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Why does Times Square drop a ball on New Year's Eve? The 700-pound story from 1907 behind a global tradition

A 700-pound illuminated ball first descended over Times Square in 1907 to welcome 1908, beginning a tradition that still draws crowds today

Why does Times Square drop a ball on New Year's Eve? The 700-pound story from 1907 behind a global tradition

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Turmoil in Tigray: the view from Ethiopia's neighbours

Turmoil in Tigray: the view from Ethiopia's neighbours newspress_en Wed, 09/30/2026 - 04:35 Politics With all the talk of the Houthi militia’s advance into southern Yemen along the Red Sea’s eastern…

  • Tigrayan rebels seize airports in Mekelle, Axum, and Shire.
  • Eritrea aids TPLF-Fano alliance, previously allied with Abiy.
  • Six of Ethiopia's 12 regions reportedly support the alliance.

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