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The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice ...
Photos show how the Times Square ball has evolved over its 117-year history
The Times Square ball was once a 5-foot creation of iron and wood. Now, it measures 12 feet in diameter and is lit by more ...
How to follow New Year celebrations around the world
If you really, really, really love to hum “Auld Lang Syne,” here's a look at when to celebrate over and over and over again ...
New York City prepares for New Year’s Eve ball drop amid heightened security
( NewsNation) — As the world readies to welcome in 2025, New York City is preparing for the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop with extra security. The New York Police Department is preparing for a ...
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The First Ever Times Square Ball Drop Was Held Atop the New York Times Headquarters in 1907, Starting a Cherished Tradition
Time balls date back to the early 19th century, when they signaled the time to passing sailors. Now they’re part of the pomp ...
New Year's Eve in Times Square: no umbrellas and more rules for celebrating
The New Year’s Eve weather forecast calls for showers on Tuesday night — but anyone ringing in the new year in Times Square ...