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The yen has surged against the dollar to hit its strongest level since January. Photo: Richard A. Brooks/AFPSource: AFPTokyo sent Asian shares plunging on Monday, while the yen hit a six-month high after weak US jobs data fueled fears of a recession in the world’s top economy and boosted bets on several rate cuts by the Federal Reserve Reserve.The sell-off followed another heavy day of losses on Wall Street, where tech heavyweights such as Amazon and Microsoft took the brunt on concerns that an AI-fueled rally this year may have been overdone.A much-anticipated report on Friday showed the US economy…

Kwadwo Nkansah better known by his stage name LilWin is a Kumawood actor who has publicly begged his colleague Martha Ankomah for forgiveness for his actions.He clarified that he never intended to intentionally offend Martha because of their misunderstanding, which has damaged his reputationSome social media users have commented on Lil Win’s apology video trending on InstagramGhanaian actor Kwadwo Nkansah popularly known as Lil Win has publicly apologized to Martha Ankomah for making defamatory statements about her.Lil Win apologizes to Martha Ankomah on United Showbiz program. Photo source: @utv.Source: InstagramLil Win, owner of Great Minds International, spoke on the United…

U.S. hiring slowed in July to add 114,000 new jobs, while the unemployment rate rose, government data showed. Photo: Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP/FileSource: AFPThe U.S. labor market contracted much more than expected in July with the jobless rate hitting its highest level since late 2021, government data showed on Friday, paving the way for post-pandemic interest rate cuts.The world’s largest economy added 114,000 jobs last month, up from a revised figure of 179,000 in June, according to the Labor Department.The unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest level since October 2021, according to…

Former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah’s daughter is trending with her adorable birthday photos on InstagramAudrey Appiah who was also called Mrs. Agyemang by her close friends and family donned a classy hairstyle to match her lookSome social media users have commented on Kwesi Appiah’s daughter’s expensive set of gold jeweleryThe first daughter of former Balck Stars coach Kwesi Appiah posted some breathtaking photos to celebrate her birthday in style.Audrey Appiah, who took over Instagram with her multi-day wedding ceremony, wore a simple outfit for her birthday photo shoot.The influencer wore a chic purple top with puffy sleeves and ripped…

Coca-Cola will pay $6 billion in a long-running tax dispute, but says it expects to prevail on appeal. Photo: GEORGE FREY / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP/FileSource: AFPCoca-Cola announced Friday that it plans to pay a $6 billion tax penalty while it appeals a long-running dispute with the Internal Revenue Service.”The company believes it will prevail on appeal,” Coca-Cola said of a U.S. Tax Court ruling dated July 31 that covered the years 2007, 2008 and 2009. Back taxes amount to $2.7 billion, which with interest is total debt “about $6.0 billion,” the company said.”The company looks forward…

SpyroAfrica’s largest Electric Vehicle (EV) player, has announced the official launch of its operations in Ogun State. Details With over 18,000 electric motorcycles already deployed in sub-Saharan Africa, Spiro’s strategic expansion into Nigeria will see its presence in up to eight of Nigeria’s major provinces including Abeokuta, Ibadan, Lagos, and Abuja. Spiro has already announced strategic partnerships with Max, Dot and Onocon, who share our vision for a cleaner and healthier world where riders have access to affordable and reliable transportation and cutting-edge technology. About Spyros Spiro’s unique model focuses on battery swapping, allowing riders to use Spiro’s swap stations,…

Stonebwoy put on a thrilling performance at this year’s Reggae Geel Festival in Geel, BelgiumThe Ghanaian Afrodancehall and Afrobeats crooner threw out his entire team and band for the impressive performance Videos of him hooking up with other artists, including Luciano, have surfaced onlineStonebwoy of Ghanaian Afrodancehall and Afrobeats flew over seven members of his team for his set at this year’s Reggae Geel festival in Belgium. Stonebwoy performed on August 3, alongside a host of other global talent, including on the festival’s golden stage. This was Stonebwoy’s second time building the crowd against Europe’s oldest reggae festival, having made…

US justice officials say TikTok has often failed to comply with parents’ requests to remove their young children’s accounts and data. Photo: GREG BAKER / AFPSource: AFPThe United States in a lawsuit on Friday accused TikTok of violating children’s privacy by collecting data about them without their parents’ permission when they use the app.The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have joined forces in a civil lawsuit saying the popular video clip sharing app violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).”TikTok knowingly and repeatedly violated children’s privacy, threatening the safety of millions of children across the…

Famous TikToker Afua Nash was seen on video eating a large clay bowl of fufu filled with meat and boiled eggsThe lady who went viral for her unusual way of eating caused many to criticize her on social mediaPople warned her about the health risks of the way she enjoys her food, while others labeled her unladylikeInternet sensation Afua Nash caused a stir when videos of her eating a large clay bowl of fufu surfaced on social media.Afua Nash eats a big bowl of fufu in a restaurant. Image credit: @aduanipaSource: InstagramAfua Nash ate fufuThe lady who went viral for…

Workers at the Walor plant in eastern factories that make auto parts are worried about the shift to electric vehicles. Photo: FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI / AFPSource: AFPAs France faces a 2035 deadline to phase out new cars with internal combustion engines, industry workers worry their days may also be numbered.While there is plenty of optimism in some parts of France, particularly in the north of the country where a “battery valley” is emerging, workers at parts suppliers elsewhere are pessimistic.With the sale of new cars with petrol and diesel engines only allowed for the next decade in Europe, the industry employing…