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Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
One in four – 25 per cent – adult expat residents were obese, while one in three – 33 per cent – adult Emiratis are overweight, according to a new study. The latest data released by the World Obesity Federation showed that nearly 40 per cent of children were living with overweight or obesity in the UAE, while 7,622 adult deaths were linked to non-communicable diseases due to overweight or obesity in 2019. The study found that the economic impact of overweight was $12 billion annually. It is projected that by 2035 almost 7.5 million adults, children and adolescents will…
SpaceX successfully launched its Crew-8 members to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday night. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA astronauts Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, and Jeanette Epps, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, blasted away from a Cape Canaveral launchpad in Florida at just before 11 p.m. ET. Sunday night’s launch was at risk of being scrubbed about 30 minutes out when it emerged that a small crack had been found on a seal on the Crew Dragon’s hatch. Engineers spent time analyzing the crack before confirming that the team was happy to proceed with the launch. “We…
Stunning footage from Varda Space Industries shows the forces of Earth’s atmosphere acting upon its W-1 capsule as it descended toward terra firma recently. Just as incredible is the audio, which features the sound of the spacecraft ripping through the atmosphere at speeds of greater than Mach 25 (nearly 20,000 mph). Several commenters described the clip as “one of the coolest space videos” they’d ever seen. The footage shows W-1 hurtling toward Earth with a special heat shield protecting the spacecraft from burning up in the extreme conditions. A longer video shared by Varda shows more of the W-1 mission…
Parents in the UAE are expressing concerns over trendy and expensive school accessories that their children frequently demand. These items may include stylish lunch boxes, unique water bottles, jerseys, backpacks, and accessory holders. They stressed trends among school children change rapidly and investing in expensive items that are currently popular may result in them quickly becoming outdated or less desirable. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Khaleej Times reached out to a cross-section of parents who listed some such items that are trending among their children. Flavour-infused water bottles Arijit Nandi, the father…
Phil Foden kept Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge bang on track with a superb second-half double as his side hit back to clinch a 3-1 home win over Manchester United on Sunday. Marcus Rashford’s eighth-minute thunderbolt gave United the lead against the run of play and it looked like the visitors might put a dent in City’s hopes of a fourth successive crown. But Pep Guardiola’s side remained patient, dominated possession and were eventually rewarded with Foden again proving how indispensable he now is for City. Foden arrowed a sublime effort into the top corner in the 56th minute…
Looking to make a late-season push for a Top 4 spot to get back into Champions League play for next season, Napoli get a huge test on Sunday when they take on second-place Juventus at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Juventus secured the 1-0 victory when these teams met in December, but Bianconeri have not won at Napoli since 2019, so this should be a good one. The match will kick off in about an hour, at 2:45 p.m. ET, and will be broadcast exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States. But that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of live stream…
Doctors in the UAE are highlighting at least a 10 per cent surge in patients seeking medical attention for persistent coughs. They said weather fluctuations commonly act as triggers for conditions such as asthma, allergies, and bronchitis, leading to an escalation in chronic cough during these changes. Medics explained chronic cough often stems from respiratory issues like asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and various other respiratory causes. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dr Jimmy Joseph, Specialist Internal Medicine and Diabetologist, Aster Clinic, International City said, “There is a…
While growing up, structures inside Palestinian artist Dima Srouji’s home, like the staircase and bathtub were doubled up as bomb shelters. Families used to gather there, trying to distract themselves from the horrors of war. Now, she has brought an art installation to Dubai to tell her story and provide residents a place to gather and mourn. Titled This Is Not Your Grave, the installation is part of Alserkal Arts Foundation’s public art commission and is made up of three shelters — Hearth, Library, Sanctuary. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Each installation…
The DICC T20 World Cup UAE 2024 (March 6-12) will be held at the Vision Cricket Center in Madam, Sharjah, a press release said. Organised by Sports Spice, this event is a celebration of inclusivity and excellence in cricket, bringing together teams from six countries — Australia, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka. The opening ceremony will take place on March 5 at Hotel Fortune Atrium, Dubai. The tournament will feature 18 matches. The semifinals will be held on March 11, followed by the final on March 12. The matches promise to deliver exciting cricketing action, showcasing the…