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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 -
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 -
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 -
Autumn in New York Has Been the One of the City’s Driest Ever
It’s been 29 days since Central Park has seen measurable rain.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Here’s where the jobs are for October 2024 – in one chart
The jobs report for October came in much weaker than expected, and employment growth across different industries painted a mixed picture for the U.S. economy.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Here's the inflation breakdown for October 2024 — in one chart
Consumers saw price relief at the gas pump and grocery store. But housing inflation and other categories, such as car insurance, are trouble spots.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Here's the deflation breakdown for October 2024 — in one chart
There are still some pockets of deflation in the U.S. economy, though the dynamic has become more muted as supply chains normalize, economists said.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
One of the most startling reversals in Test history - Zaltzman
Comedian and BBC cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman looks at the statistics behind Pakistan's remarkable comeback against England to win the Test series.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
U.S. consumer confidence surges in October to highest level in nine months
The U.S. consumer-confidence index surged to 108.7 in October from a revised 99.2 reading in the prior month, the Conference Board said Tuesday. This is highest level of confidence since January.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction
A closely watched survey on manufacturing in China has edged into positive territoryWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October
Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October
Inflation in the U.K. has risen sharply to a six-month high in OctoberWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Maine marking one year since worst mass shooting in its history
Maine residents whose sense of safety was shattered last year by the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history planned to mark the day Friday in ways big and small, including a planned ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
This is what history shows after big stock-market jumps like this one
There have been eight instances of 36%+ S&P 500 rallies over 52 weeks since 1995Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Fifth athlete disqualified from one of dirtiest races in Olympic history
Tatyana Tomashova loses London 2012 1500m silver Russian banned for retrospective doping offences The London 2012 race regarded as one of the dirtiest in history has expunged yet another name ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Asheville one month after Helene faces long recovery
SOUTH ASHEVILLE, N.C. – One month after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on this corner of western North Carolina, the debris is everywhere. Shade trees are cut into pieces, sitting on lawns, while ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
One Glaring Concern for Each N.H.L Team a Month Into the Season
For some teams, the high hopes and optimism of the preseason have faded away.Sports - The New York Times - November 2 -
China's Xiaomi delivers 20,000 EVs in October, just months after launching its first car
The Chinese smartphone company also announced a high-end sports version of the car, the SU7 Ultra, would begin preorders ahead of a product release in March.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
UK savings plans overhauled with planned pension tax changes
Advisers race to rethink approach after Rachel Reeves pledges to bring retirement pots under inheritance levy regimeBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
OpenAI brings online search to ChatGPT
Move takes aim at rivals including Google and PerplexityBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Parents to be hit by ‘nanny tax’ after national insurance changes
Families affected will be worse off by more than £1,000 a yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected
The world's second largest economy has been grappling with weakening domestic consumption and a protracted property crisis, with exports being a rare bright spot.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% in October, a month after Fed's first rate cut
The Federal Reserve began cutting its benchmark rate in September amid cooling inflation.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Japan exports rise more than expected in October, rebounding from 43-month low
Japan's trade deficit expanded to 461.2 billion yen ($2.98 billion), compared to September's revised figure of 294.1 billion yen.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Japan records a trade deficit in October for a 4th straight month, despite export recovery
Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and rising energy prices kept import costs highWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes
Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are zeroing in on Sunbelt states as they embark on one last weekend quest to sway undecided voters in battleground states that will determine the ...Sports - ABC News - November 2 -
US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes
Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Eric Trump: My father will go down as one of the most 'remarkable candidates' in history
Eric Trump, one of President-elect Trump's adult sons, said Wednesday that his father will go down as one of the most “remarkable candidates” in history. He joined Fox News’s Laura Ingraham 24 ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Hedge funds performed better under Democratic presidents than Republican ones, history shows
Hedge funds actually generate more alpha when the White House is occupied by a Democrat president than a Republican one, according to HFR.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Undefeated Chiefs are one win away from joining the 1990 49ers team in the NFL history books
Kansas City will make history if it beats BuffaloSports - CBS Sports - November 12 -
Black Ops 6 Helps CoD Reign Supreme On Recent Most-Played Games List
October was a pretty busy month for new releases , and Circana video game industry advisor and executive director Mat Piscatella has shared a new list of the most-played games during the final ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
NASA astronauts won't say which one of them got sick after almost 8 months in space
Three NASA astronauts whose prolonged space mission ended with a trip to the hospital last month won't say which one of them got sickTech - ABC News - November 9 -
Almanac: October 27
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
The economic October surprise
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumers feel more confident ahead of Election Day A new survey shows that ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months
Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Analysis: A Budget for the history books
Nick digs deeper into the Budget following his interview with Rachel Reeves.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
The youngest presidents in U.S. history
The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.Politics - CBS News - November 1 -
The History of Veterans Day
The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7