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US aviation safety regulators issued an airworthiness directive following an incident in March on a Boeing 787 operated by LATAM Airlines. Photo: BRETT PHIBBS/AFP/FileSource: AFPU.S. regulators said Monday they ordered inspections of pilot seats on hundreds of Boeing 787 jets after a March flight in which the plane’s sudden descent injured passengers.The FAA is requiring inspections after a report of “uncontrolled forward movement of the captain’s seat that caused a rapid descent,” the agency said in a statement.Carriers are also required to take necessary corrective actions under the airworthiness directive, which affects 158 U.S.-registered 787 Dreamliners and 737 planes worldwide,…

Patapaa recently embarked on a journey in Nigeria where he has garnered significant traction outside of his home countryA video of the artist on a plane interacting with a flight attendant on the plane has surfaced on social mediaScores of fans flocked to the comments section as they shared their thoughts on the artist’s hilarious interactionGhanaian artiste Patapaa has traveled to Nigeria for a series of media engagements as he looks to revive his career.The One Corner hit producer was seen on Rhythm FM Lagos in light of his recent management changes. Patapaa begs for fufu on a plane. Photo…

National Democratic Congress flag bearer John Mahama supports the use of electric vehiclesThe former president test drove a Wuling electric car and shared a video of his experience on social mediaMahama said the transition to electric vehicles is a vital step towards a sustainable futureNational Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer John Mahama has taken a break from campaigning to support electric vehicles.The former president test drove a Wuling electric car and described the experience as exciting.John Mahama tests a Wuling electric vehicle. Source: John Dramani MahamaSource: FacebookIn a video shared on Facebook, Mahama also reviewed the electric vehicle he drove.”It’s…

There are increased calls for the youth to tap into the opportunities available in Ghana’s agricultural sector for economic transformation. Agriculture experts argue that youth must harness technologies to revolutionize the sector and drive productivity along the agricultural value chain. The claims were made at a conference organized by the MasterCard Foundation, in partnership with Agri Impact Limited. With Ghana’s unemployment rate soaring, these experts stressed that the government’s investment in youth creativity could facilitate the creation of decent jobs and sustainable societies. According to the Ghana Statistics Service (GSS), one in four youth between the ages of 15 and…

Shatta Wale was one of the many dance lovers who celebrated Vybz Kartel’s release from prisonJamaican dance star Shawn Storm’s co-accused Shatta Wale in a recent interviewHis remarks impressed Shatta Wale who stated that meeting Vybz Kartel is one of the greatest missions of his lifeOn July 31, Jamaican dance superstar Vybz Kartel and his four co-defendants, including the infamous Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell, were released from prison after more than a decade. This comes after a Jamaican appeals court refused to retry the ballroom dancer on murder charges.The release of Vybz Kartel shocked the entire global community. Vybz Kartel’s friend…

The repealed fiscal 2024 bill would have raised about $2.7 billion in taxes. Photo: SIMON MAINA / AFP/FileSource: AFPKenya’s government plans to raise about $1.2 billion by restoring some unpopular taxes contained in a bill that was scrapped in the face of deadly street protests, a government minister said.President William Ruto had warned of a funding shortfall after he decided in June to scrap controversial tax hikes following a bloody day in Nairobi that saw parliament stormed and police fire live bullets at protesters.Finance Minister John Bundy told private station Citizen TV on Sunday that the government is considering about…

Nana Aba Anamoah and Sandra Ankobiah were at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea and Manchester City’s season opener.In a video, Nana Aba, a die-hard Manchester United fan, was captured taunting the Blues fans after a 2-0 defeat on August 18, 2024.The video did not go down well with Chelsea fans as they defended their defeat to United in the comments, while others laughed at themNana Aba Anamoah taunted Chelsea fans after the 2-0 defeat in their first season at Manchester City.The media personality attended the match at Stamford Bridge with her best friend, lawyer Sandra Ankobiah.Nana Aba and Sandra Ankobiah…

The free entry beaches of Lake Balaton give way to five-star hotels and residential complexes. Photo: ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFPSource: AFPSurrounded by once-free beaches and lush parks, Hungary’s Lake Balaton has delighted generations of vacationers — but now, locals warn, private developers are fencing off the sandy coves for wealthy visitors, with the blessing of the nationalist government.Luxury hotels, apartment buildings and closed marinas have in recent years begun to replace the free-entry beaches, campsites and greenery around central Europe’s largest freshwater lake — affectionately known as the “Hungarian Sea”.Some locals warn the trend threatens traditional tourism and blame the…

Black Sherif, in a video, blessed seven street boys with cash after they spotted him on the side of the road in his Mercedes AMG C63. The musician who had just jumped out of his vehicle motioned for the boys to come and they rushed to him and took the money The video showed the musician pulling out GH¢100 notes from his pocket and the boys scrambling to get their share of the moneyGhanaian musician Black Sherif was seen giving money to seven street boys who spotted him on the side of the road. The incident occurred when the ‘Kilos…

Walmart’s revenue rose in the second quarter. Photo: GEORGE FREY / AFPSource: AFPUS retail giant Walmart reported a rise in revenue on Thursday from increased e-commerce and advertising sales and raised its outlook for the year.Given its sheer size and presence in the United States, Walmart’s earnings are closely watched for signs of the broader health of U.S. consumers.Its strong U.S. sales for the second quarter of the year suggest that consumers, still facing rising costs of many household items after the pandemic, are choosing to shop at Walmart over more expensive grocers.”So far we are not experiencing a weaker…