October second warmest, second driest on record for U.S.: NOAA

October second-warmest, second-driest on record for U.S.: NOAA

October 2024 was both the second-warmest and second-driest October ever recorded in the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The 48 contiguous U.S. states ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

October was one of the driest months in history

The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

2024 to be first year to breach 1.5C global warming limit

It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.

Why several U.S. cities are seeing record-high October temps

In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking ...

New Yorkers urged to conserve water after driest October in 150 years

Mayor Eric Adams asks residents to take shorter showers as city agencies ordered to prepare conservation plans. New York ’s mayor urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

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.

European agency says 2024 is "virtually certain" to be warmest year on record

Climate scientists working at the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service have announced that 2024 is "virtually certain" to be the warmest year on record.

Sustainability Jobs Are on a Tear as the U.S. Eyes a Second Trump Term

A new LinkedIn report shows major demand for job candidates with green skills, which experts say will continue regardless of U.S. politics.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Pro-U.S. president of Palau wins second term, defeating brother-in-law

The president of the Pacific Islands nation of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr., was returned for a second term after a national election held last week.

U.S. industrial output battered for second month by Boeing strike, hurricanes

Industrial production fell 0.3% in October, held down by the Boeing strike and the impact of hurricanes Milton and Helene, the Federal Reserve reported Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha breaks men's half-marathon world record by one second

Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha made every second count as he broke the men’s half-marathon record by just one second

Sports - ABC News - October 27

NFL bold predictions for second half of 2024 season: Chiefs go undefeated; Brock Bowers sets rookie record

Here are five bold predictions to watch for as the second half of the season unfolds in the NFL

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Russia was behind second fake video spreading false voter fraud claims, U.S. officials say

Experts warned that two recent Russian-created fake videos appear designed to undercut Americans’ confidence in the 2024 election results and stoke racial animus.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

What Trump's second term could mean for U.S. efforts to tackle climate change

There is uncertainty about what will happen to the world's battle against climate change as President-elect Trump says he'll again withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. Fred Krupp, ...

Trump’s second chapter begins

Republicans will return to pinnacle of global power with Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda

World - Financial Times - November 7

Canada braces for second Trump presidency

Defence spending and agricultural protections could raise tensions with the new US administration

World - Financial Times - November 8

China braces for second Trump term

While on the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to put large tariffs on Chinese goods to protect American manufacturing, which might threaten the Asian nation's already-slowing ...

Flood-hit Spain drenched by wettest October on record

World - Yahoo News - November 8

NY sportsbooks rake in record $2.3B in October

New York sportsbooks accepted $2.3 billion in bets in October, a new monthly record for any state.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Yin wins in Malaysia for second LPGA title this month

Ruoning Yin shot a 7-under 65 to win the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship in Malaysia by one stroke for her second title this month.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Ella Emhoff, Stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, Has Made a Name Far From Washington

The stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, Ms. Emhoff has largely made a name for herself in New York’s creative scenes, far from Beltway politics.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

Bonmatí wins second straight Ballon d'Or Féminin

Aitana Bonmatí has retained the Ballon d'Or Féminin, seeing off competition from teammate Caroline Graham Hansen to win the award for the second straight year.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

McDonald’s suffers second straight decline in quarterly sales

US fast-food chain hit by weakness in international markets as it promotes more discount meals

Business - Financial Times - October 29

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