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In this article, we’ve curated a collection of stunning images, photos, and pictures designed to inspire and uplift as you embark on the journey of 2025. From vibrant and celebratory visuals to ...

As the clock struck midnight in New Zealand, Auckland welcomed the arrival of 2025 with its traditional fireworks display at the iconic Sky Tower. Revellers set up camp by the water, at Mrs ...

[RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA] A person takes photos of the crowd gathered prior to the firework display at Taiwan's Taipei 101 tower. [RITCHIE B TONGO/EPA] 1 January is a major national holiday in Japan ...

Black rice is that rare trifecta of delicious, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing. This dark-colored rice, which is a deep purple-black, has alternate names including purple rice, forbidden rice ...

When TIME’s photo department got together to create our annual list of the year’s top 10 photos, we first had to tackle the definition of an influential photo. Because those images gained so ...

China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China. Measures such as genetic improvement and monitoring of planting environments have contributed to this advance, which has occurred alongside ...

The Brother Rice Warriors held off the defending Division 2 state champion Lincoln Abes, 69-57, in the Motor City Roundball Classic at Ferndale High School on Saturday, Dec. 28.

I quickly learned that they are, and you are part of it, too. And so we invite you to share in this collaborative gift: their Pictures of the Year.

Newly released pictures show then-Vice President Joe Biden meeting some of his son Hunter Biden’s Chinese business partners during an official visit to the country, as well as Hunter meeting ...

Anderson has publicly posted pictures of love letters and flowers sent to her from Don Jr. and also openly documented their recently luxurious escape to Italy. He also brought his new flame to ...