Here’s how New York officials are preparing for New Year’s Eve Here’s how New York officials are preparing for New Year’s Eve 01:57 Wellington, New Zealand — People are ushering in 2025 with celebrations around the world. Large light shows, hugs and ice dips are some of the ways communities have begun to ring in … Read more
A rare collection of ancient coins was discovered last week by Israeli researchers, who called the discovery a “Hanukkah archaeological miracle.” The coins are more than 2,000 years old and believed to belong to King Alexander Janneus, the second ruler of the Hasmonean dynasty that presided over Judea in the final centuries before the Common … Read more
Can grapes bring luck? The Spanish believe it, and at midnight on New Year’s Eve, across the country, it’s a race to gobble up 12 grapes before the first minute of the year passes. The 12 grapes, which represent the months of the year, must be eaten one by one before the clock moves to … Read more
Geneva — The head of the United Nations World Health Organization called Monday for the immediate release of Hossam Abu Safiyeh, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the war-torn Gaza Strip, who is currently in prison. detained by Israeli army following major raid on the establishment. Friday and Saturday’s assault on Kamal Adwan in … Read more
Bangkok — Three foreign nationals, including an American, died and seven others were injured in a fire at a hotel in a popular tourist area of Bangkok, the Thai capital, city authorities said Monday. The Thai National Police said in a statement post on social media that a Brazilian woman died at the hotel and … Read more
A shark attack off Egypt’s Red Sea coast killed one tourist and injured another, authorities said Sunday, with an Italian Foreign Ministry source identifying both as Italian nationals. “Two foreigners were attacked by a shark in the northern region of Marsa Alam, which injured one and led to the death of the other,” the Egyptian … Read more
South Korean officials have vowed to find out what caused a Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air crashed in flames while attempting to land over the weekend, killing all but two of the 181 people on board. A day after the disaster, there were still far more questions than answers about the country’s worst air … Read more
A vampire hedgehog, a pygmy hornhorse and a “blob-headed” fish were among hundreds of new species identified in 2024. The variety of species identified was quite eclectic, and the names of the new species covered a wide range of locations and formations – some even being inspired by politicians or celebrities. A new species of … Read more
Seoul, South Korea — South Korean officials said Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800s operated by the country’s airlines, as they work to determine the cause of an incident. plane crash that killed 179 people the day before. Sunday’s crash, the country’s worst air disaster in decades, sparked an outpouring of … Read more
12/29: CBS Weekend News – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100; At least 4 dead in violent storms in the South-East Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events and exclusive reports. Not now To light up Source link The article 12/29: CBS Weekend … Read more