Author: Papa Linc

The upshot of the whistleblower’s claim: Facebook not only knows that its platform encourages angry, hateful, demonstrably false content, but it is prioritizing that content to keep readers engaged. The company is choosing “profit over safety,” according to Frances Haugen, the former Facebook product manager who worked on civic integrity issues.Now, Haugen is bringing her case to Washington, pleading with lawmakers not to shut down Facebook or force it to break up — but simply to get serious about regulating it. The reality is that in nearly two decades, Congress has shown it’s barely capable of directing Facebook to the…

Ghana international Jeffrey Schlupp and his coach Patrick Vieira Crystal Palace manager, Patrick Vieira has heaped praise on Black Stars midfielder Jeffery Schlupp following his outstanding performance against Leicester City last Sunday.The Ghana international needed one minute on the pitch to score his first league goal of the season as Crystal Palace clawed back to draw 2-2 with Leicester City at home in the English Premier League.Schlupp replaced Conor Gallagher in the 71st minute and after 60 seconds, he had drawn the Eagles level at Selhurst Park.He was left unmarked, however, heading in from close range.Reacting to his performance, the…

– Advertisement – The President of Burundi General Évariste Ndayishimiye, has passed a directive to sack all married government officials involved in extra-marital affairs. The military leader of Burundi announced that this move is in the right direction to moralize society. According to the directive, every married government official involved in extra-marital affairs risks being fired. The Minister for Internal Security Gervais Ndirakobuca who announced the directive explained that all married government officials with illegal unions outside their marriages will be sacked. This step, they say is to honor the late Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza who announced his plan in…

Obuasi Len Clay Sports Stadium The Ghana Football Association is considering moving the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Saturday to the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi after clashing with the National Sports Authority over the accreditation badge.The GFA is tossing with the idea of moving the fixture from the Cape Coast Stadium with just four days to kick-off.It’s unclear what might have sparked the latest move but there are claims that the FA want to avoid a clash with the NSA over the usage of the Cape Coast Stadium facility.Speculations are rife that there is a growing…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) emerged winners at this year’s Ghana Armed Forces Athletics competition on Friday at the Elwak Stadium after winning in both male and female events. The dominant Armed Forces contingent scored a total of 177 points from 12 events in the Men’s division with the Ghana Prisons Service chalking second place on 92 points and the University of Ghana in third on 48.5 points. In the women’s division, the Armed Forces also won the top prize, garnering a total of 94 points from seven events, followed by the Ghana Prisons Service on 40 points with the…

American actor and TV presenter, Nick Cannon has revealed that he is trying to remain celibate until 2022, after welcoming 4 children with 3 different women in this year alone. The 40-year-old TV personality, who is currently a father of 7 children, stated this while speaking about his seven kids with his co-hosts, DJ EFN and N.O.R.E. on his latest episode of ‘Wild ‘N Out’. His words, “I told you, man, I’m celibate right now.” As if he were making a bet with himself, Nick added, “I’m going to see if I could make it to 2022.” However, his co-hosts…

Popular Instagram comedian, Ben Cash has splurged millions of naira an a brand new Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV for himself. Fans, friends and colleagues have trooped to social media to congratulate the comic act on his latest acquisition. A video of him stepping into his cars amid cheers and congratulatory remarks from friends was shared online. Popular Instagram comedian, Sir Balo also shared photos of Ben Cash with his new whip and congratulated on him joining the Mercedes Benz gang in the Nigerian entertainment industry. “Congratulations Blood 🩸 🔑🔑🔑 More win 🎊🎊🎊🍾🍾 @bencash121”, Sir Balo wrote. Watch video of the comedian…

Lady in red! Carrie Johnson arrives at Conservative Party Conference ahead of speech on LGBT+ rights at Pride reception tonightBy Katie Weston For Mailonline Published: 11:13 EDT, 5 October 2021 | Updated: 11:46 EDT, 5 October 2021 Carrie Johnson made her long-awaited arrival at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester today ahead of a speech on LGBT rights.The Prime Minister’s pregnant wife stood out in vivid scarlet as she strode into the Central Conference Centre at the centre of a media scrum. Mrs Johnson is due to speak at a reception hosted by LGBT Conservatives in partnership with the Stonewall charity this evening.    The 33-year-old…

Cassie Laundrie said if she could talk to her brother, she would tell him to come forward. “I worry about him. I hope he’s OK, and then I am angry and don’t know what to think. … I would tell my brother to just come forward and get us out of this horrible mess,” she said. Petito was found dead September 19 in a national forest in Wyoming, 18 days after authorities say Brian Laundrie returned to his parents’ Florida home without her following a cross-country trip the pair took this summer.After Petito’s family reported her missing September 11, Laundrie…

General News of Tuesday, 5 October 2021 Source: starrfm.com.gh 2021-10-05 File photo Residents at Komenda in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem Municipality of the Central Region have been thrown into a state of shock and mourning after four teenagers; a boy and four girls who went swimming on Saturday drowned.Detailing the event to Starr News, the Assembly Member for Komenda Anomako Electoral Area Kojo Williams confirmed that the children were aged 11 and 15.He explained that after news of the drowning broke on Saturday, they immediately rushed to the scene and found two bodies on the shores of the sea.…