Congress Record Setting

Congress will have a record-setting number of Black members in its ranks next year

The Congressional Black Caucus will have 62 members in the 119th Congress, contributing to a record 67 Black representatives.

Ohio sets early in-person voting record

Ohio set a record for early in-person voting, the secretary of state announced Tuesday. “Our data team has been busy running the early voting numbers still coming in from the counties, and I’m ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

2024 set to be hottest year on record, scientists say

Climate scientists say 2024 is likely to be the hottest year ever on record. The announcement comes just ahead of the COP29 climate summit. Tina Kraus reports.

Healy set to tie O'Driscoll's Ireland cap record

Cian Healy is set to equal Brian O'Driscoll's Ireland cap record after being named on the bench for Friday's autumn international against Argentina.

Jeanty bolsters Heisman case, sets school record

Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty set the Broncos' single-season rushing record after 159 yards in Saturday's win brought his season total to 1,893.

Sports - ESPN - November 17

Source: Cincy sets MLS transfer record for Denkey

FC Cincinnati has completed the signing of Cercle Brugge forward Kévin Denkey for an MLS record transfer fee. a team spokesperson confirmed to ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 20

'Unique' Healy set for place in Irish record books

Having drawn level with Brian O'Driscoll on 133 Ireland caps last weekend, Cian Healy's record-setting career has been one characterised by resilience.

LPGA Tour Sets $127.5 Million Prize Record

The LPGA Tour prize money has increased nearly 90 percent in four years.

Business - Inc. - November 20

Record-setting amount of people expected to travel for Thanksgiving

A potentially record-breaking Thanksgiving travel rush is on, with AAA estimating nearly 80 million Americans to make a trip of more than 50 miles and airlines expecting more than 30 million people ...

Bitcoin hits record high as Republicans edge closer to full control of Congress

Cryptocurrency surges past $80,000 for first time after Donald Trump’s decisive win

Business - Financial Times - November 11

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".

Dart sets Ole Miss records with 515 yards, 6 TDs

Jaxson Dart set Ole Miss records for yards passing and touchdown throws in a single game, leapfrogging Matt Corral and Eli Manning, in the Rebels' 63-31 win over Arkansas on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Record-setting Slot hails Salah as Liverpool go top

Liverpool manager Arne Slot hailed a "Mo Salah special" as the Egyptian's goal saw his side come from behind to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 and go top of the Premier League on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

'It's a new era': How college football kickers are setting records this season

College kickers, sometimes known for not being clutch, have actually been making their FGs from far out this year.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

They Called Him ‘Nowhere.’ Now He’s Setting College Football Records.

Therapy changed Jordan Watkins’s life. Recovery, and hope, saved his family.

Sports - The New York Times - November 9

Texas woman sets record for donating more than 2,000 liters of breastmilk

Alyse Ogletree has helped nourished hundreds of thousands of babies as a means of giving to charity. Alyse Ogletree would love it if she could donate immense amounts of money to all sorts of worthy ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Ducks' Gabriel sets NCAA total TD record with 179

Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel's TD pass on Saturday versus Maryland gave him 179 for his career, breaking an NCAA record for total touchdowns.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought

The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned 3,000 acres and threatened dozens of buildings. It is fueled by a record-setting drought in the region that has caused more than 530 wildfires since ...

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

The Who’s Who of Trump’s Staff Picks, and Bitcoin and Stocks Set Records

Plus, Israel’s cycle of war in North Gaza.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Germany set NL record with 7-0 rout of Bosnia

Germany dismantled visitors Bosnia and Herzegovina 7-0 on Saturday with a statement win and two goals apiece from Florian Wirtz and Tim Kleindienst to secure top spot in their Nations League group ...

Sports - ESPN - November 17

Paul-Tyson $18.1M gate sets non-Vegas record

Jake Paul's victory over Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday generated a record-breaking $18.1 million gate, the largest for any boxing or MMA event outside of Las Vegas in ...

Sports - ESPN - November 19

The climate crisis in charts: how 2024 has set unwanted new records

Data tracks how Earth’s heating has led to rising sea levels and extreme weather – yet there is no sign of emissions slowing. “The era of global boiling has arrived” is what the UN chief, António ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Steph wants to set unbreakable 3-pointer record but sees one threat

Steph Curry has a chance to surpass 4,000 career 3-pointers this season, and over the next few years, he could push the all-time record close to 5,000. In his mind, there might be only one active ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 20

LPGA Tour sets another record with $127.5M in prize money for 2025

LPGA Tour purses keep getting bigger

Sports - ABC News - November 20

Geno soaks in wins record with UConn greats, goat

UConn's Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA history -- breaking a tie with Stanford great Tara VanDerveer -- when his Huskies defeated Fairleigh Dickinson.

Sports - ESPN - November 21

Shohei Ohtani named NL MVP after record-setting Dodgers season

Shohei Ohtani becomes the second player named MVP in both the American and National leagues.

Bugatti Sets New Open-Top Speed Record with W16 Mistral

World - Yahoo News - November 22

Russia sets new drone attack record in overnight Ukraine barrage

Russia launched a record-high 188 strike drones into Ukraine on Monday night and Tuesday morning, expanding its long-range campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure.

Ukraine says Russian attack sets a new record for the number of drones used

The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched 188 drones against most regions of Ukraine in a nighttime blitz, describing it as a record number of drones deployed in a single attack

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Léon Marchand tops Ryan Lochte's 200m IM world record; Regan Smith breaks own world record set a week ago

Lochte held the record since 2012, while Smith set the world record mark in the 100m backstroke at last week's World Cup.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

New Chicago manager Will Venable takes over White Sox team that set modern record for season losses

Will Venable’s first job as a major league manager is going to be a tough one

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Jaxson Dart, Jordan Watkins set Ole Miss records, crush Arkansas to stay in College Football Playoff hunt

Dart and Watkins helped each other reach historic milestones as Ole Miss cruised on the road

Sports - CBS Sports - November 2

Ole Miss' Jordan Watkins, Jaxson Dart have record-setting days in 63-31 blowout of Arkansas

The passing combination of quarterback Jaxson Dart and receiver Jordan Watkins broke several Ole Miss records in a 63-31 win over Arkansas.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Ravens set more records in rout; Cowboys stars hurt in defeat; happy college basketball season!

Plus, Lions remain kings of the North after finally playing an outdoor game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

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

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