The Times Square ball drop and elaborate firework celebrations across the world may have ushered in the New Year of 2026 but the Year of the Horse on the Chinese calendar is yet to begin. The Chinese ...

Toward the end of the year, many of us commit to ambitious, concrete goals like cutting your screen time in half or running three miles every morning. That approach often backfires, according to ...

Law enforcement presence was ramped up for New Year's in Sydney. Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026. The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, ...

Happy New Year! New Year’s Day is a federal holiday marking the first day of the calendar year. Jan. 1, 2026, is Thursday. Some businesses and institutions close early for New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, ...

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While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year's Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts on older inventory to clear the way for newer products ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper will once again co-host CNN's New Year's Eve coverage this year. (Craig T Fruchtman/WireImage) ...

Page Six may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. New year, same dynamic duo. Anderson Cooper and Andy ...

Tonight marks the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, and no matter how wonderful (or awful) your last 365 days were, everyone wants to go into the new year with their best foot forward. The ...

As millions of Americans prepare to greet the New Year, they may find themselves in need of a few last-minute party favors, food or decor on New Year's Eve. Most stores will be open on New Year's Eve, ...

These celebs have something extra-special to celebrate as the ball drops David Livingston/Getty; Stefania M. D'Alessandro/Getty; JB Lacroix/FilmMagic Ushering in the New Year is always a cause for ...