The NewsWorthy Biggest NYE Celebrations, New Laws in 2026 & Betty Boop Goes Public - Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
Get ready for epic New Year's Eve celebrations, with major events and a dual ball drop in Times Square! Discover how security is tightened and what weather conditions to expect. Learn about Minnesota losing all child care funding amid federal scrutiny and how Medicare drug prices are changing. Explore new laws on AI and minimum wage hitting various states. Plus, classic characters like Betty Boop and Nancy Drew enter the public domain. It's a whirlwind of news packed into just ten minutes!
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Big Night, Tight Security
- Major cities brace for huge New Year's crowds with layered security and airborne, canine, and maritime patrols.
- Weather will be mixed: clear for many but very cold and snowy in parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
Childcare Funding Frozen In Minnesota
- The federal government frozen all child care funding to Minnesota amid a fraud probe that followed independent reporting.
- HHS is also tightening documentation rules nationwide for payments to states for children and families.
Mixed Health‑Care Changes Start Tomorrow
- New Medicare negotiated drug prices for the 10 costliest drugs take effect, cutting out-of-pocket costs roughly 50% on average.
- Simultaneously, ACA premium subsidies expire, risking large premium hikes unless Congress or states intervene.