3 PM ET: NYC NYE security preparations, mushroom poisonings, NASA’s message in a bottle & more 

A new report published by the Israeli military details failures in the mission to rescue three hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza. New York City prepares for the Times Square ball drop as it and other live, televised events remain an “attractive target” for extremists. Eurostar train services have been canceled after flooding in tunnels, leaving many passengers stranded. Mushroom foraging has become popular in 2023 and experts say there’s an uptick in related poisonings. And NASA sends a message in a bottle to Jupiter, you too can sign your name.

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