President John Dramani Mahama has attributed Ghana’s persistent economic struggles to the 1966 overthrow of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, describing it as a major setback that derailed the country’s industrialisation and self-sufficiency ambitions. Speaking at Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration on Thursday, March 6, 2025, President Mahama noted that the coup ushered in decades of instability, […]
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As major changes happen in the airline industry, it's important to have your travel habits in sharp shape.
A former airline employee of four years is spilling industry secrets on TikTok, and travelers are taking notes. In the video video, In a TikTok post, Megan Homme offers shared the four things she would never do when flying—insider knowledge that has racked up thousands of views and sparked major discussions among frequent flyers.
From hidden hassles to money-saving tips, her revelations might make you rethink how you travel. Here’s what she had to say—and why you may want to follow her advice before your next flight.
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Homme's first recommendation pertains to the very first step of the travel process, as she says she would never buy her tickets from anywhere but a carrier’s website or app.
Specifically, this means avoiding the temptation to use a third-party booking website or app because it can limit you in the event of a problem.
“If something goes wrong when you’re traveling and you didn’t book directly with the airline, their customer service is not going to be able to help you,” Homme cautions.
Even if you have frequent flyer perks like lounge access, no one likes to spend too much time waiting around the airport. But Homme says it's also important to remember that opting to take a flight with a barely-there layover can sometimes set you up for failure.
“For example, if you have the choice between a 45-minute layover and a two-hour layover, you should pick the one that’s two hours,” she suggests. “It’s pretty common for flights to get delayed, like, 10 or 15 minutes, and if you pick that shorter layover, you’re probably going to be out of luck.”
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Taking quick action when your flight plans change can be the difference between still making it out on a flight or not. But according to Homme, you might want to think before you rush to speak to a desk agent.
“If I’m at the airport and my flight gets canceled, I am not going to go to the customer service line at the airport: I’m going to immediately call the airline’s customer service on my phone,” she says. “Because I’m going to be helped way before all the customers standing in line to talk to someone at the airport.”
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Whether it’s avoiding having to carry a heavy suitcase or not wanting to have to change what you pack for the sake of the TSA, it can be tempting to check your bags before you board. However, there are a few reasons to hold on to your luggage.
"I would never check a bag if it wasn't absolutely necessary—especially if I have a connecting flight," says Homme. "Because the best way to keep from losing your bag is keeping it with you at all times, so I just prefer to save myself the headache—and packing light is honestly pretty simple once you learn how to do it."
JANE McDonald has been dealt a blow just as she was announced as the host of The Soap Awards.
The singer and TV presenter, 61, has been found cruising on Channel 5 in recent years.
However, Jane secretly swapped her luxury boats for a shinny studio floor as she hosted an episode of iconic game show Pyramid.
The format was given an hour-long episode by bosses in 2023 that was never planned for broadcast.
It took place in MediaCity studios in Manchester in front of a studio audience with Jane at the helm.
However, The Sun has learnt the show won’t be commissioned for a full series by ITV.
An insider said: “Jane is a brilliant broadcaster and worked really well on the pilot, and the contestants loved her.
“It’s not unusual for pilots not to be given a full series and it’s certainly not a reflection on Jane.
“She’s well respected by ITV, who have signed her up to host the rebooted Soap Awards this year.”
The Chase star Jenny Ryan was also involved in the pilot, with Jane posting a behind-the-scenes snap with The Vixen star on social media.
Pyramid aired in the UK on ITV for five series between 1981 and 1990 under the name The Pyramid Game with Steve Jones as host.
It was rebooted by digital channel Challenge in 2007 for one series with Donny Osmond at the helm.
Just like the US version – which is still on air today – it sees two teams composing of one celebrity and the other a civilian.
Against the clock, they have to convey mystery words and phrases in a certain category to win money.
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THERE is a new major player in the sport of boxing who could end up changing the landscape of the sport forever.
Saudi bigwig Turki Alalshikh and The Ring Magazine have teamed up with the TKO Group – which owns the WWE and the UFC – to create a new boxing league.
And Alashikh has enlisted the services of UFC supremo Dana White to run the promotion, which he believes will “crush” its rivals in the coming years.
The Chairman of Saudi Arabia‘s General Entertainment Authority said: “If you want to fix boxing or any sport or doing some big project like this, we will not have any options better than Dana White.
“And when I see him in this hotel before, one year (ago), with our friend Nick (Khan, TKO board member), and we are talking about this … we go on back, and we have the same vision.
“And I trust (that) this league, in a short time, will crush everything.”
Alalshikh’s words have sent shockwaves across the boxing world, with promoters and sanctioning bodies now seriously sweating over their futures.
But what does the Saudi-backed league mean for the future of boxing?
Well, SunSport is on hand to bring you everything we know so far about the potentially seismic shift in the sport.
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An official date for the launch of the league – the name of which remains a mystery – has yet to be revealed.
Alalshikh, however, teased that an announcement will be made on September 12, the day before the eagerly anticipated showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.
During an appearance on ESPN, he said: “Ask [Dana] when the first event will be held in September. Ask him to answer… Maybe it’ll be September 12th.”
Alalshikh has seemingly entrusted White to implement the highly successful and extremely profitable UFC format.
It’s unclear whether the MMA league’s model will translate to the world of boxing given the promotion’s often-criticised revenue split with fighters and No.1-ranked combatants often being overlooked for title shots.
“There’s zero speculation on the format,” White said. “You know the format, and everybody knows the format.
“The best fight the best. You work your way up the rankings, and once somebody breaks into the top five, there’s no question who the best five guys in the world are in each weight class, and they fight it out.
“And then, once somebody holds that belt, you don’t need three letters in front of the belt.
“Whoever has that belt is the best in the world in that weight class. It’s a very simple model.”
Potential amendments to or the repealing of the Ali Act – which was introduced in 1999 to protect the welfare of fighters and eliminate anti-competitive practices in the sport – could end up working in favour of White and Co.
Veteran promoters Bob Arum, Eddie Hearn, Oscar De La Hoya, Ben Shalom and Frank Warren will undoubtedly be thinking about their futures in the sport following the bombshell announcement.
But they won’t be going anywhere anytime soon as they have most of the talent contractually locked up.
That means the TKO-backed league will initially need to work with Boxxer, Golden Boy, Matchroom, Top Rank and Queensberry Promotions.
Fighters, however, could opt to see out their contracts with their respective promoters and jump ship given the prestige The Ring Magazine belt holds and the promotional power the TKO Group possesses.
The biggest motivator for jumping ship, however, will be the astronomical paydays the Saudis have dished out in recent years.
STEVE COOPER has made his return to football some four months after being sacked by Leicester.
Cooper, 45, was given the boot in November after the Foxes won just TWO of the first twelve matches of the Premier League season.
The former Nottingham Forest and Swansea boss has now made a return to football in a new role with Uefa.
According to journalist Henry Winter, Cooper covered his first official game as a Technical Observer last night, watching over Feyenoord vs Inter in the Champions League.
Technical Observers analyse each match from a coaching perspective, and are tasked with selecting the Player of the Match for each fixture.
Lautaro Martinez became Inter’s all-time top scorer in the European Cup/Champions League with his 18th goal for the Italian giants as they triumphed over their Dutch opponents.
Marcus Thuram poked home a looping ball shortly after half-time to give his side a commanding lead going into the second leg.
Cooper selected the Argentine as Player of the Match as he proved a nightmare for Feyenoord goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther.
Cooper joins a talented pool of Technical Observers for the 2024/45 Champions League campaign, including a host of ex-Premier League bosses.
Gareth Southgate, Rafa Benitez, David Moyes and Avram Grant have all acted as Technical Observers throughout the current campaign.
Prior to returning to management with Besiktas just last month, former Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer carried out a similar role.
Speaking to Uefa earlier in the season, Solskjaer detailed a day in the life of a Technical Observer.
He said: “My role entails travelling to matches and analysing the technical quality and tactical approach closely, as well as picking a Player of the Match.
“It’s a really great way of watching the top teams closely and keeping up with trends.
“I also get to meet new and old football acquaintances in a more relaxed setting.”
Moyes, meanwhile, added that he had learnt a lot from carrying out the role.
The new Everton boss revealed he had “brought information and ideas back from both the EURO and the Nations League“, learning new tricks which “can be exploited all the way down to junior teams”.
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