How the Space Needle gears up for its New Year's fireworks show

A second-generation pyro team created a dazzling New Year's celebration for Alaska Airlines New Years at the Needle.

The Times Square New Year’s Eve ball will drop twice this year. Here’s why

After the ball drops on New Year's Eve, it will drop a second time to kick off celebrations for America's 250th birthday.
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List of certified fireworks brands, according to DTI

DTI released a list of certified fireworks brands as DOH recorded 112 firecracker-related injuries since Dec. 21.
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U.S. generates more plastic trash than any other nation, report finds

When the Environmental Protection Agency released its plan earlier this month for addressing marine litter, it named five Asian nations—China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam—as ...

Times Square ball will be lit twice as 2026 begins. Here's why.

The "ball" is dropping twice to ring in 2026. Days ahead of the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in New York City ...