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Chelsea to sign USA's Girma for world record fee

USA defender Naomi Girma agrees terms to join Chelsea on a long-term deal for a world record transfer.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Netflix shares jump as it adds record number of subscribers

Streaming pioneer’s total number of customers passes 300mn as it receives boost from live sports

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Raymond Climbs Red Wings Franchise Record Book

22-year-old Lucas Raymond continues to stake his illustrious place in the nearly century long history of Detroit Red Wings hockey

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

Grazing Sheep Double Solar Farms’ Sustainability Factor

Despite a new administration hostile to renewable energy, solar farms are booming, and using thousands of sheep to maintain their sites.

Inc. - Jan. 20

Let's preview Sunday's divisional round slate: Picks, predictions, X factors, stats to know

Rams-Eagles and Ravens-Bills are on deck. We previewed both remaining matchups, including game picks.

ESPN - Jan. 19

How quickly Trump is able to carry out his mass deportation plan depends on these factors

Donald Trump has vowed to begin enacting the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history on Day 1 of his presidency, with one aide saying enforcement will begin “the moment that President ...

NBC News - Jan. 19

Trump into Masters semis and sets earnings record

World number one Judd Trump will play world champion Kyren Wilson in the last four of the Masters after beating Ding Junhui.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Cher Lloyd: 'After X Factor there's a lot I need to get off my chest'

The singer known to millions for her rebellious reality TV antics is back and ready to "spill the tea".

BBC News - Jan. 17

Ovi breaks one record, gets closer to Gretzky's

Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. It was his 874th goal, 20 shy of ...

ESPN - Jan. 17

'My record will go' - will Haaland overtake Shearer?

As Manchester City striker Erling Haaland signs a new contract until 2034, BBC Sport looks at whether he could beat Alan Shearer's Premier League goalscoring record and also get Shearer's thoughts.

BBC News - Jan. 17

The world’s greatest record stores

FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fix

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Ovechkin's pursuit of goals record creates betting frenzy

Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL career goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Record label hits back at 'illogical' Drake lawsuit

Drake's record label accuses him of trying to "silence" Kendrick Lamar with a defamation lawsuit.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Ovechkin, eyeing record, scores goal No. 873

Alex Ovechkin scored the 873rd goal of his career to bring him 21 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky's record.

ESPN - Jan. 12

A look at Trump's track record of disaster misinformation

As wildfires ravage southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Democratic officials, continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation amid disasters.

ABC News - Jan. 11

Coldest January night for UK since 2010 as -18.9C recorded

Altnaharra in the Highlands recorded the lowest overnight temperature of the winter in Scotland.

BBC News - Jan. 11

South Korea air crash recorders missing final four minutes

The last four minutes of data before the disaster which killed 179 people are missing, transport authorities say.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Earth sees second consecutive year of record-hot temperatures

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Earth sees scorching temps in hottest year on record: NOAA Earth saw its hottest year ever recorded last year, according to data ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Last year was the hottest in Earth's recorded history

Last year was the planet’s hottest in recorded history, NASA announced, marking two years in a row that global temperatures have shattered records.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Ex-McKinsey partner pleads guilty to destroying records on opioids

Martin Elling pleads guilty to destroying records on advice provided to Purdue Pharma on how to ‘turbocharge’ sales. A former partner at McKinsey & Co pleaded guilty on Friday to obstructing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

2024 was hottest year on record for world’s land and oceans, US scientists confirm

Noaa says last year was the warmest since records began in 1850 and Nasa concurs: ‘The long-term trends are very clear’. It was the hottest year ever recorded for the world’s lands and oceans in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Last year was hottest on record: NOAA

Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Extended interview: L.A. fire chief on how budget cuts limited fire response "to a certain factor"

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley praises resilient firefighters as they battle fires across Los Angeles, talks about whether $17 million in budget cuts hampered the agency's wildfire ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Are you making it in this economy, or just getting by? These two factors can determine your status.

The last four years ushered in a divided economy that left some Americans “clobbered” and others racing ahead. Two factors — homeownership and stock ownership — determined the difference.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

FirstFT: The hottest year on record

Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant other

Financial Times - Jan. 10

World’s largest chip maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, reports record sales

The key supplier of advanced chips for the world’s leading tech companies saw record revenue in the final quarter of 2023.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Hottest year on record in 2024 breached global warming threshold, scientists say

Climate scientists say the global warming threshold of 1.5C above pre-industrial was breached in 2024, which was the hottest year on record.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Hield's X-factor status magnified in Warriors' win over Pistons

Buddy Hield's importance to the Warriors' success was readily apparent in Golden State's 107-104 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

LA wildfire damages set to cost record $135bn

Some of the most expensive properties in the US have been wiped out by the fires.

BBC News - Jan. 10

European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at ‘record levels’

Rystad Energy releases data days after Ukraine stopped flows of Russian gas through its pipelines. Europe bought a record amount of liquefied natural gas from Russia last year, data shows, despite ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Trump's inaugural committee has already raised a record $170M in donations

President-elect Donald Trump has raised more than $170 million for his upcoming inauguration, a record amount as tech executives and big donors have eagerly written large checks

ABC News - Jan. 9

Corporate borrowers kick off 2025 with record-setting $83bn bond bonanza

Issuers pounce on surging investor demand for debt before Donald Trump returns to the White House

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Fania Records put salsa on the map. Can it evolve?

In 2024, the label celebrated its 60th anniversary. Now, the question of whether this treasure trove of Latin culture is being curated properly has become more pertinent than ever.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?

The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.

CBS News - Jan. 8

These 4 Factors Are Driving Up Worker Productivity

U.S. businesses are benefitting from hybrid work, fewer meetings, better AI use, and more startups, increasing total output and offsetting post-pandemic wage increases.

Inc. - Jan. 8

'Largest recorded UK catfish' caught in Essex lake

Shaun Ing and friends used a body bag left over from Halloween to help lift the giant fish.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Obamacare Enrollment Hits Record Ahead of Trump’s Return

Almost 24 million Americans have signed up for plans offered under the Affordable Care Act, driven by subsidies that are expiring and that Congress may not renew.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Biden administration achieves fourth record-breaking ACA enrollment ahead of exit

The Biden administration has achieved a fourth consecutive record year in HealthCare.gov Marketplace enrollment, one week before the final sign-up deadline and its imminent exit from office. Nearly ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Steph records unfortunate career first in Warriors' loss to Heat

Warriors guard Steph Curry had a noticeable hole in one column of his box score during Golden State's 114-98 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

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