SUMMARY: The Calabar Carnival, known as “Africa’s biggest street party,” attracted thousands of revellers to Nigeria’s southern port city this weekend. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the month-long event included vibrant parades, performances from at least 14 bands, and dancers showcasing the diverse ethnic cultures of Nigeria. Participants danced to popular Afrobeats, while some costumes referenced the city’s historical ties to the Atlantic slave trade and colonialism. Music stars like Runtown and Iyanya performed at a concert, with the band Calas Vegas claiming the title of best carnival band. The carnival aims to draw visitors from around Nigeria and the diaspora.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee has seen significant population growth, with about 200,000 residents moving from other states and Puerto Rico in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey. The majority of Tennessee’s over seven million residents (90%) did not relocate within the past year. The top states sending people to Tennessee were California, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. Washington D.C., Hawaii, Rhode Island, Wyoming, and New Hampshire sent the fewest. Nashville has been a major attraction, with Tennessee ranked as a top destination for migration in 2024, a trend similar to 2022.

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SUMMARY: A recent study ranks Hawaii, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Nevada, Vermont, Indiana, West Virginia, Arizona, and South Carolina as the worst states to work in, based on factors like disposable income, commute time, and workplace safety. Hawaii is rated the lowest, with the least disposable income at $5,929, despite good workplace safety and happiness. Louisiana is noted for long working hours and low happiness, while Tennessee has a decent safety ranking but lower happiness. Despite poor conditions, states like Arizona and South Carolina see high in-migration rates, influenced by various factors beyond work conditions.

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