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Downing Street visitors' books made public for first time

The newly released visitors' books from Downing Street reveal insights into historic political relationships and private conversations of world leaders.

How the repatriation of Roger Casement and WB Yeats's remains caused diplomatic headaches

Confidential files reveal historical details about the repatriation of Roger Casement's remains and issues surrounding WB Yeats' remains.

From UFOs to drones, the US fascination with and fear of anomalous detections'

Public interest in UFOs and UAPs has surged due to new archival efforts and congressional inquiries.

National Archives opens portal on civil rights cold cases

The new portal for civil rights cases aims to provide justice for victims but currently features only three digitized cases.

Why Is Canada Protecting the Names of Suspected Nazis? | The Walrus

The Canadian government maintains a secret registry of suspected war criminals despite ongoing public interest and calls for transparency.

New Medieval Books: The Annals of King T'aejo - Medievalists.net

The Annals of King T'aejo serves as a crucial historical record, detailing the foundation of Korea's Choson Dynasty and insights into governance.
#slavery

The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip

The Caribbean faces a cultural heritage crisis, with natural disasters destroying historical records of enslaved African people and the need for urgent preservation.

Remarkable Documents Lay Bare New York's History of Slavery

Manumission in Northern states often came with restrictions, showcasing the complexities of freedom even after legal emancipation.

The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip

The Caribbean faces a cultural heritage crisis, with natural disasters destroying historical records of enslaved African people and the need for urgent preservation.

Remarkable Documents Lay Bare New York's History of Slavery

Manumission in Northern states often came with restrictions, showcasing the complexities of freedom even after legal emancipation.
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Berkeley, a Look Back: Library officials in 1924 press for expansion

Berkeley public library's historical significance is highlighted by its record circulation in 1924 and urgent need for expansion.
#chicago-white-sox

2024 Chicago White Sox: One L of a season

The Chicago White Sox 2024 season may be the worst in baseball history, with a trajectory towards 121 losses.

What are the worst records in MLB history?

The Chicago White Sox in 2024 are on pace to match the most losses in the modern MLB era.

Chicago White Sox keep making wrong kind of history: 12-game skid is 1 off single-season franchise record

The Chicago White Sox faced a major losing streak due to a rapid negative turn of events in a single inning against the Blue Jays.

Ex-Dodger Miguel Vargas didn't suffer as much as White Sox teammates during 21-game skid

The Chicago White Sox are struggling with one of the worst records in history.
The manager, Pedro Grifol, is under significant pressure and the focus is on their losing streak.

MLB power rankings: Losers of 20 in a row, White Sox push for worst record ever

The Chicago White Sox are on pace for a historically bad season, potentially surpassing infamous losing streaks and setting a new record for losses in Major League Baseball.

White Sox off to worst 81-game start in franchise history, on pace for worst record ever over 162-game schedule

The Chicago White Sox are experiencing their worst half-season in the franchise's history.

2024 Chicago White Sox: One L of a season

The Chicago White Sox 2024 season may be the worst in baseball history, with a trajectory towards 121 losses.

What are the worst records in MLB history?

The Chicago White Sox in 2024 are on pace to match the most losses in the modern MLB era.

Chicago White Sox keep making wrong kind of history: 12-game skid is 1 off single-season franchise record

The Chicago White Sox faced a major losing streak due to a rapid negative turn of events in a single inning against the Blue Jays.

Ex-Dodger Miguel Vargas didn't suffer as much as White Sox teammates during 21-game skid

The Chicago White Sox are struggling with one of the worst records in history.
The manager, Pedro Grifol, is under significant pressure and the focus is on their losing streak.

MLB power rankings: Losers of 20 in a row, White Sox push for worst record ever

The Chicago White Sox are on pace for a historically bad season, potentially surpassing infamous losing streaks and setting a new record for losses in Major League Baseball.

White Sox off to worst 81-game start in franchise history, on pace for worst record ever over 162-game schedule

The Chicago White Sox are experiencing their worst half-season in the franchise's history.
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#climate-change

Broken Temperature Records Are Alarming, But More Are Not Inevitable

The planet experienced unprecedented temperature records in 2024, emphasizing the urgency of addressing climate change.

Wine grapes' sweetness reveals Europe's climate history

Using annual wine-grape harvest quality can estimate past summertime temperatures in western Europe.

Broken Temperature Records Are Alarming, But More Are Not Inevitable

The planet experienced unprecedented temperature records in 2024, emphasizing the urgency of addressing climate change.

Wine grapes' sweetness reveals Europe's climate history

Using annual wine-grape harvest quality can estimate past summertime temperatures in western Europe.
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White Sox losing streak hits 20 after sweep by Twins

The White Sox extended their losing streak to 20 games, nearing a historical record.
Despite poor performance, the White Sox showed some offensive improvement with 12 hits in a game.

Losing streak reaches 11 for White Sox, who get hammered by Orioles for loss No. 108

The White Sox suffered their 11th consecutive loss, highlighting a historic low point in the season with 108 losses so far.

White Sox losing streak hits 20 after sweep by Twins

The White Sox extended their losing streak to 20 games, nearing a historical record.
Despite poor performance, the White Sox showed some offensive improvement with 12 hits in a game.

Losing streak reaches 11 for White Sox, who get hammered by Orioles for loss No. 108

The White Sox suffered their 11th consecutive loss, highlighting a historic low point in the season with 108 losses so far.
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This Date in Baseball - Jim Thome ties a major league record for career walk-off home runs with 12

Baseball has a rich history marked by remarkable achievements, including no-hitters and players hitting for the cycle.
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Major League Baseball to add Negro Leagues stats to official records

MLB will add Negro Leagues statistics to historical records, potentially creating new all-time records for former players.

Negro League legend Josh Gibson's estate eyes licensing deals amid new MLB "GOAT" status

The estate of Josh Gibson explores new licensing deals as MLB integrates Negro League stats, creating opportunities for families of former players.

MLB teams spiraling toward historic awfulness that could stretch beyond 2024

The 2024 MLB season has the potential for multiple teams to join the ranks of historically bad performers, challenging existing records of futility.

Major League Baseball to add Negro Leagues stats to official records

MLB will add Negro Leagues statistics to historical records, potentially creating new all-time records for former players.

Negro League legend Josh Gibson's estate eyes licensing deals amid new MLB "GOAT" status

The estate of Josh Gibson explores new licensing deals as MLB integrates Negro League stats, creating opportunities for families of former players.

MLB teams spiraling toward historic awfulness that could stretch beyond 2024

The 2024 MLB season has the potential for multiple teams to join the ranks of historically bad performers, challenging existing records of futility.
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This Date in Baseball - Hank Aaron connected off Gaylord Perry for his 600th career home run

Records of notable baseball games and achievements throughout history.

We'll see many goals says Romano as Man City prepare to battle Arsenal in Premier League game of the season

Arsenal faces a tough battle against Manchester City due to poor historical record.
Fabrizio Romano expects an exciting and goal-filled match between Man City and Arsenal.

Has this been L.A.'s wettest February ever? What we know about our brush with rain record

Los Angeles experienced a quadrupling of its average February rainfall.
February 2024 is unlikely to break the record for the rainiest February.

The Government's Former UFO Hunter Found Something More Concerning than Aliens

Former defense officials have made claims and released videos of UFO sightings made by military pilots.
Congress demanded answers on these objects and tasked the Pentagon office with investigating contemporary sightings and exploring historical records.

Turkiyes Demiral makes Euros history with rapid start against Austria - Soccer News

Merih Demiral scored the fastest goal in European Championship knockout round history at 57 seconds.

Andrew O'Hagan's Bonfire of the Vanities

The author presents a contrast between the wealthy and the poor living side by side in London, similar to historical records from the late 19th century.

Olympics reassigns a 1900 medal and its winner from Britain to France

The silver medal in the men's Olympic 25 kilometer cycling race 124 years ago is now credited to France instead of Team GB due to the athlete competing under French colors.
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