Culture & Lifestyle
America’s Semiquincentennial Coins Enter Circulation to Mark 250th Anniversary
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On January 5, 2026, the United States Mint began the highly anticipated release of a new series of circulating coins to celebrate…
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Stargazers Across the U.S. Celebrate 2026’s First Full Wolf Moon
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On January 3, 2026, skywatchers across the United States had their eyes fixed on a stunning celestial event: the first full moon…
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A Patriotic Countdown: America Rings in 2026 with Historic Semiquincentennial Celebration
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As the clock struck midnight on December 31, 2025, Americans welcomed not just a new year, but the beginning of a historic…
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From Pickles to Peppers, America Rings in 2026 with Local New Year’s Eve Traditions
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As 2025 drew to a festive close, towns and cities across the United States embraced New Year’s Eve with a distinctly local…
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Albany Marks Start of Kwanzaa with Cultural Celebration at New York State Museum
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On December 26, 2025, residents of New York’s Capital Region came together at the New York State Museum to mark the beginning…
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Disney’s Magical Christmas Day Parade Delivers Holiday Joy to Millions of Viewers
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On December 25, 2025, families across the United States gathered around their televisions and devices for one of the most anticipated and…
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Federal Employees Nationwide Enjoy Extended Break as President Trump Declares Christmas Eve and December 26 Temporary Holidays
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Federal employees across the United States were granted an unexpected and welcomed gift this holiday season when President Donald Trump signed an…
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Festivus and HumanLight Observances Reflect Growing Appeal of Secular Holiday Traditions
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Two increasingly recognized secular holidays—Festivus and HumanLight—were observed across the United States, drawing attention from communities interested in alternative, inclusive ways of…
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Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks on Winter Solstice, Bringing a Subtle but Timely Celestial Display Across the United States
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As the Northern Hemisphere observed the winter solstice on December 21, skywatchers across the United States were treated to a fitting astronomical…
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TikTok Secures U.S. Future With Landmark Agreement Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
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On December 19, 2025, TikTok’s parent company ByteDance reached a historic agreement to secure its future in the United States, finalizing the…