People across the world celebrate the start of 2026, with New York’s iconic Times Square ball descending 18 hours after the South Pacific greeted the new year.
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Confetti falls over attendees in Times Square during New Year's Eve celebration, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
