While many spend the holiday celebrating with friends either at home or at bars, the occasion also causes many fast food chains and restaurants to shut down for the evening and on New Year’s Day.

Elba was knighted, and Erivo received an MBE. By The Associated Press Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King ...

New Year’s Eve often calls for a massive celebration with friends and family, but it can also cause stores to close for the evening or even all day on January 1. Newsweek compiled a list of which ...

Americans’ top New Year’s resolution is to exercise more, according to a survey released this week. YouGov found that 25 percent of respondents listed exercising as a goal for 2026, the pollster said.

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Erivo and Elba are being honored by the King for their services to charity and the entertainment industry Amy Sussman/Getty; John Nacion/Variety via Getty; Arnold Jerocki/GC Images Cynthia Erivo, ...

(NEXSTAR) – Forgot the bottle of champagne or need some party favors to ring in 2026? You may want to confirm your local store’s hours before you head out. Major retailers will generally be open on ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Bay Area is expected to ring in the new year with some rain, but the forecast isn't expected to cause any major cancellations of New Year's Eve festivities. Between concerts ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — 2026 is almost here! Searching for fun ways to celebrate the New Year? Look no further — 8News has compiled a list of exciting activities in and around the Richmond area. From a ...

For 50 years, Lake Superior State University has presented a New Year’s tradition of linguistic commentary and the evolution of language. According to LSSU officials, the annual Banished Words List ...

Welcome to 2026. Guess what. We’re exactly two weeks away from cars on the track. And while it’s technically a NASCAR product, it won’t look like NASCAR equipment turning laps from Friday to Sunday, ...