New Year's Day

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New Year's Day: What's Open, Closed, and Shaken Up Across the Globe

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Discover the latest updates on store openings, festive traditions, and unexpected events on New Year's Day 2024!

As the world welcomed New Year's Day 2024, the buzz was around store openings and closures in various locations. From CVS being a go-to spot for last-minute essentials to targets setting their holiday schedules, the shopping scene was abuzz. Las Vegas and Delaware saw a mix of open supermarkets and closed wholesalers, adding to the holiday shopping frenzy.

Meanwhile, Estonia made headlines with a historic legal change recognizing same-sex marriage starting on New Year's Day. However, Japan faced a different kind of attention with a devastating 7.6-magnitude earthquake striking on the first day of the year, leading to tragic consequences and rescue operations.

In Singapore, Orchard Central witnessed a shocking incident where five individuals were injured from knife wounds on New Year's Day. Despite this, the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall continued its tradition of providing free meals to the public, spreading warmth and goodwill.

As the world marked the beginning of 2024, it was a mix of celebrations, challenges, and unexpected events that set the tone for the year ahead. The resilience and spirit of communities shone through amidst festive festivities and unforeseen circumstances, underscoring the dynamic nature of New Year's Day around the globe.

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Is CVS Open on New Year's Day? (jacksonprogress-argus)

From beauty products to household goods, CVS is technically a one-stop shop for those needing to pick up something quick. With that in mind, you'll probably ...

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What stores are open on New Year's Day in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Sun)

The New Year is almost upon us. And as the world prepares to ring in 2024, many are winding down from the holidays ...

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New Year's Day: What's open, closed? Is there mail delivery? Is post ... (syracuse.com)

New Year's Day is a federal holiday marking the first day of the calendar year. Jan. 1, 2024, is Monday. Some businesses and institutions will close early ...

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The Delaware supermarkets that open New Year's Day and the ... (The News Journal)

While wholesalers like Costco and Sam's Club will be closed on Jan. 1, other major grocery chains, like Walmart and Kroger, will be open regular hours. Other ...

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Is Target Open on New Year's Day 2024? (Parade Magazine)

New Year's Day is Monday, January 1, 2024. Here's whether or not you can look forward to Target being open on the first day of the new year.

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New Year's Eve and New Year's Day: What's open and closed on ... (CBC.ca)

Many P.E.I. businesses and services will be closed New Year's Day and have reduced hours on Dec. 31.

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What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024 (WLS-TV)

Most Macy's will be operate on regular store hours on New Year's Day. TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense stores will be open from 9:30 am to 6 ...

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New Year's Day: Call for trains to run in Wales' valleys (BBC News)

Parts of south Wales are left without rail services on 1 January while trains run elsewhere.

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Here's what stores are open (and closed) on New Year's Day 2024 (Fortune)

Is Walmart open on New Year's? Is Costco? These stores are open (and closed) as the new year gets started.

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Mild New Year's Day, quiet upcoming week (Minnesota Public Radio News)

December 2023 was the warmest December on record for Minnesota. And it was memorable for how wet it was, even as the state picked up very little snow.

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Estonia: Starting New Years day, same-sex couples can now get ... (WION)

As of January 1, 2024, Estonia has embraced a groundbreaking legal shift, officially recognising and legalising same-sex marriage. This historic move allows ...

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Wolverhampton volunteers tackle New Year's Day city litter-pick (BBC News)

The group cleared bottles and takeaway boxes from pavements and even scooped up a pink high-heeled shoe from a bus stop. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association ...

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Jackson County couple welcomes first child on New Year's Day (WTAP)

Ximena Alba Camarena ...

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Japan faces 'battle against time' to rescue New Year's Day quake ... (Reuters)

At least eight people died in the 7.6-magnitude earthquake. Authorities are struggling to assess the full extent of the disaster that wrecked buildings and ...

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At least 6 dead after huge earthquake rocks Japan on New Year's Day (The Straits Times)

The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck in the middle of the afternoon on Jan 1. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Quake in Japan roils New Year's Day as people flee, houses collapse (Kyodo News Plus)

Japan's New Year's Day is roiled as a powerful quake shakes the central region, driving locals to evacuate their homes and seek comfort in one another.

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At least five dead after huge earthquake rocks Japan on New Year's ... (Nasdaq)

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters late on Monday search and rescue teams were struggling to reach the worst affected areas due to blocked ...

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Japan earthquake and New Year's Day swims: photos of the day ... (The Guardian)

Tokyo, Japan. People read an extra edition of Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper carrying reports of earthquakes. · Wajima, Japan. A fire blazes after an earthquake in a ...

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At least five dead after huge earthquake rocks Japan on New Year's ... (CNA)

The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck in the middle of the afternoon on Monday, destroying buildings, knocking out power to tens of thousands of ...

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In Pictures: Japan earthquake shatters New Year's Day calm (Nikkei Asia)

The magnitude-7.6 temblor struck near the Sea of Japan coast on Monday afternoon. On the Noto Peninsula in the prefecture of Ishikawa -- a region that has seen ...

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Japan is battling against time to rescue New Year's Day quake ... (CNBC)

Rescuers found it difficult to reach the northern tip of the Noto peninsula due to wrecked roads, and helicopter surveys discovered fires and damaged ...

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Rescuing Victims of Japan New Year's Day Earthquake 'Battle ... (Earth.Org)

The 7.6-magnitude earthquake left at least 13 dead and triggered tsunami warnings in Japan and neighbouring countries.

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Marksville woman turns 105 on New Year's Day (KALB News)

On the first day of 2024 ...

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5 injured from knife wounds at Orchard Central on New Year's Day (The Straits Times)

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it took five people to Singapore General Hospital. PHOTOS: SHINTARO TAY, ST READER.

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A New Year's Day tradition (Lock Haven Express)

Pastor Susan Champion and members of the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall provided free New Year's Day meals to the public on Monday. A.

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New Year's Day slashing: Five rushed to hospital from Orchard ... (Yahoo Singapore News)

Five individuals were rushed to the hospital with knife wounds after an incident on the 11th floor of Orchard Central mall around 4 am on New Year's Day.

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5 people suffer knife wounds at Orchard Central on New Year's Day (AsiaOne)

SINGAPORE โ€” Five people who were at Orchard Central on New Year's Day were rushed to hospital with knife wounds after an incident on the 11th floor of the ...

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New Year's Day sun reveals battered San Diego beaches (NBC 7 San Diego)

The last week of 2023 left San Diego County beaches looking a bit different in 2024. Damage from high surf and storms can be seen from Imperial Beach to Del ...

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