New Year’s Eve celebrations kick off as 2026 arrives Down Under
New Zealand and Australia were the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
HHS freezes federal child care funds to Minnesota amid viral fraud allegations
Federal officials say they’re freezing payments to child care centers in Minnesota while they investigate fraud claims. It comes after a conservative influencer posted a video claiming empty day care centers are receiving taxpayer funds. CBS News
HHS freezes federal child care funds to Minnesota amid viral fraud allegations
Federal officials say they’re freezing payments to child care centers in Minnesota while they investigate fraud claims. It comes after a conservative influencer posted a video claiming empty day care centers are receiving taxpayer funds. CBS News
How police are preparing to secure Times Square crowds on New Year’s Eve
Security measures are in place at some of the most iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations, including New York City’s Times Square, where more than one million people are expected to gather on Wednesday. Elaine Quijano looks at
How police are preparing to secure Times Square crowds on New Year’s Eve
Security measures are in place at some of the most iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations, including New York City’s Times Square, where more than one million people are expected to gather on Wednesday. Elaine Quijano looks at
Women Japanese lawmakers point to unique shortage — toilets for them
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including the prime minister, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
Women Japanese lawmakers point to unique shortage — toilets for them
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including the prime minister, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
Iran cracks down, detaining protesters after several day of unrest
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians’ right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.
Iran cracks down, detaining protesters after several day of unrest
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians’ right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.
Here’s who’s performing on New Year’s Eve to ring in 2026
Here’s what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year’s Eve, when crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
