Gold prices break a new record, but may be near a peak

Trump victory drives gold to near 2-month lows as investors pile into equities, cryptocurrencies

The recent slide — gold has declined in six of the seven sessions since Trump's victory — follows a series of record-breaking milestones for bullion over the past year.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

On the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet".

As bitcoin trades above $90,000, is now the time to buy?

Bitcoin reached an all-time high above $89,000 on Monday, amid enthusiasm that digital assets may face a more friendly regulatory environment after Donald Trump, who is considered pro-crypto, won ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

JD Sports prices will rise due to Budget, warns boss

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said firms will have to absorb higher taxes through their profits.

‘Happy hour in reverse’: where dynamic pricing may creep further

After the Oasis ticket row, experts say fluctuating charges could become the norm in other industries. Paying a premium for a flight during the school holidays or a cab at peak hours might be ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Ohtani 50/50 ball fetches record-breaking $4.39M

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball shattered the record paid for a ball in any sport, selling for $4.392 million at auction.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

‘Sherpas are rarely seen as elite athletes’: record-breaking teenager’s fight for equality

Nima Rinji Sherpa is youngest person to summit world’s 14 highest peaks at 18 years old. Now he is pushing for recognition of his community. Growing up as a sherpa in Nepal, Nima Rinji Sherpa was ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Kate Douglass breaks world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Kate Douglass broke the 200m breaststroke world record held by Rebecca Soni.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Yomif Kejelcha breaks half-marathon world record by one second

Yomif Kejelcha finished strongly in the Spanish city of Valencia to set a time of 57 minutes, 30 seconds.

Mount Fuji still without snow in late October - longest wait in 130 years

Japan's highest mountain typically gets snow by early October, but there has been unusually warm weather this year.

Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s election

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Early voting breaks records as the White House race tightens

On the eve of Election Day, early voting numbers reach unprecedented levels. CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto looks at each party's route to securing the presidency.

Michigan on pace to break voter turnout records, official says

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) said Tuesday that the Great Lake State, a critical battleground in the presidential race, is on track to break voter turnout records. “Michiganders ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Michigan secretary of state says voter turnout "on track" to break record

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson tells CBS News that the battleground state will likely have most of its ballots counted "in the next few hours." Meanwhile, CBS News projected ...

Japan’s Mount Fuji Gets Snow After Breaking Snowless Record

Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest summit, is revered for its snowy peak. A snowfall reported on Wednesday ended its longest snowless period in 130 years.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

"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.

Record-breaking inferno continues to ravage Peru, killing at least 15: 'There's no help'

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Parks, zoo, schools close in Pakistan as residents choke on record-breaking smog

Authorities in a broad swath of eastern Pakistan have closed all parks and museums because of record-breaking smog that already has prompted the closure of schools and government offices and has ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Watch given to Titanic hero sells for record-breaking £1.5m

Auctioneers say the watch sale is the highest-ever for a Titanic artefact.

Almost 80 million expected to travel over Thanksgiving in record-breaking getaway

Almost 80 million people will hit the roads and airways this Thanksgiving, with traveler numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the AAA predicts.

What to know ahead of anticipated record-breaking Thanksgiving travel

AAA expects the Thanksgiving travel season to be another record-breaker, which means packed planes and potential traffic troubles. Nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more.

Criminals may be leveraging climate change as record acreage burns in Brazil's Amazon

World - Yahoo News - October 25

UK house prices hit record high in October, says Halifax

Typical property now costs £293,999, surpassing previous peak set in June 2022

World - Financial Times - November 7

Bitcoin Price Sets Another Record as Post-Election Rally Continues

The cryptocurrency hit $88,000 and the Dow Jones industrial average reached a new high as a rally that began after Donald J. Trump’s election continued to gain steam.

Business - The New York Times - November 11

Sports Direct owner Frasers walks away from Mulberry bid; oil tumbles, dollar rallies – business live

Gold hits record high as conflict in the Middle East prompts investors to seek safe-haven assets. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit , will see a large expansion of fossil ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

LeBron James records third consecutive triple-double, breaks his own record as Lakers beat Grizzlies

James turns 40 next month and is still making NBA history

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

German police break up an environmental activists' camp near Tesla plant outside Berlin

German police have broken up a protest camp housing environmental activists in a forest near the Tesla electric car factory in Grünheide outside Berlin, citing violations of public safety and order

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Latest news on shootings near New Orleans parade route

Officials say 13 people were shot during two incidents along a New Orleans "second line" parade route. CBS News' Kati Weis breaks down what's known.

Oil prices near 2-week high on further escalation in Russia-Ukraine missile exchange

Oil prices climbed Thursday, with U.S. and global benchmark crude trading at their highest levels in nearly two weeks, as traders monitored reports from Ukraine claiming Russia had launched an ...

Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago

New York to Revive Congestion Pricing With $9 Toll

Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce the revised program on Thursday with the aim of putting it in place before Donald Trump takes office.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

New York to implement congestion pricing at lower rate

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) will revive plans for the nation’s first traffic congestion pricing plan in New York City at a reduced rate after delaying the controversial plan earlier this year. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

High energy prices predicted to be 'the new normal'

The energy price cap is predicted to edge up by 1% from January, according to analysis by Cornwall Insight.

Spirit may be at the end of its runway as Frontier talks break down, bankruptcy looms

Beleaguered Spirit Airlines reportedly is discussing its options with creditors as Frontier Airlines abandons merger talks.