Jimmie Carter 1924-2024 USA's 39th President
December 29, 2024, Atlanta, Georgia, USA: USA's 39th President JIMMY CARTER, who served in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined his life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. FILE PHOTO SHOT ON: April 1, 1979, New York, New York, USA: President JIMMY CARTER addressing the American Newspapers Publishers Association Convention. (Credit Image: © Arthur Grace/ZUMAPRESS.com)
House of Bernarda Alba Exhibition at Elizabeth Xi Bauer Gallery
December 5, 2024, Deptford, United Kingdom: The House of Bernarda Alba, an exhibition featuring works by Elena Njoabuzia Onwochei-Garcia and Sam Llewellyn-Jones. Onwochei-Garcia's work confronts contemporary surveillance, identity politics, and post-colonial narratives. The gallery space transforms into an immersive indoor-outdoor experience with Onwochei-Garcia's large, suspended paintings constructing a house-like environment that guides the viewer's movement. Image: Elena Njoabuzia Onwochei-Garcia, 'Silencio!', diptych, 2023. Oil and tempera on washi paper. (Credit Image: © Malcolm Park/Avalon via ZUMA Press)
Kennedy Center Honors Lifetime Awards 2024
December 7, 2024, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: BILLY KREUTZMANN of the legendary American rock band the Grateful Dead, top right, clowns with his partners BOBBY WEIR, lower left, and MICKEY HART, lower right, as they pose with their fellow 2024 Kennedy Center Honorees for a group photo following the Medallion Ceremony of the 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors at the Department of State in Washington. (Credit Image: © Ron Sachs/ POOL/CNP via ZUMA Press Wire)
Assad Regime Collapses Suddenly, Syrians Picking Up the Pieces
December 8, 2024, Damascus, Syria: Streets of Damascus are chaos. A young man running with a AK-47 as a large building is ablaze. As shock of Assad's rapid fall, sweeps the Syrian capital of Damascus on Sunday, 24 hours after 50 year Assad regime, ended unexpectedly. Syria's capital and largest city, the oldest current capital in the world, to some, Islam's fourth holiest city. Known poetically, as the ''City of Jasmine'' A major cultural center of the Levant and the Arab world. One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. First settled in the 3rd millennium BC. Named the least livable out of 172 global cities on 2023 Global Liveability Ranking. (Credit Image: © DIA Images/Abaca via ZUMA Press)
Cycling Rally Marks Victory Day 2024 in Dhaka
December 16, 2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh: Bangladesh celebrated its Great 53th Victory Day with a vibrant cycling rally in Dhaka. Starting at Manik Mia Avenue, cyclists of all ages rode through Mohakhali, Gulshan, Hatirjheel, and Karwan Bazar before returning to the starting point. The event promoted unity, patriotism, and environmental awareness, highlighting the benefits of eco-friendly transportation and healthy living. Government officials and cultural figures participated, honoring the sacrifices of the Liberation War in 1971. (Credit Image: © Rubel Karmaker/ZUMA Press Wire)
Surfing '24: THE EDDIE Big Wave 2024 'Super Bowl of Surfing'
December 22, 2024, Waimea Bay, Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii, USA: A rare surfing spectacle, the Eddie, took place in Hawaii and thanks to some giant waves, which enabled the event to take place for just the 11th time in its 40-year history. Named in memory of the champion big-wave surfer and lifeguard Eddie Aikau, the competition requires that waves in Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu top 30 feet. This year waves hit 50 feet producing epic rides and wipeouts. More than 20,000 spectators showed up at Waimea Bay and over a record million live for the world's most prestigious big-wave competition. Big wave surfers in The 'Super Bowl of Surfing' charging the ocean mountains, riding giants. (Credit Image: © Scott Mc Kiernan/ZUMA Press Wire)
Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational 2024 Lanuch Event for ROUGE TV
December 22, 2024, Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA: History was made today as Salt + Air Studios launched their groundbreaking ocean sports live-streaming channel, Rogue.TV, with the most-watched surf event ever recorded. Landon McNamara claimed victory at the legendary Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, solidifying an unforgettable debut for this exciting new venture. Two of 45 Big wave surfers in The 'Super Bowl of Surfing', Paris Olympics Gold Medalist on left, Tahitian KAULI VAAST, 22, wiping out and on right charging down the face Hawaiian JAKE MAKI, 20, competing in the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay on Oahu in Haleiwa, Hawaii. Surfers caught waves as tall as 50 feet high Sunday in Hawaii, producing epic rides and wipeouts during the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. More than 20,000 spectators showed up at Waimea Bay for the world's most prestigious big-wave competition on the waves that exceeded the height of three-story buildings. (Credit Image: © Laurel Smith/ZUMA Press Wire)
Surfing '24: THE EDDIE Big Wave 2024 'Super Bowl of Surfing'
December 22, 2024, Waimea Bay, Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii, USA: Excited BILLY KEMPER, 34, after surfing a monster wave at The Rip Curl 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. Today at the world's most prestigious big-wave competition: The 'Super Bowl of Surfing' L. McNamara won the legendary Eddie. McNamara's makes it three in a row, that an Oahu North Shore surfer has won, named after the original North Shore lifeguard Eddie Aikau. 45 surfers, 35 men and 10 women were invited to compete. Waves got as big as 50 feet, producing epic rides and wipeouts. 20,000 spectators showed up at Waimea Bay and over a record million watched live via Rogue.TV. (Credit Image: © Scott Mc Kiernan/ZUMA Press Wire)
THE EDDIE Big Wave 2024: McNamara Wins 'Super Bowl of Surfing'
December 22, 2024, Haleiwa, Oahu, USA: History was made today as Salt + Air Studios launched their groundbreaking ocean sports live-streaming channel, Rogue.TV, with the most-watched surf event ever recorded. L. McNamara claimed victory at the legendary Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, solidifying an unforgettable debut for this exciting new venture. McNamara's makes it the third time in a row that an Oahu North Shore surfer has won, named after the original North Shore lifeguard Eddie Aikau. Another North Shore lifeguard, L. Shepardson won in 2023. North Shore legend J. J. Florence won in 2016. 45 surfers, 35 men and 10 women were invited to compete. Waves got as big as 50 feet producing epic rides and wipeouts. More than 20,000 spectators showed up at Waimea Bay and over a record million live for the world's most prestigious big-wave competition on the waves that exceeded the height of three-story buildings. Two of 45 Big wave surfers in The 'Super Bowl of Surfing', Paris Olympics Gold Medalist on left, Tahitian KAULI VAAST, 22, wiping out and on right charging down the face Hawaiian JAKE MAKI, 20. (Credit Image: © Laurel Smith/ZUMA Press Wire)
Surfing '24: THE EDDIE Big Wave 2024 'Super Bowl of Surfing'
December 22, 2024, Waimea Bay, Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii, USA: At shore break a blonde bikini clad young lady among the crowd adjusts her sunglasses, watching intently the international who's who of courageous surfers, fearlessly battle 50 foot waves, one wide middle of the Pacific Ocean surge after another. After many death defying wipeouts and scores of epic rides, local North Shore surfer L. McNamara got a single wave ride prefect score of 50 and coupled with his other spectactular rides claimed victory at the legendary 2024 Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. McNamara's makes it the third time in a row, that an Oahu North Shore surfer has won, named after the original North Shore lifeguard Eddie Aikau. Another North Shore lifeguard, L. Shepardson won in 2023. North Shore legend J. J. Florence won in 2016. 45 surfers, 35 men and 10 women were invited to compete, alternatives got in on the action when injuries took out a competitor. 20,000+ spectators cramming into Waimea Bay and over a record million live via Rogue.TV, for the world's most prestigious big-wave competition on the waves that exceeded the height of three-story buildings. Big wave surfers in The 'Super Bowl of Surfing' Sunday charged the ocean mountains, surviving riding giants into history. (Credit Image: © Scott Mc Kiernan/ZUMA Press Wire)
Surfing '24: THE EDDIE Big Wave 2024 'Super Bowl of Surfing'
December 22, 2024, Waimea Bay, Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii, USA: Australian professional surfer LAURA ENEVER, 33, just getting out of water aided by Hawaiian lifeguard. Enever just suffered from a serious fin chop. Guinness World Record surfer sent to the hospital after taking a fin to the leg during the prestigious 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. “A scary situation as we thought my main artery had been damaged. I was rushed to hospital for surgery where I found out I was millimeters away. I was crushed my day ended the way it did but I mostly feel lucky & thankful it wasn’t worse and I’m just soooo grateful to everyone who helped me on the beach and in the hospital. It truly was the BEST morning of my life being a part of the EDDIE & I can’t wait to watch the replay of the day and watch everyone send it. Mostly rattled I had to get my Eddie rashie cut off.' The year at this same event, she made it to the Guinness World Record by surfing the 'Largest Wave Surfed Paddle-In (female)'. The size of the record-breaking wave? 43.6 feet. Enever was the ASP Women's World Junior Champion in 2009. She made her professional debut in 2011. As of March 2015, Enever competes at the highest level of professional surfing, touring with the World Surf League. History was made again this year, today as Salt + Air Studios launched their groundbreaking ocean sports live-streaming channel, Rogue.TV, with the most-watched surf event ever recorded. L. McNamara claimed victory at the legendary Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, solidifying an unforgettable debut for this exciting new venture. McNamara's makes it the third time in a row, that an Oahu North Shore surfer has won, named after the original North Shore lifeguard Eddie Aikau. Another North Shore lifeguard, L. Shepardson won in 2023. North Shore legend J. J. Florence won in 2016. 45 surfers, 35 men and 10 women were invited to compete. Waves got as big as 50 feet producing epic rides and wipeouts. More than 20,000 specta
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