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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…

Measles cases soared in Europe in 2023 to 42,200, a nearly 45-fold increase over the previous year, the UN health agency said on Tuesday, calling for urgent vaccination efforts to halt the spread. Some 41 countries out of 53 the World Health Organization includes in its Europe region reported the infectious disease, WHO said. In 2022, 941 cases were registered. Vaccination rates against the disease slipped during the Covid-19 pandemic and “urgent vaccination efforts are needed to halt transmission and prevent further spread”. Russia and Kazakhstan fared the worst, with 10,000 cases each from January to October last year. In…

The Ras Al Khaimah Championship received a very special visitor on Tuesday when legendary Barcelona footballer Andrés Iniesta dropped in to see his old friend Pablo Larrazábal. The Spanish pair were classmates at famed Barcelona academy ‘La Masia’ and with Iniesta now plying his trade with Ras Al Khaimah’s UAE Pro League team Emirates Club, the 39 year-old came along to Al Hamra Golf Club to try his hand at golf under the watchful eye of Larrazábal. The 40-year-old Spaniard, who was named Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year in 2004, finished fourth behind Rory McIlroy in Sunday’s HERO…

The Indiana Pacers, who now sit with a record of 24-19, will host the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets (30-14) tonight. Just a little over a week ago, these two teams squared off and the Nuggets pulled off an eight-point win. The Pacers look for revenge tonight after a six-game road trip. The Gainbridge Fieldhouse will have some electricity in the air, not just because the defending champs are in the house, but because this will be the home court debut of Pascal Siakam, who was traded from the Toronto Raptors just last week. Tip-off for the game will be…

The largest edition of the Unmanned Systems (Umex) and Simulation and Training (SimTex) exhibitions is offering glimpses into UAE’s majestic march into electric mobility for military operations. Kintsugi, the Abu Dhabi-based tech startup, is hogging the limelight on the opening day of the exhibitions with a locally made multi-purpose AI-powered hybrid vehicle named Magnus from its subsidiary Eneron. The ‘Made in UAE’ imposing six-seater 4X4 features an autonomous vehicle stack, six drones, robotics powered by AI, a payload capacity of 2,000kg, 805 HP electric motor, reaching top speed of 130kmph, a driving range of 200km (electric) to 800km (hybrid), ground…

Bear Grylls Explorers Camp Embark on the ultimate camping adventure at the “Bear Grylls Explorers” camp in Ras Al Khaimah, where an immersive experience awaits. This camp, curated by renowned adventurer Bear Grylls, offers participants an opportunity to enhance their resilience skills amidst the beauty of nature and wildlife. The camp is designed to provide an enthusiastic and hands-on experience, led by a team of specialized instructors. Participants can expect to delve into a variety of outdoor activities, survival techniques, and team-building exercises, all aimed at honing their abilities to thrive in the wilderness. From mastering essential survival skills to…

Juan Manuel Fuentes Pérez, the General Manager of Bahrain’s Royal Golf Club, believes that next week’s Bahrain Championship will bring more awareness to golf in the country which aims to become a premium destination for sport and hospitality. Speaking ahead of the upcoming DP World Tour event presented by Bapco Energies, which returns to the kingdom for the first time in 13 years, Perez spoke enthusiastically about the event and what the future holds for golf in the Middle East, Excerpts KT: How is the course and the venue looking ahead of the tournament? Perez: it was a mega sprint…

As soon as the trailer dropped showing Ichiban rolling through Hawaii on a segway in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, we knew we had to experience that for ourselves. While the real things are not all that exciting anymore, they are actually extremely useful within the game. If you expect to be given one as part of the story, you’ll end up with sore feet from hoofing it across the island. If you want to explore Hawaii in style, you’ll want to grab a Street Surfer as soon as possible. Here’s how you can snag one and get rolling! How…

When Paul Winick arrived in Dubai in 2020, his plan was clear — to complete his job and leave. “I moved here to take a specific role with a startup in DIFC,” he said. “But within six months of living here I knew I would not be returning home soon and that Dubai would be a long-term stint.” There were several reasons that encouraged Paul to stay back in the UAE. “Having grown up in the UK, the obvious difference in weather was a big factor,” he said. “But more than that, it’s the culture and pace of life I…