adorned with a curated collection of vintage movie posters, adding a touch of retro elegance. The ambience exudes a trendy and cool atmosphere, providing an ideal setting for families and friends to create lasting memories and enjoy an array of delicious dishes. Begin your foodie jaunt with the irresistible Brotchen pizza rolls, a symphony of flavours featuring a crispy exterior embracing a delicious combination of bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, jalapeños,…

Indian-American golfers Akshay Bhatia, coming off a PGA Texas Open triumph, and Sahith Theegala, who won his first PGA title last September, hope their Masters starts can boost India golf. The 20-something Californians, whose families both emigrated to the United States from India, are among 89 players set to begin play on Thursday at Augusta National. “I don’t know if I quite realize what Sahith and I can do for the golf in India,” Bhatia said on Monday. “I know it’s really special when I have a bunch of fans looking up to me, a bunch of kids coming up…