2002 news

Here are some of the top news stories from 2002:

World News

• The War in Afghanistan: The United States and its allies continued to fight against the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.
• The War in Iraq: The United States and its allies invaded Iraq, overthrowing Saddam Hussein's government.
• Enron Scandal: Energy company Enron filed for bankruptcy after it was discovered that the company had hidden billions of dollars in debt.
• SARS Outbreak: A global outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) occurred, infecting over 8,000 people and killing nearly 800.

Politics

• George W. Bush was re-elected as President of the United States, defeating Democratic candidate Al Gore.
• The 107th United States Congress was in session, with Republicans holding majorities in both the House and Senate.
• The European Union expanded to include 10 new member states, including Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.

Business

• The dot-com bubble burst, leading to a significant decline in the value of technology stocks.
• The United States experienced a recession, with the economy contracting by 0.3%.
• The price of oil rose to over $30 per barrel, due to concerns about supply and demand.

Entertainment

• The film "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" was released and became a critical and commercial success.
• The TV show "Survivor" became a popular reality show, with its second season airing in the summer.
• The music group Destiny's Child released their album "Survivor", which included the hit single "Bootylicious".

Sports

• The New England Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI, defeating the St. Louis Rams 20-17.
• The Anaheim Angels won the World Series, defeating the San Francisco Giants in seven games.
• The Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship, defeating the New Jersey Nets in four games.

Technology

• The first Apple iPod was released, revolutionizing the portable music player market.
• The first Google AdWords campaign was launched, allowing businesses to advertise on the search engine.
• The Wi-Fi wireless networking standard was adopted, allowing for wireless internet connectivity.

These are just a few of the many news stories from 2002. It was a significant year for world events, technology, and popular culture.