Unwanted New Records

NY sportsbooks rake in record $2.3B in October

New York sportsbooks accepted $2.3 billion in bets in October, a new monthly record for any state.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Russia and Ukraine exchange record drone strikes overnight

Russia's defense ministry said a total of 70 drones were shot down overnight in Russian territory while Ukrainian air force officials say Russia overnight launched a "record" 145 drones at ...

Wales equal record losing streak with defeat by Fiji

Warren Gatland's Wales equal the country's record losing international streak of 10 successive Test defeats after Fiji triumph in Cardiff.

Zelenksy condemns record number of Russian drone attacks

World - Yahoo News - November 10

2024 set to be hottest year on record, scientists say

Climate scientists say 2024 is likely to be the hottest year ever on record. The announcement comes just ahead of the COP29 climate summit. Tina Kraus reports.

Bitcoin surges to record high following election

Bitcoin jumped to a record high above $84,000 on Monday as cryptocurrency expectations continued to surge following the reelection of President-elect Trump, whose victory is being largely ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

ETF flows smash full year record

The $1.4tn pumped into global ETFs in the first 10 months of the year surpasses the $1.33tn racked up in all of 2021

World - Financial Times - November 12

2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record

Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re burning more than ever before.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Fossil fuel pollution hits record high: Research

Presented by American Chemistry Council — Planet-warming carbon emissions reached a new high this year, according to research published Wednesday by the Global Carbon Project. {beacon} Energy & ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Healy set to tie O'Driscoll's Ireland cap record

Cian Healy is set to equal Brian O'Driscoll's Ireland cap record after being named on the bench for Friday's autumn international against Argentina.

Foxconn reiterates forecasts after record profits

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn on Thursday said it was reiterating its outlook but with better visibility after record earnings and profit.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Migration to rich countries hits record high in 2023

Surge has helped economies recover from inflationary crisis, but has also prompted voter backlash

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Police review three cases recorded as suicide

It comes after a Police Ombudsman report into the death of County Armagh showjumper Katie Simpson.

Record numbers seek help with water bills

Some 1.6 million households were on social tariffs last year but support varies depending on where you live.

Ronaldo makes retirement hint after record win

Cristiano Ronaldo discussed the timeline around his potential retirement after setting a new record for most international wins in men's football on Friday.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Jeanty bolsters Heisman case, sets school record

Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty set the Broncos' single-season rushing record after 159 yards in Saturday's win brought his season total to 1,893.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Wales suffer record loss in heavy Australia defeat

Wales sink to an all-time results low in their 143-year international rugby history with a heavy loss to Australia in Cardiff with Warren Gatland under pressure.

'It's challenging' - Gatland considers Wales future after record loss

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he will think about his future following the record defeat against Australia in Cardiff.

Number of homeless people in Wales at record high

Charmaine, 38, has been waiting to move for two years and says it is affecting her mental health.

Thanksgiving Travel Forecasts Hit Record 80 Million

Roads and airports could be jammed this holiday, according to estimates from AAA, which says this year’s total could be the highest ever.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Record Thanksgiving travel expected this year: AAA

A record number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, the AAA travel group said Monday. AAA, or the American Automobile Association, said in a release that it predicts ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

TSA administrator on anticipated record holiday travel

TSA administrator David Pekoske talks with "CBS Mornings" about anticipated record holiday travel ahead of Thanksgiving, new travel technologies and working with the incoming Trump administration.

Paul-Tyson $18.1M gate sets non-Vegas record

Jake Paul's victory over Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday generated a record-breaking $18.1 million gate, the largest for any boxing or MMA event outside of Las Vegas in ...

Sports - ESPN - 16 hours ago

Kang makes record donation U.S. women's soccer

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has pledged to donate $30 million to the U.S. Soccer Federation's women's and girls' programs, the USSF announced Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - 11 hours ago

Source: Cincy sets MLS transfer record for Denkey

FC Cincinnati has completed the signing of Cercle Brugge forward Kévin Denkey for an MLS record transfer fee. a team spokesperson confirmed to ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago

'Unique' Healy set for place in Irish record books

Having drawn level with Brian O'Driscoll on 133 Ireland caps last weekend, Cian Healy's record-setting career has been one characterised by resilience.

Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation's oldest record maker plays a familiar tune

In its 75 years in operation, United Record Pressing in Nashville has survived 8-tracks, cassettes, CDs, Napster, iPods and streaming services

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

LeBron James records third consecutive triple-double, breaks his own record as Lakers beat Grizzlies

James turns 40 next month and is still making NBA history

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

New chancellor, new rules

Plus, Trump’s row with Labour

World - Financial Times - October 25

Death Row Records founder endorses Trump after clemency

Michael “Harry O” Harris, one of the founders of the legendary hip-hop label Death Row Records, endorsed former President Trump on Monday, according to The Washington Post. The former president ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Silver’s scarcity factor is helping it catch up to gold’s record run

While gold prices have repeatedly set fresh record highs this year, silver has been rallying as well — with one analyst predicting that prices for the precious and industrial metal will reach $40 ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Chinese share buybacks hit record high as Beijing steps up support

Policymakers push companies to return cash to shareholders as they try to revive flagging stock market

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Is an End to the S&P 500’s Record Rally in Sight?

The S&P 500’s huge gains over the past two years won’t be duplicated some analysts say, as a series of economic challenges piles up.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue hit regular season records

Major League Soccer saw growth in regular season attendance and sponsorship revenue after implementing a new performance team. Lionel Messi helped, too.

Business - CNBC - October 22

MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue break records — and it's not just because of Messi

Major League Soccer scored several regular season records, including for attendance and sponsorship, thanks in part to international superstar Lionel Messi — and corporate strategy.

Hyundai Motor India Makes Lackluster Debut After Record Listing

The South Korean automaker’s Indian affiliate a made a tepid trading debut after the biggest-ever listing in India.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

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