Web archive - January 1, 2026

Pakistan

PM appoints Tahir Ashrafi as coordinator for religious harmony, diaspora in Muslim countries

Appointment comes at critical time amid shifts in Muslim world and Pakistan’s key ties with Gulf and Islamic states

Entertainment

Zach Bryan marries Samantha Leonard in Spain following brief relationship

The singer confirmed the marriage on Instagram with a picture of him and Leonard from their wedding

Entertainment

Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper play up Heated Rivalry during New Year’s Eve broadcast

Cohen joked that Cooper would be cast as Ilya, while he himself would take the role of Shane

Technology

Neuralink plans 'high-volume' brain implant production by 2026, Musk says

Neuralink implanted 12 paralyzed patients; users control tools by thought; raised $650M in June

Entertainment

Elsie Hewitt rings in the New Year with a sweet glimpse into motherhood

Hewitt welcomed her baby daughter with comedian Pete Davidson earlier in December

Entertainment

Netflix crashes as 'Stranger Things' season 5 finale premieres amid massive demand

Outage was short-lived, and Netflix restored service quickly, but the event sparked reactions across social media

Entertainment

Hamnet writer always saw Paul Mescal as Shakespeare in film adaptation

The author of Hamnet recalled seeing Mescal years ago at the Gate Theatre in Dublin playing Stephen Dedalus

Sports

Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca

The Italian joined the Blues in 2024 after steering Leicester City to EPL promotion

Entertainment

Matt Corby delivers emotional New Year’s Eve tribute to Sydney shooting victims

Corby's performance followed a moment of silence when the crowd lit candles and phone torches in memory of the killed

Entertainment

Retired teacher accidentally buys $20 lottery ticket while watching a movie then wins $250K jackpot

“I honestly thought my computer had crashed!” Holly said after winning the top prize