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New Year's Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024
New Year’s Day arrived to cheers from thousands in New York’s Times Square where a sparkling crystal ball descended to start 2024 with hope for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns across the globe. The march of midnight across time zones included pyrotechnic displays centered on iconic locations including Sydney’s Opera House, the...
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What is Watch Night? The New Year's Eve tradition that dates back to the Civil War, explained
The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, during the Civil War.
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What stores are open and closed on New Year's Eve? See hours for Walmart, Target, CVS and more
Here’s a rundown of New Year’s Eve hours for stores across the U.S. this year
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1-2-3 and counting: Las Vegas weddings could hit record on New Year's Eve thanks to date's pattern
New Year’s Eve could take the cake for the busiest wedding day in Las Vegas thanks to the date’s repeating pattern of 1-2-3, 1-2-3.
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History of ‘Auld Lang Syne' — that New Year's song
As we get ready to ring in the new year, let’s take a look back at the history behind “Auld Lang Syne.”
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First Night Boston moves to City Hall Plaza
First Night Boston, the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration, will have a new home for its hub this year at the newly updated City Hall Plaza, event organizers announced Monday. Hundreds of thousands of people attend the event each year, which this year will start at noon on Sunday, December 31 and ring in 2024, ending around 12:30 a.m. on…
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123-123: This New Year's Eve will undoubtedly stand out
With 2023 roughly halfway over, the end of the year is closer than you might think — and this year, it’s particularly special.
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Maine Teen Faces Federal Charges in New York Machete Attack on New Year's Eve
A man accused of attacking police with a machete near New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve is now facing federal terrorism charges after he became determined to wage jihad against the U.S. government, authorities announced Tuesday. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement that Trevor Thomas Bickford was charged with federal crimes in connection with his...
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Man Who Stabbed 2 in NH New Year's Eve Fight Arrested, Police Say
A fight that broke out early on New Year’s Eve left two people stabbed in Manchester, New Hampshire, police said Tuesday, announcing the arrest of a man in the case. Charles Dexter, 35, faces charges of assault, having a deadly weapon, falsifying evidence and riot over the fight that was reported about 6:45 a.m. Saturday, Manchester police said. The fight…
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Maine Teen Facing Charges in NYC Machete Attack on New Year's Eve as Investigation Continues
Trevor Bickford, 19, was arrested on charges of attempting to murder officers, police said Monday as authorities continue to investigate whether he was motivated by Islamic extremism.
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Teen ‘Homegrown Violent Extremist' Charged in Times Square Machete Attack on NYPD Cops
The teenage suspect in New Year’s Eve machete attack on three NYPD officers near Times Square has been charged with attempted murder, police said.
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Temperatures Around 50s, 60s as Mild Air Kicks Off New Year
We have more mild temperatures running well above normal for this time of the year.
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Mild Weather Continues on the First Day of 2023
We’re ringing in 2023 the way we left 2022: with more mild air. Rain has departed, and the drier air will work in on the heels of a gusty northwest wind. The wind backs off tonight, but only slightly cooler air will dip in tomorrow. All looks bright and (somewhat) balmy for the Winter Classic at Fenway, but even tomorrow…
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Mild Weather Continues on January 1st
New Year’s Day Today (Sunday): Partly cloudy, patchy fog. Sun breaks out, breezy. Highs in the 50s, 40s north. Overnight Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, colder. Lows in the mid 30s. Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
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3 Officers Injured in New Year's Eve Machete Attack Near NYC's Times Square, Police Say
A team of NYPD officers working the New Year’s Eve detail near Times Square were attacked two hours before the ball drop Saturday, officials said.
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People Getting Into the City for Celebrations
Getting into the city today for the holiday? Many said it was smooth sailing, despite warnings from the MBTA that repairs on multiple Orange Line could force delays up to 15 minutes.
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Watch 2023 Ball Drop and New Year's Eve Celebration
This is what it looks like in Times Square right now.
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New Year's Revelers Flock to Parties After COVID Hiatus
With countdowns and fireworks, revelers in major city centers across the Asia-Pacific region are ushering in the first new year without COVID-19 restrictions since the pandemic began in 2020. While COVID-19 continues to cause death and dismay, particularly in China, which is battling a nationwide surge in infections after suddenly easing anti-epidemic measures, countries had largely lifted quarantine requirements, restrictions...
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Mild Air is Here to Stay for the First Days of 2023
Showers continue to fill in today to wrap up 2022. The new year doesn’t mean we wrap up with the warm temps, however. Mild air is here to stay for the first several days of 2023. Cloudy skies, fog near the south coast, and scattered showers will be off and on through early afternoon. By mid afternoon the rain...
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New Year's Weekend Promises Warm Weather, With Rain & ‘Champagne' Showers
The year will end on a high note, with record breaking temperatures of Friday carrying into New Year’s Eve for New England. Temperatures will run 10-15° above average, with most areas of Southern New England reaching the mid 50s. Saturday will start with cloudy conditions across the region, as a weather system approaches. Those clouds will prohibit the region...