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What to know about Zohran Mamdani’s historic inauguration as New York City mayor

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Zohran Mamdani, the state assemblyman and democratic socialist who catapulted to national attention during the 2025 race for New York City mayor, is set to be inaugurated on New Year's Day 2026 in a ceremony that will usher in... Read More.

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026′: Eight hours, 42 artists and a ‘significant moment of unity’

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

This year's edition of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest will boast the iconic show's largest lineup and longest telecast in its more than 50-year history on ABC Wednesday. The show will span multiple cities, feature dozens of performances and run... Read More.

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died, his manager confirmed to ABC News."It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of Isiah Whitlock Jr. He passed away today peacefully in NYC after a brave battle with a short illness," his manager Brian Liebman... Read More.

Wildfires, floods and extreme heat: These are the biggest weather stories of 2025

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Devastating wildfires, flooding and extreme heat events took place over the past year, several resulting in mass fatalities, with experts linking some of the worst events to human-amplified climate change.These are the biggest weather stories of the year:Los Angeles wildfiresMultiple wildfires... Read More.

HHS says it’s freezing child care payments to Minnesota after fraud allegations

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- An official with the Department of Health and Human Services says the agency has "frozen all child care payments" to the state of Minnesota after allegations of fraudulent day care centers there.In addition, HHS is tightening requirements for payments from the Administration... Read More.

US poised to end 2025 with the largest one-year drop in homicides ever recorded: Experts

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- This year began with a deadly New Year's Day car-ramming terrorist attack in New Orleans and is finishing with a flurry of horrific shootings, including a mass shooting at Brown University, but 2025 is also poised to end with the largest... Read More.

The stock market surged in 2025. What do experts think could happen in 2026?

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The stock market surged to record highs in 2025, hurtling past tariffs, a government shutdown and fears of a bubble in artificial intelligence.The S&P 500 -- the index that most people's 401(k)s track -- climbed about 17% this year, as of... Read More.

The new cars and SUVs everyone will be talking about in 2026

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- If you're looking for a new set of wheels next year, the choices can be overwhelming.From 3-row SUVs to wagons and futuristic electric vehicles, buyers can select from a wide range of powertrains, prices and body styles.Which models are already generating... Read More.

Quote for December 31, 2025

Wednesday, December 31 by Summer Anderson

"Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one." - Brad Paisley

DuBois/Sandy Joint Board Meets Final Time

Wednesday, December 31 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Tuesday. the joint DuBois/Sandy Board met for the final time ahead of consolidation, wrapping up unfinished business to clear the way for the new, unified city. The municipalities made their final administrative steps as separate entities, paying their remaining bills, transferring their... Read More.

What to know about Zohran Mamdani’s historic inauguration as New York City mayor

What to know about Zohran Mamdani’s historic inauguration as New York City mayor

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026′: Eight hours, 42 artists and a ‘significant moment of unity’

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Wildfires, floods and extreme heat: These are the biggest weather stories of 2025

HHS says it’s freezing child care payments to Minnesota after fraud allegations

US poised to end 2025 with the largest one-year drop in homicides ever recorded: Experts

The stock market surged in 2025. What do experts think could happen in 2026?

The new cars and SUVs everyone will be talking about in 2026

Quote for December 31, 2025

DuBois/Sandy Joint Board Meets Final Time

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