The annual countdown celebration in Times Square in New York on New Year’s Eve will feature a brand new ball. The dazzling Constellation Ball sparkles with 5,280 Waterford crystals and is said to glow brighter than ever before. It is the ninth iteration of the ball since its first descent down the flagpole in 1907. #newyork #timessquare #newyearseve #2026 #waterfordcrystal | RTÉ News

The White House has installed new plaques along President Donald Trump's "Presidential Walk of Fame," featuring descriptions that read like his Truth Social posts, including insults and random capitalization. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports from the White House. Read more: https://cnn.it/4p0YVqk | CNN

The Irish origins of the world-famous New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square