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It’s called the ‘Winter Arc.’ And for some, it’s replacing New Year’s resolutions

A new year brings new goals. But studies have shown that most people don’t tend to uphold their New Year’s resolutions much past the first month.

The dill of a lifetime? In a nation that’s enduring its own sour patch, the pickle dominated 2024

Small businesses brace themselves for potentially disruptive TikTok ban

‘Wallace & Gromit’ are back for a full-length adventure with a familiar foe

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The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges

From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world are welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.

Times Square ball takes final test for New Year’s Eve

The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run, as New York City officials laid out their plans for the iconic New Year’s Eve event.

Making any New Year’s resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick

If you’re making New Year resolutions, experts say keep them small and focused on specific goals. Psychologists recommend starting small so new changes aren’t overwhelming.

Boozy or not, that leftover eggnog makes a great milkshake

By now you may have found uses for many of the holiday leftovers. But what about that bottle of eggnog in the fridge? Milkshakes!

Flavorful chorizo brings meaty depth to a paprika pinto bean soup with collard greens

This soup was loosely inspired by Portuguese feijoada. That’s a rustic stew of beans, cabbage, sausage and multiple cuts of pork.

How American presidents have planned their own funerals

Jimmy Carter’s funeral will feature an interstate choreography of grief, ceremony and logistics that is characteristic of state funerals.

Value-seekers drove 2024’s retail trends and dead ends

Value was in vogue in 2024. Shoppers and restaurant patrons in the U.S. were choosy about where and how to spend their money as they wrestled with high housing and food prices.

Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

A trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age discrimination has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning.

Hundreds gathered in Hong Kong for the city’s first pyrotechnics drone show

Hundreds have gathered in Hong Kong to watch the city’s first pyrotechnics drone show, as part of a campaign to raise support and awareness of panda conservation.

Physical therapy is ‘the best-kept secret in health care’

Most people think of physical therapy as rehabilitation. But many physical therapists want the profession to be seen as preventive medicine.

Younger Americans are more likely to make a resolution, an AP-NORC poll finds

A majority of U.S. adults say they intend to make a New Year’s resolution, but millennials and Gen Z are especially likely to be on board.

Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year’s Eve

The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.

10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025

As the calendar changes to 2025, you might be thinking about how to approach your relationship with money in the new year.

Fire engulfs section of popular Manhattan holiday market

An outdoor holiday market in New York City’s Bryant Park briefly caught fire, sending flames and plumes of smoke above the popular midtown Manhattan tourist draw.

Cats can get bird flu from raw food. Here’s how to protect them

The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets.

Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices

New data shows holiday sales rose this year even as Americans wrestled with still high prices in many grocery necessities and other financial worries.

Natural wines aren’t just a category. They’re a philosophy

If you’re a wine lover, you might have seen, or even tried, a natural wine. They’ve been gaining a following for years, and the holidays could be a nice time to see what they’re about.

Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

Thousands of workers are facing an unsettling reality heading into 2025. After years of working from the comfort of home, they’re being told it’s time to return to the office full-time for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic.

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

Artificial intelligence holds the promise of helping countless other students with a range of visual, speech, language and hearing impairments to execute tasks that come easily to others.

Edmunds: Five dream-worthy vehicles you wish you got for the holidays

Edmunds highlights five dream-worthy vehicles for holiday wish lists, focusing on models that are luxurious yet somewhat attainable.