How the Fed's rate cut and this week's election made for record breaking market rallies

Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season

The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Trump praises record-breaking first day of in-person early voting in Georgia

During a rally in Atlanta, Ga., former President Donald Trump spoke about Georgia's record-breaking turnout on the first day of in-person early voting and encouraged his supporters to vote early.

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Inter Miami breaks the MLS single-season points record

Lionel Messi scores his second hat trick in five days in 6-2 win over New England Revolution

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue break records — and it's not just because of Messi

Major League Soccer scored several regular season records, including for attendance and sponsorship, thanks in part to international superstar Lionel Messi — and corporate strategy.

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.

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

Gold topped $2,800 an ounce for the first time ever on Wednesday, but one analyst warned that the upward movement for prices may be “limited” going forward as strength in Treasury bond yields is a ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

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 - 3 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

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.

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"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.

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.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

"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.

Entertainment - CBS News - 15 hours ago

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