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Wildfires, floods and extreme heat: These are the biggest weather stories of 2025

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Devastating wildfires, flooding and extreme heat events took place over the past year, several resulting in mass fatalities, with experts linking some of the worst events to human-amplified climate change.These are the biggest weather stories of the year:Los Angeles wildfiresMultiple wildfires... Read More.

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died, his manager confirmed to ABC News."It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of Isiah Whitlock Jr. He passed away today peacefully in NYC after a brave battle with a short illness," his manager Brian Liebman... Read More.

HHS says it’s freezing child care payments to Minnesota after fraud allegations

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- An official with the Department of Health and Human Services says the agency has "frozen all child care payments" to the state of Minnesota after allegations of fraudulent day care centers there.In addition, HHS is tightening requirements for payments from the Administration... Read More.

In brief: ‘Shrinking’ season 3 trailer, ‘Tell Me Lies’ podcast, and more

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for season 3 of Shrinking, featuring the first look at guest star Michael J. Fox's return to acting. The Emmy-nominated show, starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, returns Jan. 28 with a one-hour season... Read More.

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026′: Eight hours, 42 artists and a ‘significant moment of unity’

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

This year's edition of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest will boast the iconic show's largest lineup and longest telecast in its more than 50-year history on ABC Wednesday. The show will span multiple cities, feature dozens of performances and run... Read More.

US poised to end 2025 with the largest one-year drop in homicides ever recorded: Experts

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- This year began with a deadly New Year's Day car-ramming terrorist attack in New Orleans and is finishing with a flurry of horrific shootings, including a mass shooting at Brown University, but 2025 is also poised to end with the largest... Read More.

The Year in Entertainment 2025: Those we lost

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Here's a look back at those in the entertainment community we lost in 2025:JanuaryJanuary 3 - Jeff Baena, director, husband of Aubrey PlazaJanuary 15 - David Lynch, director, Twin Peaks, Blue VelvetJanuary 30 - Marianne Faithfull, Grammy-nominated singer, actressFebruaryFebruary 26 - Michelle Trachtenberg, actress,... Read More.

3 hikers found dead during search and rescue effort on Mount Baldy in California, authorities say

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

(SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif.) -- A 19-year-old who fell while hiking on Southern California's Mount Baldy and two others were found dead during the search and rescue effort for the teen, authorities said.The recovery effort for the three deceased hikers is underway, the San... Read More.

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, has died

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of Caroline Kennedy and granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, has died following a battle with acute myeloid leukemia."Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning," the JFK Library Foundation said in a statement on Tuesday. "She will always be... Read More.

Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in UK’s New Year’s Honours List 2026

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo are among the stars on King Charles III's New Year's Honours List 2026. The honors system recognizes figures from across British society for their public achievements, and commitment to serving and helping the U.K.Idris has... Read More.

Chris Hemsworth stars as Thor in new ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teaser trailer

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

The God of Thunder stars in the new teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday.Marvel released the second teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday on Tuesday, and it stars Chris Hemsworth back as the Asgardian god Thor.The trailer finds Thor kneeling in the... Read More.

‘Stranger Things’ series finale trailer finds Hawkins gang preparing for final battle

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

It's time to say goodbye to Stranger Things.Netflix released the trailer for last episode of the fifth and final season of its hit sci-fi series on Tuesday.It finds Jim Hopper (David Harbour) monologing to his adopted daughter, Eleven (Millie Bobby... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Wildfires, floods and extreme heat: These are the biggest weather stories of 2025

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

HHS says it’s freezing child care payments to Minnesota after fraud allegations

In brief: ‘Shrinking’ season 3 trailer, ‘Tell Me Lies’ podcast, and more

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026′: Eight hours, 42 artists and a ‘significant moment of unity’

US poised to end 2025 with the largest one-year drop in homicides ever recorded: Experts

The Year in Entertainment 2025: Those we lost

3 hikers found dead during search and rescue effort on Mount Baldy in California, authorities say

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, has died

Chris Hemsworth stars as Thor in new ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teaser trailer

‘Stranger Things’ series finale trailer finds Hawkins gang preparing for final battle

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