Web archive - August 26, 2025

Entertainment

Taylor Swift vinyl sales cover annual rent for indie record store Vertigo Vinyl in Georgia

Vertigo Vinyl claims, just 'Reputation' and 'The Tortured Poets Department', brought in $128,000 in sales last year.

Entertainment

Netflix cancels ‘The Waterfront’ after one season despite strong global top 10 performance

Despite outperforming other recent Netflix dramas, 'The Waterfront' did not meet the platform’s internal benchmarks.

World

Australia expels Iranian diplomat over 'antisemitic' arson attacks

Iranian state media says Tehran mulling over response

Entertainment

Crumbl Cookies co-founder Sawyer Hemsley publicly comes out

Crumbl co-founder Sawyer Hemsley shared a personal update on social media.

Entertainment

Adam Sandler explains SNL50 lyric on antisemitic musicians, says “sadly, there’s been a few”

Adam Sandler clarified his SNL50 song lyric on antisemitic musicians, saying he had no one specific in mind.

Sports

Oman announce squad for maiden Asia Cup 2025 campaign

The team includes four uncapped players — Sufyan Yousuf, Zikria Islam, Faisal Shah, and Nadeem Khan

Entertainment

Tyreek Hill ordered to pay massive monthly support in divorce battle with Keeta Vaccaro

NFL star Tyreek Hill must pay Keeta Vaccaro up to $50,000 monthly plus legal fees during ongoing divorce case.

Pakistan

Dar meets Turkish counterpart on OIC sidelines

FM stresses need for unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and protection of Palestinians

Sports

War-torn Sudan defy odds to reach CHAN semi-finals

They won 4-2 on penalties

Pakistan

IHC takes up pleas challenging Hajj quota

12 private operators withdraw pleas, others seek 50% private quota, priority for 2025 pilgrims