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A part of the US surveillance program known as Section 702 allows intelligence agencies to conduct electronic surveillance of foreigners outside the United States without a warrant. Photo: SAUL LOEB / AFPSource: AFPThe U.S. House of Representatives voted Friday to reauthorize an electronic surveillance program targeting foreigners, a practice officials say is critical to national security but criticized by opponents over privacy concerns for American citizens.The Republican-controlled House voted to reauthorize a section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, commonly known as FISA, by a bipartisan vote of 273-147.A part of the program known as Section 702 allows US intelligence…

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordination Council (GRTCC) have jointly advised commuters not to pay new unapproved transport fares until they are formally approved. This recommendation follows the announcement by the Transport Operators Association and the Ghana Concerned Drivers Association of a 30% increase in transport fares from Saturday, April 13th. In a joint press release, the GPRTU and GRTCC said the decision by the Ghana Transport Operators Union and the Ghana Concerned Motorists Association to increase fares was due to the government’s failure to adequately address pending complaints. did. However, the GPRTU…

Alexander Isak scored twice as Newcastle earned an emphatic 4-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park on Saturday. With Aston Villa not in action until they face Premier League title contenders Arsenal on Sunday, Spurs were hoping to cement their place in the top four. Instead, Ange Postecoglou’s side dropped to fifth (on goal difference) after a demolition job from the injured Magpies.Quickfire first-half tries from Isak and the excellent Anthony Gordon put Eddie Howe’s side in control. Isak doubled his tally after half-time, with Fabian Schar’s towering header in the closing stages adding further gloss to a…

Bobrisky’s six-month sentence remains a hot topic on social media as an influencer digs up an old video of Wizkid spraying money on the streetsBobrisky’s defense influence claimed the crossdresser was jailed for reasons other than Naira’s mutilationWizkid’s old video of making money raining has sparked backlash with the singer’s fans throwing their weight behind himA doctor and X social media influencer who goes by the name Dr Penking has re-shared an old video of Ayo Balogun aka Wizkid doing rain of money at the streets.Dr. Penking shared the video in what appeared to be a show of support for…

The latest world music report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) shows that sub-Saharan Africa once again had the fastest growth of any region. Its revenue rose 24.7 percent, fueled by gains in paid streaming revenue (+24.5 percent). According to IFPI’s World Music Report 2024, South Africa remained the largest market in sub-Saharan Africa. The rainbow nation contributed 77% of regional revenue after growing 19.9%. The report attributes growth in the region to a rich mix of genres and cultures that lead to creativity and growth. “Development in various African species is the highlight for me. I…

Google says only 2 percent of internet search queries are for news as people seek information from podcasts, newsletters and short-form videos. Photo: JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFPGoogle said Friday it is testing removing links to California news sites for some users in the western US state, as lawmakers consider making the online search giant pay to connect people with news.The Silicon Valley tech company is preparing for the possible passage of California’s Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA) that would create a “link tax” for users in the state to link to news articles, Google…

Written by Kathryn Armstrong in London and Favor Nunoo in AccraBBC newsApril 11, 2024image caption, The V&A is loaning 17 items, including Asante’s gold ring (top left), the gold badge worn by the king’s “soul-washer” and his ceremonial pipe.Britain has returned dozens of looted artifacts from what is now Ghana, more than 150 years after they were taken. Approximately 32 gold and silver items were sent to the country on long-term loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) and the British Museum.These were stolen from the court of the Asante King, known as the Asantehene, during a conflict between…

In a move to expand its reach and connect cultures through a multilingual digital library, French digital reading platform, YouScribe, has partnered with Digital Virgo and MTN to launch its services in Ghana. Expanding the digital reading library in Ghana is an ambitious step as the platform aims to provide Ghanaian readers with access to a diverse catalog of content. This includes nearly 200,000 English-language e-books, numerous print titles, and thousands of audiobooks and comics. To make the platform accessible to Ghanaian readers, YouScribe has partnered with local publishers such as Adaex Edu, Subsaharan Publishers and the African Books Collective…

The top stories and transfer rumors from Saturday’s papers…DAILY MAIL Raphael Varane’s time at Manchester United looks set to end this summer with the club unwilling to offer him a contract extension on his current wages.The odds have fallen on former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer being appointed as the next Republic of Ireland manager.Darren England will be on VAR duty this weekend for the first time since being involved in Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal for Liverpool in their defeat by Tottenham in September. He will be the video referee for Fulham’s clash with West Ham on Sunday. Manchester…

Paul Adom Otchore has offered clarity on the ongoing saga involving Serwaa Amihere and Henry FitzHe stated that Serwaa Amihere lodged a complaint with the police after which the police issued summonses to Henry Fitz and his associatesMany people who commented on the video shared different opinions with some advising Serwaa Amihere not to be swayed by itGhanaian Broadcasting Journalist Paul Adom Otchore has shed light on the trendy issue involving GHOne TV host Serwaa Amihere and a young businessman known as Henry Fitz.In a video he saw YEN.com.gh on YouTube, Paul Adom Otchore, setting the record straight, explained that…