Learn how to effectively prepare for New Year 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse. Tips include cleaning, financial planning, early gift shopping, and festive attire.
Melania Trump has released a trailer for the documentary "Melania," which chronicles the 20 days leading up to the US presidential inauguration for a second term. The film will be released in cinemas worldwide on January 30, 2026.
The first trailer for Steven Spielberg's film "Day of Disclosure" has been released. In it, a Kansas City TV presenter falls into a strange trance, and a mysterious man claims to know the truth.
Donald Trump estimated the new White House ballroom, which could also host inaugurations, at up to $400 million. The project, funded by private donations, includes 5-inch glass windows and the demolition of the East Wing.
Businessman John Cooper, who bought Michael Jordan's estate for $9. 5 million, plans to create an "immersive" museum. This has raised concerns among local residents and the city council about the commercialization of the property.
Walt Disney Co. 's sequel "Zootopia 2" topped the box office for the third time, gross grossing $26.3 million in its third weekend. The film's total worldwide gross reached $1.14 billion, making it the second film of 2025 to surpass the $1 billion mark at the global box office.
In India, fans threw bottles and torn seats onto the field after Lionel Messi spent only 20 minutes at the stadium. Thousands of fans paid up to 12,000 rupees to see the footballer, who arrived for the unveiling of a monument in his honor.
A raccoon that smashed bottles and drank alcohol in a Virginia store is suspected of new “crimes. ” It may have robbed a karate store and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Democrats on the US House Oversight Committee have released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, featuring politicians, businessmen, and celebrities, including Donald Trump. In the pictures, Trump is shown with Epstein and in the company of women.
The French indie game "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" by Sandfall and Kepler Interactive won the main award at the 12th Game Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, winning a record nine categories. Other winners include Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades II, South of Midnight, and the second season of HBO's The Last of Us.
A new Star Wars video game, "Fate of the Old Republic," was announced at The Game Awards 2025. It is a story-driven single-player action RPG developed by Arcanaut Studios in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.
Colombian singer Shakira shared her impressions of a cartoon, but autocorrect changed the title, causing an internet fail. This led to the rapid spread of memes and jokes online.
Research found a decrease in market profitability the day after popular shows were released at midnight. Trader fatigue from late-night binge-watching may affect stock prices.
According to a Deloitte study, 75% of Ukrainians plan holiday shopping in 2025, preferring home celebrations and prudent spending. More than half of the surveyed Ukrainians plan to spend between 1,000 and 5,000 hryvnias on gifts.
The Ukrainian film "You Are Space" grossed UAH 37. 7 million and attracted 208,683 viewers in three weeks of its theatrical run. In its opening weekend, the film earned UAH 8.7 million, attracting 47,000 viewers.
Ukraine dropped to 16th place globally in terms of PornHub visits in 2025. The average visit duration increased to 9 minutes and 39 seconds.
Construction work on US President Donald Trump's $300 million White House ballroom is in full swing. The project involves increasing the size of the hall, while staying within budget and ahead of schedule.
Ukrainian blogger Stasya Makeyeva is preparing for the New Year by decorating her house with nine Christmas trees. She spent UAH 70,000 on unique toys brought from Disneyland in Paris.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, discussing the future of cinema, acknowledged AI's ability to assist in filmmaking, but emphasized that true art is based on humanity. He believes that anything that will truly be perceived as art must come from a human being.
Media giant Paramount has offered $74. 4 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery, outbidding Netflix's offer of $72 billion. Paramount is offering $30 per share in cash, urging shareholders to reject the deal with its competitor.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko predicts a week under the influence of Mercury, with tense and fateful aspects. Information leaks, scandals, natural anomalies, increased accident rates, and military escalation are expected, especially on December 10-11.
Netflix announced a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to acquire the television and film studio, including HBO Max, for $72 billion. The transaction, which creates a streaming giant, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 and will require close regulatory scrutiny.
US President Donald Trump has hired a new architectural firm, Shalom Baranes Associates, to oversee the design of his new ballroom. This came after disagreements with the initial designer, McCrery Architects, regarding the project's size and timeline.
The Pantone Color Institute has chosen PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer as the color of 2026, calling it a "billowing white, filled with serenity. " This is the first time a shade of white has been chosen in the 26-year history of Pantone's Color of the Year program.
Google presented the most popular queries of Ukrainians in 2025. "Power outage schedule" became the leader, and "The Gorge" among films.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth named Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his dream dinner guests. He also shared his thoughts on a possible menu.
The Oxford Dictionary has chosen "rage bait" as its word of 2025. This definition refers to online content created to provoke anger and increase traffic.
Singer Alyosha and the leader of the band "Antytila" Taras Topolia announced their divorce after 12 years of marriage, as Alyosha wrote on Instagram on December 1. The couple has agreed on the upbringing of their three children and financial matters, and will not provide further comments.
Winter 2025-2026 will bring five anticipated movie premieres, including sequels to "Five Nights at Freddy's" and "Avatar," as well as new thrillers "The Handmaid," "Object X," and "Scream 7. " These films promise exciting plots and the return of beloved characters.
Fighters of the Special Purpose Police Regiment in the Kupyansk direction rescued an owl that got entangled in an anti-drone net. The police carefully freed the bird and released it into the wild.
