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Another round of the battle for Los Angeles takes place tonight at Crypto.com Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers twice this season already. Once on January 7, and then again in an overtime win back in November. Team leader LeBron James will miss tonight’s matchup due to an ankle injury. The Clippers currently have a top-10 offense and defense that have catapulted them to a nice-looking record of 27-14. The Lakers, however, sit at an even record of 22-22 and need to churn up some momentum as the season goes on if they want to make…

Most students will enjoy a three-week long break in March coinciding with the Holy month of Ramadan and followed by the anticipated Eid Al Fitr holidays. Institutions will be closed for either the spring or end-of-term break around this period. As per the Hijri calendar published on the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) website, Ramadan will begin on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. According to the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) website, private schools in Dubai, commencing in September, will observe a break…

Dubai Islamic Bank, the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, on Tuesday announced that its net profit rose 26 per cent to Dh7.01 billion for the period ending December 31, 2023, supported by significant asset growth, stable costs, and strong margins, solid recoveries thus reflecting healthy economic conditions. The bank’s balance sheet grew by 9 per cent year-on-year to Dh314 billion. Financing book rose by 7 per cent year-on-year to Dh199 billion across corporate and consumer businesses reinforced by a surge in corporate cross border and private sector financing. Including Sukuk, the bank’s financing and sukuk assets have grown 12…

Dubai Capitals’ bowler Dushmantha Chameera picked up four wickets in the DP World ILT20 clash against Sharjah Warriors, but it was not enough to counter the batting prowess of Johnson Charles, who helped his team chase down the target of 170 in a closely fought encounter at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday, January 22. But the Sri Lankan bowler said it was a great experience to share the dressing room with Australian World Cup legend David Warner. “It is a very good experience sharing the dressing room with players like David Warner. He has played in all the major…

It feels like rumors about Apple building a car have been swirling forever. We know that it’s been working on an automobile because of various leaks about the project, as well as news of auto-related hires over the years, but the company has never made any official announcements about the initiative. After a quiet period, the subject is back in the news again after Apple tipster Mark Gurman wrote for Bloomberg on Tuesday that the tech giant has switched to a less ambitious design for its automobile compared to its original plan. At the start some 10 years ago, Apple…

Palestine reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time after beating Hong Kong 3-0 on Tuesday for their maiden win in the history of the competition. They just missed out on second spot in Group C but advance as one of the four best third-placed teams, with Oday Dabbagh the hero for his two goals. United Arab Emirates went through in second place despite losing 2-1 to group winners Iran. The historic victory in Doha comes against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war in the Palestinian territory of Gaza. “Thank you to the fans who are coming to…

Rafael Nadal was named on the entry list for next month’s Doha Open on Tuesday, prompting speculation that the injured Spaniard will make his return to action in Qatar. After missing most of the 2023 season because of a hip injury, Nadal, 37, only got back on court this month in Brisbane, where he reached the quarterfinals. But a micro tear in a muscle during that quarterfinal defeat by Jordan Thompson forced him to withdraw from the Australian Open. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Doha, get ready for the return of El…

The New Orleans Pelicans (25-18) take on the Utah Jazz (22-22) this evening live from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Pelicans may have an advantage in the win column over the Jazz, but not by much. We may be in store for a close one. Take for example: The Jazz put up an average of five more PPGs (117.3) than the Pelicans have allowed their opponents to get (112.3). Both teams are coming off a loss, making both of them hungry to get back in the swing of winning as they go down the stretch. Tip-off…

Atomic scientists on Tuesday kept their “Doomsday Clock” set as close to midnight as ever before, citing Russia’s actions on nuclear weapons amid its invasion of Ukraine, nuclear-armed Israel’s Gaza war and worsening climate change as factors driving the risk of global catastrophe. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, as they did last year, set the clock at 90 seconds to midnight – the theoretical point of annihilation. Scientists set the clock based on “existential” risks to Earth and its people: nuclear threats, climate change and disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence and new biotechnology. “Conflict hot spots around the…

There’s one big question when buying your first mechanical keyboard: What switch should you use? Between more than a dozen brands, each with different switch models, it can be tough to know what switch is right for you. Each switch has a different feel and features, making the decision doubly difficult. Contents Important termsCherry MX — Red, Black, Brown, Blue, SpeedLogitech — Romer G, GL, GXRazer — Green, Orange, Yellow, Opto-MechanicalSteelSeries — QX2, Optipoint, and OmniPointRoccat — TitanKaihua/Kailh — Red, Black, Brown, BlueGateron — Red, Black, Brown, Blue, ClearShow 3 more items We’ve rounded up all of the mechanical keyboard…