Lunar new year 2025: How Asia is celebrating the year of the snake China expects nine billion trips to be undertaken during holiday period The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025
The Year of the Snake is underway with the Lunar New Year in Asia and around the world Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025
Who is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake and how? Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon. Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025
Death toll from New Year's Eve illegal fireworks explosion in Honolulu climbs to 5 A fifth person has died from injuries suffered during a massive explosion of illegal fireworks at a Honolulu home over New Year’s The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
How people will be ringing in the year of the snake Lunar new year is the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people, symbolising unity, prosperity and hope for the future. It is, however, celebrated all over Asia and in the diaspora. The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025
What is the story of hongbao, the red envelopes given out at celebrations like Lunar New Year? Red envelopes, known as hongbao in Mandarin, are a cherished cultural tradition in China and many other parts of Asia. The Conversation · Jan 27, 2025
New year have you craving change? 6 hairstyles top pros confirm will transform your look New year, new hair Marie Claire · Jan 26, 2025
Half Kung-fu, Half Opera: China's Captivating 'Heroes' Dance With painted faces and vivid costumes, 40 young dancers leap through the streets of Shantou in southern China to the sound of gongs and drums as hundreds of spectators watch. International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025
Ed Sheeran denies 'divisive and damaging' reports he attended JK Rowling’s New Year’s party The British singer addressed the claims following comments from trans journalist and broadcaster India Willoughby Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025
Ed Sheeran slams ‘divisive and damaging’ reports he attended JK Rowling’s New Year’s Eve party The ‘Shape of You’ singer called on social media users to ‘please research before you post things’ The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
Lanterns Light Up Southern Chinese City Ahead Of Lunar New Year Dozens of giant lanterns in the shape of mythical creatures, flowers and legendary characters light up the night sky in southern China -- a dreamlike spectacle to mark the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays. International Business Times · Jan 22, 2025
France's Macron wants more young volunteers 'to reinforce' the army In his New Year's address to the armed forces, President Emmanuel Macron called for a revision of France's military strategy, instructing officials to submit proposals on how to adapt to modern "perils" by May. This includes measures to encourage young people to strengthen the army reserves. Radio France Internationale · Jan 21, 2025
Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment after a deadly illegal fireworks explosion on New Year’s are comparable to battlefield injuries The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Dua Lipa shows why snake printwill never go out of style Shop her serpent style ahead of Chinese New Year Marie Claire · Jan 17, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025 Leo Woodall and Meghann Fahy: Inside their White Lotus romance as Bridget Jones is released From going Instagram official to a luxurious beach holiday over the New Year, the couple has shown that they’re going the distance
The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025 Struggling to keep your New Year’s resolutions? Neuroscience can explain why “New Year, new me.” This popular saying, so common at the beginning of the year, invokes a certain optimistic spirit, a conviction that every new cycle opens up new opportunities. It also invites us to take stock of the previous year’s achievements and setbacks, and often prompts us to make…
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The Guardian - US · Jan 13, 2025 California wildfires: investigators explore possible link between New Year’s fireworks and Palisades blaze Questions raised of whether Palisades fire is connected to earlier fire put out New Year’s Day, with possible human origins
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025 What was the cause of the Pacific Palisades fire? New Year’s Eve fireworks could be to blame, although authorities have not yet definitively ruled out arson
Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025 Climate disasters of 2025: From Hurricane Melissa to Los Angeles wildfires Hundreds of thousands of people around the world have been impacted by extreme weather and climate disasters in 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025 AP Photo Gallery: Young people in Japan mark Coming of Age Day with sumptuous kimonos Japan's Coming of Age Day is a sure sign of winter, arriving after New Year celebrations and ahead of the cherry blossom parties of early spring.
Android Central · Jan 12, 2025 You've quit your New Year's resolutions already; here's how to get back on track "Quitters Day" for New Year's resolutions has passed, but there's no reason TO quit if you set goals that are actually attainable (and fun)!
Tom’s Guide · Jan 12, 2025 Striving to be a morning person this year? A sunrise alarm clock will help — here's how They say productivity starts in the morning. If you want to get up earlier in the New Year, a sunrise alarm clock can help.