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 ...

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Kentucky has long been considered the favorite to land 2026 phenom Tyran Stokes. However, that may no longer be the case. On Friday afternoon, the 247 Sports recruiting staff placed a VIP crystal ball ...

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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 ...

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 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 ...

This year's crystal ball in Times Square drop to celebrate 2026 will feature a patriotic touch for America's 250th birthday. The ball will sparkle in red, white and blue to usher in the new year and ...

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 ...

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