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It’s out with the old and in with the new in Times Square this year as the famous New Year’s Eve ball drop rings in 2026 with ...

For the 18th year, Panama City Beach’s most thrilling New Year’s Eve event is back to kick off 2026. The iconic Beach Ball ...

Ring in 2026 with a shrimp, beach ball or even a drag queen shoe drop! Here are five Florida New year's Eve drops and where ...

Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and ...

With just days until 2026, there’s plenty of events and festivities for ringing in the new year around Denver to plan for.

Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a ...

After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue.

Cricket balls are incredibly hard and are the product of centuries of tradition and the extreme physical demands of the game.