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The Alpine bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during New Year’s celebrations killed 40 people and injured more than 100; the toll rose to 41 with the death of an 18-year-old Swiss national in a Zurich hospital.
A person born shortly after New Year's Day expresses frustration over friends and family often combining their birthday celebrations with New Year's festivities, feeling overlooked despite being taught to accept the situation graciously.
The article highlights top products for January 2026, including fitness gear, skincare, organization tools, and self-care items, aimed at helping people start the year strong and prioritize self-care and productivity.
A woman in Tokyo died and six others were hospitalized after choking on mochi, a traditional Japanese rice cake eaten during New Year celebrations. The incident highlights the ongoing risk of mochi choking, especially among the elderly, with authorities advising caution when consuming the chewy treat. Historically, mochi has been linked to multiple fatalities and hospitalizations in Japan, prompting safety tips such as chewing slowly and cutting the cake into small pieces.
A man in Japan stripped naked during Emperor Naruhito's New Year's address at the Imperial Palace, was restrained by security, and reportedly announced his intentions on social media.
Scientists aboard the South Korean icebreaker Araon celebrated New Year 2026 while en route to Antarctica, enjoying smooth sailing and engaging in activities like Icebreaker Bingo, as they prepare for their research at Thwaites Glacier.
Pink shared a positive message on social media from her hospital bed after undergoing neck surgery, reflecting on a challenging year and looking forward to a fresh start in 2026, emphasizing gratitude and her children's growth.
Hundreds of people in Birmingham were disappointed when they attended a non-existent New Year’s Eve fireworks display for the second year in a row, after online false claims led to large gatherings despite police warnings that no official event was scheduled. Similar hoaxes have caused confusion and safety concerns across the UK, although other cities like London and Edinburgh celebrated with actual fireworks.
A baby girl was born at Harlem Hospital in New York City exactly at midnight on January 1, 2026, becoming the city's first baby of the year, marking a new start for the Harlem couple Oumy and Amadou Niang, and breaking Brooklyn's recent streak of first births.
The first babies of 2026 in Scotland were born across various hospitals, including Baby Arabella in Kilmarnock, Leo in Paisley, Hunter in Livingston, a girl at Glasgow's Princess Royal Maternity Hospital, and Charlie in Edinburgh, marking a joyful start to the new year for their families.
The first babies of 2026 in Metro Detroit were born just after midnight on January 1st across five hospitals, with each newborn and their families doing well.
Several major fighting game developers, including Capcom, Bandai Namco, Arc System Works, SNK, SEGA, and French Bread, released special New Year artwork and greetings to celebrate the start of 2026, featuring artwork from popular franchises and a birthday tribute to Mai Shiranui.
A fire at a New Year's party in a Swiss ski resort's lounge bar in Crans-Montana has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, with authorities investigating the cause; a press conference is scheduled for further details.
The horoscope for January 1, 2026, suggests a slow, relaxed start to the new year with no major restrictions, encouraging taking it easy, avoiding important financial decisions, and enjoying a dreamy, low-stress day across all zodiac signs.
People around the world celebrated the arrival of 2026 with fireworks and festivities across 39 time zones, starting from Christmas Island in Kiribati and ending in places like Hawaii, New York, London, Dubai, and Sydney, showcasing diverse cultural traditions and spectacular displays.