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Thousands of New Year’s Eve revelers brave frigid weather for Times Square ball drop to ring in 2026
Thousands of New Year's Eve revelers from near and far flooded Times Square to witness the iconic ball drop — braving sub-freezing temperatures and an expected burst of light snowfall.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:09:00 -0500
Thousands of New Year's Eve revelers from near and far flooded Times Square to witness the iconic ball drop — braving sub-freezing temperatures and an expected burst of light snowfall.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:09:00 -0500
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC’s 112th mayor
The 34-year-old Queens state assemblyman was sworn in as the 112th mayor by New York Attorney General Letitia James below City Hall in the abandoned old subway stop.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:04:36 -0500
The 34-year-old Queens state assemblyman was sworn in as the 112th mayor by New York Attorney General Letitia James below City Hall in the abandoned old subway stop.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:04:36 -0500
Artist, 80, two sons among four dead in triple murder-suicide in upscale Seattle suburb
An 80-year-old artist, her two sons, and her daughter-in-law were all killed in a suspected triple murder-suicide in a swanky Seattle suburb early Tuesday morning.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:45:28 -0500
An 80-year-old artist, her two sons, and her daughter-in-law were all killed in a suspected triple murder-suicide in a swanky Seattle suburb early Tuesday morning.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:45:28 -0500
United Airlines passenger slugs flight attendant in face after claiming he’s in a ‘simulation’
The unruly traveler jerked from his seat and chaotically flailed about before shadow boxing in the aisle and slugging a crew member in the face.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:22:11 -0500
The unruly traveler jerked from his seat and chaotically flailed about before shadow boxing in the aisle and slugging a crew member in the face.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:22:11 -0500
Trump calls for ‘peace on Earth’ at glittering Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve bash
The president, wearing a tuxedo, briefly spoke to reporters outside the club’s ballroom, with Melania standing by his side in a stunning silver dress.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:19:53 -0500
The president, wearing a tuxedo, briefly spoke to reporters outside the club’s ballroom, with Melania standing by his side in a stunning silver dress.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:19:53 -0500
Meteor streaks over St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch on NYE: ‘Hard to beat that timing’
"One last hello from the universe before the calendar flips. Even the Arch showed up for New Year’s Eve."
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:18:49 -0500
"One last hello from the universe before the calendar flips. Even the Arch showed up for New Year’s Eve."
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:18:49 -0500
Putin claimed Ukraine targeted his home — but CIA says it never happened
Russian President Vladimir Putin lied when he claimed earlier this week that Ukraine tried to kill him in a massive drone attack targeting one of his residences, according to US intelligence.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:04:48 -0500
Russian President Vladimir Putin lied when he claimed earlier this week that Ukraine tried to kill him in a massive drone attack targeting one of his residences, according to US intelligence.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:04:48 -0500
Callous day care owner allegedly killed infant by bashing his head into floor during diaper change
She is being held behind bars without bond until her trial.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:40:17 -0500
She is being held behind bars without bond until her trial.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:40:17 -0500
Hero grandfather dies after running into house fire to save 14-year-old grandson — ‘never came out’
A grandfather who ran back inside a burning Stockton home to save his 14-year-old grandson has died.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:37:55 -0500
A grandfather who ran back inside a burning Stockton home to save his 14-year-old grandson has died.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:37:55 -0500
Tax hike on NY workers will be needed to fund universal childcare program backed by Mamdani, Hochul: report
Nearly all New York wage earners should have skin in the game and pay higher taxes to fund a massive universal child tax program backed by incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul, a liberal think tank says.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:37:45 -0500
Nearly all New York wage earners should have skin in the game and pay higher taxes to fund a massive universal child tax program backed by incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul, a liberal think tank says.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:37:45 -0500
