Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance say they are expecting their fourth child

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WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced Tuesday that they are expecting their fourth child, a son due in late July. The couple shared the news in a social media post , saying both mother and baby are doing well. The child will join their three other children — Ewan, Viv ek and Mirabel. In their announcement, the Vances expressed gratitude to military doctors and staff who care for their family while they serve in public office. The news comes as Vance, 41, has long advocated for higher U.S. birth rates, a theme he has emphasized since launching his political career and continuing into his tenure as vice president. He reiterated that message during a 2025 March for Life speech, saying he wants “more babies in the United States of America.” It is rare for top U.S. leaders to welcome children while in office. One notable historical exception was President Grover Cleveland, whose wife gave birth during his second term in 1893. The White H...
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LIVE: New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City | Countdown to 2026

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 NEW YORK CITY -- Thousands of people have gathered in Times Square for the dropping of the New Year's Eve ball at midnight to ring in 2026!

Some camera shots during the live stream from Countdown Entertainment, Times Square Alliance and Dick Clark Productions.

The Ball Drop tradition dates to 1904, with the first ball dropped in 1907. Built by a young immigrant metalworker named Jacob Starr, the 700-pound (318-kilogram), 5-foot- (1.5-meter) diameter ball was made of iron and wood and featured 100 25-watt light bulbs.

The only years when no ball drop occurred were 1942 and 1943, when the city instituted a nightly "dimout" during World War II to protect itself from attacks. Crowds instead celebrated the new year) with a moment of silence followed by chimes rung from the base of One Times Square.

Last year, the Constellation Ball, the ninth and largest version, was unveiled. It measured about 12 feet (3.7 meters) in diameter and weighed nearly 12,000 pounds (5,400 kilograms).



The New Year's Numeral will light when the ball drops. The four numerals use a total of 594 new LED pucks: the numeral "2" contains 145 LED pucks, the "0" contains 164 LED pucks, the second "2" contains145 LED pucks, and the "6" contains 140 LED pucks. For the first time, the numerals will be able to display an array of colors and patterns, and each LED puck will be programmable. These Numerals can match the choreography with the designs on the New Year's Eve Ball.

Over one ton of confetti is also released at midnight. A confetti test happened Monday morning between West 45th street and 46th streets. The biodegradable confetti will include personal wishes submitted by people around the world.

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