DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

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 China conducts military drills simulating blockade of Taiwan 

China launched live-fire military drills around Taiwan on Monday, simulating a blockade of the island’s key ports as a warning to “separatist forces.” The exercises, called “Justice Mission 2025,” involve China’s army, navy, air force, and rocket force.

Taiwan, a self-governing nation claimed by China, has faced growing pressure after the U.S. announced an $11.1 billion arms sale to the island on Dec. 18, prompting sanctions from Beijing against U.S. companies and their executives. Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party continue to push for “peaceful reunification,” despite most Taiwanese opposing Chinese rule.

Taiwan’s defense ministry reported observing 28 Chinese ships, two of which entered its contiguous zone, along with at least 89 warplanes and four amphibious assault ships. Chinese officials framed the drills as a warning against Taiwan independence and foreign interference. Col. Shi Yi of the People’s Liberation Army’s eastern command described the exercises as a “stern warning,” while Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said external parties are pushing the region toward conflict.

A Chinese military analyst called the drills a justified response to U.S.-Taiwan cooperation, describing them as “reasonable, legal, and forced.” Taiwan’s transportation ministry warned that flights would be diverted away from areas affected by the drills.


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