In Video: Top Stories of 2025 with Tom Llamas
Welcome to the Top Stories of 2025
I’m Tom Yamos, coming to you live from Times Square in the heart of New York City. We’re just minutes away from saying goodbye to the old year and welcoming the new one. For the next hour, we’ll take a look back at the top 10 stories of 2025, a remarkable year filled with major events and unexpected headlines.
Story #10: The Israel-Iran Crisis
The year began with a dramatic escalation of tensions on the Israeli-Palestinian front. Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear program, followed by a series of retaliatory strikes from Iran. The military clashes continue to escalate, with air raid sirens sounding in Israel and the Iron Dome system engaging incoming rockets.
Story #9: The Floods of 2025
A devastating flood swept through 11 states, leaving countless homes destroyed and thousands displaced. The cause of the flood is still undetermined, but the aftermath has left many scrambling for aid and assistance.
Story #8: The Starbucks Shootings
A mass shooting at a Starbucks store left multiple people dead and injured. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but the incident has sparked renewed calls for gun control and increased security measures.
Story #7: The Immigration Crackdown
The new Trump administration takes a hardline stance on immigration, with ICE arresting thousands of migrants attempting to cross the border. Protests break out in cities across the country as the debate over immigration reform continues.
Story #6: The Cooking Show Blowout
A contentious meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Zalinski ends in acrimony, with the two leaders exchanging heated words over trade and foreign policy.
Story #5: The Elon Musk Mishap
Elon Musk’s tumultuous relationship with President Trump come to a head as the SpaceX founder publically criticizes the president’s immigration policy, leading to a very public feud.
Story #4: The World Food Security Crisis
A famine is declared in Gaza’s largest city, highlighting the ongoing food security crisis in the region. The international community comes together to address the issue, with promises of aid and assistance.
Story #3: The Presidential Gaffe
President Trump sparks controversy with a statement on Liberation Day, announcing sweeping tariffs on major trading partners. The move is met with widespread criticism, with many calling it a chaotic and destructive policy.
Story #2: The Elon Musk Bombshell
A bombshell leak reveals a shocking connection between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and former Trump friend. The leak sparks a national conversation about the Epstein case and its ongoing implications.
Story #1: The Return of the Astronauts
In a momentous occasion, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams return to Earth after a record-breaking space mission. The historic achievement marks a new era in space exploration, with an eye on the moon as a future target for human settlement.
Looking Ahead to 2026: Sports Galore
As we say goodbye to 2025, let’s take a peek at the exciting sports events ahead in 2026. Maria Taylor and Steve Creamery break down the action, highlighting the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Super Bowl 60, the NBA All-Star game, and the World Cup.
Thank You, and Goodnight
That’s all for this special look at the top stories of 2025. From all of us here at NBC News, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to bringing you the latest news and updates in 2026.
