Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved Stone Age settlement submerged around 8,500 years ago beneath the waters of the Bay of Aarhus, off Denmark’s coast. Dubbed the “Stone Age Atlantis,” the site went underwater as massive ice sheets melted at the end of the last Ice Age, raising sea levels and flooding coastal communities. Preserved […]
Abu Dhabi saw dense fog between 2am and 8:30am on September 1, with visibility dropping to near-zero in multiple areas/Representative Image On September 1st, residents in Abu Dhabi woke up to dense fog that severely impacted visibility across several areas, as the UAE continues to battle intense summer heat and dusty conditions. Weather alerts from […]
In September 2018, the former CEO of Twitter (as the predecessor of X was then called) Jack Dorsey set the cat among the pigeons when he posed with a group in India holding a sign that read: Smash Brahminical Patriarchy. Vijaya Gadde, the then legal, policy and trust and safety lead of Twitter, had to […]
Florida’s controversial immigration detention facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is expected to be empty within days as a federal judge orders its operations to wind down. Built rapidly in the Everglades with a capacity of 3,000 detainees, the centre briefly held nearly 1,000 individuals. Emails from Florida officials indicate that the population has already dropped significantly, […]
Athulya Sekhar, found dead in Sharjah on her 30th birthday, was filmed being assaulted and threatened by her husband Satheesh/Image: X Fresh video evidence has emerged in the case of Indian expatriate Athulya Sekhar, who was found dead in her Sharjah apartment last July. The footage shows her being physically abused and threatened by her […]
Elon Musk has recently sparked debate with a forceful critique of the UK government’s immigration policies, describing them as “treasonous and illegitimate” on X (formerly Twitter). His remarks followed comments by UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, who emphasized that asylum seekers’ rights take precedence over local community concerns in Epping Forest, citing obligations under the […]
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently admitted in an interview that he no longer separates work from life, revealing the extreme intensity behind his leadership style. Speaking to Stripe CEO Patrick Collison, Huang disclosed that even while watching movies, his mind is consumed by Nvidia, leaving him unable to recall the films he sits through. “I […]
The AI-powered traffic lights adjust in real time, using sensors to control vehicle flow and reduce congestion during peak hours/ Image: File Abu Dhabi is set to revolutionize traffic management with the introduction of a new AI-driven smart traffic light system. Designed to address congestion and enhance road efficiency, this cutting-edge technology will dynamically adjust […]
Tenants in Dubai must now use the Dubai REST app to register co-living residents, including details like Emirates ID and birthdates/ Representative image Dubai tenants are now required to update their Ejari contracts with the details of all individuals living in their apartments or villas. This new mandate comes as part of a government crackdown […]
A rare glimpse into the world of the early 1990s has been unlocked with the opening of a time capsule once linked to Princess Diana. Sealed more than three decades ago, the capsule has unveiled a fascinating collection of cultural artefacts and personal memorabilia that vividly capture the spirit of the era. From music and […]
