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Times Square New Year’s Eve ball might look a bit different this year. Here’s why.

The annual New Year’s Ball will be getting a makeover for the ninth time in its existence

The Independent UK

9 Holiday Traditions That Empty Bank Accounts Quickly

The holidays are meant to bring joy, connection, and celebration, not financial stress that lasts until spring. Yet many Americans fall into the same holiday spending traps every year without realizing how much they add up. From gift exchanges to travel costs, it’s easy for even the most disciplined budget…

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9 Holiday Parties That Spark Breakups Before New Year’s

It’s “cuffing season,” as they say. A lot of people start getting into relationships in the fall, and usually it’s because of a desire not to spend the holidays alone. However, breakups almost always spike in December. While it might seem like a good idea to bring home for Thanksgiving,…

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These Frozen Items Will Sell Out First Before New Year’s Eve Parties

When the countdown to New Year’s Eve begins, grocery store freezers become prime territory. Shoppers in a rush to host the perfect party turn to frozen appetizers, desserts, and easy entrees to feed crowds without stress. The convenience of these items—combined with festive flavors—means they sell out fast in the…

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Forde-Yard Dash: James Franklin’s Firing Reveals College Football’s New, Mercurial Ecosystem

In 11 years, the coach took the Nittany Lions to seven New Year’s Day bowls, a Big Ten title and a CFP semifinal. But in the revenue-sharing era, loyalty is more fickle than ever.

Sports Illustrated

New Year's Eve fireworks: Sadiq Khan hikes ticket prices for tourists, but freezes cost for Londoners

Residents will continue to pay £20 or £35, but visitors will be charged £40 or £55 - a rise of up to 14%

Evening Standard

Teenager Harry Pitman 'stabbed in neck at New Year festivities on Primrose Hill'

Areece Lloyd-Hall denies murdering Harry Pitman on Primrose Hill on New Year’s Eve 2023

Evening Standard

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Florida man arrested over fire at synagogue suspected as hate crime ahead of Jewish New Year

‘This was a despicable act that is not representative of the great City of Punta Gorda,’ the local police chief said

The Independent UK

From Iceland To Australia: Challenge Yourself To Guess 28 Countries From Famous Clues

Do you know which country celebrates New Year’s first? Every country has something that makes it stand out - a landmark, a flag, a tradition, or even its place on the map. The world is full of details that are easy to miss but fun to recognize once you spot…

Bored Panda

From F1 to the skies – How Williams F1 boss Vowles secretly became a helicopter pilot

Williams chief and qualified helicopter pilot James Vowles opens up on his passion for speed and aviation

Autosport

The sense of freedom that pushed Williams F1 boss James Vowles to the skies

Williams chief and qualified helicopter pilot James Vowles opens up on his passion for speed and aviation

Motorsport

These are the 3 curtain colours experts say are going out of style for 2026 – is the shade of your window dressings on the list?

Experts reveal the colours replacing them in the new year

Ideal Home

I’m a Millennial Traveler: This Is the Most Expensive Place I’ve Visited (and How Much It Costs)

I took the trip in January 2024, just after New Year's, when a fellow friend asked to go for a birthday trip.

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In Arizona borderlands, a sacred saguaro harvest marks the Tohono O'odham's new year

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens

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Hawaii's governor signs bills cracking down on illegal fireworks after deadly New Year's explosion

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has signed five bills cracking down on the rampant use of illegal fireworks in the islands

Evening Standard

Gareth Southgate to be knighted at Windsor Castle for services to football

Sir Gareth resigned as the boss of the England national team after reaching two consecutive European Championship finals

The Independent UK

Gareth Southgate to receive knighthood at Windsor Castle

The 54-year-old former England manager was recognised for his services to association football in the New Year Honours.

The Independent UK

What to know about the Islamic New Year and how Muslims observe it

Muslims will soon welcome a new lunar year in what's known as the Hijri calendar

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31 New ‘Today I Learned’ Facts That Prove It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New

Let's make learning new things the New Year's resolution.

The Independent UK

Miley Cyrus almost quit music after suffering ‘traumatic’ medical emergency during New Year’s Eve show

Singer suffered an ‘excruciating’ ovarian cyst rupture

The Independent UK

Myanmar frees around 4,900 prisoners to mark traditional new year

The head of Myanmar’s military government has granted amnesty to around 4,900 prisoners to mark the country's traditional new year, but it wasn’t immediately clear how many were political detainees locked up for opposing army rule

Al Jazeera

Why Bangladesh’s renamed New Year parade set off a controversy

Organisers say previous name symbolised oppressive Hasina government, while critics say the move is against Bengali ethos.

Euronews

Buddhist statues in Thailand splashed with water as Songkran New Year festival starts

Locals, tourists and others visited the Wat Arun temple in the capital Bangkok to pour water on Buddha images in an act that symbolises cleansing, reverence and good fortune.

International Business Times

Myanmar Quake Victims Mark New Year Camped In Ruins

Thousands marked the start of Myanmar's water festival on Sunday in the ruins of last month's earthquake, with the country's most raucous holiday muted by the tragedy of the tremor.

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This Doctor Shares 65 Health Tips And Tricks

Although it's March already, it's never too late to commit to your New Year's resolutions and start taking good care of yourself! The post This Doctor Shares 65 Health Tips And Tricks first appeared on Bored Panda.

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