New Year’s revellers ring in 2024, but war casts shadow over celebrations – National

New Year’s revellers ring in 2024, but war casts shadow over celebrations – National

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. “It’s beautiful,” Corin Christian of Charlotte, North Carolina, said of the scene seconds past … Read more

CNN’s Anderson Cooper Does Tequila Shots On Live TV, Regrets It

CNN’s Anderson Cooper Does Tequila Shots On Live TV, Regrets It

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone. Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on hard-hitting … Read more

47% of parents want to be more consistent with discipline in 2024

47% of parents want to be more consistent with discipline in 2024

About half of moms and one-third of dads are making New Year’s resolutions related to their parenting, according to a new University of Michigan survey of 2,044 parents who have kids under the age of 18. One goal 47% of parents said they are setting is to be more consistent with discipline. And 78% of … Read more

The 10 Best Cocktails to Make for Your New Year’s Eve Party

The 10 Best Cocktails to Make for Your New Year’s Eve Party

When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, a bottle of bubbly is practically a party prerequisite. But what about the rest of the soirée? Fear not, party planners, because as the countdown to 2024 approaches, we’ve curated a list of festive drinks as dazzling as the confetti that will soon blanket the street. … Read more

Drunk Driving On New Year’s Eve Is Forcing Cities To Offer Free Public Transportation

Drunk Driving On New Year’s Eve Is Forcing Cities To Offer Free Public Transportation

Photo: Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times (Getty Images) Public transportation agencies from sea to shining sea are allowing revelers to head out and come home on New Year’s Eve for free. Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are among the major cities in the United States that are offering free rides. However, these initiatives … Read more

30 New Year’s Eve Dresses to Ring in 2024

30 New Year’s Eve Dresses to Ring in 2024

Photographed by Hunter Abrams For those mindful of their budgets this time of year, New Year’s Eve dresses might not rank high among essential purchases—there are all the gifts (including those last-minute presents) to consider! Add to that, December 31st may be given more significance than it needs, as there are many “new year” days … Read more