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Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast

As record-breaking high temperatures were expected Wednesday, snow blanketed the mountaintops of Hawaii and residents of the Great Plains were bracing for tornadoes.

Wisconsin’s vote on the edge as immigrant scare stories spread

In the final leg of the US election campaign, even the quietest towns are being dragged into the border war

World - Financial Times - October 14

Chris Wallace: Debate with Harris ‘scared’ Trump

CNN anchor Chris Wallace said he thinks Vice President Harris “scared” former President Trump during their presidential debate, which is why there won’t be another meeting before Election Day. On ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on frontline of conspiracies

Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.

'Tax squeeze backlash' and Clarkson's health scare

Many papers lead with unease over Labour's maiden Budget, while others report on Jeremy Clarkson's health scare

False narratives on election integrity seek to divide, scare Americans

Former secretaries of state Natalie Tennant and Kim Wyman have written an op-ed assuring Americans that their elections are secure, fair and accurate, and urging them to seek out reliable sources ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Australian authorities respond to a reported bomb scare on a New Zealand flight

Australian authorities have responded to a reported bomb scare on flight from New Zealand to Sydney

World - ABC News - October 19

A Psychologist Explains Why Americans Spend Billions to Scare Themselves Silly on Halloween

Why do Americans shell out north of $12 billion on Halloween? A psychologist explains the appeal of scaring ourselves silly.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Hellah Sidibe: the pioneering ultrarunner who was once scared of running

The athlete took much from his experience as a Black man running across the US solo. Including the need to pass on the joy he finds in his profession. Hellah Sidibe has been on a streak since 15 ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Shohei Ohtani reportedly cleared for World Series Game 3 after shoulder scare

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected to play in the next World Series game against the New York Yankees on Monday night after injuring his shoulder in a slide Saturday.

‘You’re always scared’: hit French film’s star on his fight for residency

Abou Sangaré may have won an award at Cannes, but he says all he wants is to be allowed work as a mechanic. Irregular migration and stymied deportation orders have long loomed over French politics, ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Scare tactics: scientists offer insights on what makes a perfect prank

Researchers come up with theory for why ‘jump scares’ are often followed by laughter – with advice on how to find ‘sweet spot’ of fear. Whether it’s a friend jumping out from behind a bush or ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Watch as Hornets' LaMelo Ball gets hilariously scared by clown on Halloween

It's safe to say Ball was caught off guard by the clown

Sports - CBS Sports - 9 hours ago

Mary Fowler earns WCL win for relieved Manchester City after St Pölten scare

Manchester City had to come through a major scare against the Austrian underdogs St Pölten to secure a seesaw victory in the Women’s Champions League.. Just a week after putting in one of the ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Ilia Topuria says Max Holloway is scared to risk relevance as BMF champion ahead of UFC 308 showdown

Topuria doubled down on his claim that Holloway was avoiding a fight with him

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

'Terrified and angry': patients voice concerns as eye hospital to shut for six months

The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh is due to close for six months at the end of the month.

Tottenham dismantle feeble West Ham after bouncing back from early scare

Ange Postecoglou was there to see another defensive implosion, but this time he was not the coach who will have to deal with the fallout. For Tottenham, there was merely glee in becoming the latest ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Shohei Ohtani thinks he can avoid shoulder surgery, but Dodgers superstar not ruling anything out yet

Ohtani suffered a partially dislocated shoulder during a slide Saturday night

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

‘I am now an empty nester’: I encouraged my two adult sons to move out. I was anxious and scared — now my heart is full

‘With the sale of the house, I was able to pay off some small debts, and now I am 100% debt free’

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Flood defences 'in worst state on record'

The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".

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.

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 - Yesterday

Former Kings Goalie Breaks NHL Record

Cam Talbot joins Sean Burke as the only goalie to ever break the record.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

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. ...

Shirley Bassey breaks record for jewellery auction

Shirley Bassey's jewellery collection sells for 2.2 million euros at an auction in Paris.

'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 push

World - 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.

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.

Messi Mania helps drive record growth for MLS

Major League Soccer is hitting record attendance marks and mounting sponsorship revenue

Sports - 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.

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 - 6 days ago

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