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“Jimi was staying at a hotel in Times Square. He had his hair set in pink curlers and we would just talk band drama”: Electro-Harmonix founder Mike Matthews on befriending Hendrix, booking Chuck Berry and the birth of pedal culture

The EHX pioneer is one of the guitar world's most colorful characters. He tells us what happened when Hendrix bought one of the first Big Muffs, how the Rolling Stones got him started in the pedal biz, and why the "overdesigned" POG3 is an unlikely triumph

Guitar World

Arsonist on the loose after setting man ablaze in New York’s Times Square

The 45-year-old victim suffered horrific burns all over his face and arms shortly before 4am on Sunday, NYPD said

Evening Standard

Man set on fire in Times Square as police hunt assailant after similar attack months earlier

Authorities are still looking for the assailant, who is believed to have known the victim before the attack

The Independent UK

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Man set on fire in New York’s Times Square

Victim, 45, hospitalized and in stable condition as police unable to say if attack was random or targeted

The Guardian - US

Man set on fire in Times Square as police launch hunt for arsonist

Manhunt ongoing for arsonist after man left badly burned at famous New York landmark

Evening Standard

World Cup final 2026 in the US will feature Super Bowl-inspired half-time show

The announcement is another Infantino-led revamp of football’s showpiece event, which will expand to include 48 teams in 2026

The Independent UK

FIFA announce half-time show for 2026 World Cup final as Gianni Infantino reveals Coldplay involvement

Super Bowl-style show planned for the World Cup for the first time

Evening Standard

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“Tone-Deaf, Egocentric”: Kim Kardashian Dragged Over 60-Foot Blow-Up Doll In Times Square

A 60-foot balloon in Times Square modeled after Kim Kardashian sparked mixed reactions, with one saying, “This so beyond weird.” The post “Tone-Deaf, Egocentric”: Kim Kardashian Dragged Over 60-Foot Blow-Up Doll In Times Square first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Ryan Garcia to headline Saudi-backed boxing card in New York’s Times Square

Saudi Arabia’s extension of its soft power through boxing has reached across the ocean into the heart of New York City

The Guardian - US

Why are Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez all fighting in Times Square on the same night?

The Ring magazine, recently bought by Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh, will put on the card

The Independent UK

A NYC-Themed Pop-Up Ft. Free Iconic Hot Dogs From Johnny G Is Coming To Melbourne

This weekend, you can get a slice of the Big Apple in Melbourne as the CBD will be channelling Times Square vibes and slinging free hot dogs.

Pedestrian.tv

Protesters Call For 'Intifada Revolution' In Times Square

Protesters in Times Square call for 'intifada revolution' in response to New Year's attack, reflecting deep-seated grievances in the Israeli-Palestinian co...

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Watch: Times Square ball drops as New York welcomes 2025

The Times Square ball, which sits atop the number one Times Square building, has dropped to mark New York’s start to the new year.

The Independent UK

Times Square Celebrates New Year With Annual Ball Drop

Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration in NYC featured the iconic ball drop, musical performances, and tight security measures.

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Ret. NYPD Inspector Advises Tourists On New Year's Eve Safety

Retired NYPD inspector Paul Mauro provides essential safety tips for tourists attending New Year's Eve celebrations in NYC to prevent pickpocketing and ens...

The Independent UK

New Year’s revelers celebrate in Times Square before New Orleans mass killing mars holiday

In New Orleans, a car rammed into a crowd early into the New Year, killing 10 and injuring dozens

Fortune

How to watch, stream ball drop in Times Square live online free without cable

Here’s how to join the party in Times Square, without the crowds or odors.

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Jamestown President Reveals Plans For Interactive Crystal Ball Upgrade

Exciting updates for New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square with new technology and public access to historic One Times Square building.

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Rain Could Dampen Times Square Ball Drop On New Year's Eve

The US is headed for what could be its coldest January in the last 10 years, but first, there's the Times Square ball drop that could be disrupted by downpours.

The Independent UK

Times Square ball takes final test for New Year's Eve

The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run, as New York City officials laid out their plans for the iconic New Year’s Eve event

The Independent UK

Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve

The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once

The Independent UK

Best New York City hotels near Times Square, the heart of the Big Apple

Want to stay right in the centre of New York’s action? Here are the best hotels near the famous Times Square intersection

The Independent UK

Andy Cohen will once again team up with Anderson Cooper to ring in New Year's Eve for CNN

Andy Cohen has already promised to serve Anderson Cooper plenty of tequila shots during their coverage from Times Square.

Evening Standard

Pedestrianising Oxford Street will let it live up to its reputation, says expert who transformed Times Square

Removal of traffic from Times Square ‘can be model for UK’s best-known shopping street’

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Man Arrested For Strangling Woman Outside Times Square Hotel

Man arrested for the murder of Leslie Torres in Times Square. Tragic incident raises concerns about public safety.

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