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The festivities began in Auckland, New Zealand, which is a full 18 hours ahead of New York City.
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A debate erupted on X over the topic of H-1B visas, and now President-elect Donald Trump has chimed in.
A Key to a Happy Marriage: Keep Dating Your Spouse
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Day in Photos: New Year Celebrations Around the World
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
How The New York Times Distorts Shen Yun’s Success in Latest Attack Article
Publication attacks the performing arts company’s success through an anti-religious lens targeting Falun Gong.
Trump Supporters Are Debating the H-1B Visa—What is it?
Here’s what to know about the controversial and widely used temporary working visa.
10 Things to Know About Former President Jimmy Carter
From nuclear submariner to peanut farmer to 39th president of the United States, here are 10 things to know about Jimmy Carter.
The World Needs More of Shen Yun’s Company Culture, Says Audience Member
When dance instructor Kristina Tiedemann saw Shen Yun Performing Arts, she could tell just how much the instructors of those dancers had poured into them.
How DEI and Gender Ideology in Medicine Is Harming Patients: Dr. Stanley Goldfarb
Dr. Goldfarb says social justice ideology and DEI standards have taken over medical education—to the detriment of patients.
Washington Mayor Bowser Reports Great Meeting With Trump Ahead of Inauguration
‘I am optimistic that we will continue to find common ground with the President during his second term,’ the Democratic mayor said.
$2,000 Medicare Drug Cap Begins Jan. 1
The cap, which should benefit millions of Americans, is part of a multiyear plan to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries.
US Warships, Aircraft Launch New Strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
The U.S. Central Command announced that U.S. warships and fighter aircraft launched strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Dec. 30 and 31.
US Sanctions Russian, Iranian Groups Over Election Interference
The groups are accused of trying to ’stoke sociopolitical tensions’ ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Cappuccino Meltaway Bars Recalled Nationwide Due to Allergy Risk
The recalled chocolate bars’ packaging did not warn of potential allergens.
Russia Slows Gas Flow to Europe on Final Day of Ukraine Transit Agreement
Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz energy company has elected to let lapse an agreement that saw Russian gas flow to other European nations.
CDC Warns of High Respiratory Virus Activity Across the US
COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and whooping cough are all on the rise, according to an update.
NYPD Identifies Woman Burned to Death on Subway as 57-Year-Old From New Jersey
Guatemala national Sebastian Zapeta is accused by prosecutors of lighting the woman on fire on a stopped F train at Brooklyn’s Coney Island station on Dec.. 22.
Puerto Rico Power Outage Leaves Most of Island in Darkness on New Year’s Eve
LUMA Energy reports widespread blackouts affecting almost 1.3 million customers across the island, with restoration expected to take up to 48 hours.
Appeals Court Upholds Deal That Removes Death Penalty for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind
The court rejected military efforts to rescind the deals offered to three men allegedly involved in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Conquer the Clutter: Essential Rules of DIY Garage Organization
Good planning and appropriate shelving make all the difference.
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Cutting the Budget
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The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
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A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
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Clemson Quarterback Will Remain a Tiger in 2025
Cade Klubnik, a junior, has led the Tigers to victories in two ACC title games and a College Football Playoff appearance.
Clemson Quarterback Will Remain a Tiger in 2025
Cade Klubnik, a junior, has led the Tigers to victories in two ACC title games and a College Football Playoff appearance.
‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind’: An Early Masterpiece by a Legendary Storyteller
Hayao Miyazaki’s manga series continues to enchant readers.
‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind’: An Early Masterpiece by a Legendary Storyteller
Hayao Miyazaki’s manga series continues to enchant readers.
Are Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Healthy?
A study found that plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA) may have health concerns that should be investigated.
Are Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Healthy?
A study found that plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA) may have health concerns that should be investigated.
Fancies and Stalwarts: American Slogans and Sayings, Past and Present
Catchy phrases from politics to Shakespeare and to Hollywood have endured the tests of time.
‘Auld Lang Syne’: A New Year’s Anthem
An 18th-century Scottish poet gave us today’s rendition of America’s most popular New Year’s Eve song.
How to Crush Your New Year’s Reading Resolutions
Here are 5 tips to build great reading habits and spark literary delight.
Wine Resolutions
If your resolution this year is to cut down on alcohol consumption, there’s one strategy that doesn’t involve having fewer glasses.
Taking the Kids: Best 2024 Travel Memories
Look back at all the wonderful moments we experienced during travel this year.
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Four places that may inspire you to plan a trip this season.
Taking the Kids: Best 2024 Travel Memories
Look back at all the wonderful moments we experienced during travel this year.
Laughter Is the Best Medicine: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘Curing a Cold’
Mark Twain’s comic tale about his trying to getting over a cold is sure to get you laughing.
The Wills’s House: A Gettysburg Home With Historic Significance
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit a Gettysburg home that hosted President Lincoln before his address to a sorrowful nation.
John Howard Payne: America’s First European Star
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet America’s first actor to take the European stage and also become a prominent playwright.
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