NEW YEARS EVE

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Dec 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Georgia Stars Shine on New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and the air is filled with excitement. This year, the celebration will be extra special for those who love music, especially for fans of artists from Georgia. The lineup for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" is out, and it's packed with talent from the P

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Jan 07 2025CRIME

New Year's Survivor Back Home in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge, there's some good news after a tragic start to the year. Parker Vidrine, an 18-year-old local student, is back home after being injured in a New Year's terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. His friend, Kareem Badawi, sadly didn't make it. The attack happened early in the mo

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

New Orleans Faces New Year's Tragedy: A Call for Change

New Orleans woke up to a shock on Wednesday morning. A pickup truck had plowed into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, killing 15 and injuring many more. The festive atmosphere was instantly replaced with horror and disbelief. Ken Williams, a local chef, summed it up: "We're all numb. " The cit

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Lights Are Back On, But Challenges Remain

Everyone in Puerto Rico was in for a surprise on New Year's Eve. At 5:30 a. m. , a massive power outage left almost the entire island in the dark. This wasn't the first time something like this happened. The island's power grid has been struggling for years, ever since Hurricane Maria hit in 2017.

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Jan 02 2025SAFETY

Fireworks Mishap in Hawaii: A Tragic Start to the New Year

A tragic incident marred New Year's Eve in Hawaii when a fireworks explosion rocked a residential neighborhood in Honolulu. The explosion, occurring just miles away from Fort Shafter, the headquarters of U. S. Army Pacific, left three people dead and injured two dozen more. Emergency services found

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Jan 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Watch the NYC Ball Drop from Home: Tips & Fun Facts

Imagine ringing in the New Year with thousands of people in Times Square, but without leaving your couch. You can! The famous ball drop in NYC's Times Square is broadcast and livestreamed, so you don't have to deal with the crowds. One way to catch the action is via NBC New York's Times Square Live

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Diplo's Surprising Confession on CNN's NYE Special

DJ Diplo made a shocking revelation during CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live With Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper. While chatting with the hosts, Andy Cohen asked about the craziest place Diplo had taken LSD. Diplo laughed and confessed, “Right now. I took some on the helicopter ride here. ” He insisted he was

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ringing in 2025: A Close Look at Times Square's Ball Drop

As we prepare to leave 2024 behind and welcome 2025, the world's eyes will turn to Times Square in New York City. Thousands will gather to witness the famous ball drop, a tradition that's been going on for nearly a century. The ball is no ordinary object; it's a stunning geodesic sphere weighing alm

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Jan 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Waymo: A Safe Ride on New Year's Eve

Imagine celebrating New Year's Eve without worrying about drunk drivers. That's the promise of Waymo, a self-driving car service. Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, a neurosurgeon from Ohio, knows the pain of losing a loved one to a drunk driving accident. His son Brian died in 2013. Now, he's hoping that Waymo

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Drama Movies to Start Your New Year Right

2024 has been a great year for movies, especially dramas! If you're looking for some exciting drama films to watch on New Year’s Eve, we've got you covered. We've picked out some fantastic movies that might not have won an Oscar but will certainly keep you on the edge of your seat. Let's start with

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