Away from major cities, small-town Americans celebrate New Year 2026 with traditions rooted in community, simplicity, and familiarity.
More Americans are choosing to welcome 2026 at home, creating personal rituals that feel calmer, cheaper, and emotionally richer.
For many Americans, welcoming 2026 is less about celebration and more about cautious hope shaped by economic and social shifts.
Lunar New Year 2026 begins on February 17. Across the U.S., cities will mark the Year of the Horse with festivals, parades, and cultural events that highlight Asian American communities.
For nearly a century, two names — the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR — have appeared again and again in debates about religion, politics, civil rights, and national security.
After a powerful offshore earthquake sent tsunami waves up to 10 feet toward northern Japan, many along the U.S. West Coast began asking the same question: Could this tsunami reach America?
A powerful offshore earthquake late Monday sent tsunami waves as high as 10 feet toward Japan’s northern coastline, triggering urgent evacuation orders across parts of Honshu and Hokkaido. Authorities urged residents to move immediately to higher ground and remain there until all alerts were lifted.
A strong magnitude-7.6 earthquake hit northern Japan late Sunday, shaking coastal communities, disrupting transportation, and triggering tsunami warnings across Aomori, Iwate, and Hokkaido. Local authorities ordered tens of thousands of residents to move to higher ground as tsunami waves reached northern ports.
December 8 is a public holiday in Belo Horizonte rooted in pre-city tradition and devotion to the Immaculate Conception. Here’s the origin, meaning, observances and why many still confuse the date.
Ezaki Glico is recalling six million chocolate products, including Pocky, after spice odors transferred to cacao beans during warehouse renovation. No safety risk reported. Full details on affected items and return instructions.
Explore the 2025 Mercedes GLB EQ: a redesigned compact electric SUV with up to 631 km range, fast charging, a modern MB.OS interior and optional seven-seat flexibility. Full specs, features and pricing.
Fans of the Monster Hunter series won’t have to wait much longer for fresh updates. Capcom has confirmed that the next Monster Hunter Showcase will air on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, starting at 2 PM PST / 10 PM GMT.
England is on alert as the Met Office issues fresh weather warnings for heavy rain, strong winds and rising flood risk across large regions. Forecast models show widespread downpours, with upland areas facing up to 100 mm of rain in under 24 hours. Emergency planners warn of travel disruption, property damage and possible power cuts, urging households to prepare now.
New South Wales is under a state of natural disaster as nearly 70 bushfires burn across the region. Homes have been lost, thousands evacuated, and conditions remain volatile as Australia braces for a dangerous fire season.
Wondering if the Grinch Happy Meal is back in the U.K. for Christmas 2025. Here is the full breakdown of what McDonald’s is offering, what changed from 2024, what comes in the new Grinch Meal, and what families should know before visiting.
A series of powerful winter storms is bringing heavy snow, dangerous cold and flooding risks to the West, Midwest and Pacific Northwest. More than 18 million residents are under weather alerts as travel disruptions, sub-zero temperatures and flash-flood threats intensify.
As the holiday season gains momentum in 2025, a familiar question has been circulating among fast-food fans and pop-culture followers: is the Grinch Happy Meal finally appearing in the United States?
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit the Alaska Canada border. Tremors reached Yakutat and Juneau. Authorities confirm there is no tsunami threat.
Inter Miami CF, one of MLS’s most talked-about clubs thanks to the arrival of Lionel Messi, reached a historic milestone by winning the first MLS Cup in club history in 2025.
Inter Miami lift the MLS Cup after a tense win over Vancouver, with Lionel Messi orchestrating the decisive moments in a gripping final.
