New Year's Day

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New Year's Day Chaos: Store Openings, Earthquakes, and Assistance

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Discover the wild mix of events on New Year's Day 2024 - from store hours chaos to devastating earthquakes in Japan, with the Philippines ready to offer assistance.

New Year's Day in 2024 was a day of contrasts around the world. While some stores were bustling with shoppers, others were dealing with the aftermath of a powerful earthquake. In the US, major grocery chains like Walmart and Kroger were open for business, while in Japan, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck, leaving devastation in its wake. Amidst these events, the Philippines stood ready to extend a helping hand to Japan in their time of need.

The earthquake in Japan on New Year's Day was a tragic event, claiming the lives of at least four people and causing significant damage. The country faced a battle against time to rescue survivors and assess the extent of the destruction. Tsunami warnings were issued, adding to the chaos and urgency of the situation.

Despite the challenges faced in Japan, Estonia marked a historic milestone on New Year's Day by legalizing same-sex marriage. This progressive move signified a significant shift in societal norms and celebrated love and equality. It was a glimmer of hope amidst the somber news of the earthquake.

As the world welcomed the new year with a mix of joy and sorrow, the events of New Year's Day 2024 served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of life and the resilience of communities in the face of adversity.

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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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Here's the list of stores open and closed on New Year's Day 2024 (NBC Right Now)

If you're planning on grabbing groceries or doing some other shopping to kick off the new year, it's wise to double check stores' hours. While more businesses ...

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What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024 (WTVD-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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Woman shot inside car in Miami-Dade on New Year's Day (NBC 6 South Florida)

A woman was airlifted to the hospital after being shot while traveling inside a car in Naranja on New Year's Day.

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Woman injured in New Year's Day car-to-car shooting in Southwest ... (Miami Herald)

A car-to-car shooting in the Naranja, Florida, community injured a woman early Monday morning, police said.

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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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New Year's Day earthquake in Japan kills at least 4 people (CNN Philippines)

Japan was shaken by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake Monday that has left at least four people dead and another two seriously injured, according to officials.

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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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IN PHOTOS: Japan hit by massive earthquake on New Year's Day (INQUIRER.net)

TOKYO -- Tsunami waves over a meter high hit Japan on Monday after a huge earthquake that damaged homes, set off a major fire, closed highways and Tsunami ...

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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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Philippines ready to assist Japan following New Year's Day ... (ABS-CBN News)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Philippines is ready to provide assistance to Japan as it deals with the aftermath of a massive earthquake that ...

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