NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square

Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2025

New Year's Day is observed by banks and delivery services, but holiday policies for individual retailers vary. Here's what to know.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Traffic bollard system was being upgraded at time of New Orleans truck attack, local official says

A local official has told CBS News' Anna Schecter that New Orleans was in the midst of upgrading its traffic bollard system and temporary barricades were in place when a man slammed a truck into a ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

Parts of UK flooded by heavy rain as wild weather continues to disrupt New Year events

Parts of the U.K. have been swamped by heavy rains and powerful winds that disrupted New Year’s celebrations

ABC News - Jan. 1

Johnson to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Day, discuss 'strategy'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to meet with President-elect Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on New Year’s Day to discuss “strategy,” as the top House Republican prepares for ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

What we know about deadly New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans

At least 10 people were killed early on New Year's Day when a truck slammed into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism and sources say ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

Pope calls for protection of life in New Year's message

Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis said ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

New Year's Day: Top five juiciest NFL stories for 2025, from NFC North race to unpredictable coaching cycle

Which headlines will draw the most attention?

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Security in New Orleans amid deadly truck attack

At least 10 people were killed early Wednesday when a truck slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's Day on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

Two teenagers killed in New Year's Day crash

A boy aged 16 and an 18-year-old man died in the crash in East Yorkshire, police say.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Five killed in New Year accidents across Germany, hundreds arrested

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

Former NYPD detective on deadly truck incident in New Orleans

At least 10 people are dead after a truck hit a crowd of people early New Year's Day on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. "This man was trying to run over as many people as he could," New Orleans Police ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

Pope calls for commitment to protect life in New Year message

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to protect and respect life from conception to natural death

ABC News - Jan. 1

German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests

The German government has condemned incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworks

ABC News - Jan. 1

For a fresh start, forget New Year’s resolutions: ‘There is a better way'—this practical 3-step plan can turn 'wishes into reality'

"Despite our best intentions, many of us struggle to see New Year's resolutions through," says UX researcher Ximena Vengoechea. "There is a better way."

CNBC - Jan. 1

The 17 Best EVs Coming in 2025

After Jaguar’s chaotic relaunch and the pomp and theater of Tesla’s Cybercab reveal party, it’s hard to imagine the coming year will top 2024—until you see our picks for the best EVs of 2025.

Wired - Jan. 1

Russia launches 111 drones at Ukraine in deadly New Year’s attack, Kyiv says

At least six people were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a drone strike on the capital in the early hours of Wednesday, city officials said.

ABC News - Jan. 1

12 Powerful Micro-Challenges to Boost Your Happiness and Success in the New Year

Got big goals for the coming year? These monthly micro-challenges can help you reach them.

Inc. - Jan. 1

Times Square Revelers Ring in a Soggy New Year After Thunderstorm

People lined up in ponchos to see the New Year’s Eve ball-drop in New York.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

WATCH: New Year's Eve around the world

Watch fireworks and celebrations from around the globe.

ABC News - Jan. 1

UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year

A total of 36,816 people made journey last year compared with 29,437 who arrived in 2023, Home Office says. The number of people arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel in small boats ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

New Year’s Eve 2025: Photos of Celebrations Around the World

See how people across the globe celebrated.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Half of Puerto Rico starts the new year in the dark after massive power outage

Puerto Rico suffered the latest in a string of widespread power outages Tuesday that at one point had nearly 1.3 million businesses or homes — most of the island — in the dark.

NBC News - Jan. 1

Justin Baldoni Sues New York Times, Escalating Feud Involving 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Blake Lively

A recent Times article detailed an alleged smear campaign involving film’s director and his publicists.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31

'We're all considering death all the time': Willem Dafoe on new vampire film Nosferatu

Willem Dafoe reflects on the appeal of Dracula: "It's interesting to have the undead visit the living".

BBC News - Jan. 1