As the countdown to New Year's Eve in Times Square begins, the iconic ball is preparing for its annual drop, ushering in a new year as the U.S. also looks ahead to celebrating its 250th anniversary....
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Rita Ora and Ryan Seacrest at the Times Square Ball on December 30, 2025 in New York City. Kristina Bumphrey/Penske Media via Getty Images The tradition of watching the ball drop in Times Square on Ne...
Disputes over minority safety and diplomatic security have triggered retaliatory visa freezes between India and Bangladesh, disrupting medical travel and signaling a sharp deterioration in bilateral r...
Days before New Year's Eve, crows gathered in Times Square to write down their bad memories and make room for better luck in 2026....
It's no secret that Dragon Quest is one of the most important RPG series of all time. Inspired by Wizardry, the Enix-published Famicom game has inspired thousands of famous RPGs. The genre simply woul...
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Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte often wear coordinating outfits for appearances. Andrew Chin/Getty Images/Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte often wear ...
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Cointelegraph asked 20 crypto executives for their stablecoin predictions in 2026. We identified five key themes… and one stark warning....
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Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Gaza wa...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work. ✓ Closures are scheduled over the festive period. ...
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According to a new FIFPRO report, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is a footballer at his limit, having had a season that lasted nearly a whole year. After an injury, he is now at AF...
Koury Angelo/Bravo; Roy Rochlin/Getty Images; Swig Drinks; Alyssa Powell/BI In 2025, Mormonism was at the center of mainstream popular culture. Reality shows, along with brands like Swig and Crumbl, h...
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Quit smoking, exercise more, eat healthier: Every January 1, we plan to do great things over the next year — only to fail every time. Here's how to make sure your New Year's resolutions work out....