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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

How the 2024 election compares in history

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report newsletter, I'm Jared Gans. Before we jump in today, a note to our ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Warriors' Steve Kerr says Golden State Valkyries will be 'flagship franchise' in WNBA, praises Natalie Nakase

The Valkyries, who named Nakase their first coach last week, will play their inaugural WNBA season in 2025

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

NWSL's Boston franchise to be named BOS Nation Football Club; announcement set for Tuesday

The expansion franchise will join the NWSL in 2026

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Houston Rockets 2024-25 season preview: Is the franchise ready to make a big splash?

Breaking down Houston's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Charlotte Hornets 2024-25 season preview: Is LaMelo Ball the one to lead the franchise?

Breaking down Charlotte's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investment

The Detroit Lions have decided to make defensive tackle Alim McNeill their latest investment, retaining a key player with a long-term deal

Sports - ABC News - October 16

Tom Brady brings a wealth of football acumen, aura to Raiders franchise after joining ownership group

Raiders owner Mark Davis will lean on the GOAT for QB advice and much more

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Jaguars' Parker Washington stuns Patriots with franchise-record punt return that goes for a touchdown

Normally players don't return punts from spot Washington did

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series: Five things to know about 2024 Fall Classic between storied franchises

Los Angeles and New York will meet in the World Series for the 12th time

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Russell Wilson sets Steelers franchise record during Pittsburgh's win over the Jets

Wilson is already in the Steelers record book

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

2025 NFL Draft: Is there a franchise QB in this draft class? Breaking down the potential of each top prospect

One player has separated himself more than halfway through the college football season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Five unexpected storylines of 2024 NFL season: Patrick Mahomes struggling, Sam Darnold looks like franchise QB

Here are five things we didn't expect through the NFL's first seven weeks in 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Dodgers win 2024 World Series: Where does Los Angeles rank on list of most rings won by an MLB franchise?

The Dodgers just secured their eighth franchise title

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Shohei Ohtani and the LA Dodgers win franchise's eighth World Series title by beating the New York Yankees in five games

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Start of a Dodgers dynasty? MLB's exemplary franchise primed for more titles: 'I think that we're on our way'

The Dodgers won the World Series in Year 1 of Shohei Ohtani's 10-year contract

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Black Ops 6 Had A Record-Setting Debut, As Franchise Passes 500 Million Units Sold

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launched on October 25 and it had an enormous, record-setting debut. The game had the "biggest" three-day opening weekend in franchise history when looking at total number ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Week 9 instant takeaways: Daniel Jones, Trevor Lawrence, Geno Smith & other non-franchise QBs | Inside Coverage

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to give their instant reactions and takeaways to every game from Week 9 of NFL action.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Ranking NFL Week 9 rookie performances: Washington may have found its franchise LT; DBs thrive

Jayden Daniels continues his impressive rookie campaign

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead, NBA 2K franchises post high sales in Q2 FY24

Take-Two revealed that several of its core franchises, including Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead, reached new sales milestones last quarter.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

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 - October 26

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 - October 25

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 - October 31

Largest drug "super lab" in Canada's history is busted

Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United and the Burden of History

Winning at Manchester United will be tough enough for the club’s new manager. Unfair comparisons with the past won’t help.

World - The New York Times - November 1

How Will White Women Vote? It’s a Question With a Fraught History.

White and Black women have joined together to power progressive causes — from abolition to civil rights — but it’s a tenuous alliance.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

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