Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here’s how to check.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here’s how to check. Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The funds will be directly deposited into eligible individuals’ bank accounts or sent via paper check. WASHINGTON – Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically […]
How to pay $1.2m for a Christmas tree
The Te Manaaki tree in central Auckland is 18 metres tall, with more than 10,000 LED lights and 200 giant baubles. Photo: Supplied / Echo Shan About a third of the $1.2 million spent on Auckland’s downtown Christmas tree are costs associated with the installation of the tree for the first two years, new information […]
Time, TV channel for Week 16
The Kansas City Chiefs remain in sole possession of first place in the AFC playoff standings after their victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The defending Super Bowl champions will look to maintain their conference-best record against the Houston Texans today. The Texans have been solid this year, and quarterback C.J. Stroud has continued […]
How to spot an accidental frenemy
Photo: Luz Fuertes Do you have so-called friends who lash out, relish your pain or minimise your struggles? These are usually people struggling with emotional regulation or replicating toxic dynamics modelled in their first family, says science writer David Robson. To not take their behaviour so personally, it’s good to remember it’s mostly unintentional and […]
How to make your tech devices’ batteries last longer
How far you are from a cell tower site could affect your battery too. (file image) Photo: 123rf Travelling from Auckland to Wellington, you may notice your phone battery going flat despite fully charging it before you set off – this is just one of the ways the power is being drained without you realising. […]
How to drive safely when hitting the highways this holiday season
Photo: 123RF The New Zealand transport agency is urging people to drive carefully and check their cars are in good condition before hitting the road this holiday season. The official road death toll does not begin until 4pm on Christmas Eve, but people are already travelling to their summer destinations and there were four deaths […]
Aston Villa vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream | Football News
Who: Aston Villa vs Manchester CityWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Villa Park, Birmingham, United KingdomWhen: 12:30pm (12:30 GMT) on SaturdayFollow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo build-up and commentary stream. Manchester City will not seek to address their current crisis of form with new recruits in January, according to manager Pep Guardiola. Four-time defending Premier League […]
Have you lost it? Here’s how to find it again
Whether it’s car keys or your wallet, it’s far easier to lose something than find it again. Photo: Caitlin Regan/Flickr Malaka Gharib lost her passport at a crucial moment. She was due to take her new husband to Egypt to meet her family there, and without a passport, she would not have been able to […]
How to watch and follow Man City v Man Utd
Last season’s FA Cup runners-up City are currently on their worst run of form since 2006, with Pep Guardiola’s side having only won one of their previous 10 games in all competitions. Despite the recent woes, they are still in the Champions League places, sitting in fourth place in the league, two points above Nottingham […]
How to watch and follow United Women v Newcastle | Women’s League Cup
WHAT’S THE UNITED TEAM NEWS? Marc Skinner confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Wednesday that the Reds will be without Ella Toone, Lisa Naalsund and Aoife Mainnon for Newcastle’s visit. Toone is not likely to feature again and the boss provided an update on the trio when addressing the media earlier today. “Ella Toone […]