Author: Karen Jacqueline
Global superstars BTS have finally announced their highly anticipated 2026-2027 World Tour, their first full-group foreign concert run in nearly four years — and it’s shaping up to be their biggest yet. Following their necessary military service in South Korea, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are returning to the road with an ambitious itinerary that includes five continents, dozens of cities, and nearly a year of concerts. The BTS World Tour 2026-2027 will begin in April 2026 in South Korea and end in March 2027, featuring many events in major global countries. It is set the launch…
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 season came to a sudden end with a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round, raising questions about head coach Mike Tomlin’s future with the team. Following another heartbreaking early playoff exit — and the franchise’s **seventh consecutive postseason loss — Tomlin addressed the media, avoided questions about his job security, and laid the groundwork for a contentious offseason in Pittsburgh. On a night when the Texans dominated from start to finish, the Steelers scored only six points and were thoroughly outplayed in all three phases. Tomlin’s team failed to create a…
Star wide receiver A.J. Brown became the center of attention following the Philadelphia Eagles’ 23-19 Wild Card loss to the San Francisco 49ers A.J. Brown, the Philadelphia Eagles’ star wide receiver, found himself in the spotlight recently following the Eagles’ 23-19 Wild Card loss to the San Francisco 49ers — not only for the loss, but also for his mistakes on the field, a heated sideline exchange with head coach Nick Sirianni, and his absence from postgame media coverage. In an otherwise close game at Lincoln Financial Field, Brown, one of the NFL’s most explosive offensive weapons, struggled to make…
Mike Tomlin Reacts to Wild Card Defeat — What’s Next for Steelers Head Coach? The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 season came to a sudden end with a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round, raising questions about head coach Mike Tomlin’s future with the team. Following another heartbreaking early playoff exit — and the franchise’s **seventh consecutive postseason loss — Tomlin addressed the media, avoided questions about his job security, and laid the groundwork for a contentious offseason in Pittsburgh. On a night when the Texans dominated from start to finish, the Steelers scored only six points…
On Sunday, 11 January 2026, Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea drew 0-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in a closely contested Ghana Premier League Week 18 match, leaving both clubs with the same points but still looking for offensive breakthroughs. From the start, Asante Kotoko were determined to take over possession and create scoring opportunities against Berekum Chelsea’s solid defense. Despite having the majority of the ball (about 56% possession and several tries forward), Kotoko struggled to turn pressure into obvious goals. Kotoko’s front line constantly tested Chelsea’s defense but they were missing a cutting edge in the final…
A major change in the regulation of higher education in Ghana has been brought about by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s (GTEC) increased regulatory enforcement against unaccredited tertiary institutions and programs. This action is being taken in response to national concerns about academic fraud, student exploitation, and the distribution of false credentials. A postsecondary institution’s compliance with basic requirements for academic programs and institutional governance is confirmed through accreditation, which acts as a quality assurance system. Many students have recently had to deal with the fact that degrees and certifications from unaccredited organizations are not recognized for employment, further study,…
Ghana’s flagship Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) and its related Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) framework recorded cumulative losses exceeding GH¢7 billion between 2022 and 2024, according to the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) official disclosure. This raises concerns about the financial cost of using gold-based interventions to stabilize the economy. In an official answer to a Right to Information (RTI) request, the Bank of Ghana stated that since 2022, the central bank has given an annual breakdown of net losses under the DGPP and G4R programs. In 2022, there were net losses of GH¢74.44 million. In the years that followed, there were subsequent net…
George Kittle’s torn Achilles tendon in the 49ers’ playoff win over the Eagles has sent shockwaves through the NFL, leaving San Francisco without its star tight end for the remainder of the postseason and raising questions about his future availability. On January 11, 2026, during the NFC Wild Card matchup – San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Kittle caught a 6-yard pass from quarterback Brock Purdy on the right sideline. His right leg gave way as he attempted to push it off, as Eagles safety Marcus Epps closed in. Kittle collapsed immediately after, clutching his leg. Trainers rushed in, and…
Rose Byrne’s Golden Globe Triumph With her first-ever Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical in 2026 for her performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Rose Byrne has formally joined Hollywood’s elite. Her frank and amusing acceptance speech, along with the surprising victory, has made her one of the season’s most talked-about stars. The film, “If I Had Legs, I’d Kill You,” was directed and written by Mary Bronstein, and A24 is the producer. Byrne quipped that the film was shot in just 25 days on a meager budget of “about $8.50.” Byrne portrays…
Jerome Powell Under Fire: DOJ Probe, Trump Pressure, and Fed Independence . Jerome Powell, chosen Fed Chair in 2017 by President Trump, has long been a target of Trump’s criticism over interest rate policies. Trump has frequently urged lower rates to encourage growth, while Powell has persisted in setting rates based on economic realities, not political preferences. On January 11, 2026, Powell disclosed that the DOJ issued subpoenas linked to his congressional testimony about the Fed’s headquarters remodeling. The DOJ examination centers on Powell’s June 2025 testimony before the Senate Banking Committee discussing the refurbishment project. Powell termed the claims…