China to raise retirement age for first time since 1978

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

Harris seeks to energize first-time voters as election nears

Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to visit every battleground state in the final week before the election as she places special focus on women and first-time voters. "CBS Evening News" ...

JJ Redick takes the blame as Lakers lose for first time this season

Lakers coach JJ Redick points out a couple of missteps he made in the second quarter of narrow loss to the Suns.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Opera Philadelphia brings opera to first-time viewers by lowering ticket prices

Opera Philadelphia is lowering ticket prices to make opera more relevant and accessible. The move is drawing in some first-time audiences and boosting revenue. Scott MacFarlane goes backstage to ...

Vapes to be taxed for first time as tobacco and wine duty rise

New levy on e-cigarettes, which have soared in popularity, will take effect in 2026

World - Financial Times - October 30

H5N1 bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time

A pig in Oregon has tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, the Agriculture Department said Wednesday.

Chinese factory activity expands for first time in six months

Beijing set to unveil fiscal stimulus focused on struggling local governments next week

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Chinese EV maker BYD's quarterly sales overtook Tesla's for the first time

The milestone comes amid tough competition in China, the world's largest auto market, as well as higher tariffs on imports of Chinese EVs into the EU.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Charli XCX to host "Saturday Night Live" for the first time

Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.

DACA recipients are able to sign up for Obamacare for the first time

DACA recipients are able to sign up for Obamacare for the first time starting November 1 when the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period begins.

For first time in six decades, freight rails split on union negotiation strategy

Union Pacific and CSX break from other freight rails in strategy to negotiate with labor unions two years after a nationwide rail strike was narrowly averted.

Business - CNBC - November 1

SS Witt among 14 first-time Gold Glove winners

Giants third baseman Matt Chapman won his fifth Gold Glove, and Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among 14 first-time winners.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Ukraine says it attacked North Korean troops for the first time

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

North Korea Enters Ukraine Fight for First Time, Officials Say

Western and Ukrainian officials have called the appearance of North Korean forces on the battlefield a major escalation.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Ukraine says it fought N Korean troops for first time

Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said a "small group" of North Korean soldiers were attacked.

Black women to serve together in Senate for first time with Rochester, Alsobrooks wins

Sens.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) will become the first two Black women to serve together in the Senate. Neither Delaware nor Maryland have ever had a Black ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Wholesale inventories fall for first time in six months in sign of business caution

Wholesale inventories fell 0.2% in September to mark the first decline in six months, reflecting caution on the part of businesses until they get more clarity on the direction of the U.S. economy.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".

Surging Cleveland Cavaliers throttle Warriors to reach 10-0 for first time

Cleveland extend best start in team history with rout Cavaliers thriving under new coach Kenny Atkinson Kenny Atkinson couldn’t help but smile as he looked at the box score and stared at the ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

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