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The Voyager 1 spacecraft is experiencing a communication issue, meaning it is currently unable to send science data back to Earth. Launched in 1977, the pair of Voyager probes are the most distant man-made objects in the universe, having traveled beyond the orbit of the planets and into interstellar space, the region between stars. NASA announced the issue this week, confirming that the spacecraft was still able to send and receive commands but not science data. “Engineers are working to resolve an issue with one of Voyager 1’s three onboard computers, called the flight data system (FDS),” NASA wrote in…
The licence of Cogent Insurance Broker (Cogent) has been revoked and its name struck off the registry, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced on Thursday. The sanction was meted out after a CBUAE probe revealed that Cogent had a weak compliance framework and failed to comply with its regulatory obligations. The CBUAE, through its supervisory and regulatory mandates, works to ensure that all insurance companies and insurance-related professionals abide by the UAE laws, regulations and standards adopted by the CBUAE. This to safeguard the transparency and integrity of the insurance industry and the UAE’s financial system.
Six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s triumphant run at the 2022 World Cup were sold for $7.8 million at an auction in New York on Thursday. Auction house Sotheby’s said the price for the set of shirts shattered the previous record for the sale of an item associated with the player, making it the most valuable sporting memorabilia auctioned this year. The collection included the shirt Messi wore during the first half of the final against France in Qatar. “These historic shirts are not only a tangible reminder of one of the most important moments in the history…
Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee to officiate a Premier League match when she takes charge of Fulham’s home game against Burnley on Dec. 23. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) confirmed the appointment on Thursday and also said Sam Allison would become the first Black official to take charge of a Premier match for 15 years. Allison will be the referee for Sheffield United v Luton Town on Dec. 26. Howard Webb, the PGMOL’s head of referees, said both Welch and Allison deserved their chance. “They are both part of the PGMOL development group which fast-tracks…
It’s crazy to think that 2023 will be wrapping up in just a few weeks from now, and a new year will be upon us faster than we think. One of the first major flagship phones that came out in 2023 was the Samsung Galaxy S23, which launched in February alongside its Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra siblings. I gave the Samsung Galaxy S23 a positive review when it first came out, but there have been a lot of new flagship phones from competitors since then. Samsung is also expected to reveal its successor, the Galaxy S24 lineup, early in…
Looking to spice up your Instagram feed? Among hundreds of spots across the UAE, the House of Wisdom in Sharjah promises to captivate and enchant you with some new attractions. As a part of the Sharjah Islamic Art Festival, this unique venue has become one of the hotspots for residents eager to snap selfies with incredible installations and creative masterpieces from artists around the globe. The festival started on the 13th of December and will run until January 21. The venue has emerged as a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and a canvas for artists worldwide to showcase their talents…
The Netherlands can continue to deliver parts for F-35 fighter jets being used by Israel in the Gaza Strip, after a Dutch court Friday threw out a case brought by a group of human rights organisations. The district court in The Hague said that supplying the parts was primarily a political decision that judges should not interfere with. “The considerations that the minister make are to a large extent of a political and policy nature and judges should leave the minister a large amount of freedom,” the court ruled. The organisations, including the local branch of Amnesty International, had argued…
India achieved their ambition of playing fearless cricket in their crushing 106-run victory over South Africa to share the three-match series 1-1 at The Wanderers on Thursday, captain Suryakumar Yadav said. After the first game of the series was washed out due to rain, India needed victory to square the series having lost by five wickets in the second game on Tuesday. Boosted by their captain’s excellent 100 from 56 balls and career-best bowling figures of 5-17 from birthday boy Kuldeep Yadav, they were comfortable winners. “We wanted to play a fearless brand of cricket, to bat first, put big…
The primary purpose of video game remasters and re-releases is to preserve and modernize a classic experience, but there are a lot of ways to accomplish that. A lot of studios simply port or emulate an old game on modern platforms and call it a day. Any additional perks, like behind-the-scenes featurettes, is tossed in as bonus content. For Chris Kohler, the Editorial Director at Digital Eclipse Editorial, that’s a philosophy his team wants to avoid. “The core user experience is us wanting to tell the story of video game history, and the video games themselves are a part of…
Dubai motorists have been warned of an expected delay on a major road in the emirate. Taking to X, the RTA announced an expected delay on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road towards Dubai. Motorists have been advised to use Emirates Road as an alternate route to ensure easy pathway to their destination. Follow for more updates