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Bargain hunters out in force for Black Friday
"Retailers were working overtime to get shoppers to spend in-store on Black Friday, and many did. Taylor Swift fans lined up overnight outside Target for exclusive access to her official Eras Tour ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
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Rachel Reeves defiant after historic tax and spend Budget
Verdict of markets will be critical for UK chancellor’s plans to increase government borrowingBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Kemi Badenoch promises change after historic Tory leadership win
The former business secretary is the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Warriors achieve historic franchise feat during Steph's injury absence
The Golden State Warriors achieved an incredible franchise 3-point record, despite being without star point guard Steph Curry for half of their games to begin the 2024-25 NBA season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3 -
Top climber dies in fall on Nepal peak after making historic ascent
"I rappelled down to him and stayed with him for four hours until his light faded," Ondrej Huserka's climbing partner said in an emotional Facebook post.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
The Switch Up Election Series — Clyburn weighs in on historic 2024 election
Former President Obama once famously said when Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) speaks, the entire Congress listens. The South Carolina Democrat is one of the most powerful voices in Congress, and in ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Boneyard to bourbon: NIU commemorates 125 years, historic Notre Dame upset
The Huskies' 16-14 upset over Notre Dame was the first win over a top-five ranked opponent in program history.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
The election result investors fear historically is the best for the stock market
Evercore strategists led by Julian Emanuel crunched the numbers and it turns out unified government actually is the best for the stock market.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Michigan, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina residents gearing up for historic election
Residents in Michigan, Pennsylvania and North Carolina are gearing up for a historic election and are working to encourage others in their community to vote.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
Youth groups project historic Gen Z voter turnout
Voters under 30 years old are on track to cast a higher-than-expected number of votes during the 2024 presidential election, with youth political groups reporting hour-long lines on college ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Trump wins historic comeback after 2020 loss, indictments and bruising campaign
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
WATCH: Donald Trump wins 2nd term in historic return to White House, ABC News projects
ABC News is projecting former President Donald Trump will win the presidential race, staging a historic comeback to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Reeves hints UK will urge Trump not to raise tariffs as economists fear his policies will cut growth – UK politics live
Chancellor says UK’s trading relationship with US is ‘absolutely crucial’ and promises not to be a ‘passive actor’. Another Labour politician who has criticised Donald Trump strongly in the past ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Trump celebrates historic comeback, praises running mate JD Vance
Following a projected GOP Senate victory, former President Trump declared an "unprecedented mandate" and applauded JD Vance for his commitment to lead an economic revival. Trump credited Vance for ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
World leaders react to Trump’s historic return to the White House
The 2024 presidential election has been closely watched all around the world and the results are set to impact everything from the global economy to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
US cancels $1.1bn of Somalia’s debt in ‘historic’ financial agreement
Commitment by Mogadishu’s largest single lender is latest in series of deals to forgive ‘unsustainable’ $4.5bn debt. Somalia has announced that more than $1.1bn (£860m) of outstanding loans will be ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
DACA recipient elected to New Mexico legislature and other historic election wins
Cindy Nava, a former undocumented immigrant, Dreamer and Biden administration official, was elected to the New Mexico State Senate.Politics - CBS News - November 6 -
What Trump’s historic election victory means for the global economy
The former president's litany of pledges include steep tariffs, tax cuts, deregulation and a push to withdraw from key global agreements.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Trump’s Historic Chief of Staff Pick, and What Elon Musk Wants Now
Plus, for $200, he was the voice of the internet.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
'You can never be the team to fold': The Bucks navigate a historically slow start
After one of the worst starts in franchise history and limited trade options, Milwaukee needs to win now or an uncertain future awaits.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
LGBTQ candidates saw big election wins, with several historic victories
More than 1,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer candidates ran for elected office this year, with hundreds winning their respective races.Politics - NBC News - November 8 -
How Trump won over Latino and Hispanic voters in historic numbers
Experts say president-elect’s bombastic attitude and economic messaging helped flip traditionally blue counties. US election 2024 – live updates The raucous early morning celebration in Miami ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Kai Trump's election night vlog: Behind the scenes of the historic evening
Kai Trump, President-elect Donald Trump's 17-year-old granddaughter, released a vlog on her YouTube channel, where she took viewers behind the scenes on election night.Top stories - ABC News - November 12 -
Spy satellite images lead archeologists to the site of a historic battle in Iraq
Declassified 1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led a British-Iraqi archeological team to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that became decisive in the spread of Islam ...World - ABC News - November 12 -
Trump and Biden both call for smooth transition in historic Oval Office meeting
President-elect Donald Trump was welcomed at the White House on Wednesday after declining to do the same for President Joe Biden after the 2020 election.Top stories - ABC News - November 13 -
Watch live: Biden to deliver remarks after historic Amazon visit in Brazil
President Biden will deliver remarks on Sunday after meeting with Indigenous and other leaders in Manaus, Brazil, and becoming the first sitting United States president to visit the Amazon ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Biden makes historic visit to Amazon rainforest, declares International Conservation Day
President Biden made a historic visit to the Amazon rainforest Sunday to view the Amazon River and the ongoing effects of climate change. With his visit Sunday, Biden became the first sitting ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
San Diego, Tijuana Youth symphonies unite for historic cross-border performance
The performance was part of an effort to bridge communities through creativity and innovation during this year's "World Design Capital" designation.Top stories - CBS News - November 17 -
Trump’s victory represents a historic protest vote, no more and no less
Antipathy to big government and big business has helped spur the rise of a third force in US politicsBusiness - Financial Times - November 18 -
Narendra Modi to make ‘historic’ Guyana visit for energy talks
Indian PM’s trip expected to focus on trade and investment as oil-rich Caribbean country’s economic boom continues. India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, will make a “historic” state visit to the ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
AI Investments Are Booming, but Venture-Firm Profits Are at a Historic Low
Investors hope the Trump administration will make tech acquisition deals easier.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 18 -
The World’s Best Golfer Suffered the ‘Lowest Lows’ Amid a Historic Season
Nelly Korda revealed she battled on-course demons and bodily limitations despite winning seven times on the L.P.G.A. Tour in 2024.Sports - The New York Times - November 20