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The world of consumer electronics has its own share of urban myths; some of them are actually so mainstream that no one even dares question their efficacy. Burying a wet phone in rice is one of them. Research has repeatedly proved that it’s a futile trick, but for folks that need to hear it from the big gorilla itself, well, Apple has also made it clear that the rice drying trick doesn’t work. Whether you have an iPhone 15 Pro or a model that’s a few years old, it’s time to stop. “Don’t put your iPhone in a bag of…
Donald Trump, who drew criticism as US president for his praise of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, made his first public comment on the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Monday in a social media post that cast no blame. “The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has made me more and more aware of what is happening in our Country,” Trump wrote, appearing to link the death to his own political troubles. “It is a slow, steady progression, with CROOKED, Radical Left Politicians, Prosecutors, and Judges leading us down a path to destruction. Open Borders, Rigged Elections, and Grossly…
US Open champion Coco Gauff believes tennis can ‘be the leader’ in promoting equal pay across all sports – with the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships among the WTA competitions to have implemented the equality-centric policy. In 2005, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships introduced an equal prize money policy, becoming the first non-Grand Slam and third professional tennis event to follow suit after the US and Australian Opens blazed the gender pay parity trail. Last summer, the WTA also approved a plan to achieve equal pay across the tennis calendar by 2033. As part of the proposal, all tournaments…
Armor sets in Helldivers 2 will affect more than just some stats and numbers behind the scenes. Just like your primary weapon, the type of armor you pick will dictate your playstyle and needs to be heavily considered before each mission. Each one comes with a different rating in three stats, plus there’s a passive that makes it stand out, but all fall into either light, medium, or heavy roles. While the number of options isn’t terribly overwhelming, comparing and contrasting all those stats and abilities on top of things like Boosters and Stratagems can become tedious. If you just…
A new tourist corridor has come up in Deira improving accessibility between the historic and commercial areas in the locality. The Old Municipal Street project in Deira has now been completed by the Dubai Municipality, transforming it from a conventional road to a vibrant commercial pedestrian tourist pathway. Stretching from the Al Ras area of Deira to the famous Gold Market, the Old Municipal Street project links various heritage markets that overlook the banks of Dubai Creek. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, stressed the strategic importance of the first phase of the comprehensive plan. He explained the…
Israel will allow Ramadan prayers at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque during the upcoming holy month but limits will be set according to security needs, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Monday. The Hamas militant group denounced the proposed restrictions and the top Palestinian Islamic council called on all Muslims to visit Al Aqsa regardless. Al Aqsa, one of the holiest sites in the world for Muslims, sits on a hilltop in Jerusalem’s Old City in a compound also revered by Jews as the site of their temples of biblical times. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
Victoria Azarenka had the world at her feet when she won her second straight Australian Open title in 2013. Having emerged as the strongest contender to challenge the incomparable Serena Williams, the Belarusian was poised to write a new chapter in tennis history. But the vagaries of life threw a spanner in the works with constant injury issues forcing her to even grapple with depression. Then a custody battle over her son, Leonard, struck a huge psychological blow as she took a sabbatical from the game. Azarenka hasn’t been the same dominant player since she returned to competitive tennis. But…
This year’s Presidents’ Day deals are finally here, giving you an opportunity to buy all kinds of vacuums with huge discounts. Whether you’re looking for an upright, robot, or cordless vacuum, there’s surely something for you among all of the offers that are available online. However, it’s highly recommended that you proceed with your purchase as soon as possible. If you delay until the last minute of the holiday, there’s a high chance that you miss out on the savings as stocks for the vacuum that you want may already be sold out by then. Best Presidents’ Day vacuum deals…
Around 100 Pakistani companies from the food industry are taking part in the Gulfood exhibition taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion on Monday at Zaa’beel Hall 6. “About 100 Pakistani enterprises related to the food industry are participating in the Gulf Food this year. It is extremely encouraging that exports of Pakistani food-related items to the region have increased by 40 per cent in just one year time, especially rice and meat have witnessed a sharp increase,” the ambassador said after inaugurating the pavilion. Stay up…
At least two Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon on Monday near the coastal city of Sidon, state media and an AFP photographer said. Hamas ally Hezbollah and its arch-foe Israel have been exchanging near-daily fire across the border since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7. “Israeli warplanes carried out… strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh,” the state-run National News Agency (NNA) said on Monday, adding that a vehicle was targeted and ambulances rushed to the scene, without providing further details. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. While most the exchanges in…