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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…

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…