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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 - 3 days ago -
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 -
Halloween forecasts predict record temperatures in parts of the U.S.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
U.S. budget deficit in fiscal 2024 swells to third-highest level on record
The federal budget deficit for fiscal 2024 was $1.8 trillion, up 8% from a year ago, as the government’s spending continued to swamp revenue.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking traffic hits a record ahead of election
Trucking data shows that cross-border trade between Mexico and the U.S. has reached a record this year, with heavy cargo volumes headed to U.S. retailers.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Record numbers of wealthy Americans are making plans to leave the U.S. after the election
Attorneys and advisors to family offices and high-net-worth families said they're seeing record demand from clients looking for second passports or long-term residencies abroad.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Overnight stock trading hit a record high on the night of the U.S. election
Brokerages that offer overnight and 24-hour trading saw a surge in volume on the night of the U.S. election.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
ETFs see ‘monumental’ flows after U.S. election, shattering previous record
Investors rushed into exchange-funds after Donald Trump won the race to become the 47th president of the U.S., particularly seeking exposure to the country’s stock market.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days 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 homeSports - 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 - October 29 -
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 -
U.S. stock market hits record highs with boost from election results and Fed announcement
The Dow and S&P 500 have set new records as post-election optimism and a major Fed announcement drive a market surge. CBS News MoneyWatch's Kelly O'Grady explains what's behind the rise.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
A Record Number of States Are in Drought
Little rain has fallen since Hurricane Helene dropped huge amounts across the Southeast.Science - The New York Times - November 5 -
Early voting record shattered in Georgia
Georgia voters took to the polls in record numbers Tuesday, casting more than 300,000 ballots on the first day of early voting, according to officials. Gabe Sterling, the chief operating officer in ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Iberdrola Profit Lifted by Record Investments
Spain’s energy giant Iberdrola posted a 50% rise in net profit for the first nine months of the year helped by record-high investments in its U.S. and U.K. networks.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Living conditions to be added to NHS records
A housing provider says it will reduce the burden on the NHS and help them better serve residents' needs.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Tuberculosis infections highest on record: WHO
Global tuberculosis cases reached an all-time high in 2023, with nearly 11 million people estimated to have become sick with the disease last year. According to the World Health Organization's ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Georgia shatters early voting records
In Georgia, a key battleground state in the Trump-Harris race, more than 50% of voters participated during the 2024 early voting period. CBS News' Jared Eggleston has more on the record turnout ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock
Presidential candidates descend on Pennsylvania as polls in most crucial swing state show a dead heatBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
How violence became a theme of America’s election
Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoricBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high
Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executiveWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Veteran homelessness drops to record low
Veterans homelessness rates have dropped to a record low since detailed counting began in 2009, the Biden administration announced Monday for Veterans Day. In January of this year, officials ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Protecting Nature, With the U.S. on the Sidelines
As the world gathers this week for U.N. biodiversity negotiations, the U.S. hasn’t ratified a decades-old treaty to protect nature.Top stories - The New York Times - 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 -
First day of Georgia early voting shatters records
Early voting began Tuesday in Georgia, where 16 electoral votes are up for grabs. Georgia's secretary of state said at least 234,000 votes have already been cast, more than any single day in 2022. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Shirley Bassey breaks record for jewellery auction
Shirley Bassey's jewellery collection sells for 2.2 million euros at an auction in Paris.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
'Extraordinary' Modric breaks Madrid record in win
Carlo Ancelotti praised Luka Modric as an "extraordinary professional" after the midfielder celebrated becoming Real Madrid's oldest ever player by providing an assist in their 2-1 win at Celta Vigo.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
Canucks ECHL Affiliate Sets Wacky World Record
The Vancouver Canucks ECHL affiliate, the Kalamazoo Wings, set a fun world record at their home opener.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
FirstFT: HSBC overhaul to divide businesses along east-west lines
Also in today’s newsletter, EY fires staff for ‘cheating’ and Mubadala Capital’s private equity pushWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget
Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Sinn Féin leaders correct age of teen texted by senator
Michelle O'Neill and Mary Lou McDonald correct the record about the age of a teenage texted by Niall Ó Donnghaile.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Messi Mania helps drive record growth for MLS
Major League Soccer is hitting record attendance marks and mounting sponsorship revenueSports - ABC News - October 22 -
Trump recording podcast with Joe Rogan this week
Former President Trump is planning to sit for an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan this week. The former president will record his conversation with Rogan at the media personalities' studio in ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths
The number of drug-poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales has hit the highest level since 1993.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Lamar: Henry has 'great chance' at rushing record
With Derrick Henry on a record pace through seven games, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson believes he has "a great chance" of eclipsing Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing mark.Sports - ESPN - October 24 -
Ohtani's '50-50' baseball sells for record £3.4m
The ball struck by LA Dodgers hitter Shohei Ohtani when he secured a record-breaking 50th home run sells for £3.39m at auction.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
Betting Markets Favor Trump. But Their Record of Accuracy Is Mixed.
Proponents believe that having real money on the line, and a large crowd of investors, encourages a more accurate election forecast than polling data can provide.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
EU races to prepare for a Trump win
Bloc seeks to bolster aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and trade policy in case Republican is re-electedBusiness - Financial Times - October 25