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An elderly woman has been recognised by Guinness World Records for gaming, according to NPR coverage. The story is circulating widely as an uplifting human-interest item, with readers celebrating that video games are not just for the young and praising the grandmother's dedication to her hobby.
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Guinness is shutting its Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, near Baltimore, the Baltimore Sun reports. The facility, the Irish brewer's only US brewery, served as both a production site and a taproom destination for beer tourists. Local coverage is drawing reactions from residents and fans of the brand.
- 3Adam Vinatieri Sets Record for Highest Altitude Field Goal●Watch as Adam Vinatieri Sets Guinness World Record for Highest Altitude American Football Field Goal
Legendary NFL kicker Adam Vinatieri has set a Guinness World Record for the highest altitude American football field goal, taking his famously accurate boot to extreme elevations for the stunt. The feat highlights the career of the former New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts star, widely regarded as one of the greatest clutch kickers in league history.
- 4Melbourne pub The Lincoln asking customers for tips sparks debate●got hit up for a tip at the lincoln the other day for anyone who doesn't know this pub's located up the road from rmit i
A drinker says they were asked for a tip at The Lincoln, a pub near RMIT in Carlton, Melbourne. The bar was known as a low-key spot with a quality rear bistro menu, Guinness on tap and reasonably priced local wines. The request has prompted discussion about tipping culture creeping into Australian hospitality, where service charges are not customary.
- 5Creative Nigerians turn to Guinness World Records for global recognition●Creative Nigerians use Guinness World Records to seek global recognition elusive at home
Nigerian creatives are increasingly attempting Guinness World Records as a way to gain international attention that they say is hard to secure at home. From cooking marathons to singing and gaming feats, record-breaking bids have become a route to global visibility for young Nigerians, with several successful attempts drawing worldwide coverage. Many say local recognition and support remain limited despite the country's vast creative talent.
- 6Mamdani and Irish PM Micheal Martin share subway games in New York●Mamdani, Irish PM play bingo, ‘split the G’ in New York https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/10/4/mamdani-iri
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rode the subway with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, playing bingo and attempting 'splitting the G', an Irish pub tradition of drinking a Guinness to the halfway line. The lighthearted meeting between the two leaders, captured on video shared by Mamdani, drew attention for its informal, friendly tone during the Irish leader's visit to New York.
- 7Nigerian dancer attempts seven-day non-stop dance world record▼Nigerian attempts to break world record by dancing non-stop for seven days
A Nigerian dancer has launched an attempt to break the world record for the longest dance marathon, aiming to dance non-stop for seven days. The endurance feat follows a string of recent record-breaking attempts by Nigerians, including marathon cooking efforts, that have drawn international attention and sparked widespread online debate about stamina, health risks and the growing trend of record chasing.
- 8New anthology of Ursula K. Le Guin-inspired stories announced●A new anthology of short stories inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin with an all-star author roster: https:// app.thestorygrap
A new anthology of short stories inspired by the late science fiction and fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin has been announced, featuring what readers are calling an all-star roster of contributing authors. Book readers online are sharing and discussing the news, with interest focused on the lineup of well-known writers taking part in the tribute collection.
- 978-year-old Scot becomes oldest female Fortnite streamer●Cath Bowie 78 from Scotland, was inducted into the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest female Fortnite streamer on Tw
Cath Bowie, 78, from Scotland, has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest female Fortnite streamer on Twitch. The record has drawn warm reactions online, with many celebrating her achievement as a fun moment for gaming and a reminder that streaming has no age limit.
- 10Diageo challenges travel retail's low-growth outlook▼Diageo challenges travel retail’s low-growth outlook
Diageo is pushing back against predictions that the travel retail channel faces a period of weak growth. The drinks giant, whose brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Smirnoff, is arguing a more optimistic case for duty-free sales as the sector reassesses its post-pandemic recovery. Details of the company's argument were reported by The Spirits Business.
- 11Connected Nation sets Guinness record for longest internet literacy live stream▼Connected Nation earns GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for 'longest internet literacy live stream'
Connected Nation has earned a Guinness World Records title for the longest internet literacy live stream. The nonprofit, which works to expand broadband access and digital skills, announced the record via PR Newswire, with the story picked up by outlets including Yahoo Finance Australia. The achievement highlights ongoing efforts to promote digital literacy training to wider audiences.
- 12Man sets Samson's chair record by holding horse-weight in lap▼Fitness fanatic holds weight of a horse in his lap for heaviest Samson's chair ever
A fitness enthusiast has set a new Guinness World Record for the heaviest Samson's chair, holding the weight of a horse in his lap during the attempt. The feat, published by Guinness World Records, highlights an extreme display of core and upper-body strength that has drawn attention among strength-sport and fitness fans.
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Youngstown State is sending four athletes, the Penguins, to compete at the two-day Rocket Invitational. The event gives the Guins a chance to face regional opponents across a weekend of matches as their season continues. Specific results, opponents and the host city have not been detailed in the announcement.
- 14Stuntman sets record with 47-second handstand while on fire●Professional stuntman performs 47-second handstand while on fire https://www. upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/30/au stria-guinn
A Slovenian gymnast and stunt coordinator has performed a handstand lasting 47 seconds while his entire body was on fire, setting a Guinness World Record. The stunt, carried out with professional safety supervision, is drawing attention for the combination of strength, endurance and fire resistance required, with many praising the athlete's control and nerve.
- 15Nigerian man dances non-stop for seven days in record bid▼Nigerian dances non-stop for seven days in world record bid
A Nigerian dancer has attempted to set a Guinness World Record by dancing continuously for seven days without stopping. The marathon feat has drawn widespread attention, with supporters gathering to cheer him on and social media users following his progress as the bid forms part of a wave of Nigerians chasing endurance records.
- 16Gone with the Wind tops Avatar when ticket sales are adjusted●A 1939 film beats Avatar if you count tickets Avatar holds the box office record at $2.92 billion. But when Guinness adj
Avatar holds the nominal box office record at $2.92 billion, but Guinness World Records' inflation-adjusted figures tell a different story. When receipts are recalculated at 2014 ticket prices, 1939's Gone with the Wind comes out on top at roughly $3.44 billion, having sold around 202 million tickets. The comparison keeps resurfacing whenever claims about all-time box office champions are debated.
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Diageo plc, the London-listed spirits maker behind brands such as Johnnie Walker and Guinness, is seeing its share price, quotes and trading history attracting attention from investors on finance platforms. No specific company announcement or earnings event is cited, so the immediate driver of interest is not stated.
- 18Nearly 300 Dogs Attend Nevada Pool Party to Set World Record●Watch: Nearly 300 dogs attend pool party to break world record in Nevada https://www. upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/29/Gu inn
Nearly 300 dogs gathered at a Nevada water park for a pool party that broke a Guinness World Record. The event, dubbed Doodlepalooza, drew canines and their owners for a day of swimming as organizers aimed to set the record for the largest dog pool party. Footage of the splashing pack has drawn amused attention online.
- 19Readers Revisit Naomi Mitchison's 1952 Fable 'Travel Light'●Serendipity brought me ‘Travel Light’ by Naomi Mitchison, a wise and beautiful fable from 1952, and a clear influence on
A writer has highlighted Naomi Mitchison's 'Travel Light', a 1952 fable blending Norse mythology and fantasy, calling it wise and beautiful and noting its clear influence on Ursula K. Le Guin. The recommendation is drawing fresh attention to Mitchison's largely overlooked novel and its place in the lineage of modern fantasy fiction.