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Damascus Uncorked: Syria Throws a New Year's Party for the Ages
People set aside divisions and anxiety about the future to mark a once-in-a-lifetime moment of renewal.The Wall Street Journal - 12m -
Suspect in New Orleans attack identified as 42-year-old man
Four senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter say they have preliminarily identified the suspect in the vehicle ramming attack in New Orleans as Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42.NBC News - 24m -
Homes flooded in Greater Manchester as storms hit New Year's Day
A major incident is declared in Greater Manchester after flooding left people trapped in their homes.BBC News - 26m -
New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion kills two people in Hawaii
Accident that also injured 20 occurred just before midnight outside a home, Honolulu fire department says. A New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood killed two people and ...The Guardian - 29m -
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Israeli strikes kill at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza on New Year’s Day
Officials say most of the victims were women and children as Israel’s war against Hamas continues into the new year. Israeli strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on New Year’s ...The Guardian - 2h -
Nicola Jennings on Putin, Trump and Musk’s impact on world politics this year – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - 2h -
A year of two halves: how global financial markets fared in 2024
Good for equities, good for the US, and good for crypto but the year spawned mixed blessings for the UK, China and Europe. Global stock markets climbed in 2024, helped by falling inflation and the ...The Guardian - 2h -
NBA Power Rankings: Celtics and Clippers riding high into the new year
Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings and where all 30 teams stand heading into 2025.ESPN - 2h -
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 - 2h -
After a Monumental Year for Women’s Basketball, What’s Next?
Professional and college games broke into the broader cultural zeitgeist like never before in 2024.The New York Times - 2h -
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 - 3h -
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 - 3h -
With Russia gaining ground and U.S. support uncertain, Ukraine faces a precarious year ahead
This year is shaping up to be a nail-biter for Ukraine.NBC News - 3h -
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 deathABC News - 4h -
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 fireworksABC News - 4h -
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 - 5h -
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. - 7h -
Looser, More Comfortable Workout Clothes for the New Year
Skintight leggings, crop tops and unitards have long been the workout uniform, but women’s active wear trends are expanding.The New York Times - 8h -
Is This the Year Laos Breaks Through?
The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.The New York Times - 8h -
Puerto Rico's power slowly coming back on after New Year's Eve blackout
Virtually all of Puerto Rico spent New Year's Eve without electricity as a power outage hit the U.S. territory, but the lights are slowly coming back on for 2025.CBS News - 8h -
WATCH: New Year's Eve around the world
Watch fireworks and celebrations from around the globe.ABC News - 8h -
Eight years, three league titles and lots of money: how Oscar made a success of China stay
The Brazilian, in contrast to many other players, embraced living in China with his family and will be sorely missed. In November, Shanghai Port celebrated a third Chinese Super League (CSL) title ...The Guardian - 10h -
New Year’s Eve 2025: Photos of Celebrations Around the World
See how people across the globe celebrated.The New York Times - 10h -
China Reckons With Years of Excess
Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.The Wall Street Journal - 13h -
30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?
From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true?BBC News - 17h -
Wall Street ends 2024 on down note but made substantial gains for the year
Wall Street ended 2024 with stocks slipping, but NBC News' Brian Cheung reports that overall, the year was good for investors.NBC News - 18h -
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China's Xi Jinping Nods to 'External Uncertainties' in New Year's Speech
Weeks before Trump takes office, the Chinese leader is seeking to shore up confidence that China’s economy can withstand threats.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
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 - 2h -
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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 - 7h -
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 - 8h -
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 - 9h -
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 - 13h -
The 40-plus year mission to keep President Carter safe
As a former president, Jimmy Carter had Secret Service protection for the rest of his life. Nicole Sganga has the story of the agents who guarded him around the clock for nearly half a century.CBS News - 18h -
NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square
A million people are expected to pack into Times Square in New York City to ring in the New Year. And while there's no specific, credible threats to the celebration, the New York Police Department ...CBS News - 18h -
Half of Puerto Rico without power after sweeping New Year’s Eve blackout
Nearly entire island without electricity as Luma Energy estimates it will take at least 24 hours to restore power. More than half of Puerto Rico remained without electricity early on Wednesday ...The Guardian - 22h -
Jonas Eidevall set to become San Diego Wave head coach on three-year deal
San Diego Wave is set to hire Jonas Eidevall as its new head coach on a three-year contract, sources briefed on the deal tell . The former Arsenal head coach has been out of work since leaving the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d
