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Once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm hits the South: See where the snow set records
The Gulf Coast is digging out from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that struck from Texas to Florida, closing airports and crippling roadways.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Chelsea set to smash world transfer record on USWNT star Girma
The deal would give Chelsea two of the very best center backs on the planet with Girma and Millie Bright, sending the USWNT back to the former home of her national team coach Emma Hayes.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
As Ohio State collects Big Ten's second straight national title, the SEC is left wondering where its dominance went
It was Michigan last year and Ohio State this year. Two in a row isn’t much of a streak, but for the Big Ten, it is something after the SEC ruled over the sport for so long.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
Ohio State QB Will Howard sets CFP title-game record with 13 straight completions vs Notre Dame
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard connected on his first 13 passes against Notre Dame to set the record for consecutive completions in a College Football Playoff championship gameABC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump and Vance set to be sworn in
Trump will become the second president to serve non-consecutive terms and the first convicted felon.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
South Carolina's historic win over Oklahoma, by the numbers: Gamecocks dominate in record-setting top-15 win
Dawn Staley's squad has rounded into elite form following its lone loss to UCLACBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
How Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City Made Their 7th Straight A.F.C. Title Game
Kansas City, seeking the first Super Bowl three-peat, will host the A.F.C. championship game for the sixth time in the past seven years.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
DeVonta Smith sets Eagles playoff record after achieving this feat vs. Rams during divisional around matchup
It was a historic day for SmithCBS Sports - Jan. 19 -
Kansas City Chiefs cruise past Texans to reach seventh straight AFC title game
Chiefs see off Texans 23-14 to reach AFC title game Swift and Clark take to Arrowhead for playoff contest Washington shock Detroit to reach NFC title game Patrick Mahomes has never lost in ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Chiefs use signature late magic to pull away from Texans, advance to 7th straight AFC title game
Kansas City has proven all season it can win close games and ugly games. Saturday's divisional playoff victory over Houston was no exception.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
Kelce breaks playoff record set by 49ers legend Rice in Chiefs' win
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce broke another Jerry Rice NFL playoff record on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
Trump set to break the all-time federal debt record amid inflation battle
“Don’t hold your breath,” for deficit reduction, says a Bank of America economist.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
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 -
Oil prices score a 4th straight weekly gain on supply fears
Oil futures settled lower on Friday, but scored a fourth straight week of gains after wider sanctions against Russia’s energy industry tightened supply.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
Women's Bracketology: Big Ten, SEC combine for 22 teams in field with conferences off to record-setting pace
The record for the most teams from a single conference in the NCAA Tournament will likely be broken this yearCBS Sports - Jan. 17 -
Biden sets presidential pardons, commutations record with alost 2,500 more
President Biden says he's commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. That gives him the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Biden sets pardons and commutations record with new clemency for nonviolent drug offenders
The president said that with Friday's action he has "now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any president in U.S. history."NBC News - Jan. 17 -
The world’s greatest record stores
FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fixFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
China’s Population Declines for 3rd Straight Year
The fall came despite a slight rise in births last year, the first increase since 2016. State efforts to cajole women to have children have met resistance.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
China’s population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Australian Open Day 4: Coco Gauff sails through, Novak Djokovic sets new record, Naomi Osaka continues comeback
The top American players just keep on winning.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year
Spain's Tourism Ministry says that a record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, the best year for tourism in the country since records startedABC News - Jan. 15 -
FirstFT: Germany’s economy contracts for second straight year
Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s impeached president is arrested and powerful Wall Street dealmaker joins OpenAI boardFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Coco Gauff starts her Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Sofia Kenin
Third-seeded Coco Gauff has opened her Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-3 win over 2020 champion Sofia KeninABC News - Jan. 12 -
Kings win seventh straight behind Christie's ‘contagious' energy
The Sacramento Kings won their seventh consecutive game Sunday against the Chicago Bulls, improving to 7-1 under interim coach Doug Christie.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Mike Tomlin future: Steelers have no plans to fire longtime HC despite sixth straight playoff loss, per report
The longtime coach hasn't led a postseason win since 2016CBS Sports - Jan. 12 -
No. 2 South Carolina puts clamps on Madison Booker, routs No. 5 Texas 67-50 for 11th straight win
Te-Hina Paopao and Chloe Kitts each scored 11 points, and No. 2 South Carolina rolled past No. 5 Texas 67-50 for its 11th straight win on Sunday in front of a sold out crowd of 18,000 at Colonial ...ABC News - Jan. 12 -
Ravens' Lamar Jackson compares Derrick Henry's record-setting performance vs. Steelers to Lightning McQueen
Jackson felt like he was a kid again, watching Henry zoom past Steelers defenders like McQueen did his competition in the movie 'Cars'CBS Sports - Jan. 12 -
Steelers see season end with fifth straight loss
Russell Wilson and the Steelers saw their season end in a 28-14 loss to the Ravens in the AFC wild-card round, the franchise's sixth straight playoff loss.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Sabalenka starts bid for third straight Australian Open title with win over Stephens
World No 1 beats Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-2 in first round Sabalenka looking to match Hingis’s Melbourne hat-trick As Aryna Sabalenka strode down the tunnel inside Rod Laver Arena that leads ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Barzal's late goal leads Islanders to 3rd straight road win, 2-1 over Utah
Mathew Barzal scored with 1:25 to play and also had an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Utah Hockey ClubABC News - Jan. 11 -
Blue Jackets win 4th straight for first time this season, beat Blues 2-1
Adam Fantilli and Cole Sillinger scored, and Jet Greaves narrowly missed his first career shutout as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Saturday night for their fourth win in ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Red Wings hold off Blackhawks 5-3 for 6th straight victory
Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings won their sixth straight game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday nightABC News - Jan. 10 -
Ronaldo nets in 24th straight year as Al Nassr win
Cristiano Ronaldo opened his account for 2025 at the first attempt on Thursday, marking the 24th year in a row that he has scored in professional football.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
FirstFT: The hottest year on record
Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant otherFinancial Times - 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 -
Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since JulyABC 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 HouseFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Stephen Curry, Warriors struggle again in 2nd straight embarrassing home loss
The Golden State Warriors are soul searching after another embarrassing defeat at home, this time to the Miami Heat two days after a 30-point pounding from the Sacramento KingsABC News - Jan. 8
