Gulf expat bubble punctured by missiles

The safe streets of Qatar are a big draw for foreign workers, who enjoy tax-free incomes and the Gulf’s mild winter weather. But on Monday evening, a volley of Iranian missiles heading for a US military base burst that comfortable bubble.   The sound of explosions — shaking windows and activating emergency sirens — triggered panic…

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Be careful about spending money on a second-hand Switch 2, as one player has reported receiving a bricked console caused by Nintendo’s anti-piracy policy

Pre-owned Switch 2 consoles that have been modded are reportedly being bricked by Nintendo’s anti-piracy policy Redditor Bimmytung says they bought a second-hand console from Walmart, only to discover that the Switch 2 is permanently offline Nintendo has been blocking access to online services on the console if players have modded the console using the…

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Clippers’ James Harden sued for alleged negligence in sexual assault case against his nephew

James Harden has been accused of negligence in a civil complaint filed in Harris County, Texas that says the Los Angeles Clippers guard is “vicariously liable for the actions of his [security] guards and their corporate employer.” According to The Athletic, the complaint against Harden also includes allegations of sexual assault against the Clippers’ guard’s…

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The curse of the Michelin star

The twelve new restaurants added to the New York Michelin Guide this month, serving up cuisine ranging from “haute French” to “eco-chic”, will be toasting their success. Being featured in the handbook of the tyre-maker-turned-restaurant-critic is the first step towards receiving a Michelin star, the most coveted award in fine dining. Yet according to research…

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