New Mexico Film Office director Nick Maniatis announced on Tuesday that AMC has renewed the Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul starring Bob Odenkirk and that it will again will be filmed in Albuquerque. Officials say the drama series, produced by Sony Pictures Television, will employ at least 75 to 90 New Mexico crew members. Better Call Saul follows Jimmy McGill, played by Odenkirk, who later changes his name to Saul Goodman and becomes an attorney for crime kings in the hit show Breaking Bad, which was broadcast from 2008 to 2103. Odenkirk played the lawyer of Bryan Cranston's character, the drug dealer Walter White, in the AMC series Breaking Bad, which was also filmed in Albuquerque. – AP
Miss USA pageant gets new hosts and channel
Sunday’s Miss USA pageant will now be hosted by Todd Newton and former Miss Wisconsin USA Alex Wehrley. The pageant faced major disruption that saw a mass exodus of on-air talent after co-owner Donald Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric against Mexican immigrants to the United States. The remarks were made as he kicked off his presidential bid in June. NBC, Trump’s broadcasting partner in the Miss USA pageant, cited his comments when it cut business ties with him and dropped its pageant telecast. The channel Reelz acquired the rights last week, with its chief executive Stan Hubbard saying that while he disagreed with Trump’s comments, he admired the pageant. – AP
Rosie Perez leaves The View
Rosie Perez has quit The View and plans to return to acting. The talk show's executive producer Bill Wolff lauded Perez for handling her View host duties while performing in Larry David's Broadway play, Fish in the Dark. The talk show's team plans to have a "proper send-off" for Perez in a few weeks, Wolff said, which is when its current season wraps. Perez's departure leaves Whoopi Goldberg and relative newcomers Raven-Symoné and Nicolle Wallace. The show's tally of ex-hosts includes Rosie O'Donnell, Jenny McCarthy and Sherri Shepherd. Series creator Barbara Walters retired as host last year. – AP
Lady Gaga’s designer to show at NYFW
Brandon Maxwell, Lady Gaga's long-time stylist and a designer in his own right, will show his first full ready-to-wear collection at New York Fashion Week in September. Maxwell has created numerous looks for Gaga over the years, including a silver gown with a plunging neckline and high slit for this year's Grammys, in addition to a majority of the outfits Gaga has worn for her Cheek to Cheek tour with Tony Bennett. Known for a bold but glamorous aesthetic, Maxwell is listed in The Hollywood Reporter's Top 25 most powerful stylists in Hollywood. His fashion week debut was announced on Monday. – AP
Hema Malini talks about car crash that that killed a child
Hema Malini has spoken out about her car accident in which a 6-year-old girl was killed. The actress-turned politician tweeted her "heart goes out to the child who unnecessarily lost her life and the family members who have been injured in the accident". Malini also laid the blame on the deceased father who drove the Alto car that hit Malini's Mercedes on July 2. "How I wish the girl's father had followed the traffic rules – thn this accident could have been averted & the lil one's life safe!" [sic]. – The National staff
Comedy Nights With Kapil partners with Peta India
The cast of the television show Comedy Nights With Kapil has teamed up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) India for a new campaign to promote the adoption of homeless cats and dogs. The campaign shows the cast on set alongside the words "Adopt a Dog From a Shelter or the Streets – Don't Buy". Host Kapil Sharma has rescued a golden Labrador named Zanjeer, a retired police dog, and the animal accompanies him to the set along with cast member Sumona Chakravarti, Ali, Sunil Grover and Kiku Sharda. "He is a part of our family," said Kapil, recounting a moment in which the dog attempted to protect his beloved actors by breaking up a staged fight between two cast members. The campaign will be broadcast starting tonight. – IANS
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The specs
Engine: 5.2-litre V10
Power: 640hp at 8,000rpm
Torque: 565Nm at 6,500rpm
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch auto
Price: From Dh1 million
On sale: Q3 or Q4 2022
Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites
The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.
It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.
“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.
The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
In numbers: China in Dubai
The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000
Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000
Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000
Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000
Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent
About Tenderd
Started: May 2018
Founder: Arjun Mohan
Based: Dubai
Size: 23 employees
Funding: Raised $5.8m in a seed fund round in December 2018. Backers include Y Combinator, Beco Capital, Venturesouq, Paul Graham, Peter Thiel, Paul Buchheit, Justin Mateen, Matt Mickiewicz, SOMA, Dynamo and Global Founders Capital
Take Me Apart
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WHAT IS A BLACK HOLE?
1. Black holes are objects whose gravity is so strong not even light can escape their pull
2. They can be created when massive stars collapse under their own weight
3. Large black holes can also be formed when smaller ones collide and merge
4. The biggest black holes lurk at the centre of many galaxies, including our own
5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies formed
Greatest of All Time
Starring: Vijay, Sneha, Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan
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Ms Yang's top tips for parents new to the UAE
- Join parent networks
- Look beyond school fees
- Keep an open mind
David Haye record
Total fights: 32
Wins: 28
Wins by KO: 26
Losses: 4
Race 3
Produced: Salman Khan Films and Tips Films
Director: Remo D’Souza
Cast: Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Bobby Deol, Daisy Shah, Saqib Salem
Rating: 2.5 stars
Specs
Engine: Duel electric motors
Power: 659hp
Torque: 1075Nm
On sale: Available for pre-order now
Price: On request
MATCH INFO
Juventus 1 (Dybala 45')
Lazio 3 (Alberto 16', Lulic 73', Cataldi 90 4')
Red card: Rodrigo Bentancur (Juventus)
Jetour T1 specs
Engine: 2-litre turbocharged
Power: 254hp
Torque: 390Nm
Price: From Dh126,000
Available: Now
Tree of Hell
Starring: Raed Zeno, Hadi Awada, Dr Mohammad Abdalla
Director: Raed Zeno
Rating: 4/5
Gully Boy
Director: Zoya Akhtar
Producer: Excel Entertainment & Tiger Baby
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Kalki Koechlin, Siddhant Chaturvedi
Rating: 4/5 stars
Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis
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Company name: baraka
Started: July 2020
Founders: Feras Jalbout and Kunal Taneja
Based: Dubai and Bahrain
Sector: FinTech
Initial investment: $150,000
Current staff: 12
Stage: Pre-seed capital raising of $1 million
Investors: Class 5 Global, FJ Labs, IMO Ventures, The Community Fund, VentureSouq, Fox Ventures, Dr Abdulla Elyas (private investment)
Volvo ES90 Specs
Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)
Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp
Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm
On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region
Price: Exact regional pricing TBA
Fight card
1. Bantamweight: Victor Nunes (BRA) v Siyovush Gulmamadov (TJK)
2. Featherweight: Hussein Salim (IRQ) v Shakhriyor Juraev (UZB)
3. Catchweight 80kg: Rashed Dawood (UAE) v Khamza Yamadaev (RUS)
4. Lightweight: Ho Taek-oh (KOR) v Ronald Girones (CUB)
5. Lightweight: Arthur Zaynukov (RUS) v Damien Lapilus (FRA)
6. Bantamweight: Vinicius de Oliveira (BRA) v Furkatbek Yokubov (RUS)
7. Featherweight: Movlid Khaybulaev (RUS) v Zaka Fatullazade (AZE)
8. Flyweight: Shannon Ross (TUR) v Donovon Freelow (USA)
9. Lightweight: Mohammad Yahya (UAE) v Dan Collins (GBR)
10. Catchweight 73kg: Islam Mamedov (RUS) v Martun Mezhulmyan (ARM)
11. Bantamweight World title: Jaures Dea (CAM) v Xavier Alaoui (MAR)
12. Flyweight World title: Manon Fiorot (FRA) v Gabriela Campo (ARG)
What drives subscription retailing?
Once the domain of newspaper home deliveries, subscription model retailing has combined with e-commerce to permeate myriad products and services.
The concept has grown tremendously around the world and is forecast to thrive further, according to UnivDatos Market Insights’ report on recent and predicted trends in the sector.
The global subscription e-commerce market was valued at $13.2 billion (Dh48.5bn) in 2018. It is forecast to touch $478.2bn in 2025, and include the entertainment, fitness, food, cosmetics, baby care and fashion sectors.
The report says subscription-based services currently constitute “a small trend within e-commerce”. The US hosts almost 70 per cent of recurring plan firms, including leaders Dollar Shave Club, Hello Fresh and Netflix. Walmart and Sephora are among longer established retailers entering the space.
UnivDatos cites younger and affluent urbanites as prime subscription targets, with women currently the largest share of end-users.
That’s expected to remain unchanged until 2025, when women will represent a $246.6bn market share, owing to increasing numbers of start-ups targeting women.
Personal care and beauty occupy the largest chunk of the worldwide subscription e-commerce market, with changing lifestyles, work schedules, customisation and convenience among the chief future drivers.
Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction
Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.
Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.
Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.
What are the guidelines?
Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.
Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.
Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.
Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.
Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.
Source: American Paediatric Association
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Company Profile
Name: Thndr
Started: 2019
Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million
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