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Many subscribers are likely aware that Netflix has a library filled with great original shows and movies that are worth exploring. If you remember Netflix’s origins, though, you’re likely aware that Netflix got its start because it had a library of great content that predated its existence. While those options are no longer as robust as they once were, there are still plenty of great movies in Netflix’s catalog that didn’t originate on the service. Among those is Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan, a fascinating, tantalizing film set in the world of high-class ballet. These are three reasons you should be…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered on Friday to host the United Nations COP31 climate conference in 2026. Erdogan’s announcement at this year’s gathering in Dubai puts Turkey in the race against Australia, which announced its candidacy earlier this year. “We have announced our candidacy to host the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference, to be held in 2026,” Erdogan said. “I am certain that you, esteemed friends, will provide the essential support in this regard.” Turkey in 2021 became the last country among the Group of 20 major economies to ratify the Paris Climate Accords, committing itself to meet…
The family of a North Carolina teenager is suing American Airlines, saying that a flight attendant taped an iPhone to an aeroplane toilet to record her using the restroom during a September flight. Lawyers for the 14-year-old and her parents say that American “knew or should have known the flight attendant was a danger.” They say the failure of other crew members to confiscate the employee’s phone allowed him to destroy evidence. The lawsuit against American and the unidentified flight attendant was filed Friday in US district court in North Carolina. American said the flight attendant was “withheld from service”…
On the eve of COP28 and with a joint investment of over 2.5 million AED Tetra Pak and United Paper Mills announce next step in landmark agreement to revolutionise used beverage cartons recycling in the UAE Dubai, UAE, 1 December 2023: Tetra Pak and Union Paper Mills (UPM) have entered the next stage of their partnership, marked by the signing of a ground-breaking AED 2,500,000 recycling agreement aimed at establishing a commercially viable collection and recycling value chain for used beverage cartons (UBC) in the UAE. A memorandum of understanding was signed in November last year and has paved the…
Combo devices are everywhere. We have phones with cameras, earbuds with fitness trackers, and watches with altimeters, so why not a keyboard with a built-in digital-to-analog converter (DAC)? That’s the premise behind the Fiio KB3, a mechanical, wired keyboard that features two dedicated headphone outputs, audiophile-grade DAC chips, and a built-in volume dial to control what you’re hearing. It hits retail in December for $149 in two color options: black or silver. The Fiio KB3 uses a variety of dampening layers in its construction, along with an aluminum-magnesium alloy top cover. The semitransparent keycaps are swappable and sit atop Gateron…
A stretch of the road has been closed off during morning traffic hours due to COP28 By Laraib Anwer, SM Ayaz Zakir An empty Sheikh Zayed Road at 8am. Surely this must be what motorists dream of every night before waking up to the morning rush hour on one of Dubai’s busiest highways. And yet that was the rare sight that greeted many residents today as a portion of the Sheikh Zayed Road was closed off from 7am-11am due to COP28 and ahead of UAE National Day celebrations. Check out these (practically) empty roads: The 6-lane highway going towards Dubai…
A protester was in critical condition Friday after setting themself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, authorities said. A security guard who tried to intervene was also injured. A Palestinian flag found at the scene was part of the protest, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said at a news conference. He added that investigators did not believe there was any connection to terrorism and none of the consular staff was ever in danger. “We do not see any threat here,” he said. “We believe it was an act of extreme political protest that occurred.” Authorities did not release…
As we enter a new era of aviation, there is growing anticipation and excitement surrounding the future of supersonic aircraft travel. With advancements in technology and a renewed focus on sustainable and efficient modes of transportation, the prospects of supersonic flight are increasingly becoming a reality. Several companies are actively pursuing the development of supersonic jets for commercial flights, with prototypes currently in various stages of testing and certification. These next-generation aircraft are designed not only to achieve supersonic speeds but also to be more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly. Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner — Overture,…
This year’s selection of Christmas movies on Max is looking decidedly slender compared to last year’s variety. It seems that the streamer has whittled down the library of holiday hits that once had a home on the streamer formerly known as HBO Max. In their place are a lot of low-budget Lifetime made-for-TV Christmas movies, courtesy of David Zaslav’s Discovery networks. Only half of our selections from 2022 remain on Max for this year’s Christmas season — but that doesn’t mean you can’t find some holiday merriment here. In our newly updated list of the best Christmas movies on Max,…
Dubai has announced the launch of the Dubai Reef project, one of the world’s largest marine reef developments, marking a pioneering step in the journey towards ecological preservation. Launched in line with the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Dubai Reef project will be led by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and founding partner, the Regulatory Committee on Fishing of Living Aquatic Resources in Dubai, in cooperation with Dubai Chambers, the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), and Nakheel. The project is…