5 things to know for Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve, Jimmy Carter funeral, stock market, US Treasury hack, India space mission | CNN

New Year preparations are in full swing in the US, while dozens of countries are already welcoming 2025. In New York, around 1 million people are expected to flood Times Square to watch the ball drop despite potentially drenching rain in the forecast. Wherever you are, we hope you have a happy and safe holiday! 5 Things AM will return on Thursday after the festivities.

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