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Akul Dhawan, an Indian-origin student at Illinois University, died last month after freezing to death near a club that refused him entry during a night out with friends, according to police officials. The parents of the 18-year-old Indian-American student, have filed a complaint with the University of Illinois Police and questioned the police about their search and the protocol they followed during the search. Akul Dhawan’s parents believe that no search was carried out near the Busey-Evans Residence Hall and University police did not follow their missing search protocols. They accused the University of Illinois Police of being negligent. In…
THE ELITE CARS REVEALS ZENVO AURORA FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MENA Aurora marks the lightest and most powerful road car Zenvo Automotive has ever produced The Elite Cars reveals Zenvo Aurora for the first time in MENA. The newest model comes in two distinct and purposeful derivatives, the Agil (L) and Tur (R), and will be limited to just 50 pieces of each model. February 23, 2024, Dubai, UAE – The Elite Cars, the authorized distributor of Danish-brand Zenvo Automotive across the MENA region, launched the Zenvo Aurora on February 21, 2024. Inspired by the majestic Aurora Borealis, the launch event…
Lately, some PlayStation controllers have been gaining a lot of negative attention for joystick drift. This mainly applies to the PS5’s DualSense controllers, but drift can also appear in PS4 controllers. A controller with a drifting joystick essentially renders your games unplayable, and getting it repaired or replaced can leave you with no way to enjoy your console for days. Before going through any of that, here’s how to fix controller drift on your PlayStation’s joysticks. If you’re willing to pay a little extra, fixing this issue with Sony’s DualSense Edge controller is a breeze thanks to it having a…
A 24-year-old injured man was airlifted from a cargo ship by authorities on Thursday, February 22. The National Search and Rescue Centre conducted a medical evacuation of the Asian man who had been severely injured while aboard a cargo ship which was in UAE’s territorial waters. In a video uploaded by the authority on Instagram, the helicopter can be seen hovering near the ship. A man in uniform can then be seen rappelling down from the copter with equipment, safely landing onto the ship. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The rescuer then…
Everyone from legitimate marketers to outright scammers wants to get your attention these days. With a mobile phone in nearly every pocket, many of these have turned to SMS text messages as a way to extend their reach. After all, it’s a fast means of communication that’s much more likely to be noticed than traditional email messages. Plus, there aren’t nearly as many spam filtering solutions available for dealing with text messages, making them ripe for abuse. Here, we explore your options for reducing spam, depending on your phone type. Regardless of your smartphone platform of choice, the first rule…
Released in 2017, Nintendo Switch is still as popular today as it was years ago. The hybrid handheld console has seen dozens of high-profile game throughout its lifespan, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Part of what makes the device so compelling is the ability to play in both handheld or docked mode — allowing you to project your game onto the big screen when you get home from work or school. It might seem complicated, but connecting your Nintendo Switch to a TV is simple. It takes just a few moments to set up its dock and…
A Dubai-based legal and financial expert, who has been helping residents recover money from online scams and debt traps, had fallen victim himself to a fraudulent transaction. But he was able to recover the money immediately and he wanted to share tips how he did it and how to avoid scams. First off, Barney Almazar, director at Gulf Law in the UAE, Philippines, UK and Portugal, emphasised “the responsibility to prevent fraudulent transactions does not rest alone with the cardholders, as card issuers must also have a big share in that responsibility.” “Banks should employ advanced fraud detection systems that…
A private lander on Thursday made the first US touchdown on the moon in more than 50 years, but managed just a weak signal back until flight controllers scrambled to gain better contact. Despite the spotty communication, Intuitive Machines, the company that built and managed the craft, confirmed that it had landed upright. But it did not provide additional details, including whether the lander had reached its intended destination near the moon’s south pole. The company ended its live webcast soon after identifying a lone, weak signal from the lander. “We can confirm, without a doubt, our equipment is on…
I shot an opening round of two under par 70 to be in tied 26th place in the $2 million International Series – Oman but it was Spain’s David Puig, who plays on the LIV Golf Tour, who leads with a 65. That is a good score around this golf course any day of the week. David won last week on the Asian Tour in the IRS Prima Malaysian Open – so he really is the man in form as he tops the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit. This is my first tournament for four months and the first of…
While real books still hold a special place in our hearts, there’s no denying an Amazon Kindle is an exceptional piece of kit. Whether it’s simply to save yourself some shelf space (or avoid buying a new bookshelf), to read in the dark, or to give you a lightweight way to travel while carrying lots and lots of books, no avid reader should really be without a Kindle. Best of all, unlike physical books, it’s not too hard to find Kindle books for free. We have a list of some of the best free Kindle books you can get, but…