Category: Records and Achievements

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Breaks Record With 20th Week at No. 1

The New York Times – Music:
The singer-songwriter set the record for a non-holiday song, topping the Hot 100 in a week that saw country hits dominate and Dolly Parton’s return.
3 Charts That Explain El Niño

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With air and sea surface temperatures already breaking records, this year’s episode is on track to be the strongest in living memory.
A Chinese Robot Beat Usain Bolt’s 100-Meter Record. Should We Be Impressed?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
China’s humanoid robots are achieving superhuman feats of athleticism. But how that translates into the real world is still an open question, experts said.
How to Watch the Oscars 2026: Time, Date and Streaming

The New York Times – Business:
Conan O’Brien is back for a second year as the host of the annual awards, which will again be available to stream on Hulu.
40 Years and 10,000 Broadcasts In, They’re Still Live on Air

The New York Times – Business:
Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr have been delivering the news together in Western Australia since 1985 — a Guinness World Record.
Stocks Reverse Downturn to Reach a Record High

The S&P 500 edged higher as investors shrugged off concerns over Oracle’s earnings. It was just enough.
Colleen Jones, Curling Champion and Broadcaster, Dies at 65

She won two world titles and six Canadian national championships, and was also a television anchor, reporter and commentator.
Guinness Record for World’s Largest Afro Broken by Jessica Martinez

With an Afro that is more than six feet in circumference, Jessica Martinez set a new Guinness record.
At $236.4 Million, Portrait by Klimt is Second Most Expensive Painting at Auction

The portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, looted by the Nazis and spared from a blaze, was a highlight of the Sotheby’s evening sale.
Tesla Investors Back Musk’s Trillion Dollar Payday

Shareholders approved a plan to grant Mr. Musk shares worth nearly $1 trillion if he meets ambitious goals, including vastly expanding the company’s stock market valuation.
On Eve of Shutdown Record, Trump Officials Threaten Pain Could Worsen

President Trump and administration officials indicated the fallout could intensify in the coming days, even as he has kept himself at a remove from the crisis.
Taylor Swift Smashes Another Record With ‘Showgirl’

The pop superstar sold four million copies of her latest album, topping a decade-old milestone by Adele. The tally included 1.3 million vinyl LPs.