New York City's Times Square gets a colorful New Year's Eve preview as Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment stage the annual confetti test at Broadway Plaza ahead of the ball drop. About 3,000 pounds of confetti — filled with people's wishes — will fly at midnight on New Year's Eve. #nye2026 #newyork #timessquare #nye2025 #confetti #livestream Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ | Reuters

As the countdown to New Year's Eve in Time Square begins, the iconic ball is preparing for its annual drop, ushering in a new year as the US also looks ahead to celebrating its 250th anniversary. Mary Bruce shares the preparations already underway. https://abcnews.link/Ai8omq1 | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir