A thrifter is being celebrated on Reddit after sharing what many users called a jaw-dropping secondhand find—a Waterford crystal ball ornament purchased for just $5.50. The post, shared to ...

Waterford crystal ball at New York's Times Square was dropped at midnight after being lit and raised on the night of New Year's Eve.(X @Times Square) All eyes are on the most awaited Times Square ball ...

Predictions are dangerous in journalism, but the New Year holiday presents an irresistible temptation. Last week I listed some major underappreciated developments of 2025. Now it’s time to look ahead ...

A Pulitzer Prize finalist in the cartoonist category, Pat Bagley has worked for The Salt Lake Tribune for more than 45 years. He is one of roughly a dozen cartoonists still working at a major ...

After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue to usher in 2026 and kick off months of celebrations for the nation’s upcoming ...

Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the number of times the crystal ball will drop in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. The ball will be relit as the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and ...

America 250 New Year's Eve Ball This image provided by America250 in December 2025 shows the New Year's Eve ball designed for the U.S.'s 250th year. (Damon Haimoff/America250 via AP) (Damon Haimoff) ...

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Crews installed and tested the giant numerals in preparation to welcome the year 2026. They provide a preview of the big countdown on Friday in New York. An estimated 1 million people are expected to ...

This image provided by America250 in December 2025 shows the New Year's Eve ball designed for the U.S.'s 250th year. (Damon Haimoff/America250 via AP)(AP/Damon Haimoff) After the crystal ball drops on ...