USA: Times Square Ball Drop Ceremony
Every New Year's Eve, millions gather in Times Square for the iconic Ball Drop, a spellbinding spectacle that transforms the area into a pulsating hub of celebration. As the final minute before midnight ticks away, the crowd erupts in a thunderous countdown, and a massive crystal ball descends 43 meters down a mast. At the stroke of midnight, a ton of colorful confetti blankets the square, while strangers and loved ones alike share kisses to welcome the new year.
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Green Party Unveils New Policy to Transform Closed Paper Mill
On May 1st, Chloë Swarbrick, the co - leader of the Green Party, announced a new policy in Tokoroa. The plan is to transform the closed Kinleith paper mill into a cross - laminated timber factory, which will produce sustainable building materials for public housing construction.
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Wave of developer bankruptcies in Ontario, Canada, triggers real estate market tremors
In this part of Canada, Ontario is experiencing a severe real estate crisis. This year, at least 27 developers have gone into receivership, an alarming number that has reached a multi-year peak. Experts say the surge in this number could put hundreds or thousands of housing units in limbo, putting the life savings of floorplan buyers at great risk.
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Chinese-American delivery driver robbed and killed in California, African-American man gets lighter
Chinese-American delivery driver robbed and killed in California, African-American man gets lighter sentence, sparks controversy
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