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JAMAICA, N.Y. , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) today announced that Turkish Airlines will begin operations at the new terminal when it opens in 2026. Turkish Airlines will also unveil a brand new, state-of-the-art lounge for its premium customers, launching the next phase of the award-winning airline's growth at its top U.S. gateway. The New Terminal One, set to be the largest international terminal in the United States , will offer best-in-class amenities and innovative technology for a transformational and efficient travel experience. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network. Turkish Airlines, which currently flies 19 times weekly from JFK Airport to its hub at Istanbul , providing seamless connections to its extensive global network, will continue to offer top-tier service from the new terminal. As part of its expansion in the JFK market, Turkish Airlines will open an 11,000-square-foot lounge in the New Terminal One – twice the size of the airline's lounge at the existing Terminal 1. The new lounge will feature premium amenities, expansive views of JFK Airport's airfield and provide direct boarding access to aircraft, offering unmatched convenience for Turkish Airlines' business class customers and top-tier frequent flyers. Recognized for its exceptional in-flight service, Turkish Airlines recently received the World Class Award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the fourth consecutive year, placing it among just 10 airlines in the world to have received this prestigious recognition. Turkish Airlines was also chosen as the Best Airline in Europe nine times by Skytrax. Over the years Turkish Airlines also received accolades from Skytrax and other prestigious organizations numerous times for its Business and Economy Class offerings and Lounges. Turkish Airlines offers service to 351 destinations, including 25 in the Americas. Turkish is a member of the Star Alliance and will join other alliance members at the New Terminal One: LOT Polish Airlines, EVA Air and Air China. "We are thrilled to welcome Turkish Airlines to the New Terminal One at JFK, where their commitment to world-class customer service aligns perfectly with our mission to provide an unparalleled customer experience," said The New Terminal One Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Aument . "We look forward to working closely with our colleagues at Turkish Airlines to elevate the travel experience for customers from 2026 and beyond." Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat stated: "We are excited to bring Turkish Airlines' world-class service to the New Terminal One at JFK, further enhancing our passengers' travel experience with a state-of-the-art-lounge. This move underlines our commitment to continue our growth in the U.S market." In addition to Turkish Airlines, the New Terminal One has partnered with several other global carriers, including Air France, KLM, Etihad, LOT Polish Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air, Air Serbia, SAS, Neos and Philippine Airlines. Air China is also partnering with the terminal on elevating the travel experience for Chinese customers visiting New York . The New Terminal One is focused on improving the customer experience by collaborating with potential airline partners. This includes working with airline teams across all customer journey touchpoints. Set to be JFK Airport's largest terminal when complete, the New Terminal One will offer a world-class customer experience and additional widebody aircraft gate capacity – providing international airlines a unique opportunity to grow their service at JFK, the top global gateway to the U.S. About The New Terminal One The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport is a bold and exciting project to develop a world-class international terminal that will serve as an anchor terminal in the Port Authority's $19 billion transformation of JFK into a global gateway to the New York metropolitan area and the United States . The New Terminal One will set a new standard for design and service, aspiring to obtain a Top 5 Skytrax ranking and be considered one of the finest airport terminals in the world. The New Terminal One is being built on sites now occupied by Terminal 1 and the former Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, where it will anchor JFK's south side. Construction is taking place in phases. The first phase, including the new arrivals and departures halls and first set of 14 new gates, is expected to open in 2026. At completion, anticipated in 2030, the New Terminal One will be 2.6 million square feet, making it the largest terminal at JFK and nearly the same size as LaGuardia Airport's two new terminals combined. The New Terminal One will be a 23-gate, state-of-the-art, international-only terminal. Sustainably designed and future-focused, the terminal will feature expansive, naturally lit public spaces, cutting-edge technology, and an array of amenities, all designed to enhance the customer experience and compete with some of the highest-rated airport terminals in the world. The New Terminal One consortium of labor, operating, and financial partners is led by Ferrovial, JLC Infrastructure, Ullico, and Carlyle. The New Terminal One is being built by union labor and is committed to local inclusion and labor participation, focusing on diversity and capacity-building opportunities, including ambitious participation goals of 30% for minority and women-owned enterprises, 10% for local business enterprises and 3% for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. To learn more about the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport, visit https://www.anewjfk.com/projects/the-new-terminal-one/ About Turkish Airlines Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 491 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 351 worldwide destinations in 130 countries (298 international destinations and 53 domestic destinations within Turkiye). More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram. 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Javon Leake is staying put. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! Javon Leake is staying put. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Javon Leake is staying put. A CFL source said Friday the veteran running back-returner has agreed to terms on a two-year extension with the Edmonton Elks. Leake was slated to become a free agent in February. Edmonton Elks' Javon Leake (22) escapes a tackle by Calgary Stampeders' Ben Labrosse (29) during first half CFL football action in Calgary, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh The source added the deal — which was negotiated by Kenny Kim of Summit Athletes — was worth more than $270,000 in hard money. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Elks hadn’t formally announced the move. The six-foot, 205-pound Leake ran for a career-high 661 yards on 102 carries (6.5-yard average) with six TDs in 15 games this past season, his first with Edmonton. Leake also had two 100-yard rushing contests in 2024 while adding 34 catches for 301 yards and a touchdown. Leake also had 23 punt returns for 214 yards and 25 kickoff returns for 539 yards. Leake joined the Elks as a free agent after spending two seasons with the Toronto Argonauts, winning a Grey Cup with the club in 2022. Leake was used predominantly as a returner with Toronto and was the CFL’s top special-teams player in 2023 after registering 81 punt returns for 1,216 yards and four TDs. He had 38 kickoff returns for 793 yards. Leake had 15 carries for 52 yards over his two seasons with the Argos. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2024. AdvertisementAI tool analyzes placentas at birth for faster detection of neonatal and maternal problems

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Infosys Innovation Fund will acquire an undisclosed number of Series A compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS) of the healthtech startup Infosys plans to leverage 4baseCare’s capabilities to help its clients navigate their business transformation Founded in 2018, 4baseCare leverages advanced genomics to develop personalised care for cancer patients IT giant Infosys is investing INR 8.3 Cr (nearly $1 Mn) to acquire a minority stake in healthtech startup 4baseCare. Infosys, in an exchange filing, said that the transaction will be executed via its venture capital arm, Infosys Innovation Fund. In lieu of the investment, the Fund will acquire an undisclosed number of Series A compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS) of the startup. “Infosys Innovation Fund seeks to partner with AI and deeptech startups such as 4baseCare to complement its capabilities and jointly co-create next-generation solutions bringing the power of innovation to help Infosys’ clients navigate their business transformation,” Infosys said in the filing. This comes barely four months after 4baseCare raised $6 Mn in its Series A funding round led by Yali Capital. Founded in 2018 by Hitesh Goswami and Kshitij Rishi, 4baseCare leverages advanced genomics and next-generation digital health technologies to develop personalised oncology (cancer-related) care for patients. The startup claims to have developed a unique set of comprehensive genomic panels which allows oncologists to choose the optimal targeted therapy for their patients. In 2021, 4baseCare raised $2 Mn in its Pre-Series A round. The fundraise comes at a time when the Indian healthtech startup ecosystem continues to gain ground and momentum as investors bet on new innovations to solve healthcare issues. In September, Delhi NCR-based Redcliffe Labs raised $42 Mn in its Series C funding round led by the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU). In July, B2B healthtech platform Watch Your Health marked the final close of its Series A round at $5 Mn after raising capital from Cornerstone Ventures from India and Conquest Global from Singapore. However, it is pertinent to mention that the sector has been a laggard in the overall Indian startup ecosystem, having managed to raise a mere $7 Bn between 2014 and the first half (H1) of 2024 across 886 deals.Blinken calls on Azerbaijan to release Meydan TV journalists

SEATTLE — Starting this spring, the University of Washington will try a new approach to helping students and employees in mental health crises, based on a philosophy that’s become increasingly mainstream: Mental health professionals are better equipped than police to respond to some emergencies. In emergencies that don’t involve a safety risk, a new campus crisis response team will respond with, or instead of, the UW Police Department to support students, faculty and staff experiencing acute mental health crises. The team aims to deescalate crises and help the person in crisis connect to other services. Programs that send mental health professionals to respond to crises as a supplement to or replacement for police officers have grown in recent years. Seattle is planning to expand its pilot program that sends crisis responders to some 911 calls. King County recently expanded its program that sends mobile crisis teams, dispatched by 988 calls, to mental health emergencies around the county. Applying the idea to college campuses is newer. A 2023 report from students at UW’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance identified similar crisis response programs at eight universities around the country; the oldest program, at Johns Hopkins University, launched in August 2021. Traditionally, police and fire have responded to mental health crises because they’re set up as 24/7 systems, UW Counseling Center director Natacha Foo Kune said. UW leaders hope the new program will provide another tool that’s better suited to respond specifically to mental health emergencies. “Now that it’s becoming more of a common issue, we need to think through, what’s the next system that makes sense to address that?” Foo Kune said. “This is the experiment we want to participate in to be able to respond to mental health crises on our campus.” After the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked significant protests against police violence in the summer of 2020, then-UW President Ana Mari Cauce announced that the university would begin “reimagining” campus safety and the best way to respond to emergencies. A university working group began examining how to best support people in acute mental health crises, said Sally Clark, vice president of the division. “Some of that was from things that folks had seen or experienced at UW over the years, but I think it was also just part of the broader evaluation of what happens outside of this community,” Clark said. “Too often, law enforcement is called on to respond, and too often law enforcement has found that they’ve not been well equipped in order to have the response that they want to have, let alone the response that the community wants to have. And in some of those cases, there have been really tragic results for everybody.” The university created a new Division of Campus Community Safety in 2022 to house three different organizations doing similar work: SafeCampus (the university’s violence prevention and threat assessment team), Emergency Management (focused on disaster preparedness and crisis communications) and the UW Police Department. Right now, 911 calls lead to a response by UW Police, which has jurisdiction over campus and university-owned buildings in the University District. UW Housing and Food Services also employs two care specialists who support the more than 9,000 students who live on campus. The care specialists mostly respond to mental health concerns, including depression and sometimes suicidal ideation, but also support students experiencing roommate conflicts, homesickness or other mental health challenges, director of Residential Life Vicki Vanderwerf said. They help connect students to on-campus resources so they can progress toward graduation. Here’s how Clark anticipates the new crisis response team will work: When a call comes in to 911 or the UW Police nonemergency line, dispatchers will ask callers about the situation and assess whether there are safety risks that require police response. If the emergency seems mental health-related but doesn’t present safety risks, a team of two mental health professionals will respond, aiming to stabilize the situation and connect the student, faculty or staff member to resources like the campus counseling center. The workflow sounds straightforward, but Clark knows it will require building trust with dispatchers and law enforcement. Residential Life staff and professors may also make referrals to the team. “I don’t think you can do it without collaboration: figuring out how these calls work best for everybody, that ensure everybody’s safety and ensure the most effective response is happening for both the individual and the community,” Clark said. “I think law enforcement has to be in the room to collaborate on that.” There are still questions to be ironed out before the program’s planned launch in the spring: What will the hours be? How will the crisis responders collaborate with the existing Housing and Food Services care specialists? Where will students or employees be referred to if they require more intensive mental health care? The university is hiring a program manager for the new team, who will help hire crisis responders and find the answers to these questions. Clark hopes the team will have a “soft rollout” in the spring 2025 quarter, continue streamlining its work over the summer with fewer students on campus and be ready to fully operate in the fall. Oregon State University, which has run a campus crisis response program since fall 2022, has provided valuable lessons for UW as it plans to launch its program. The four-person OSU Assist team responds to calls on campus involving mental health and wellness where there is no reported violence or weapons. The most common calls are student mental health crises, including thoughts of suicide or panic attacks, director of Student Care Services Aubrie Piper said. The team has also conducted welfare checks, supported survivors of gender-based violence and helped students who are going through housing or financial insecurity. Learning how to coordinate a response between crisis responders and the university’s department of public safety has been a learning process, Piper said — the different teams have to determine who’s taking the lead if they respond to a call together. “We’ve continued to navigate and learn together just how to do that choreography,” Piper said. “As folks build trust and learn the different strengths that folks have in crisis calls, we’ve seen that evolve really positively, especially in the past year and a half.” The team received 152 calls in the 2022-23 school year, and that number jumped to 246 calls the next school year. Eighty-four percent of calls were students, and 16% were faculty, staff or community members. UW also plans to support faculty, staff and community members with its crisis response team. A team from UW visited Oregon State this fall to help understand the structure and what to expect. “We often think about students in one way with a certain set of resources, and then employees in another way with a certain set of resources,” Glenna Chang, UW’s associate vice president for student life, said. “This is going to be an interesting blending of supporting our community members.” Focus groups have shown that OSU students see the crisis response team as an “invaluable resource,” Piper said. Two years in, they’re thinking about how to expand; right now, the team operates from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. every day. Partnering with the university to be a practicum site for graduate students studying social work or counseling could be one option, Piper said. Building awareness is also a key focus — particularly since the idea of crisis response as a “fourth branch” of emergency response, in addition to police, fire and emergency medical services, is still fairly new to the general public. “The ecosystem of crisis response has been predominantly reliant on the three branches that have already existed,” Piper said. “It’s taking some time to really build (alternative response) into muscle memory and culture knowledge, and that can’t be built overnight.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!Marqeta, Inc. Stockholder Alert: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of the MQ Class Action Lawsuit

The Buffalo Bills are seeking to bounce back from one of the worst defensive performances of the Sean McDermott era and they have to do it against the NFL’s best offense. In a 44-42 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Bills allowed the third-most points and eighth-most yards (457) since McDermott became head coach in 2017. The Detroit Lions enter Sunday’s matchup first in the league in points (32.1) and second in total offense (394.8). The Bills are also going to have to rebound after going through a walk-through Wednesday, while driving bans in Orchard Park and the surrounding towns led to the team holding virtual meetings Thursday. And, on top of all that, the Bills face the Lions with an injury-riddled secondary. Cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee) was ruled out, while safeties Damar Hamlin (back/ribs) and Taylor Rapp (neck/shoulder) are both listed as questionable. Undrafted free agent Ja’Marcus Ingram may be in line for his first NFL start in place of Douglas, while rookie Cole Bishop or practice squad veterans Micah Hyde and Kareem Jackson may have to fill in if Hamlin or Rapp aren’t able to play. But from after the Rams game and throughout the week, McDermott has placed an onus on the defensive line to set the tone, something he didn’t feel happened a week ago. Buffalo had plans for a padded practice Thursday, but McDermott said nothing has changed in his expectations for Sunday. “Our guys know what it’s going to take,” McDermott said. “(The Lions) are a heck of a football team, they’re physical and extremely talented. It’s going to take a heck of an effort as a collective team and that’s where it has to start, is the physicality and the line of scrimmage. They know what’s expected.” The #Bills and #Sabres had a forgettable weekend. @billhoppe.bsky.social and I get into Allen's historic game, McDermott's tough day and postgame comments, the Sabres' skid and Kevyn Adams's press conference. fireside.fm/episode/sMvb... While McDermott’s defenses have been prone to odd performance once in a while, they typically bounce back the following week. Opponents have only scored 30 points in consecutive games once since 2019 and they have allowed 18.3 points per game the week after giving up 30, while they haven’t given up 400 yards in consecutive games since 2020 and are averaging 335.8 yards the week after surrendering 400 during that time. The Lions, however, may boast the most complete offense in the league. They are the only team to score 50 points twice in a season since the Cowboys in 2022, an accomplishment the Chiefs and the Bills — the highest scoring teams in the NFL since 2020 — haven’t even accomplished. The top priority for the Bills is stopping the Lions running back duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, who have combined for 1,787 yards and 22 touchdowns. It may not be feasible to completely stop a team that hasn’t rushed for fewer than 100 yards all season, but the baseline could be 150. The Lions are averaging 151.2 yards rushing per game and when they have rushed for over 150 the last two seasons, they average 36.3 points per game, compared to 25.1 when they are under 150. In the 11 games the Lions have rushed for over 150 in the past 30 games, quarterback Jared Goff has 27 touchdowns, four interceptions and has been sacked 17 times. In the 19 games they haven’t rushed for 150, he has 28 touchdowns, 18 interceptions and 36 sacks. Goff, who is second only to Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa, with a 72.4 completion percentage, has proven to be deadly when he’s hot. But he’s also had some strange outings, with five multi-interception games the last two seasons, including a five-pick game against the Texans this year. “They know the vision and we have to make sure that vision is communicated throughout everyone on the defense,” McDermott said. “It’s all about building alignment. Sometimes you don’t get the results you want so you make a correction, say, ‘Hey, this is where it needs to be corrected.’ ... It doesn’t mean it’s all going to happen right away but you keep moving toward that goal.” Buffalo’s best chance may be to turn the game into a shootout, especially with receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) due back in the lineup and tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) being a full participant all week during practice. But the Lions play a lot of man-to-man coverage, something the Bills receivers struggled with early in the year. Plus, McDermott lamented the lack of running game in the immediate aftermath of the Rams loss, despite Josh Allen’s 423 total yards and six touchdowns. James Cook had fewer than 10 carries for the second time in three games, posting season-lows with six attempts for 20 yards against the Rams. The Bills abandoned the run quickly against the Rams, giving Cook just four carries in the first half. Based on last week and McDermott’s tendencies, this may be a game in which the Bills try to squeeze the clock as much as possible. Allen has turned his game up a notch in recent weeks, with 12 total touchdowns in the last three games (without a sack), while running the ball more. Allen has run for 50 yards in three of the last four games after having one such performance in the first nine. The Bills are 18-2 when he has at least 10 rushing attempts and his passing yards go from 229.2 to 252.1 in those games. “(The Lions are) an offense that you got to keep up with,” Allen said. “You're going to have to score points on the offensive side of the ball. We understand that, we know that, but again, we're just trying to go 1-0 and whatever that may be, if it's 3-0, it's 3-0. If it's 42-43 and we got to find a way to score one more point than those guys.”

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The global economy is projected to reach $115.3 trillion in nominal GDP by 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ). This milestone reflects the combined economic activity of nations worldwide, measured in US dollars. The top 10 economies will account for a substantial share of this figure, underlining their pivotal role in shaping international trade, finance, and policymaking. These nations serve as key drivers of global growth and innovation, while smaller economies, though individually less dominant, collectively contribute to the interconnected and resilient nature of global markets. Read also: 5 lowest-ranked destinations for opportunity in 2024 This distribution of GDP highlights economic disparities and opportunities across regions, providing a lens into shifting power dynamics and the impact of policy and innovation on global development. As 2025 approaches, these trends will be critical for businesses, policymakers, and stakeholders navigating an evolving economic landscape. Here are the top 10 projected largest economies in 2025 The United States remains the largest economy in the world with a GDP of $30.3 trillion. It continues to play a significant role in global trade, innovation, and financial markets. China is projected to maintain its position as the second-largest economy with a GDP of $19.5 trillion. Its growth trajectory is driven by industrial production, exports, and domestic consumption. Read also: Nigeria’s top 10 states for ease of doing business Germany’s GDP is expected to reach $4.9 trillion. As Europe’s largest economy, it is a global leader in manufacturing and engineering. Japan holds the fourth position with a GDP of $4.4 trillion. Its economy benefits from advanced technology sectors and a strong export base. Read also: Top 10 biggest companies by market capitalization in 2024 India’s GDP is forecasted at $4.3 trillion. Its economic growth is driven by a combination of services, industrial output, and a large consumer market. The United Kingdom is ranked sixth, with a GDP of $3.7 trillion. It remains a major player in finance, trade, and global business. Read also: Africa’s 10 riskiest countries for businesses France’s GDP is projected at $3.3 trillion, solidifying its place as one of Europe’s largest economies, with strong contributions from agriculture, industry, and services. Italy is set to reach a GDP of $2.5 trillion. Its economy benefits from sectors such as fashion, automotive, and tourism. Read also: Top 10 destinations for business trips in Africa Canada’s GDP is projected to be $2.3 trillion, supported by its natural resources and trade partnerships. Brazil rounds out the top 10 economies with a GDP of $2.3 trillion. Its economic strength lies in agriculture, mining, and energy production.Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw by Rangers at the Ibrox in the Europa League Tottenham Hotspur were lucky to return home from the Ibrox with a point following a 1-1 draw with Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday. The Lilywhites never really got going in the first half, lacking the cutting edge in the final hard to unlock the tight Rangers defence. In the process, they barely threatened goalkeeper Jack Butland. Rangers stuck to their plan and it paid dividends just minutes after the break when they took the lead via Hamza Igamane. Perhaps, going a goal down was required to wake the Spurs players up. They upped the ante as the second half progressed and found the equaliser in the 75th minute from the left foot of Dejan Kulusevski , whose introduction at the break brought some much-needed gusto and spark to the team. However, Tottenham fans will not be able to forget the dreadful first half for some time. Forwards such as Son Heung-min , Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson were guilty of ceding possession multiple times, while Rodrigo Bentancur struggled to control the tempo of the game from the middle of the park against an aggressive, high-pressing Rangers side. Former Scotland forward James McFadden slammed Spurs’ first-half display against Rangers. He criticised the players’ attitude to rock up at the Ibrox and play “however they wanted”. “Tottenham were really poor in the first half. They did not have any energy. It looked like a lot of players thought they could turn up here and play however they wanted,” James McFadden was quoted by BBC Sport . “However, Rangers showed them they are no pushovers. They controlled the game in the first half and should have been ahead. But they came out in the second half and got the reward for their performance. “There was a slight improvement from Spurs after the changes, but in the end they didn’t do enough. A draw is a brilliant result for Rangers.” Indeed, Spurs were ponderous in possession and lacked the bite in the final third to carve open the Rangers defence, with Postecoglou slamming Werner for his “unacceptable” first-half display . Call it an injury crisis or fatigue spreading throughout the squad, but a lack of leadership was evident on the pitch. Son Heung-min and James Maddison—the club’s captain and vice-captain—failed to inspire and provide energy when it was most required in the opening 45 minutes. Rangers almost nicked it in the end via striker Cyriel Dessers , but Fraser Forster stood tall and proved his value to the team once again by keeping out his shot. Big Ange and his players must thank Forster for helping them earn a point in Glasgow. A 1-1 draw at the hostile Ibrox isn’t the worst result under any circumstances. However, it does little to relieve the pressure from Big Ange’s shoulders as there remain a lot of questions that need answering. 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A BRITISH Airways stewardess could face the sack after revealing online she was on the flight taking Liam Payne’s body home. Summer-Leigh Morrison also gave the names of those on board. She breached strict guidelines by sharing a snap of the BA flight manifest detailing who was travelling with the tragic One Direction singer’s coffin. And she said to more than 10,000 Instagram followers: “Just been told we’re carrying a coffin with us today. “To then find out it’s Liam Payne’s body and his family are on our flight too, heart-breaking.” She has been stood down while bosses investigate. Liam fell to his death aged 31 from his hotel balcony in Argentina on October 16. His funeral was on Wednesday. A BA source told us: “This stewardess cares more for her online social media following than her job. “She has been brought to the attention of bosses due to previous posts. “It is a serious data breach, not to mention a callous and heartless move to tell the world of Liam’s final journey for the good of her online following. “She will be lucky to ever fly again with the airline.” BA said: “We are investigating this matter so it would be inappropriate to comment further.”In recent discussions, Professor Ransford Gyampo, a prominent political analyst, underscored the pivotal role of Bossman Asare, the Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, likening him to a key political figure within the Commission. Gyampo’s remarks, aired on TV3, described Asare as the “NAPO” of the EC—a term commonly used to denote someone with significant influence in the political sphere. This analogy suggests that Asare’s leadership and strategic decisions are central to the EC’s operations, particularly as Ghana approaches its next crucial electoral cycle. As the nation prepares for elections amidst growing political tensions, the spotlight is squarely on the Electoral Commission’s ability to uphold transparency and fairness in the voting process. In this context, Asare’s role is seen as critical, not only in navigating the political pressures that come with election oversight but also in maintaining public trust in the Commission. His decisions will likely have far-reaching consequences on the credibility of Ghana’s electoral system. Ghana’s electoral integrity has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years, especially with concerns about the transparency of the electoral process and the potential for political interference. With the country heading toward another election, these challenges remain at the forefront of national discourse. While the EC’s independence is constitutionally protected, the role of its key leadership figures, like Asare, remains central to how effectively these challenges are managed. Gyampo’s comments reflect a broader conversation taking place within Ghana about the future of its electoral system. As electoral reforms continue to be discussed, many see figures like Asare as central to advancing these changes and ensuring that the upcoming elections are not only free and fair but also seen as such by the electorate. The reforms are expected to address longstanding concerns about electoral fairness, including improving voter education, securing the transparency of the vote count, and ensuring that political influences do not undermine the legitimacy of the process. As the EC prepares for the upcoming elections, the stakes are high. The next few months will likely be a critical time for the Commission as it works to refine its processes and restore public confidence in the integrity of the electoral system. Asare’s leadership will be closely scrutinized as political actors and the public alike look to the Commission to ensure that the 2024 elections will be conducted in a manner that reflects Ghana’s democratic ideals.

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