Times Square is getting a shiny new toy for New Year's Eve! This year, the famous ball drop will feature the biggest and brightest ball yet. It's called the Constellation Ball, and it's a whopping 12. 5 feet wide and weighs over 12, 000 pounds. That's a lot of bling! The new ball is covered in 5, 2
President Donald Trump recently made a bold move by vetoing two bills that had support from both Democrats and Republicans. These bills were all about improving infrastructure, but Trump said no, claiming they would cost taxpayers too much money. One of the bills, H. R. 131, was about reducing the
Rob Reiner, a beloved film director, and his wife, Michele, a talented photographer, left a lasting impact on many lives. Their sudden deaths have sparked an outpouring of tributes from friends and colleagues. Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's iconic film "The Princess Bride, " shared his heartfe
Zohran Mamdani's journey from an unknown candidate to New York's next mayor is quite a story. Just a year ago, he was trying to get noticed by taking a dip in freezing Coney Island waters. Now, he's set to make history as the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, as well as the youngest in over
Iran is facing a serious economic crisis. The value of the Iranian rial has dropped sharply. One US dollar is now worth 1. 45 million rials, compared to 820, 000 rials a year ago. This means the average Iranian worker's monthly wage is worth just over $100. Basic food and supplies are eating up enti
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently appointed Tracy Beth Høeg as the acting director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). This move has sparked debate, as Høeg's background is primarily in sports medicine and epidemiology, with no apparent experience in drug deve
Bitcoin mining has changed a lot since 2025. It's not just about getting more machines and power. Now, it's about being smart with energy and making money in different ways. Miners are using AI to keep their machines running smoothly. They are also learning to use less power and make more money fro
A new picture of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has given scientists a clearer view of what's happening around it. The outer cloud of dust and gas, known as the coma, is getting thinner. Meanwhile, the inner coma is becoming more focused and bright. This change is important because it helps scient
Rochester is in for a snowy New Year's Eve. The National Weather Service in Buffalo predicts 1 to 2 inches of snow starting in the afternoon. More snow is expected overnight, making travel tricky for those heading home from parties. The snow won't stop on January 1st. However, it's expected to be l
In 2025, the world bid farewell to a diverse array of influential figures who left an indelible mark on various fields. The year began with the passing of Wayne Osmond, a founding member of The Osmonds, whose music brought joy to many during the 1970s. Rosita Missoni, the matriarch of the iconic Ita
