Prime Video will release new shows and movies in January 2026, including "Beast Games Season 2" and "The Night Manager Season 2". "Beast Games" returns with a contest featuring 200 participants divided into smart and strong groups, while "The Night Manager" continues its spy drama.
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"Beast Games Season 2" premieres on January 7, 2026.
The new season features $15 million in cash and prizes.
The show has 200 contestants, equally divided into smart and strong groups.
"The Night Manager Season 2" airs starting January 11, 2026.
Tom Hiddleston reprises his role in "The Night Manager".
Various movies and shows are also added, including popular titles like "Mission Impossible" and "Zombieland: Double Tap".
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ABC's New Year's Eve show, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, will air on December 31, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. The event will feature live performances from multiple locations, including New York, Las Vegas, and Chicago, with Diana Ross headlining the Times Square performance.
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The show will air on ABC on December 31, 2025, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora will host the event in New York City.
The live broadcast includes countdowns in Chicago with Chance the Rapper and in Las Vegas with Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough.
Viewers can also watch the event later on Hulu.
There will be performances from 42 artists across several cities.
Diana Ross will headline the midnight performance in Times Square.
Other performers include Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Post Malone, Little Big Town, and more.
The event is available to live stream on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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President Trump recently agreed with European leaders that Russia is preventing a peace deal. The CIA found that Ukraine did not target Russian President Putin's residence with a drone. President Putin had claimed otherwise.
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President Trump spoke with European leaders and agreed that Russia is stopping a peace deal.
The CIA assessed that Ukraine did not aim a drone at President Putin's home.
President Putin claimed the drone attack targeted his residence.
President Trump discussed the situation with President Putin.
The conversation between Trump and European leaders suggests a shared view on Russia's role in the conflict.
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New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash is a major New Year's Eve event featuring famous country music performers and a fireworks show. It will be broadcast live from Nashville, Tennessee on CBS and available to stream through Paramount+ and Fubo. The celebration will include performances, a countdown, and Nashville's signature Music Note Drop.
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The event is called New Year's Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.
It takes place on December 31, 2025, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
It will be shown on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ and Fubo.
The event will feature performances from country music stars like Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman.
The celebration will broadcast from Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nashville's traditional Music Note Drop and a fireworks display will happen at midnight Central Time.
The hosts are Bert Kreischer and country star HARDY.
There will be a live countdown for the Eastern Time Zone.
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As the world welcomed the year 2026, different countries celebrated with fireworks, drums, and light shows. New Zealand and Australia were among the first to usher in the new year, while Bangkok, Beijing, and other cities also hosted large celebrations.
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Crowds globally gathered to celebrate the start of 2026.
New Zealand and Australia were the first countries to celebrate with fireworks.
Bangkok featured a major fireworks display by the Great Buddha of Thailand.
Beijing celebrated with a show that combined drums and lights.
Celebrations included iconic backdrops and vibrant displays.
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A large glacier in Antarctica, known as the Thwaites Glacier, is melting quickly. A team of about 40 researchers is going on a two-month mission to study the glacier's changes and its impact on sea levels.
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The Thwaites Glacier is located in Antarctica and is roughly the size of Florida.
It is referred to as the "Doomsday Glacier" due to its potential impact on sea levels.
Rising temperatures are causing the glacier to melt quickly.
Nearly 40 researchers are part of the expedition to study the glacier.
The research mission will last for two months.
The study aims to understand how the glacier's melting could affect global sea levels.
Miles O’Brien, a science correspondent, is reporting on the expedition.
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Bulgaria is switching from its national currency, the lev, to the euro. Some people in Bulgaria are concerned that shops might increase prices during the change.
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Bulgaria is changing its national currency from the lev to the euro.
The switch to the euro is official.
Some Bulgarians are worried about price increases in stores.
Citizens fear that shops will round prices up when converting currencies.
The concern is that everyday items might become more expensive with the new currency.
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President Trump claims to have resolved eight conflicts in his second term. One of these involves Azerbaijan and Armenia, who are working on a peace plan. Their leaders met with President Trump to discuss this in the Oval Office.
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Azerbaijan and Armenia have a history of rivalry since the USSR broke up.
President Trump hosted leaders from both countries in the Oval Office.
They discussed a potential peace agreement.
The peace plan involves a narrow strip of land along the border with Iran.
Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky and producer Katia Patin visited the Armenian-Iranian border to examine the peace efforts.
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PolitiFact has called 2025 the "Year of the Lies" after examining statements made by politicians. Katie Sanders, PolitiFact's Editor-in-Chief, spoke about this with Lisa Desjardins.
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PolitiFact has been naming a "Lie of the Year" for the past 15 years.
In 2025, they decided to label the entire year as the "Year of the Lies".
The reason for this label is the number of misleading statements by politicians.
Katie Sanders is the Editor-in-Chief of PolitiFact.
Lisa Desjardins discussed this topic with Katie Sanders.
The discussion included some disturbing images.
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Several Florida cities will experience freeze warnings and frost advisories as low temperatures are expected. These cold conditions may harm people, plants, and infrastructure unprepared for freezing weather.
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Florida cities face freeze warnings and frost advisories due to unusually low temperatures.
The freeze warning lasts from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Thursday.
Cities such as Lake City, Gainesville, and Ocala are among those affected.
The National Weather Service (NWS) advises protecting sensitive plants and outdoor pets from the cold.
People vulnerable to the cold, like young children and the homeless, are advised to take precautions.
A frost advisory affects cities like Orlando and Lakeland from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. as temperatures hover just above freezing.
The NWS mentions that freeze warnings in Florida for three consecutive days are not common.
Dry conditions may increase fire risks during New Year celebrations.
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The article reviews important images from 2025 taken by photojournalists. These images cover events in Ukraine, U.S. immigration enforcement changes, and the election of a new pope. This summary is part of an arts and culture series called CANVAS.
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The article features a yearly review of significant photos from 2025.
Four photojournalists shared their experiences capturing these images.
Key topics include events in Ukraine and changes in U.S. immigration rules.
The election of a new pope is highlighted as a major event.
The review is part of a series called CANVAS that focuses on arts and culture.
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Chloe Flower, an American pianist and composer, is working to get young people interested in classical music. She does this by blending classical music with modern genres like rap, house, and pop, creating a new style called "Popsical."
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Chloe Flower is an American pianist and composer.
She aims to engage young people with classical music.
Flower combines classical music with genres like rap, house, and pop.
She has created a unique music style called "Popsical."
The news is reported by Independent Television News correspondent Amelia Jenne.
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A new group called The Alliance of Sahel States held a meeting to discuss ways to improve security and economic conditions in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This meeting took place in Mali's capital, Bamako, where expectations for positive changes were discussed.
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The Alliance of Sahel States is a new group formed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
The purpose of this group is to enhance security and economic conditions in these countries.
A recent summit was held in Bamako, Mali's capital.
The meeting aimed to raise hopes and expectations for better security and economies in the member states.
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are looking to work together through this alliance.
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A conservative commentator, Cabot Phillips, responded to conspiracy theories involving him in the death of Charlie Kirk. Phillips denied being at a military base and offered evidence of his whereabouts. These theories have no factual support.
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Charlie Kirk, cofounder of Turning Point USA, was shot at a debate in Utah on September 10, 2025.
The U.S. military announced it hit three boats suspected of drug smuggling and killed three people. The U.S. Southern Command did not disclose the location of these attacks.
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The U.S. military targeted three boats believed to be smuggling drugs.
Three people on these boats were killed in the attack.
Some individuals jumped overboard and may have survived.
The U.S. Southern Command is responsible for these operations.
The exact locations of the strikes were not announced.
Past attacks have taken place in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Finnish police have detained a ship named the Fitburg, suspecting it damaged an undersea telecom cable between Finland and Estonia. All 14 crew members, from various countries, were arrested as part of an investigation into possible sabotage. The Finnish telecom operator involved, Elisa, reported that their services were not disrupted because of the incident.
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Finnish police detained a ship called the Fitburg suspected of damaging an undersea cable.
The cable runs under the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki, Finland, to Estonia.
The 14 crew members arrested are from Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan.
The ship was traveling from St Petersburg to Haifa, flying the flag of St Vincent and Grenadines.
Elisa, the telecom operator, said the damage did not disrupt their services as they re-routed connections.
Finnish police are investigating the case as possible aggravated sabotage and interference with telecoms.
The incident is part of a pattern of recent cable damages in the Baltic Sea region.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb confirmed the country is prepared to handle such security challenges.
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On December 31, 2025, several major TV networks in the United States will broadcast New Year's Eve celebrations. Viewers can choose from different shows with various hosts and performances as they ring in 2026. ABC, CBS, CNN, and NBC each offer live events featuring popular artists and celebrities.
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The New Year's Eve shows will be broadcast on December 31, 2025.
ABC will air "Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest" starting at 8:00 PM ET, with performances from artists like Mariah Carey and Diana Ross.
CBS will broadcast "New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash" featuring country artists such as Jason Aldean, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
CNN's "New Year’s Eve Live" hosted by Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will have performers like Shakira and take place at Times Square.
NBC's event "A Toast to 2025!" will feature a review of the year's events and begin at 10:30 PM ET.
Live streaming options are available through services like Fubo, Sling, and Peacock.
Regional restrictions may apply for streaming services.
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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger formed a new group called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in September 2023. They created this alliance to strengthen their ties and reduce reliance on Western nations. The leaders of these countries met in Bamako to discuss their plans and celebrate new initiatives.
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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are governed by military-backed governments and have formed the AES alliance.
The alliance was created in September 2023 with support from Russian mercenaries.
AES aims to finance infrastructure projects without relying on Western financial institutions.
The new group established the Sahel Investment and Development Bank and a shared television channel.
They also formed a joint military force to address armed groups in the region.
Armed groups, including those linked to al-Qaeda, have attacked various areas in the Sahel, including near Bamako.
Bamako experiences a blockade from armed groups, creating fuel shortages, according to military sources.
The alliance held a summit in Bamako, the second meeting since its creation, to celebrate its achievements.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United States and met with President Donald Trump, where they discussed a ceasefire plan for Gaza. Despite some agreements, Netanyahu has delayed fully implementing the plan and faces pressure from his right-wing coalition. The plan involves aid delivery to Gaza, disarmament of Hamas, and the deployment of an international security force.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump in the U.S.
They discussed a ceasefire agreement for Gaza, which includes aid delivery and disarmament of Hamas.
Netanyahu has not yet allowed all needed aid into Gaza and insists Hamas must disarm before Israeli withdrawal.
The agreement talks about setting up a "board of peace" for Gaza and sending in an international security force.
Netanyahu faces opposition from his right-wing coalition, which largely opposes the ceasefire.
His defense minister, Israel Katz, has shown resistance to the ceasefire, especially regarding troop withdrawal.
Allowing an international force in Gaza would limit Israel’s military actions, something Netanyahu seems to resist.
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Israeli military bulldozers are demolishing homes in the West Bank's Nur Shams refugee camp as part of a year-long military operation. The operation has caused significant displacement, with thousands of Palestinians forced to find new shelter. Israel states the demolitions target militant infrastructure.
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Israeli bulldozers are demolishing homes in the Nur Shams refugee camp in the West Bank.
The demolitions are part of a military operation called "Iron Wall" that started in early 2025.
At least 850 structures have been demolished or damaged in Nur Shams, Jenin, and Tulkarem.
The operation has caused the largest displacement in the West Bank since 1967.
Tens of thousands of people are now living with relatives or in temporary shelters.
Israel claims the demolitions aim to eliminate militant groups and ensure troop routes.
The military intends to stay in some camps for a year, with no clear timeline for when residents can return.
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