'Wonka' Back Atop North America Box Office in Weak Film Year
contact@hellonews.website Los Angeles — Fantasy musical “Wonka” bounced back to the top of the North American box office this New Year’s weekend as an otherwise pallid film year came to an…
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Putin, in New Year Address, Makes Only Passing Reference to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin, facing an election in March, made only passing reference in his New Year address on Sunday to his war in Ukraine, hailing his soldiers as heroes…
California Law Banning Most Firearms in Public Taking Effect as Legal Fight Over It Continues
Los Angeles — A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year’s Day, even as a court case continues to…
On New Year’s Eve, Russia Launches New Strikes on Ukraine
Russian airstrikes hit the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv Sunday, injuring at least 28 people and damaging residential buildings, hotels, a kindergarten and administrative buildings. In the central Ukrainian region of…
Pope Recalls Benedict XVI's Love, Wisdom on Anniversary of Death
Vatican City — Tributes were paid Sunday on the first anniversary of the death of Pope Benedict XVI, with Pope Francis praising his love and wisdom and Benedict’s private secretary…
German Chancellor Tours Flooded Regions in Northwest, Praises Authorities and Volunteers
Berlin — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took a helicopter flight Sunday to check the flooded regions in the northwest of the country, where rivers have swelled and overflowed homes, roads…
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Set to Produce More Weapons in 2024
Looking ahead to 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his daily address Saturday that Ukraine is “preparing to produce more weapons next year.” “We are working with our partners…
New Zealand's Auckland Is First Major City to Ring in 2024 as War Shadows Celebrations Elsewhere
Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2024, with thousands cheering a fireworks display sprouting from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a downtown light show.…
Eurostar Services Resume as Cause of Flooded Tunnel Probed
London — Eurostar warned customers travelling from London on Sunday of potential delays after flooding forced the cancelation all Saturday trains. The first Eurostar train left London St Pancras International…
US Appeals Court Allows California to Bar Guns in Most Public Places
A federal appeals court on Saturday cleared the way for a California law that bans the carrying of guns in most public places. The law can take effect at the…
Will These New Year's Foods Bring Good Luck in 2024?
All About America explores American culture, politics, trends, history, ideals and places of interest. Frederick Opie grew up in the northeastern United States, but every New Year’s Day his family…
New Year’s Tradition of Watch Night Services Dates to Civil War
The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to December 31, 1862, when many Black Americans gathered in churches and other venues, waiting for President Abraham…
US Seizes Illegal E-Cigarettes, as Thousands of New Ones Are Launching
WASHINGTON — Federal officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes at U.S. ports, but thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China, according to…
Ukraine Exports 13 Million Tons via Corridor, Claims it 'Reconquered' Sea
kyiv, ukraine — Ukraine has exported about 13 million tons of merchandise on some 400 ships since setting up a protected maritime corridor in August to fend off Russian threats,…
Mexico, Venezuela Restart Repatriation Flights to Help Curb Migration to US
MEXICO CITY — Mexico and Venezuela announced Saturday that they have restarted repatriation flights of Venezuelans migrants in Mexico, the latest move by countries in the region to take on…