What to Know About Nowruz, the Persian New Year

More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.

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3 Ways to Track Your Fitness Over Time

To reach your strength and cardio goals, experts recommend building a road map. Here’s how to do it.

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What Happens After Dry January?

Here’s how to make the most of what you’ve learned.

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What Happens to an ‘Antiquated’ New Year’s Eve Ball?

After 17 years, the ball that dropped at the beginning of 2025 is being retired. It will join several other balls from the past in a Times Square exhibit.

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Biden to Visit New Orleans Monday and Mourn with Grieving Families

Mr. Biden’s trip to New Orleans, his latest as “consoler in chief,” joins a lengthy history of presidential visits to a city that has seen more than its share of tragedies and disasters.

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Driver in Ramming Attack Made Trips to New Orleans and Abroad

Shamsud-Din Jabbar visited New Orleans twice, and traveled to Egypt and Canada, before a burst of violence early on New Year’s Day that killed 14 people.

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Mayor Adams’s Inner Circle Has Changed. Two New Year’s Photos Show How.

A lot has happened since Eric Adams was sworn into office in Times Square in 2022 flanked by allies who would join his administration.

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Los Angeles Is Living Its ‘Y2K’ in 2025 as Sheriff’s Dispatch System Fails

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department is in the third day of an outage of its computer-aided dispatch system in its vehicles, leaving deputies to resort to old methods as they respond to calls.

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New Orleans Was Called Resilient After Attack. It Didn’t Need the Reminder.

The city was seeing glimmers of optimism for what the new year might bring before the horrendous attack on the French Quarter.

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How to Focus on Your Happiness in New Year’s Resolutions

Entering the new year pushes people into punishment mode. Instead, focus on what feeds you.

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