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One million people gathered in Times Square in New York to celebrate the New Year with the traditional ball drop. Despite the rain and increased security measures, the show included celebrity appearances and a ton of confetti.

Scientists are developing cosmeceutical products based on axolotl collagen extract for skin repair. Clinical trials of the new “supergel” are almost complete in the United States.

In 2025, artificial intelligence will become more specialized and focused on specific business tasks. Cybersecurity will evolve due to new threats, and companies will reconsider their approaches to cloud technologies and infrastructure.

The President of Ukraine expressed confidence that the new American president will be able to stop the aggression of the terrorist country. Zelenskyy emphasized the impossibility of “zeroing out” Russia's crimes and the need for a just peace.

Russia stops supplying gas through Ukraine after the transit agreement expires on January 1. Europe has found alternative sources, but the loss of Russian gas has affected the EU economy.

The U. S. Census Bureau predicts that the global population will grow by 71 million people in 2024. In the United States, an increase of 2.6 million people is expected, while in Ukraine, the population is projected to decline to 35.8 million.

More than 30 bodies were found in secret graves on the border with Guatemala in the state of Chiapas. The discovery is related to the conflict between the New Generation Jalisco and Sinaloa drug cartels.

Elon Musk ironically commented on the news of an additional $2. 5 billion in US aid to Ukraine. The billionaire sarcastically supported the comment about Zelenskyy's “biggest money theft”.

NOAA predicts strong geomagnetic storms on December 31 and weak ones on January 1 due to coronal mass ejections. The phenomenon may cause the northern lights to be visible and affect critical infrastructure.

Elon Musk rents a Banyan cottage near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The world's richest man moved in on Election Day and is trying to influence the future president's decisions.

The CDC reports alarming mutations in the avian influenza virus after the first severe case in the United States. A total of 65 cases have been reported in 10 states, including 37 in California.

Two men from Portland died while searching for evidence of Sasquatch in the National Forest. They were found dead after a three-day search involving 60 volunteers.

Hackers linked to Chinese government agencies gained access to the US Treasury Department's systems in December. BeyondTrust discovered an access key leak that allowed the attackers to penetrate the Treasury's network.

Two Venezuelan citizens were detained in Mexico on suspicion of murdering a migration officer. The body of the deceased showed head injuries and other signs of violence.

Global stock markets have been falling for the third day in a row as US Treasury yields rose above 4. 5%. The S&P 500 index declined across all sectors after the Fed warned of slower rate cuts.

The United States has allocated a new $2. 5 billion military aid package to Ukraine. The package includes ammunition for air defense, HIMARS, air-to-ground missiles, Javelin, AT-4, drones, and other equipment.

The United States has provided Ukraine with $3. 4 billion in direct budget support, subject to reforms. The aid came at a critical time when Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure were intensifying.

Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General's Office has announced cooperation with Russia in the investigation of the Embraer 190 plane crash. Investigators from four countries are conducting a large-scale investigation into the causes of the crash.

Joe Biden believes he could have defeated Donald Trump in the election if he had not dropped out. Democrats have criticized his decision to stay in the race for a long time, which has complicated Harris' campaign.

Bitcoin's price dropped to $93,670, $15,000 below its December record. The cryptocurrency is up 120% year-to-date, but expectations for Fed rates have cooled the market.

The United States will provide Ukraine with $15 billion from frozen Russian assets through the World Bank. The funds will be used for social and humanitarian spending under the PEACE in Ukraine project.

The DPRK's leader announced the strengthening of anti-American policy during the five-day plenary session of the Workers' Party. Experts believe that it is unlikely that Kim and Trump will resume talks because of the DPRK's support for Russia's war against Ukraine.

Brent and WTI oil prices declined amid expectations of new economic data from major consumers. Traders are analyzing the demand outlook after China's record stimulus and the reduction in US inventories.

The current US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump honored the memory of Jimmy Carter. Biden declared a day of mourning, while Trump noted the deceased's contribution to the country's development.

Donald Trump toned down his rhetoric on key campaign promises after winning the election. The president-elect recognized the difficulty of lowering prices and quickly ending the war in Ukraine.

Kaja Kallas said that the number of sabotage attacks in Europe has increased since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The EU plans to step up measures against Russian ships and is considering the use of frozen Russian assets.

The President of Ukraine expressed condolences on the death of Jimmy Carter. Zelenskyy noted his commitment to democratic values and support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

U. S. President Joe Biden has declared January 9, 2025, a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. Flags will be flown at half-staff for 30 days after the death of the 100-year-old Nobel laureate.

The 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 100 after refusing further treatment. The Nobel laureate fought melanoma and spent his last days under hospice care at home.

Zelenskyy announced the expected announcement of a significant support package from the US on December 30. Military aid worth $1.25 billion is planned, including air defense ammunition, Stinger missiles, and artillery shells.