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America’s gender-gap election has a long history
The question of whether the US can stomach a woman as president remains openWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Ravens' decision on final play vs. Bengals cost them a place in NFL history, ended a long streak
Baltimore could have tied NFL historySports - CBS Sports - November 8 -
I delved into my family's history – and discovered a long-hidden secret. But was it mine to tell? | Marisa Bate
I wanted to learn more about my mother. But when her half-brother that I knew nothing about got in touch, I was faced with an agonising decision. I’m sitting in my great-aunt’s retirement home on ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Analysis: A Budget for the history books
Nick digs deeper into the Budget following his interview with Rachel Reeves.Top stories - BBC News - 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 -
The History of Veterans Day
The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
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 - November 7 -
A look into the history of presidential cabinet scandals
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet selections, NBC News' Gadi Schwartz takes a look back at previous cabinet scandals and problematic nominees.Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
Playing Out a Dream, a Long, Long Way From Home
An academy of a team in England’s lower leagues offers Americans at the end of their collegiate eligibility a chance to continue their soccer careers.World - The New York Times - November 8 -
Goodbye to Democracy? Not Quite Yet.
In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
In Praise of Adele and the Long Black Dress
As the artist brings her Las Vegas residency to an end, she leaves behind a major fashion legacy. Just call her Madame A.Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday -
The Amsterdam Attacks and the Long Shadow of ‘Pogroms’
Many have used an old word to refer to recent events. Is it accurate?World - The New York Times - 1 hour ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
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."Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
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 - November 2 -
Trump is repeating a history of propaganda, violence and hate
Psychological propaganda has been used before to undermine democracy, freedom, equality and human rights — should sound eerily familiar to anyone following the 2024 election.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Notable firsts that made history on Election Day
Tuesday brought a historic 2024 election in congressional races, as well as the one for the White House.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
5 candidates of color who made history on Tuesday
Vice President Harris fell short of making history as the first woman — and first woman of color — to ascend to the presidency on Tuesday, but multiple other candidates of color did seal their ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Sabres Make History In Big Win Over Rangers
The Sabres did something special in their win over the Rangers.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8 -
Beyoncé becomes most Grammy-nominated artist in history
Beyoncé has made Grammy history — again. The superstar's latest album, “Cowboy Carter,” secured 11 nominations Friday, bringing her career total to 99. With the latest nods, Beyoncé, who already ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Honoring a Civil War veteran who was lost to history
Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a former ...Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
Trump’s European allies think history is turning in their direction
Populist nationalists on both sides of the Atlantic share common ideas. But there are tensions just beneath the surfaceBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
First Trailer For It's In The Game Shares The History Of Madden NFL
Before 1988, John Madden was already a NFL legend as a head coach and a TV broadcaster. But following the release of John Madden Football, Madden became a video game icon as well. The Madden ...Tech - GameSpot - November 12 -
Jets set NHL history, win 15 of first 16 games
With a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, the Winnipeg Jets now have the NHL's most points at 30 and the most goals at 73, and became the first ...Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
Amorim: Not weighed down by Man Utd's history
New Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has said he does not feel the weight of the club's history, speaking publicly for the first time since taking charge at Old Trafford.Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
Simeone chokes up after making LaLiga history
Diego Simeone choked up when speaking of his love for Atletico Madrid after he was asked about his long-term future following his 700th game in charge of the club.Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago -
Israel targeted military sites in long-awaited counterstrike on Iran
In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
UK’s long-awaited Budget Day arrives
Plus, tech, pharma and oil lead the earnings run, Bank of Japan makes a rate call and Britain’s opposition party picks a new leaderWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Starbucks’s CEO Steps In to Tackle Long List of Issues
Customers are turning away from the coffee giant, and its new chief executive, Brian Niccol, has to figure out how to get them back.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Emotions hit Kershaw at parade 'long time coming'
Clayton Kershaw was hit with the emotions of finally celebrating a World Series championship with the city of Los Angeles on Friday during the Dodgers' downtown parade.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Will there be a long wait for Pennsylvania's election results in 2024?
Pennsylvania's ballot counting lasted days in 2020, but will that be the case again in 2024? CBS News Pittsburgh political reporter Jon Delano reports on why the count took so long in 2020 and how ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
TV Networks Prepared for a Long Wait That Wasn’t
Anchors were ready to camp out in the studio for days on end. Instead, Donald J. Trump declared victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
The Long Wave: Is Kemi Badenoch’s victory a win to Nigerians?
Despite initial excitement after becoming the first Black leader of any British political party, a cooling to Badenoch’s ascent is on the horizon. • Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your ...World - The Guardian - November 6