2026 is officially here, bringing a new set of federal holiday dates. The Office of Personnel Management lists 11 federal holidays throughout the year, with two in January: New Year's Day (Thursday, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You may address him as Sir Idris Elba. Elba – honored as Dr. Idrissa Akuna Elba – was awarded a knighthood for services to young people on Monday, Dec. 29, given his work bringing attention to knife ...

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.

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 ...

Not only are Chinese carmakers redefining the world of EVs, but one of them is now taking on the Wankel rotary engine. Originally designed by German engineer Felix Wankel and later refined into a ...

While some grocery mainstays in the Peoria area will be closed New Year's Day, superstitious area shoppers needing black-eyed peas to bring them luck for 2026 will not lack for options. Several chain ...

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(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 ...

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, ...