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Summer McIntosh, Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh open short course swimming worlds with world records
Summer McIntosh broke the 400m freestyle world record in the first final of short course worlds.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
USA’s Gretchen Walsh smashes 15-year-old 50m butterfly world record
Olympic champion beats mark set during ‘shiny suit’ era 21-year-old in action at Short Course World Championships US Olympic champion Gretchen Walsh continued her sparkling year by shattering ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
USA’s Gretchen Walsh smashes 15-year-old 50m butterfly world record
US Olympic champion Gretchen Walsh continued her sparkling year by shattering the 15-year-old world record for the 50m butterfly on Tuesday. The previous record was held by Sweden’s Therese ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
Women's sports set financial, attendance and viewership records
This year, women's sports are shattering records. Women's elite sports around the world are projected to generate more than a billion dollars in revenue for the first time. The National Women's ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Cohen 'chooses to forget' 2003 World Cup win
Former England wing Ben Cohen says the team's 2003 Rugby World Cup triumph causes him a "little bit of pain" more than 20 years on.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Iran and the onset of a Trumpian world
The end of the US-led order is giving way to a kind of chaos that chimes with the president-elect’s preferencesFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Sony Shares Top Record Closing High
The Japanese company’s shares climbed to a new record close, driven by growing hopes for its games segment and other entertainment businesses.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
Xi says China will remain world’s ‘growth engine’
Stocks rise after Beijing signals more measures to boost economyFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
‘The world is his oyster’: what’s next for Gout Gout after setting athletics world alight?
The 16-year-old Australian will mix it with Olympic sprint royalty in the US before returning to Year 12 studies and the track in Australia next year. Gout Gout’s success over the last weekend ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Under pressure: Trump world presses senators on Hegseth
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Under pressure: Trump world presses senators on Hegseth The ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
It's the GOP's world in Washington. The Democratic governors are getting ready
Democratic governors met in Los Angeles over the weekend to discuss the way forward, as GOP is set to control all three branches of the federal government.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Still in her record-breaking era: Taylor Swift tour smashes record with $2-billion revenue
Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras tour concluded Sunday. Her production company, Taylor Swift Touring, confirmed that it sold more than $2 billion in tickets.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
Brook is 'far and away' best batter in world - Root
Harry Brook is "by far and away the best player in the world", according to his England team-mate Joe Root.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year
Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year
Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Thomas leads from Scheffler at Hero World Challenge
Justin Thomas will take a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler into Sunday's final round of the Hero World Challenge after shooting a bogey-free six-under 66.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Notre Dame Cathedral Is Reborn in a Darkened World
The Gothic masterpiece reopened to a world buffeted by war and economic uncertainty, five years after a fire nearly destroyed it.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7 -
The 100 best female footballers in the world 2024
Aitana Bonmatí finishes top of our rankings for a second consecutive year, with Caroline Graham Hansen second and Sophia Smith third. Bonmatí on top of world again | How every judge voted | ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Why some players won't get any Official World Golf Ranking points at the Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods’ Hero World Challenge has always been viewed as a world-ranking boondoggle for the lucky few who qualify, but this year’s event won’t be as lucrative as a result of a new ranking formula.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
The Witcher's Gwent Card Game Is Heading To The Real World
The world of The Witcher is full of monsters, madmen, and mages, but when Geralt isn't on the trail of any of those, the man knows how to wind down with a game of Gwent. The two-player card game ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Average house price hits record high of £298,083
The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
U.S. sets Thanksgiving record for whooping cough cases
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Stock buybacks soar as holiday rally breaks records
Buyback plans surge to a fresh record as stock market heads for biggest two-year gain in a quarter-centuryMarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Stokes backs Crawley to improve dismal NZ record
England captain Ben Stokes backs opener Zak Crawley to improve his dismal record against New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Only China can now lead the world on climate
As far as global environmental concerns go, the US has an irretrievably split personalityFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Mexican troops seize record fentanyl haul in northern Sinaloa state
Mexican soldiers and marines have seized over a ton of fentanyl pills in two raids in the north in what officials are calling the biggest catch of the synthetic opioid in the country's historyABC News - Dec. 4 -
Why is this European city ranked No. 1 in the world for expats?
These are the best cities for international workers, according to a new quality-of-life ranking. Here's why this European locale tops the list.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Inside the world of freediving with Michael John Warren
Michael John Warren joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the art and challenges of freediving.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Whooping cough cases hit record highs across the U.S.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the alarming rise in whooping cough cases.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Sinkholes around the world – in pictures
After a sizeable sinkhole appeared on a sleepy street in south Wales , here are some of the more incredible views of the phenomenon from Greenwich to Guatemala Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
The world’s best food markets
FT writers and editors choose their favourite places to stock up on great local produceFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Georgia Republicans Seek Fani Willis’s Testimony and Records in Trump Case
Ms. Willis, who charged Mr. Trump in connection with his efforts to cling to power after the 2020 election, came under scrutiny over her relationship with a lawyer she hired to lead the case.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries
The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?
Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance. The sting of teargas was a price worth paying, said Michael Dolan, as he looks back on the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time
The judge upheld her previous decision, saying board members who set the pay were too heavily influenced by Mr Musk.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
World champion Dubois to face Parker in Saudi
Daniel Dubois will defend his world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker in February on a card featuring the Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol rematch.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Tesla loses bid to restore Musk’s record $56bn pay package
Delaware judge rejects shareholders’ overwhelming reapproval of award for chief of electric-car makerFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
W.N.B.A. Unveils 2025 Schedule, With a Record Number of Games
Teams will play 44 games during the league’s 29th season.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set new records
Cyber Monday could mark the biggest day in sales for e-commerce this year. CBS News' Nancy Chen is tracking the consumer news as the holiday shopping season begins.CBS News - Dec. 2
