Why we like health-care stocks in 2024 despite their spotty record in presidential election years – CNBC
As the old Wall Street adage goes, the healthcare industry tends to underperform the stock market in presidential election years, and that has held true in recent cycles. But there's reason to believe that a number of health stocks, led by Eli Lilly, could buck historical norms this year. The S&P 500 Healthcare sector index […]
China Hits Record Low Fertility Rates in 2023
China's National Bureau of Statistics released data for 2023 on Wednesday, revealing the population has declined for the second year in a row and the birth rate remains at a record low. The Chinese government blamed the population decline on the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic, with its rising death rate and strict lockdown, but Reuters reports […]
New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore end record snowless streaks of more than 700 days
It's been nearly two years, but New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore have seen 700 days since a storm system moving north up the East Coast brought wintry weather to millions of people along Interstate 95. The record-setting snow streak that lasted for a long time has finally come to an end. From the mid-Atlantic […]
Viewership Plummets to Record Low of 4.3M
Did you miss Monday's Emmy Awards? You're not alone. The Emmy Awards ceremony was a ratings disaster, with preliminary figures showing Monday's live broadcast on Fox hit an all-time low of 4.3 million viewers. While the final tally may be slightly higher, the night was an undeserved disaster for Emmy producers who were hoping for […]
What Biden’s record low approval rating, Trump sweeping Iowa caucuses tells us ahead of November 2024 election
President Biden's approval rating is the lowest of any U.S. president in the past 15 years, and combined with former President Trump's overwhelming victory in the Iowa caucuses, this is a prelude to the general election in November 2024. Observers question whether it is too early. Assuming that a rematch between Biden and Trump is […]
Trump Breaks Record for Biggest Win in History of Iowa Republican Caucuses
Former President Donald Trump currently holds the record for the largest margin of victory in Iowa Republican caucus history, more than double the previous one. Reuters quotes quotes from Trump campaign report On Friday, the late Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-Kansas) held the record with 12.8% in the previously contested Iowa Republican caucuses. As […]
Texas officials set the record straight after White House claims Border Patrol was ‘physically barred’ from saving migrants
Texas authorities are fiercely pushing back against accusations that they thwarted Border Patrol attempts to rescue three migrants who ultimately drowned in the Rio Grande. Late Friday, two migrant children and an immigrant woman drowned while trying to enter the United States near Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, the epicenter of the migrant crisis. […]
Texans QB C.J. Stroud Thanks ‘Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’ after Record Playoff Win
The rookie quarterback who led Houston to the NFL postseason thanked his “Lord and Savior” on national television Saturday after setting a new record with the team's opening-game win. Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 16 of 21 passes for 274 yards and three touchdowns in the Texans' 45-14 win over Cleveland, and Houston hosts Kansas in […]
South Portland’s historic fishing shacks washed away by record tide
Record high tides in Maine destroyed three historic fishing cabins dating back to the 1800s. The cabin is owned by the city of South Portland and underwent renovations in October, making it the last in a series of fishing cabins dating back to the 1880s. The South Portland Historical Society is seeking donations to rebuild […]
Peacock sets U.S. record for streaming with NFL playoff game
NBC's gamble paid off in a big way, and we can expect to see more streaming-only playoff games in the future. Despite some reservations from fans, the Chiefs defeated the Dolphins 26-7 in the wild card on Saturday, streaming exclusively on NBC's Peacock except in local markets, but becoming the most streamed game in U.S. […]