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But in recent days, the situation has grown acute, with the Iranian rial’s value falling sharply, repeatedly reaching record lows. It was a rare instance in the history of Iran’s Islamic government, established in 1979, that protests had been sparked by the country’s “bazaari” merchant class. From the Sunday spark, the protests grew quickly in size and spread widely. And on Tuesday, videos showed that protests had spread to other major cities, including Kermanshah, Shiraz, Yazd and Isfahan. The guild representing Iranian truckers put out a statement in support of the bazaar protests but stopped short of announcing its own strike.

Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett . Along the way, Buffett bought and sold hundreds of billions of dollars of stocks and profited handsomely from his famously long-term bets on companies like American Express, Coca-Cola and Apple. Investors will be watching closely to see what changes Abel might make in Berkshire’s trajectory, but don’t expect any seismic shifts. AdvertisementSome changes are likelyCFRA Research analyst Cathy Seifert said it is natural for Abel to make some changes in the way Berkshire is run. Currently, Berkshire only repurchases shares when Buffett thinks they are a bargain, and he hasn’t done that since early 2024.

18th Istanbul Biennial to conclude after first phaseISTANBULThe 18th Istanbul Biennial, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), will conclude after its first phase following curator Christine Tohmé’s decision to step down for personal reasons, bringing an end to the event’s planned three-year structure. The biennial’s first phase, titled “The Three-Legged Cat,” was held between Sept. 20 and Nov. 23, 2025, welcoming more than 600,000 visitors to exhibitions in eight venues in Istanbul. However, her departure from the project has made it impossible to proceed with this structure, and the 18th Istanbul Biennial will, therefore, be completed with its initial phase. Preparations for the 19th Istanbul Biennial, scheduled to take place in 2027, will begin in collaboration with an advisory board comprising Ahu Antmen, Lydia Gatundu Galavu, Gözde İlkin, Renan Laru-an and Sally Tallant. The curator of the next edition is expected to be announced in 2026.

Panama closes out 2025 with a bang in the international entertainment scene. Forbes Central America and Forbes Mexico surprised everyone by including two Panamanian women on their prestigious “Most Creative Women of 2025” lists, a recognition that puts the country’s female talent at the forefront of the global radar. One of them is María Laura Castillero, the young Panamanian sound engineer who, at just 22 years old, can already boast a Grammy Award. Forbes highlighted her technical precision and sonic sensitivity, qualities that today make her part of the new elite of Latin sound. Although she now lives primarily in Mexico, Susy has never lost her Panamanian essence.

Warren Buffett, consistent with his entire career, also went out in style. He planned well ahead, tested and groomed multiple possible successors, and left while his enterprise was in strong shape. The former House speaker could have stepped down after securing Joe Biden the presidency and before losing her Democratic majority. But she remains in the Tom Brady/Michael Jordan category; a so-so last season doesn’t detract from a Hall of Fame record. President, they want an encore!” To which the president replied with a laugh, “Oh, no, first rule of showbiz.

Global Positioning System has grown dramatically, threatening a network that is highly vulnerable to attack in a conflict. The U.S. Space Force operates 31 GPS satellites, which orbit Earth at 12,550 miles. That makes the system’s signal easy to jam or trick into issuing false coordinates - or spoof, as the tactic is known. “While GPS interference is not a new phenomenon, the scale and effects of the current wave of spoofing are unprecedented,” the report found. But as he drove along Interstate 95, it interfered with Newark Liberty International Airport’s GPS system, crippling one of the busiest airports in the country.

Fire breaks out at historic Amsterdam churchFlames tore through the steeple of Vondelkerk in Amsterdam over New Year’s, forcing evacuations as debris fell onto nearby homes. No casualties have been reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Casanova fell 500 feet on Monday while hiking Devil’s Backbone, a sharp ridge with steep drops on either side, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The Devil’s Backbone trail is typically considered the easier option, but it becomes “a death slide” in the winter, Fordham said. The Devil’s Backbone is a particularly troublesome spot, he said. When hiking Mt. Favis, of Anaheim, urges hikers to refrain from taking the Devil’s Backbone route during snowy conditions.

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7 Don Lemon will booze live from New Orleans on his on own New Year’s Eve special. Respective CollectiveIt became Lemon’s annual schtick to imbibe on-air during CNN’s New Year’s Eve special until 2022, when his then new boss, Chris Licht, implemented an alcohol ban for anchors and correspondents. Check out more newsletters7 Lemon says he was the first to start the on-air New Year’s Eve drinking trend at CNN. 7 CNN banned Lemon and other anchors from drinking on-air in 2022. Christopher Sadowski7 Luann De Lesseps will join Lemon on his New Year’s Eve special.

The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee released on Wednesday a transcript and video of a closed-door interview Smith gave about two investigations of Trump. Advertisement“The evidence here made clear that President Trump was by a large measure the most culpable and most responsible person in this conspiracy. The attack that happened at the Capitol, part of this case, does not happen without him. AdvertisementCongress Jack Smith via Associated PressSmith repeatedly made clear his belief that the evidence gathered against Trump was strong enough to sustain a conviction. If Donald Trump had chosen to call a number of Democratic senators, we would have gotten toll records for Democratic senators.”AdvertisementThe communications between Trump and Republican supporters in Congress were an important component of the case, Smith said.

Julian Champagnie rattled in 11 three-pointers and Victor Wembanyama scored 31 points as the San Antonio Spurs came from behind to defeat the New York Knicks 134-132 in a New Year's Eve thriller on Wednesday. While Wembanyama played a crucial role in the comeback win, Champagnie provided the offensive spark, unleashing an incredible three-point barrage to finishing with 36 points. Champagnie's three-point blitz included four threes in the fourth quarter as San Antonio drew level before pulling clear. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks scoring with 29 points, with Karl-Anthony Towns finishing with 20. The Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 124-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 30 points.

ETAI-assisted summary The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop is a 122-year-old tradition to ring in the new year. It's officially New Year's Eve, and those planning to celebrate the start of 2026 from home or out at their favorite local spot have a few ways to watch the New York City Times Square ball drop. The ball drop, meanwhile, began in 1907. USA TODAY will also stream the ball drop live on New Year's Eve. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will return for the ninth consecutive year as co-hosts of CNN’s "New Year’s Eve Live."

Personally, I’ll be spending the final minutes of 2025 with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen as the dynamic New Year’s Eve duo return for their ninth consecutive year as cohosts of CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen. How can you watch New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen live? What Time Does Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s New Year’s Eve Special Start? Is Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s NYE Special On HBO Max? Where To Watch Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s New Year’s Eve Special:If you have a valid cable login, you can watch New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on CNN or CNN.com.