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Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival – The Tennessee Tribune

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tntribune.com – MSN – 2024-12-29 20:59:00

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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90-year-old grandfather still making waves, reminding us to take the opportunity to have fun

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-01-01 15:50:34

SUMMARY: As the new year begins, 90-year-old Ron Tiller from East Tennessee embodies a playful spirit, emphasizing the importance of fun. An avid water skier for 75 years, he remains active with his family’s support on Telico Lake. Despite his age, Tiller pursues hobbies like snow skiing and values staying fit through daily exercise. He graduated from Tennessee Tech in 2010 at 90, being the oldest in his class. Celebrating 61 years of marriage, Tiller is committed to living life fully, sharing his optimism for the future, including plans to continue water skiing at 100 if possible. He’s truly an inspiration.

Ron Tiller started water skiing when he was a teenager, and now, he uses his time to live life to the fullest.

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Full Moon 2025 Calendar: When you'll see each month's full moon in Tennessee this year

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January 1, 2025

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www.wkrn.com – Sebastian Posey – 2025-01-01 15:50:00

SUMMARY: In 2025, Tennessee will experience several notable celestial events, including a full schedule of full moons, three supermoons, two total lunar eclipses, and two partial solar eclipses. The month-by-month schedule lists full moons from January’s Wolf Moon on the 13th to December’s Cold Moon on the 4th. Supermoons will occur consecutively in October, November, and December. The first total lunar eclipse happens on March 14, and the second on September 7. Partial solar eclipses are set for March 29 and September 21. A supermoon occurs when a full moon is particularly close to Earth.

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Judge blocks TN age-verification law for pornographic websites from going into effect

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December 31, 2024

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www.wkrn.com – Tori Gessner – 2024-12-31 14:23:00

SUMMARY: A federal judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee’s “Protect Tennessee Minors Act,” which mandated pornographic websites verify users’ ages every hour by requiring photo ID uploads. The law, supported by both Republicans and some Democrats, aimed to protect minors from “harmful” adult content. However, the Free Speech Coalition argued it violates the First Amendment and poses privacy risks. Judge Sheryl H. Lipman stated the law likely suppresses adult free speech and is not the least restrictive means of protecting children. Litigation will continue, with Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filing an emergency appeal against the ruling.

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