Lael Wilcox has just broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle. In a record-breaking time of 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes, the 37-year-old cyclist from the U.S. shattered the previous record, set in 2018 by Scottish cyclist Jenny Graham, cutting it by nearly 16 days. At…

The NFL had an opening week that surpassed last year’s, with a large increase of viewership across the board. Around 21 million viewers watched the games, a 12% increase from 2023. Nielsen says 123 million people tuned in to at least part of a game, the highest total since 2019. NBC’s game featuring the Chiefs…

The city of Chicago implemented a comprehensive hiring freeze across all city departments, including police and fire, in response to a projected $1 billion budget shortfall through 2025. The city faces a $982.4 million gap for fiscal year 2025 and an additional $222.9 million deficit expected by the end of 2024. The budget shortfall is…

Texas has spent more than $221 million in taxpayer funds to bus nearly 120,000 migrants to six sanctuary cities since April 2022, an increase from $148 million reported earlier this year. The program, initiated by Gov. Greg Abbott, is part of a broader response to the sharp rise in migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border…

Construction has officially begun on what will become the largest solar project east of the Mississippi River. Located in southern Illinois, the Double Black Diamond Solar Facility is poised to generate 800 megawatts of power upon its completion, capable of powering approximately 100,000 homes annually. Major energy-intensive clients, including O’Hare International Airport and Loyola University…

Every day in New York City, nearly 1 million riders hop on the bus without paying a dime. It’s a growing financial crisis for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. This isn’t a new problem, but it’s certainly a growing one. Before the pandemic, about 1 in 5 riders evaded fares. Now it’s closer to every 1…

Almost a century after Babe Ruth called his shot during the 1932 World Series, he’s made history again. More specifically, his jersey has. The jersey worn by the New York Yankees slugger when he hit the home run to center field sold at auction for a record $24.12 million on Saturday, Aug. 24. Ruth’s famous “called shot” came as the Yankees and…

Israel and Hezbollah are both claiming victories after their biggest exchange of fire yet. And two NASA astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station will have to stay there a few more months. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. Israel strikes Hezbollah site in Lebanon; both sides claim…

A Georgia prosecutor dropped charges this week against six individuals in pending murder cases, including a triple homicide, citing officer misconduct. Former Savannah police detective Ashley Wood and former police Cpl. Darryl Repress face multiple charges related to alleged misconduct, including perjury and violation of oath by a public officer. Chatham County District Attorney Shalena…

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy announced he is suspending his campaign on Friday, Aug. 23. The twist comes after many speculated that the third-party candidate would drop out of the race on Friday. However, RFK Jr. also threw his support behind former President Donald Trump. “My name will remain on the ballot in most…