There aren’t many speed records that remain unbroken for the greater part of a century, but one of them is that of the fastest steam locomotive. As with so many such things, there’s a ...

Only after crossing the straits safely will you arrive at Banyuwangi, a city of 100,000 and a hub for many of East Java’s ...

IUCN and CGIAR sign landmark partnership to accelerate nature-positive food systems transformation, driving sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience globally.

Nine Olympic records were set on Milan ice at the 2026 Winter Games, including two by Jordan Stolz and four by Dutch skaters. (AP Photo) ...

It's always loud in Times Square, but it was even louder on Tuesday morning. NASCAR amplified the noise by setting a Guinness World Record for the "World's Loudest Billboard." Plopped right in the ...

The 2026 track and field season is barely underway, yet the record books are already being rewritten at every level of the sport. The 2026 track and field season is barely underway, yet the record ...

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When he squeezes into his bright red ski suit and puts on his Darth Vader-esque helmet, speed skier Simon Billy hears nothing and sees very little. Despite almost losing two of his senses, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira beat another Guinness World Record, adding one more feat to her lengthy list of achievements ...

Thousands of people gathered in downtown D.C. on Saturday afternoon. They ordered hot chocolate, sang along to the blaring holiday music and laughed loudly. But for a moment, they fell utterly quiet.

What are the longest-standing world records in each event? Swimming World analyzed the sport’s world-record progressions to present that data, which can be found below. It turns out that several ...