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The Houthi’s Al-Masira television said on Saturday that the US and the UK launched two airstrikes that targeted the port of Ras Issa, Yemen’s main oil export terminal. No further details were immediately available. The airstrikes came as Yemen’s Houthi rebels have stepped up attacks on vessels transiting the Red Sea, including a hit that sparked a fire on a fuel tanker on Friday. The tanker Marlin Luanda, which was operating on behalf trading firm Trafigura, was damaged but no injuries were reported and a US Navy ship was providing assistance, the US military said. About eight hours later, the…
If you have home internet, you’ll likely have been sent a towering internet box we call a cable modem. Seemingly innocuous, that modem can cost you big time over the years as you usually have to pay rental fee to your ISP provider for using it. It only makes sense to get a your own modem, with some essentially paying for themselves. However, you may not be sure which one to get. In this guide, we look at the best cable modems for the three most popular cable internet service providers — Xfinity Comcast, Spectrum, and Cox — and give…
A jury awarded $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll on Friday in a stinging and expensive rebuke to former President Donald Trump for his continued social media attacks against the longtime advice columnist over her claims that he sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store. The award, coupled with a $5 million sexual assault and defamation verdict last year from another jury in a case brought by Carroll, raised to $88.3 million what Trump must pay her. Protesting vigorously, he said he would appeal. Carroll, 80, clutched her lawyers’ hands and smiled as the seven-man, two-woman anonymous jury delivered…
This has been quite a stunning week in regard to the privacy and security of smartphone users. Specifically, two investigations have revealed troubling privacy concerns around smartphone advertising and iOS’ notification system. The first, a deep investigation by 404 Media, uncovered a company called Patternz is weaponizing the ad delivery system on smartphones to extract information through apps and then send it to bidders. The report described Patternz as “a secretive spy tool that can track billions of phone profiles through the advertising industry.” Patternz uses a pipeline in popular apps like 9Gag and a bunch of popular caller ID…
There is absolutely nothing better than having a washer and dryer readily available in your own home. Some of us may take advantage of this perk, but it is truly life changing. It is important to have a washer and dryer that make your life easier, not more difficult. And that is why we’ve found the best washing machine and dryer brands in 2024 to help you make laundry day a little more fun. To help you discover which brand is best for you, we’ve rounded up six favorite and coveted washer and dryer brands that won’t make you dread…
Dubai residents can enjoy breathtaking light art installations and a fun, free family day out at the Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival at Expo City. The first Emirati-led light art festival was inaugurated on Friday when all seven artists and the curators of the event came together to unveil the art pieces that collectively tell the story about UAE and its culture. “Every artwork is like different personalities in the same family,” said Amna Abulhoul, one of the curators of the event. “They vividly tell the story of Dubai and each one unfolds into the next art piece.” Stay up…
Pakistani cricketing legend turned world leader Imran Khan is wildly popular in his constituency and ancestral homeland of Mianwali, but the political posters that line the streets do not bear his face and flags do not fly his colours. A relentless crackdown widely attributed to Pakistan’s powerful military has seen him and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party almost erased from the election campaign ahead of the vote. “Our party workers are facing harassment, and I personally have received death threats,” says 61-year-old Jamal Ahsan Khan, who is standing for PTI in Mianwali in place of his leader. Stay up to…
If you think all microwaves are built the same, you thought wrong. A microwave is one of the most easy-to-use kitchen appliances that genuinely requires no work. It easily helps you heat up food, defrost meats, cook popcorn and whatever else you may need. There are so many different microwave brands out there, it might be difficult to decide which one is the best you. That’s why we are here to fill you in on the best microwave brands in 2024 that you are going to want to learn more about. These brands offer both countertop or over-the-range options and…
The Phoenix Suns have been on a bit of a winning streak as of late, as they head to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight to square off for the second time in less than a week with the Indiana Pacers. The Suns upset the Pacers this past Sunday night and look to extend their seven-game winning streak with another win over them tonight. Kevin Durant has scored 40 points or more in the last two out of three games and looks to carry on a hot streak tonight. The game is about to start, at 7:00 p.m. ET. If you’re out…
The weather today is expected to be partly cloudy and dusty at times during daytime, becoming cloudy over island regions and some areas, specifically coastal and northern areas, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. There is a chance of rainfall by afternoon in some areas. Light to moderate wind are set to blow, freshening gradually especially over the sea and causing blowing dust. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be moderate, becoming rough gradually by night in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in the…