As the final seconds of the year pass, a simple ritual unfolds in many homes. Twelve grapes are kept ready. Twelve wishes are held in mind. As the clock strikes midnight, one grape is eaten with each ...

Millions across the world sing it as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, linking arms with friends and strangers alike to mark the end of one year and the beginning of another. But what does ...

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Sarasota County has decided that a waterway reopened by storm surge from last year’s hurricanes will remain open. Midnight Pass connects Little Sarasota Bay and the Gulf. It ...

Forget the ball drop — these New Yorkers will be counting down the miles instead. At midnight, thousands will trade the party scene for pavement, sprinting into 2026 in the annual New York Road ...

A passionate New Year’s kiss at the turn of a year is a tradition which has been observed across cultures and countries for decades. Despite how widespread the festive tradition is, the origins of why ...

Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year's Day. The Democrat's team is planning two separate swearing ...

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Topps Basketball took the hobby world by storm in 2025, with Flagship and Chrome releases both sparking a ton of interest. Now, it is time for the next release in the Basketball release calendar: 2025 ...

Fireworks are pictured over the Acropolis during the New Year celebrations in Athens, Greece, Jan. 1, 2024. Fireworks are pictured over the Acropolis during the New Year celebrations in Athens, Greece ...

As another calendar year comes to a close, families and friends will gather for one last 2025 celebration on New Year's Eve, with toasts, confetti, reflection and hopes for the next 12 months. And ...