Driest Months History

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 - 8 hours ago

Soak up the sun: Maritimes soon to see driest stretch of 2024

Sunshine reigns over the East Coast through this weekend as a ridge of high pressure makes itself at home

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

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 - 2 days ago

Analysis: A Budget for the history books

Nick digs deeper into the Budget following his interview with Rachel Reeves.

Two decades of EM bond history

Keeping it local

World - Financial Times - October 14

David Olusoga: ‘My loyalty is to history’

The historian on reimagining the Black British experience, being shot at from both sides in the culture wars and how to ‘de-weaponise the past’

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Capital gains tax: a short history

Since its beginnings in 1965, many UK chancellors have sought to reform the levy as a means of spurring economic growth

World - Financial Times - October 19

LeBron takes court with Bronny: 'Will never forget'

LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo in NBA history to appear in a game together when they checked in at the same time with 4:00 left in the second quarter Tuesday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

The 27 best new products this month

The best new products this October are the Rhode Barrier Balm, Ninja Crispi, New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 and Shark FlexFusion. Here’s how to shop them.

Gustavsson scores first goalie goal in Wild history

Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson became just the 15th goaltender to score a goal in NHL history and the first in franchise history.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

How will the Adams era go down in Raiders history?

Davante Adams finished his Raiders career with 221 catches for 2,869 yards and 23 TDs in 37 games.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

In N.H.L. Game, a Rare Goalie Play Makes History

Filip Gustavsson had never scored a goal at any level of hockey.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

The evolutionary history of humans' ability to eat starch

How humans developed the ability to digest starch: A study offers insight into the evolution of amylase genes, which are key to breaking down some carbs.

Lynx push Liberty to G5 as history on line for both

The Lynx beat the Liberty 82-80 to force a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, the first since 2019.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

The Trade for Deshaun Watson Is Officially the Worst in Sports History

Watson has played his last snap as a member of the Browns. The damage is only beginning, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

LeBron James and son Bronny make NBA history

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his son Bronny make history after becoming the first father-son duo to share the court in an NBA game.

Horrible Histories to receive special Bafta Award

The children’s historical sketch show is rewarded for its "extraordinary cultural and social impact".

Presidents, Conventions and Nazis: A Political History of ‘The Garden’

Madison Square Garden, where former President Donald J. Trump will hold a rally on Sunday, has hosted many political events, some of them notorious.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Penguins: Dubas' History Of Firing Head Coaches

Pittsburgh Penguins' Kyle Dubas has been a hockey executive for over a decade but does not have an extension history of firing head coaches.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

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.

America’s gender-gap election has a long history

The question of whether the US can stomach a woman as president remains open

World - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you

The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.

Report: USMNT's Balogun (shoulder) out 2 months

United States striker Folarin Balogun will be sidelined for about two months with a shoulder injury, a person close to the player told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits

Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergent

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris is getting ready for her first campaign appearances with Barack and Michelle Obama this month in Georgia and Michigan

A Major Push to Protect Nature Is Happening Now

Delegates from around the world are meeting in Colombia in what is expected to be the biggest U.N. biodiversity conference in history.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Charges Dropped in Case Against Binance Employee Held in Nigeria

Tigran Gambaryan, who was in custody for eight months, has been released so he can receive medical care.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

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 - 3 days ago

Parts of Spain Get a Month’s Worth of Rain in a Day

The deluge flooded streets, breached rivers and destroyed crops along the Mediterranean coast. There could be more rain still to come.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Inquest opens into death of four-month-old boy

The inquest into the death of a four-month-old baby is opened and adjourned.

Heartache, near misses, elusive title dream: Oral history of Liberty's tortured past

An original franchise when the WNBA launched in 1997, the star-crossed Liberty are still chasing their first title.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Dozens of islanders locked up as grim history continues for Annobón

People who wrote protest letter to Equatorial Guinea authorities latest to feel wrath of draconian regime. Earlier this year, residents of the small island of Annobón began noticing withering ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Barry Diller: ‘I want Donald Trump pushed into the dustheap of history’

IAC chair warns of power shift to Big Tech in film and TV

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Make black history mandatory in England to counter hatred, urges campaigner

Summer riots were a consequence of relegating the subject to just one month, says Black Curriculum founder . Black history must be made mandatory in England to counter hatred and help prevent ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

The Dodgers were three (scoreless) outs away from making history against the Mets

Heading into Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers were three scoreless outs away from setting an MLB record.

With $32 Billion in Aid, Native Americans Push Against History of Neglect

A pandemic relief bill set aside long-term funds for tribal lands that have lacked the tax revenue, and infrastructure, to spur businesses and wealth.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

WATCH: Filip Gustavsson scores first goalie goal in Minnesota Wild history

The Wild net minder put the finishing touch on a special win over the St. Louis Blues

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

700,000 years of Egyptian history finds enormous new home

Even before it opened this week, the Grand Egyptian Museum looked to be making history. On Wednesday, Egypt will finally open doors to some of the 700,000 years' worth of artifacts to the public.

Omarosa: Trump 'dictated' doctors' letters about his medical history

Omarosa Manigault Newman claimed former President Trump “dictated” what doctors wrote about his medical history, making the allegation during a Tuesday evening CNN appearance. “Let’s recall that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

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