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In 2026, numerous familiar faces from the entertainment industry have left their…
Google has released Nano Banana 2.1, the latest version of its popular…
Retailers spent years pushing self checkout kiosks to speed up lines and lower labor costs. Now many stores are completely reversing course. Recent surveys show a sharp drop in retailer investment in this technology as companies realize the hidden downsides. From rising…
A spotted cat that locals in the Bolivian Andes frequently believed to be a house cat has been identified as a brand…
The music world has lost a true legend as R&B superstar Freddie Jackson passed away at the age of 70. Born in…
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TANTV News and Nick Valencia News are hitting the road ahead of…
Trump's tariff fight with Canada may win short-term concessions, but it's pushing…
In a sharp follow-up to his 2022 critique, LaBode Obanor argues that the Nigerian government continues to treat its diaspora as an economic resource to be mined, enthusiastically courting their investments while continually denying them the right to vote.…
The South Carolina Republican was one of the most influential and visible GOP figures in Washington for more than 20 years.…
Progressive Maryland is offering $1,000 to the most creative dancer who posts a video using the group's new "AIPAC Adrian" song. The…
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Godzilla fans in North America For North American audiences, the next big…
If there’s a chili cheese dog discussion going on, it’s probably dominated…
Tatyana Ali’s 35 years of praise for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Can a former child star and now-married television actress still turn heads today? Tatyana Ali can, as she lives up to her name and heats up Instagram’s feeds with her…
All are different in their spirituality. For others, it is based on religious beliefs and prayer. It is about being connected to others, that it is about meaning and something greater than themselves. No matter what it is, it doesn’t have to…
Ultra-processed foods have long been frowned upon by nutritionists, but lately, avoiding them has become an eating trend in its own right.…
But the big surprise this weekend was Tom Cruise’s Digger falling flat despite the longtime star’s box-office track record. Here are a…
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Digital platforms FSDH Global and Paga have opened Africa’s landmark $1.6 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO to diaspora and everyday retail investors worldwide. In a masterclass hosted by TANTV News alongside FSDH and Paga, market leaders broke down the offering’s roughly $0.40 per-share entry point, hard-currency dividend potential, repatriation safeguards via electronic…
Fast food giants are constantly changing their business strategies to attract more buyers. McDonald’s is rolling out a brand new initiative to increase its revenue. The popular chain recently announced plans to display third party advertisements on its drive thru menu boards. This unexpected update has sparked a lot of conversation among…
Aliko Dangote calls his refinery share sale “the people’s IPO.” Join TANTV News and UrbanGeekz Media on September 28 for a live…
We often wonder if turning off our computers every night is strictly required for better performance and longevity. Modern systems handle power…
Some began before Black Americans could vote, and a few before some of their founders’ relatives were free. All of them are…
Some of the most American companies there are were started by people who had just arrived. Some of the founders had little…
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Trump's tariff fight with Canada may win short-term concessions, but it's pushing America's most integrated trading…
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What does meaningful immigration coverage require in a moment of fear, misinformation, and shifting policy? TANTV News spoke with Amica Center, Just…
Political campaigns spend billions on ads while local and independent media struggles to survive. If candidates…
TANTV Local News has named Prince George's County Council Member Wanika Fisher to its Civic &…
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There is a rising wave of liberation among…
By Dr. Obari Cartman The holiday season ended…
Angie Melissa González Chaverra In the late 2000s,…
Health, Place & Space: Familiar Diasporic Narratives in…
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Digital platforms FSDH Global and Paga have opened Africa’s landmark $1.6 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO to diaspora and everyday retail investors worldwide. In a masterclass hosted by TANTV News alongside FSDH and Paga, market leaders broke down the offering’s roughly $0.40 per-share entry point, hard-currency dividend potential, repatriation safeguards via electronic…
Aliko Dangote calls his refinery share sale “the people’s IPO.”…
Africa's biggest IPO is opening its doors. Bank, stockbroker, or…
In a sharp follow-up to his 2022 critique, LaBode Obanor…
America spent decades lecturing Africa about strongmen and state capture,…
People Unstoppable
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On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized as the state’s flagship platform for innovation-driven companies, delivered a…
Sharon Brickhouse Martin leads VHC Health, revolutionizing women’s health and equity across the DMV with vision…
It’s a cozy Friday morning in Silver Spring, and I’m headed out for a long-overdue catch-up…
Major Baltimore lender serving the Baltimore metro area, Baltimore Community Lending (BCL), today announced the retirement…
By Lwazi Lungile Mhlambi The promise of entrepreneurship is a universal dream: to build something from…
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In 2026, numerous familiar faces from the entertainment industry have left their mark. From actors to musicians, designers to activists, they have…
Google has released Nano Banana 2.1, the latest version of its popular AI image generation and editing model. The update promises sharper…
Godzilla fans in North America For North American audiences, the next big installment in the Godzilla franchise is not far away. Godzilla…
Retailers spent years pushing self checkout kiosks to speed up lines and lower labor costs. Now many stores are completely reversing course.…
A spotted cat that locals in the Bolivian Andes frequently believed to be a house cat has been identified as a brand…
The music world has lost a true legend as R&B superstar Freddie Jackson passed away at the age of 70. Born in…
‘It’s a Rip-Off’: MoCo & PG County Shoppers Call Out Giant Food Over Fragile, Handle-Free Paper Bags
Shoppers across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties are calling out Giant Food over fragile, handle-free paper carryout bags that tear before reaching…
If there’s a chili cheese dog discussion going on, it’s probably dominated by Dairy Queen and Sonic, but a third chain has…
Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery for $110 billion was completed on Oct. 6 following months of litigation and concerns about…
Coco Gauff says she has received a flood of racist messages on social media after a disputed point during her third-round win…
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After a landmark anti-DEI legal battle forced Fearless Fund to close its U.S. grant program for Black women,…
There is something quite revolutionary about a room full of women who have decided, collectively, that they will…
By Chrishon Lampley, Founder & CEO, Love Cork Screw How the Target Boycott Hurt Black Brands Fighting for…
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We often wonder if turning off our computers every night is strictly required for better performance and longevity.…
Phone-free bars and restaurants expand nationwide as Americans embrace digital detox dining experiences, with 11 states now featuring…
There is a version of the artificial intelligence revolution (AI future) that looks like a ladder — one…
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If there’s a chili cheese dog discussion going on, it’s probably dominated by Dairy Queen and Sonic, but…
Good cheeseburgers are everywhere, but switching things up with barbecue sauce makes a huge difference. That sweet sauce…
Many fast food fans stick to favorite meals when visiting the drive-thru. A former chef for the popular…
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