CBS Evening News CBS Evening News, 12/31/25
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Jan 1, 2026 New Year's Eve celebrations worldwide are marked by heightened security, especially in Times Square. The New England Patriots face serious allegations with multiple players, including Stefon Diggs, accused of assault. Meanwhile, millions of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case remain unreleased, raising concerns among survivors. Additionally, severe winter weather creates travel hazards across the U.S., while SNAP restrictions on junk food purchases stir public health debates.
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Heightened Security For New Year's Celebrations
- New York City and other major celebrations are under extreme, layered security with drones, bomb squads, and counterterrorism teams.
- Authorities say there's no specific credible threat but maintain heightened vigilance because online "chatter" has increased.
Evolving Terror Threat Landscape
- Terror threats now include diverse actors across ideological spectrums, not just jihadist groups.
- Intelligence monitoring of social media finds frequent digital breadcrumbs and elevated "chatter."
New Orleans Shows Force After Past Attack
- New Orleans deployed National Guard Humvees and 350 troops after last year's ISIS-inspired attack killed 14 people.
- Officials cite the recent past attack as reason for visible security measures on Bourbon Street.