FBI says it foiled 'potential terrorist attack' on New Year's Eve

The FBI announced it disrupted a "potential terrorist attack" planned for New Year's Eve in North Carolina. A suspect was "directly inspired" by the Islamic State group, the FBI said.

Potential New Year's Eve terror attack in North Carolina thwarted, authorities say

A potential New Year's Eve terror attack was thwarted in North Carolina, authorities announced Friday. An 18-year-old suspect is under arrest, and had been planning the attack for about a year, U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson told reporters during a news conference.

Elton John's Sons Zachary, 15, and Elijah, 12, Look All Grown Up as They Join Dad for Rare Appearance at New Year's Eve Party

Elton John, 78, and his husband, David Furnish, stepped out on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026, and were joined in a rare appearance by their sons: Zachary, 14, and Elijah, 12.

How you can watch, stream New Years Eve ball drop

If you want to experience the magic of the New Year's Eve ball drop in Time Square from the comfort of your home, here's how.

List of Grocery Stores Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Whole Foods store hours vary by location, but generally, stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Walmart stays open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. That means on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, you should expect the regular hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

‘We Expect Big Parties:’ How New Year’s Eve Became a Mega Holiday for Eastern Europeans

After Communist leaders suppressed religious holidays, Dec. 31 became a catchall secular holiday — with a New Year’s tree, a blue-robed Santa Claus and giant, colorful parties.

New Year's Eve weather forecast: What to expect

On the West Coast, more rain is expected across a drenched Southern California, where residents are still recovering from last week's flooding. The new storm will bring widespread rain and mountain snow starting New Year's Eve and continuing through the end of the week.

After Swiss Alps New Year's Eve bar fire, a look at some of America's worst nightclub and bar fires

A look at bar and nightclub fires in the United States with significant death tolls and similar risks that led to the tragedies.

Swiss nightclub promoted flaming bottle stunts before deadly inferno in packed New Year's Eve venue

New Year's Eve nightclub fire in Swiss resort Crans-Montana kills 40, injures 119. Witnesses say bartender carried lit sparkler near wooden ceiling before flames erupted.

Man who flashed shotgun in dense crowd at Seattle New Year’s Eve event faces gun charges as police say he planned to use it

Thousands of people gathered for a New Year’s Eve celebration in Seattle this week, anticipating the annual fireworks show at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, when a man stopped on a lawn and opened his coat to reveal a loaded shotgun,
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