Associated PressJanuary 5, 2020
12min504
“We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war."
Tag: New Year’s Eve
Associated PressJanuary 5, 2020
Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 28, 2019
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Uber is offering discounted rides, too.
Danny McAuliffeJanuary 18, 2019
5min453
Erwin Jackson to appeal decision
Guest AuthorJuly 4, 2018
7min462
As the July 4 midweek holiday arrives, Sachs Media Group’s Breakthrough Research Division wanted to look on the brighter side of our independence-declaring holiday — and by that, we mean fireworks, of course! Specifically, we consulted the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) to look at the volume of recorded injuries involving fireworks in the […]
Staff ReportsDecember 31, 2017
31min248
The New Year is an opportunity to cherish memories, reflect on decisions and set goals for the year ahead. But it’s also a chance for some politicians and interests — or maybe their email-savvy fundraisers — to make a last ask for cash. Some have superstitious practices on New Year’s Eve to bode good fortune, […]
Phil AmmannDecember 28, 20174min363
With New Year’s Eve only a couple of days away, Uber is reminding users that the best ridesharing customers are living ridesharing customers. In a new email, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is joining Uber to call on users to “commit to being a #DesignatedRider by planning ahead to avoid drinking and driving.” Nearly 29 people in […]
Danny McAuliffeDecember 27, 2017
5min193
Fireworks are fun, but at what cost? According to the National Fire Protection Association, the explosive displays cause an annual average of three deaths and cost $43 million in damage. Since 2014 in Florida alone, firefighters have responded to more than 50 fireworks-related incidents, which caused more than $1.5 million in property damage. That’s likely […]
Guest AuthorJuly 4, 20176min305
As the long July 4 holiday weekend continues, Sachs Media Group’s Breakthrough Research Division wanted to look on the brighter side of our independence-declaring holiday — and by that, we mean fireworks, of course! Specifically, we consulted the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) to look at the volume of recorded injuries involving fireworks since […]
Associated PressDecember 31, 2016
21min218
As 2016 draws to a close, revelers around the world are bidding a weary adieu to a year filled with political surprises, prolonged conflicts and deaths of legendary celebrities. How people are ushering in the new year: AUSTRALIA Sydney sent up a dazzling tribute to 2016’s fallen icons with a New Year’s Eve fireworks display […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 31, 2016
6min322
Spaniards try to gobble up 12 grapes at midnight. The Danes break dishes on their friends’ front doors. And here in the United States, we ring in the new year by drinking lots and lots of bubbly. According to WalletHub, Americans will drink more than 360 million glasses of sparkling wine on New Year’s Eve. […]