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President Trump pardoned turkeys Waddle and Gobble during a Thanksgiving event, but the ceremony was marked by political insults, jokes about crime, and attacks on Illinois Governor Pritzker. Trump claimed Biden's pardons were invalid and criticized Chicago's crime, continuing his combative tone.
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This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, a 75-foot Norway spruce from New York, was lit during a live NBC broadcast hosted by Reba McEntire. The event featured performances by the Radio City Rockettes and other artists, with the tree decorated with 50,000 LED lights and topped with a Swarovski star. The tree will remain on display until mid-January.
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A star-studded New Year’s Eve telecast will feature Cher performing a medley of hits, including her iconic Christmas song, alongside 39 artists across multiple locations. The event, hosted by Ryan Seacrest and others, aims to celebrate the start of 2026 with music and festivities from New York, Chicago, and Las Vegas.