December news 2016
Here are some of the top news stories from December 2016:
Politics
- December 19: The Electoral College meets to cast their votes for president, with Donald Trump winning the majority of the votes to become the 45th President of the United States.
- December 7: The United States and China agree to a deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with China committing to peak its carbon emissions by 2030.
Business
- December 26: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 19,000 for the first time, reaching a record high of 19,124.72.
- December 14: The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the second time in 2016, citing a strong economy and low unemployment.
Technology
- December 13: Google announces that it will acquire the virtual reality company, Owlchemy Labs, for an undisclosed sum.
- December 1: Apple announces that it will no longer be producing the iPhone SE, a smaller and more affordable version of its flagship smartphone.
Entertainment
- December 18: The film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is released, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year.
- December 2: The Grammy nominations are announced, with Beyoncé and Kanye West leading the pack with nine nominations each.
Sports
- December 18: The Chicago Cubs win the World Series, defeating the Cleveland Indians in extra innings in Game 7.
- December 11: The Golden State Warriors win their 14th consecutive game, setting a new NBA record.
World News
- December 19: The United Nations Security Council votes to condemn North Korea's recent nuclear test, with 15 countries voting in favor of the resolution.
- December 4: A massive wildfire breaks out in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and killing at least 14 people.
Other News
- December 26: The National Weather Service reports that 2016 was the hottest year on record globally, with an average temperature of 1.78 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th-century average.
- December 15: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the number of reported cases of Zika virus in the United States has declined significantly, with only 12 cases reported in the past month.
These are just a few of the top news stories from December 2016. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these stories or if you have any specific questions!