The New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square is one of the holiday's most cherished traditions, and this year might be its best one yet. Fiskars Living's Tom Brennan joins Cheddar to reveal what makes this year's Waterford New Year's Eve Ball so special. The master artisan explains the painstaking process of creating the iconic scene as the clock strikes midnight.
Brennan reveals why Waterford chose "Gift of Serenity" as this year's theme. He says it represents the spirit of balance and composure heading into the new year. The ball features 288 new crystals that make up the pattern representing the theme.
Finally, Brennan shows off some of the other ways that Waterford is celebrating the holidays. The crystal company is using the New Year's ball as inspiration for some new products including champagne flutes. He says it's a creative way to bring the spirit of the Times Square celebration into your own home.
When you're making an independent film, it's not always easy to find people willing to open up their wallets to get you off the ground. But "Lean on Pete" director, who's also worked on HBO's series "Looking" says, as people become more familiar with your work, it gets easier.
The world-renowned journalist is known for asking the tough questions. In her new CNN series "Sex & Love," those questions get intimate.
Sara Chodosh, assistant editor at Popular Science, discusses how Daylight Saving Time affects your health. We talk about the rise in fatal car accidents due to sleep deprivation, as well as the negative effects to your health like an increased rate of heart attacks.
Charlie Hall, senior reporter at Polygon, discusses the reign of the Playstation 4 as the number one gaming console, noting that the Nintendo Switch is gaining momentum. Both of these consoles threaten Xbox One's place in the gaming industry. Hall also weighs on the future of gaming and 4K's place in the industry.
After playing a sugar baby on "The New Romantic," actress Jessica Barden realized that power dynamics in transactional relationships aren't too different from those in traditional ones.
Last summer, trans members of the military had thriving careers. But when President Trump tweeted about potentially banning them from serving, many felt their lives were back in jeopardy.
Sangita Patel, CEO at LeVar Burton Kids, says that as an Indian child she didn't see herself represented on TV, and she wants to change that for the upcoming generation.
A new study finds fakes news travels 6 times faster on Twitter than real news. The head of Goldman Sachs responds to reports he is leaving his post. Florida Governor Rick Scott signs a gun safety bill. The bull market celebrates its 9th birthday. The Nasdaq hits a record high.
"A.P. Bio" premiered on NBC on March 1st and has had good reviews so far. Alyssa Julya Smith sits down with one of the stars of the show, Tucker Albrizzi, to talk about how he got the role.
Many consumers today prioritize social-minded businesses and food establishments when they decide where to spend their dollars. That's why the new app, Beam, has made social good the core of their business and mission.
