2024 likely to be hottest year on record, first to exceed Paris agreement threshold

Patients to get full access to medical records on NHS App

Medical records, test results and letters to be available to all on NHS App in digital revolution.

Fania Records celebrates milestone 60 years after starting in East Harlem

For sixty years, the soul of East Harlem has spun the globe through sound, amplified by Fania Records.

Entertainment - CBS News - October 17

Slot's Liverpool set 132-year club record with win

Liverpool's relentless start to the season under new manager Arne Slot is seeing the team pump out record after record, and the scene of their latest win felt poignant.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year — but challenges lie ahead

The WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York

Sports - ABC News - October 24

"Mornings Memory": 90-year-old Effie Nielson breaks records in weightlifting

Our "Mornings Memory" takes us back to 2002, when Effie Nielson, at 90, lifted 135 pounds in a Nevada contest, breaking three world records and inspiring generations with her strength.

UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September

Data comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to raise taxes in next week’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Fact Checking False Voter Fraud Claims About Votes Exceeding Eligible Voters

The number of votes cast in presidential elections has always been less than the number of eligible voters.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Voting turnout exceeds 2020 in Gwinnett County Georgia

Early voting in Gwinnett County, Ga., faced a brief delay due to a software issue. Harris leads in early tabulated votes, though today’s precincts are still pending. Turnout is exceeding 2020 ...

Dodgers' Max Muncy ties MLB postseason record with on-base streak -- and it looks like a good omen for L.A.

Muncy has reached base in 12 consecutive plate appearances

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

USC, JuJu Watkins survive upset scare vs. Ole Miss in Paris to open 2024-25 women's college basketball season

Newcomer Kiki Iriafen lifted the Trojans to victory with a pair of late free throws

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

UK to raise bank ringfencing threshold to ‘improve competitiveness’

Wider package of reforms expected ‘as soon as parliamentary time allows’, says minister

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Reeves looks to keep ‘stealth tax’ freeze on thresholds

Budget move on individual income could raise £7bn a year towards plugging £40bn fiscal shortfall

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Tax threshold freeze not a pledge-breaker - Labour sources

Government sources insist the move would not constitute a breach of Labour's manifesto tax pledge.

National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales

Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

U.S. budget deficit in fiscal 2024 swells to third-highest level on record

The federal budget deficit for fiscal 2024 was $1.8 trillion, up 8% from a year ago, as the government’s spending continued to swamp revenue.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Stock market opens with record highs after Trump’s 2024 victory

The Dow Jones opened with record highs Wednesday after Donald Trump won back the White House. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to discuss how Trump’s stance on the economy and support from Tesla ...

Dow finishes at record high after Trump wins 2024 presidential election

The Dow Jones finished up over 1,500 points and the S&P and Nasdaq each hit fresh record highs on Wednesday after President-elect Trump won the 2024 race. Bank stocks were among the biggest risers ...

Brat crowned Collins Dictionary 2024 word of the year

It describes a person who is "characterised by a confident, independent and hedonistic attitude".

North Carolina coach Mack Brown records first career victory over Florida State after previous 0-11 record

The legendary coach can finally add a win over the Seminoles to his lengthy list of achievements

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves

Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leeway. UK inflation surprise opens up wriggle room for lower rates and less painful budget ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

20 years of Messi: Ranking his seasons from worst to first

It's been 20 years since Lionel Messi made his professional debut. In all the seasons since, which were the best put together by the Argentina legend?

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Gender wage gap widens for the first time in 20 years

Pay gap between men and women working full-time widened in 2023 for first time in 20 years, USCB data shows.

Apple Headset Stalls, Struggles to Attract Killer Apps in First Year

Many of the most successful virtual-reality software developers haven’t built apps for the Vision Pro headset, leading some users to opt out.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Watch maker Patek Philippe launches first new collection in 25 years

The new collection comes at a time when luxury watch prices have largely stabilized, fueled by strong demand.

Business - CNBC - October 18

NZ claim first Test victory in India for 36 years

Will Young and Rachin Ravindra guide New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory in Bengaluru - their first Test win in India since 1988.

Yankees Reach First World Series in 15 Years After Beating Guardians

Juan Soto’s home run in the 10th inning lifted New York to a 5-2 victory over Cleveland.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

UPS beat on revenue for the first time in 2 years, even as online sales slowed

UPS’s stock jumps toward a three-month high after earnings beat expectations, with revenue topping forecasts for the first time in nine quarters.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

NSYNC's JC Chasez on returning to music with first album in 20 years

After two decades, NSYNC's JC Chasez is back with a new album, "Playing With Fire," co-produced with Jimmy Harry. Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the album marks a bold return for the ...

Washington Post says it will not endorse candidate for first time in 30 years

Newspaper condemned for ‘chicken-shit’ decision on White House race as staffers say they are ‘deeply concerned’. For the first time in over 30 years, the Washington Post announced on Friday its ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Deion Sanders takes Colorado to bowl eligibility for first time in eight years

In the grand scheme of things, it's not all that hard to become bowl eligible in today's NCAA.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany

The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

China to issue first dollar bond in three years in Saudi Arabia

Choice of the kingdom highlights deepening financial ties between the two countries

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

The Hottest Place to Be in Sports This Weekend? Austin, Texas.

With the Formula 1 Grand Prix in town and a top-five college football matchup, the city is marketing it as “the biggest weekend ever.”

Sports - The New York Times - October 19

The Browns lost their quarterback. Then they beat the hottest team in football.

The Cleveland Browns pulled off a massive upset Sunday, defeating the Baltimore Ravens 29-24 behind a stellar performance from quarterback Jameis Winston.

Six of the hottest tickets for the London Jazz Festival

Pat Metheny opens a heavyweight bill, plus sets from Keyon Harrold and Kenny Barron