What 2024’s leap year status means

Get ready for a 366-day year because 2024 is a leap year. Here’s why the calendar change happens.
Damage and evacuation updates

Reports of injuries and damage brought about by the massive quake on the Sea of Japan coast continue to come in.
Women’s Power Rankings: Bruins gain ground but Gamecocks still the 1

With a solid win over USC, UCLA continues to impress. But the Bruins couldn’t quite overtake South Carolina at No. 1 as the calendar turns to 2024.
Japan mobile carriers offering disaster message services

Japan’s major telecom carriers are offering users the capability to register and check whether a person is safe after a massive earthquake hit central Japan.
What’s open today? New Year’s Day hours for restaurants, stores and fast-food places.

Here’s where you can find last-minute groceries or a meal on New Year’s Day, from Walmart to McDonald’s.