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ETFs cross $1 trillion of inflows in 2024, extending record year
Broad stock funds and bitcoin ETFs have been big asset gatherers this year.CNBC - 8h -
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last yearABC News - 1d -
Still in her record-breaking era: Taylor Swift tour smashes record with $2-billion revenue
Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras tour concluded Sunday. Her production company, Taylor Swift Touring, confirmed that it sold more than $2 billion in tickets.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
2,500-year-old shipwreck and anchors discovered off coast of Sicily
A shipwreck dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries B.C. was discovered earlier this year off the coast of Sicily, Italian officials said.CBS News - 9h -
Briton, 18, sentenced for sex with 17-year-old in Dubai
Marcus Fakana has been sentenced for a year over the relationship, a campaign group in Dubai says.BBC News - 13h -
Biden proposes protections for monarch butterfly
The Biden administration is proposing protections for the monarch butterfly – though the protections face an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration. The Fish and Wildlife Service ...The Hill - 1d -
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Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last yearABC News - 1d -
USA’s Gretchen Walsh smashes 15-year-old 50m butterfly world record
Olympic champion beats mark set during ‘shiny suit’ era 21-year-old in action at Short Course World Championships US Olympic champion Gretchen Walsh continued her sparkling year by shattering ...The Guardian - 1d -
USA’s Gretchen Walsh smashes 15-year-old 50m butterfly world record
US Olympic champion Gretchen Walsh continued her sparkling year by shattering the 15-year-old world record for the 50m butterfly on Tuesday. The previous record was held by Sweden’s Therese ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Soto's record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball
Juan Soto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with the New York Mets, the largest and longest deal in baseball history, has reverberated across the winter meetingsABC News - 2d -
Arkadium confirms record year for its browser games library
Arkadium confirmed today that it has launched a record number of games on its platform, in part thanks to its new publishing initiative.VentureBeat - 2d -
Sources: Mets land Soto on 15-year, $765M deal
Juan Soto and the Mets are in agreement on a 15-year, $765 million contract, sources told ESPN, the largest deal in professional sports history.ESPN - 2d -
Jay-Z denies rape allegations involving 13-year-old girl
A civil suit filed in October now includes Jay-Z in the list of defendants. The music mogul, who has denied the allegations, is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl back in 2000. CBS News New ...CBS News - 2d -
High Pacific surface temperatures fuel record warm year
Unusually hot seas lead to more rain, causing flooding in many parts of the worldFinancial Times - 2d -
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour smashes touring revenue record with more than $2bn in ticket sales
Pop singer’s 149-date tour, which ended on Sunday in Vancouver, more than doubles the previous record for a completed tour. Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has been confirmed as the most commercially ...The Guardian - 2d -
Hot Inflation Won’t Derail the Stock Market’s Record Year
November CPI is seen rebounding to its highest level since July but the Fed is still seen cutting rates this month.Inc. - 2d -
Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old in 2000 with Diddy
The amended complaint identifies Jay-Z as "Celebrity A," who was accused of raping the 13-year-old while "Celebrity B," a female, watched.The Hill - 2d -
Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contractABC News - 2d -
Juan Soto to join Mets on record 15-year, $765 million deal, reports say
Juan Soto, the four-time MLB All-Star, has agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, according to reports.CBS News - 3d -
Climate crisis deepens with 2024 ‘certain’ to be hottest year on record
Average global temperature in November was 1.62C above preindustrial levels, bringing average for the year to 1.60C. This year is now almost certain to be the hottest year on record, data shows. It ...The Guardian - 3d -
Man arrested in 41-year-old cold case murder in Southern California
A 70-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with a 1983 murder in Southern California, police said.NBC News - 3d -
Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year
Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year
Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.BBC News - 3d -
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'I'm just a kid' - 16-year-old breaks 200m record in 20.04secs
Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout enters the record books by becoming the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200 metres.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
WATCH: 8-year-old Michigan boy opens 7th lemonade stand for shelter dogs
Henry says he just wants "all dogs to have a good home ... and a good life."ABC News - 6d -
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open the FIFA Club World Cup against Egypt's Al Ahly on June 15
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open the FIFA Club World Cup against Egypt's Al Ahly on June 15ABC News - 6d -
Parents caused death of three-year-old boy found buried in garden
Abiyah Yasharahyalah died in a severely malnourished state following a respiratory infection.BBC News - 6d -
How a 63-year-old math teacher became a social media fashion influencer
After a photo went viral in 2016, Irvin Randle wanted to show off his style. The math teacher by day now has 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.7 million on TikTok.CBS News - 6d -
Caves Of Qud Finally Launches Today After 15 Years Of Development
Developer Freehold Games announced that Caves of Qud, a roguelike open-world RPG, will exit early access and into 1.0 today, December 5, at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET. The game entered early access on ...GameSpot - 6d -
Experts believe study of 700-year-old handwriting unveils leading Byzantine painter's true identity
Crime-solving techniques applied to a medieval illuminated manuscript in Paris may have solved a centuries-old puzzle: The true identity of a leading Byzantine painter who injected a human touch ...ABC News - 6d -
Boy, 7, fatally shoots 2-year-old brother after finding gun in glove box
A 7-year-old boy fatally shot his 2-year-old brother while sitting in a truck after finding a gun in the glove box, according to authorities in California.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
College enrollment falls 5% for 18-year-old freshmen; FAFSA failures to blame, experts say
Although more students now qualify for federal aid, problems with the new FAFSA caused some high schoolers to find alternatives to a four-year college degree.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Australian Music prize: 80-year-old Kankawa Nagarra wins over Nick Cave and Amyl and the Sniffers
Walmatjarri elder and blues musician wins $50,000 prize for Wirlmarni, saying she hopes it will bring pride to her community in Wangkatjungka. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
8-year-old boy dies after a statue falls on him at Arizona hotel
An 8-year-old boy has died after a statue fell on him outside the luxury Arizona Biltmore hotel, the Phoenix Police Department said.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
New women's baseball league names 97-year-old AAGPBL alum honorary chair on advisory board
Former baseball pitcher Maybelle Blair will be an honorary chair on the advisory board of the Women’s Professional Baseball League, which last month announced plans to launch in 2026 as a six-team ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries
The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial
Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
A 17-year-old player dies after collapsing during a charity hockey game in New York
A 17-year-old hockey player collapsed during a charity game in New York and later diedABC News - Dec. 2
