The Latest Breaking News from New Year

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

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

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.

Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2025

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.

Euronews · Apr 14, 2025

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.

International Business Times · Apr 13, 2025

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.

Bored Panda · Apr 2, 2025

Happy Ugadi 2025: Telugu New Year +75 Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Greetings, Images, Facebook & WhatsApp status

Ugadi, or Yugadi, is celebrated mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka and is their new year. It is the start of the Hindu lunisolar calendar's Chaitra month, typically in March or April. The festival represents renewal, prosperity, and the onset of spring. People go to temples, hear Panchanga Sravanam…

The Times of India · Mar 30, 2025

Run, Don’t Walk. These 23 Spring Deals On Amazon Are Actually Insane

Amazon's spring deals just dropped harder than your New Year's resolutions, serving up discounts that'll make your budget-tracking app do a double-take. The post Run, Don’t Walk. These 23 Spring Deals On Amazon Are Actually Insane first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 27, 2025