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More than one million people braved the second coldest New Year's Eve ever as temperatures dropped to a bone-chilling 10F while revelers watched the glittering ball drop in Times Square. Earlier on Sunday, New York police warned revelers to suit up in thermals, hats and gloves or risk frostbite and hypothermia. Thousands of people had already started gathering more than 12 hours before the midnight countdown to 2018 to see the glittering crystal ball drop in Times Square. It ended up being one of the coldest celebrations on record, held under tight security after a year that saw several fatal attacks on large crowds, including one in Times Square itself last spring. Partygoers were warned they would be penned in place for hours and to bundle up in preparation. The National Weather Service predicted temperatures in the mid teens in Times Square at midnight Sunday, with wind chill values that could make it feel like minus 5F (-15 Celsius). The event rivaled some of the coldest New Year's celebrations on record. In 1962 it was just 11 degrees Fahrenheit (-11.67 Celsius) outside, and in 1939 and 2008 it was 18 degrees Fahrenheit (-7.78 Celsius). At least it won't be as cold as the frostiest ball drop on record: 1 degree Fahrenheit (-17.22 Celsius) in 1917.

James Comey takes aim at Trump on Twitter

On Sunday evening, former FBI director James Comey took to Twitter to share his hopes for the new year. Comey wrote in the post, seemingly aimed at President Donald Trump: 'here's hoping 2018 brings more ethical leadership, focused on the truth and lasting values. Happy New Year, everybody.' Trump fired Comey back in May, and has said he was acting on the recommendation of Justice Department leaders who had faulted the FBI director for releasing 'derogatory information' about Hillary Clinton at the conclusion of the email server investigation months earlier.

Psychologist Dr Meg Arroll talks about how reconnecting with your inner child can make your happier, healthier and less stressed in 2018.

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NEW January 1st 2018 could see the biggest leap in online dating sign-ups ever. Millions of single Brits - spurred on by Meghan and Harry - are set to swipe, with 11pm expected to be peak time.

Roohollah Zam, an exiled Iranian journalist who once served in the government, has been using channels on anonymous messaging app Telegram to organise protests and spread videos of the unrest.

University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) have found that continued climate change could dry out the Earth and increase the risk of drought.

Go long: Miami Dolphins back Kenyan Drake launches opponent's helmet down the field then breaks down in tears as he and Jarvis Landry are ejected for brawl during loss to Bills

The two star members of the Miami Dolphins backfield watched the final minutes of the team's disappointing loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday from the locker room. Wide receiver Jarvis Landry and running back Kenyan Drake were ejected with a little over six minutes left in the fourth quarter following a brawl on the field. It was an emotional moment for the men, with Landry playing in what could be his last game as a Dolphin and Drake breaking down in tears as he marched off the field. Landry managed to still break his record for receptions despite the early exit, but fell just 14 yards short of a 1,000-yard season.

Fitness experts told Daily Mail Online their hacks for optimizing your day including waking up early, saying 'no', disconnecting from electronics, taking a cold shower and listening to music.

The list of trends that sets people's teeth on edge includes grey decor, unicorn themed food and accessories, as well as vaping and craft gin - according to a very irate Mumsnet discussion.

Painful mugshots of bruised and battered felons

NEW Posing for photos when you are bruised and battered isn't usually a high priority - expect of course when you are a lawbreaker. These felons now each have their very own mugshots to relive the seemingly painful memories of their arrests. Black eyes, bloodied faces and varying degrees of neck and head injuries were plaguing this group of felons when they had to pose for police following their brush with the law. A few even managed a smile despite the neck braces and head bandages constricting their faces.

NEW The two part Chang'e 4 space mission will launch in June when a satellite is placed when a 60,000km behind the moon, followed later in the year by a lander and rover.

NEW Researchers found that men who had never experienced sexual intercourse were 47 per cent less likely to develop the disease, the most common type of cancer among men in the UK.

Don Trump Jr gets $20 ice cream cake for 40th birthday

The oldest of President Trump's five children turned 40 on Sunday, and to celebrate the big day enjoyed a special birthday song from daughter Chloe before heading out on the links with his youngest child and her brother Donnie. Then, after working up an appetite, it was time to enjoy his birthday treat of choice - a classic Carvel ice cream cake that was personalized just for him in gel writing and costs just over $20 at the nationwide chain. Don Jr. also posted a gallery of photos from his younger years featuring himself and dad Donald before snapping a picture with his namesake that night as the two rang in the New Year at Mar-a-Lago.

President Donald Trump began his first morning of the New Year engaging in one of his preferred activities of the just-passed 2017: firing off online shots about two global trouble spots.

President Donald Trump was slammed for not spending enough time with his youngest son, Barron by Democratic Representative Steve Cohen, in a tweet Sunday morning.

Meghan Markle wore $298 Club Monaco dress to Sandringham

Canadian retailer Club Monaco said that Meghan's stylist has confirmed that the former Suits star was wearing its $298 (£220) Tay dress (right) on Christmas Day at Sandringham, featuring ruffled sleeves and a plunging neckline. Royal watchers caught just a glimpse of the red velvet number beneath Meghan's camel coat (left) as she walked to church with Prince Harry.

The Trumps end 2017 with a bang! Melania steals the show in $4k glittering gown as she leads the President, Barron, Ivanka and the rest of the family at $750-a-head Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve bash 

The Trump family looked flashy while dressed to the nines in preparation for their annual New Year's Eve bash at Mar-a-Lago. The President, Melania and 11-year-old Barron made a serious statement as they arrived to the gala taking place inside the Donald J. Trump Grand Ballroom Sunday evening. Melania donned a gorgeous $4,000 Emery floral-embroidered sequin ERDEM gown, while the guys sported black tie.

Mariah Carey rebounds from last year's Rockin' Eve debacle

Mariah Carey after a disastrous live performance last year redeemed herself on Sunday's broadcast of New Year's Rockin' Eve on ABC. The 47-year-old pop diva gave a flawless performance amid frigid temperatures at Times Square in New York City. Her live appearance 12 months ago ended in disaster after a myriad of problems left her visibly upset and she stopped singing, despite a pre-recorded track playing in the background.

Wide-eyed revellers will look to the stars as the moon appears 7 per cent bigger and 12 to 14 per cent brighter after fireworks last night illuminated city skies across the world.

In the Brandenburg region outside the German capital, Berlin, a 35-year-old man died after igniting fireworks, and a 19-year-old suffered fatal head injuries after he set off a homemade device.

Cancer survivor Maria Menounos weds longtime love Keven Undergaro in surprise New Year's Eve ceremony during Times Square broadcast in NYC

Maria Menounos is married. The veteran TV personality, 39, exchanged vows with her longtime love Keven Undergaro in a ceremony officiated by Steve Harvey and broadcast on a Fox New Year's Eve special she and Harvey co-hosted in New York City's Times Square.  'Kevin, are you ready man? You look sharp, you look really good,' Harvey, 60, told Undergaro, who was decked out in a black tux while Menounos wore a white wedding gown.

Brave swimmers around the world welcome the new year

Despite wintry conditions, swimmers dove into the water in the Netherlands, Germany, China and more. Hundreds of swimmers in Scheveningen, the Netherlands, donned red bobble hats while diving into the North Sea (left). In Berlin, members of the Berliner Seehunde (Berlin Seals) swimming club wore colourful hats and clown costumes as they ran toward Oranke Lake on Monday morning (bottom right). In Rome, groups of swimmers took turns diving off of a 59-foot-high bridge into the Tiber River as hundreds of people watched from the sidelines (top right).

Twitter left unimpressed by Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen (main) are hosting CNN's coverage of New Year's Eve festivities in New York City. Cohen, a talk show host on Bravo, was brought in as a replacement for Kathy Griffin, who was dismissed by CNN last spring after posting a video of herself online in which she was holding a mask styled to look like the severed head of President Donald Trump (top right). Griffin had co-hosted with Trump since 2007. Tweeters (center and bottom right) were not impressed with the Bravo host and pined for Griffin.

A study has found that if you stick to all your New Year's resolutions this year you could save $25,000. Expert Belinda White reveals how you can take charge of your finances, and stick to your goals.

Twitter reacts to Steve Harvey's New year's Eve attire

Steve Harvey hosted Fox's live New Year's Eve telecast from Times Square in New York. But all attention was focused not on his patter or his guests but rather on his choice of outfit. Twitter lit up with reaction to the comedian's decision to pair a wide-brimmed white hat with a large white overcoat and black gloves.

The Oops!... I Did It Again artist was well-received in the gambling hub, and demand led to a projected end total of 249 shows with 900,000 tickets purchased to see the songstress.

New details of Great Escape PoW camp revealed

A report on the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III, in Poland, was written after the Second World War but was never published and laid unread until it was discovered by historian Martin Mace. The paper details the inner workings of the camp and the Planning Committee which was responsible for the escape attempts, as well as accounts from prisoners who broke out and managed to survive the war. One man, Lieutenant Alexander Neely, tell of how he made it all the way to Berlin only to be recaptured because he was given the address of a brothel rather than the rendezvous point where he was supposed to meet an ally willing to sneak him out of Germany.

Delta Flight 1943 from Detroit was taxiing at Metro Airport when the copilot announced that a small bird, described as either a hummingbird or sparrow, had been spotted in the cockpit.

This time last year, I wrote that 2017 would be a year of dramatic transformation. Thanks to a planetary clash, I warned of ‘nervous moments, shocks, discoveries and hard choices’.

The secret to Carla Bruni’s youthful glow

Carla Bruni, 50, explained to Into the Gloss how she spends just thirty minutes a day doing her own hair and make-up, avoids slathering foundation on her face and instead opts for tinted balms, and takes care of her sensitive skin with specialist facials from her own personal massage therapist - all to stay looking young. The French-Italian former model, who released her sixth music album this year, says it's more important to take care of your skin as you get older.

Twelve people were killed during protests overnight in Iran, according to state media, with at least two dead in Izeh, another two in Dorud, and unconfirmed reports of three shot dead in the city of Isfahan.

Hilarious snaps of naughty pets that are partners in crime

Exasperated animal owners from around the world have been shaming their dastardly pet duos online in hilarious posts. Clockwise from top left: Basset Hounds who dug into sanitary supplies; a pair of naughty guinea pigs; a sock-stealing duo; blaming the other one; feline wedding crashers and a murderous pair.

Steam rises from Lake Superior as the ship St. Clair comes to harbor during some of the coldest temps of the year, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, at Canal Park in Duluth, Minn. The St. Clair is a self-unloader built in 1976 at Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and is 770 feet long and has 26 hatches that open into 5 cargo holds, providing a load capacity of 45,000 tons. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)

Bone-chilling temperatures gripped the US as 2018 began Monday, breaking low temperature records and leading to at least two deaths attributed to exposure to the elements.

A full-page advertisement has been taken out in the Washington Post calling Kiwi musician Lorde a bigot and accusing New Zealand of prejudice against Israel.

Quirky home in Florida swampland has its own lighthouse

Howard Solomon (inset) spent 12 years constructing his quirky masterpiece in Ona, Florida, which is covered in shiny plates that were once used to print a local newspaper and spans 12,000sq ft. Solomon, who was a sculptor, painter, artist and author, bought 40 acres of swamp land for $350 an acre to build the castle (seen left) from scratch. It truly was a labor of love with him spending around 14 hours a day constructing it. A 60-foot replica of a 16th century Portuguese Galleon dubbed 'Boat in the Moat' (bottom right) serves as the castle's restaurant. He later constructed a lighthouse - Lile Life House - (top right) which although doesn't serve as a functioning lighthouse helps deal with the overflow of diners from the eatery.

Abigail Prudames, from Yorkshire, who is starring in the Northern Ballet's The Little Mermaid uses other people's needs as motivation, avoids self-criticism and allows herself treats such as chocolate brownies.

A temperature rise of just 2.1C caused by global warming is set to wreak havoc for the plants, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Jenna Bush Hager shares family New Year's Eve snap

Jenna, 36, took to Instagram on Sunday to wish her followers a Happy New Year. She said that 2018 is going to be good  because she can 'feel it'. The former first daughter shared a photo of herself with her husband and daughters, four-year-old Mila and two-year-old Poppy. The whole crew seems to have escape the New York City cold for a warmer locale. Mila and Poppy wore matching dresses and the whole family had sparkly feathered tiaras.

Users around the world will be able to continue to use the Facebook owned app but won't be able to create new accounts or re-verify existing accounts.

The clay seal, discovered near Jerusalem's Western Wall, depicts two figures wearing striped clothing facing each other above an inscription which means 'belonging to the governor of the city.'

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Unflattering eyebrow fails

These snaps shared on social media around the world capture some of the most heinous eyebrow blunders on the web. Clockwise from top left: This woman has forgone brows in favour of face-framing tattoos; a dotty approach; this woman has drawn on a pair of poker straight lines; a woman's full, bushy brows are emphasised by the lack of any hair on her head; an extreme take on the look; another drawn on pair.

Francis told worshippers in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican that he had chosen the plight of refugees as the theme for the Roman Catholic Church's World Day of Peace on January 1.

Plenty of stars admitted they're more than happy to kick 2017 to the kerb. BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern said she'd had a 's*** year' while Fearne Cotton declared the year 'bad, sad and confusing'.

Falls Festival turned into a Tough Mudder course after the heavens opened on Monday afternoon. Punters were seen sliding into 2018 with style as they frolicked in the mud.

Scientists will record Tony Plant (with wife Janet), from Yorkshire, breaking his words down into single letters before re-joining them to create sentences for his granddaughters Charlotte, 2, and Chloe, 3.

Helen Mirren proves ageless in curve hugging sequin dress

She's one of the biggest names in Hollywood, with 50 years of acting experience under her belt.  And now Dame Helen Mirren opened up about being called a sex-symbol at 72, and why she wants to be 30 again to Rhapsody magazine. The Red star stunned in a the gorgeous photo-shoot, in which she  showcased her impressive figure in a jaw-dropping sequin dress, and even saw her go topless for a poolside picture.

The 170 million year old jawbone from a dog-sized crocodile-like creature is one of the only found anywhere in the world and was discovered on the Isle of Skye.

Professor. John Struthers, 64, from Scotland, has seen a proud photo of himself with his Ghanaian wife Justina go viral, with hundreds of other interracial couples sharing their own love stories.

Salon workers have taken to Quora to reveal the tricks of the trade and sneaky shortcuts they use if they're trying to buy time or cover up mistakes, including offering conditioning treatments.

Fascinating photos reveal how everyday objects wear down

Fascinating images from around the world, collected by Bored Panda, reveal how everyday objects from furniture to toys are constantly being worn down without us even noticing. Clockwise from top left: The same childhood toy 33 years apart; Trinity Abbey in the Loire Valley in the midst of cleaning; perfect circles on the floor of a barber's; a path beaten by superstitious people; a bicycle that's part of the tree trunk after its owner never came back from war, and the ghosts of LA's Union Station.

Aude Picard-Wolff, the mayor of Morette, in Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, emailed her colleagues to say she would no longer be kissing each of them and would prefer to 'shake hands' in the future.

Roxxi (pictured), who lives with owner Margy Newton in West Kirby, Merseyside, was a 'real livewire' until she developed anxiety 'overnight' - and had to spend eight months on the anti-depressants.

The preliminary-magnitude 3.1 tremor struck at 5.35pm 2.5 miles southeast of Ontario, Canada, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The Detroit Lions have fired coach Jim Caldwell after his side failed to make the play-offs. Detroit made the move on New Year's Day.

If you go down for a swim today! Shock for Florida homeowner after he spots a pair of cheeky bear cubs playing in his pool... with no mother bear in sight

Dustin Castor, 36, returned to his Florida home to find the fuzzy intruders having the time of their lives swimming around and play-fighting one another. He watched and began to record as the little bears wrestled and swam before lounging around the poolside. With mama bear nowhere in sight, the two fluffy cubs stayed to play for another 15 minutes before ambling off.

Not only has the Edinburgh pub been renamed, but there is even a sign outside that depicts the Harry Potter author sat by a window and appearing to be eating some pub food.

Daniel Biber, 53, captured the breathtaking snap in Spain, after observing thousands of birds and scouting locations over a four-day period.

Australian sleep expert, Dr Carmel Harrington, has explained why sometimes we are still tired after having eight hours of sleep, or more. There is one mistake we're making.

Leopards caught in mid-air as they fight in South Africa

Fanie Heymans, 52, was in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa when she spotted female leopards Miera and Tsamma engaged in a fierce fight over control of some territory. She captured the two wild cats throwing themselves at each other, going tooth and nail in mid-air as the contest was decided. While the fight only lasted for around 15 seconds, neither of the deadly predators held back. Ms Heymans said: 'With adrenaline pumping, growling sounds and a lot of dust, the moment was both exciting and scary.'

The project will see swarms of the tiny drones launches from large aircraft such as the C-130 bomber to venture into enemy territory - before returning home.

The first baby to be born in the UK this year is believed to be Harry Ferguson, who arrived to parents Craig Ferguson and Amy Coull just ten seconds after midnight in Elgin, Scotland.

Trainer reveals how she gained 13 pounds of muscle

Kathryn Nash, a personal trainer from Boston, Massachusetts, first upped her caloric intake to gain 13 pounds (left). A former cardio junkie, Kathryn who is five feet tall, weighed 104 pounds at the start of her transformation but said she wanted to see more muscle definition. She thus started a bulk phase, during which she ate more calories and lifted heavier weights. The trainer, who then shed fat while preserving her muscle mass during a 'cutting' phase (right), said her transformation has left her feeling invincible.

Heart-warming moment deaf man, 31, who lost most of his hearing as a baby after catching spinal meningitis bursts into tears as he HEARS clearly for the first time in 30 years

Having contracted spinal meningitis at 14-months-old, Joey Augusta was left with just 50% hearing in his right ear before receiving an implant in March 2012. Just 30 minutes after the cochlear implant was activated, the 31-year-old, from Austin, Texas, could already hear the differences in people's voices - something that is meant to take much longer than half an hour.

Vandals have killed at least 500,000 bees after knocking over 50 hives on the property of Justin (right) and Tori Engelhardt, who owns Wild Hill Honey in Sioux City, Iowa.

Take more care bear! Panda's bid to climb a tree ends with a sudden crash back to earth... and painful bump on the backside

They are one of the most adorable creatures in the animal kingdom but one young panda in China couldn't keep his balance after climbing into a tree.The poor bear's hysterical tumble was caught on the live stream iPanda, which films captive pandas in Chinese sanctuary's for people all over the world to enjoy. The determined bear almost makes it to the top before the tree gives way and snaps at the trunk. In the footage, which was filmed in China, the black and white fluff ball crash lands as he falls, still clinging onto the tree, before play-wrestling with the collapsed log.

A former Gold Coast truck driver has claimed an injury he sustained while on the job has seriously impaired his ability to perform in the bedroom.

China's complete ban on ivory trade went into effect on Sunday. The buying and selling of elephant ivory and goods by any market, shop or vendor is now illegal across the country.

The shocking moment a topless woman and her friend attack a man for 'groping' one of them at a New Year's Eve music festival in New Zealand

This is the moment a topless woman and her friend attacked a man who appeared to grope one of them at a New Year's Eve music festival. Revellers at Rhythm & Vines festival (inset) in Gisborne, on New Zealand's North Island, watched on as a male attendee crept up behind a woman (pictured left and right) wearing only glitter on her breasts before seemingly touching her. The astonishing clip, filmed by Gianne Reece, shows the pair turn in unison and follow the man back to his perch on the grass before launching into a surprise attack.

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Moment an escaped HIPPO casually wanders down a street in Colombia

A video captured the moment an escaped hippopotamus walks down the street. The animal had escaped from a local theme park in Colombia and decided to go for an evening stroll. The calm hippo was casually walking down the road oblivious to people following it. Hippos are usually very aggressive towards humans and kill an average of 2,900 people a year.

Josh Darnell, 31, of Londonderry, New Hampshire, popped the question after climbing to a scenic spot Thursday on Tuckerman's Ravine, on the southeastern side of Mount Washington.

The glowing meteor was spotted in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, Durham, Northumberland and other places in the North of England and in some parts of Scotland. Hundreds spotted the rare sight.

French women. They are thinner than us, chicer than us, and now, thanks to Brigitte Macron (pictured), they are supposedly sexier than us past pensionable age.

In one of the photos a baby has been forced to wear a traditional Ku Klux Klan hood during a 'christening' while another bizarre image shows Klan members on top of a plane.

Are you sure that's not a tumble dryer? Ridiculous moment a washing machine falls out of a moving trailer before violently smashing on the road 

An unfortunate driver had a startling beginning to 2018 when her morning commute was interrupted by a washing machine. Dashcam footage captured the amusing moment that the machine tips out of the trailer and bounced along the road on Monday morning. At first glance the machine looks to be tied down securely, but as the truck turns right the appliance is dislodged onto the street.

   

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You're not a ssssnag! Frightening moment a snake catcher finds a MASSIVE python hiding in a family's BBQ grill - just as they start preparing for New Year's lunch

A Queensland family has found a giant python hiding in their barbecue. Sunshine Coast 24/7 snake catcher Stuart McKenzie was called to a Twin Waters property on New Year's Day to remove a carpet python hiding under the grill. The incident was filmed and uploaded to Facebook.

Requesting a poor-quality wig to help her get into character, Leigh (left) starred as Blanche DuBois alongside Marlon Brando, and the hairpiece has now been acquired by the V&A; in London.

The brother-in-law of Martin Luther King Jr. and a founding member of The Martin Luther King Center for Nonviolent Social Change has died. Isaac Newton Farris Sr. was 83.

Tips to get fit in 15 minutes from the experts: To scuplt your arms, try a lying-down chest press, says celebrity personal trainer Nadya Fairweather. Other tips include eating grass-fed beef.

It’s the resolution at the top of most people’s New Year to-do list: get fit, feel fit, look fit — or, alternatively, get the gear and the rest will follow (at least you’ll look like you’re running with the In Crowd).

Great balls of ice! Unusual frozen spheres spotted on the shores of Lake Michigan as temperatures across the Midwest and Northeast plummet

The bizarre phenomenon of floating ice balls has once again appeared in Lake Michigan amid frigid weather this holiday season. Video uploaded to Newsflare shows the balls floating off the lake's shores at the pier of St Joseph Lighthouse in St Joseph, Michigan. The filmer writes: 'Unique ice balls forming along the shore of Lake Michigan. The balls form when chunks break off massive ice sheets on the lake in winter.

   

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