Despite a Warmer Winter, Annual Polar Bear Club Swim Still Chills

It looked like Coney Island on a particularly festive summer day, except that it was Jan. 1, when thousands of people flock to the seaside to start their year off the right way — with an unseasonal ocean swim. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/02/nyregion/despite-a-warmer-winter-annual-polar-bear-club-swim-still-chills.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>

19 kissers who should've stayed home on New Year's Eve

In an attempt to ring in the new year, many go for the age-old tradition of accompanying the transition with a kiss But unfortunately, the world is filled with awkward people unable to take a hint, suck face properly or understand that they’re just not that into you See also: 18 cringe-worthy Photoshop fails that …

Monitoring of Terrorism Threats Has Risen, Official Says

As the new year approached on Thursday, the police in Munich evacuated two train stations and warned residents to avoid large groups, citing “concrete hints” about a possible attack. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/01/world/europe/monitoring-of-terrorism-threats-has-risen-official-says.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>

Ring in 2016 with 7 New Year's Eve facts

Video: Alisa Stern Every year, the world celebrates the new year as it slowly crosses each time zone. But despite the collective celebration, many areas of the world hold their own traditions in ringing in the new year See also: Netflix adds New Year’s Eve countdowns for kids From Moscow to New York City, here …