E news cast 2018
Here are some of the top news stories from 2018:
Politics
- The 2018 United States elections: Midterm elections were held in November, with Democrats gaining control of the House of Representatives and Republicans maintaining control of the Senate.
- Trump-Kim Summit: In June, US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a historic summit in Singapore, where they signed a joint statement aimed at denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.
- Russia investigation: The special counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election continued, with several high-profile indictments and guilty pleas.
International
- Syrian Civil War: The conflict continued, with the Syrian government and its allies making gains against rebel forces.
- Yemen Civil War: The conflict escalated, with the Saudi-led coalition launching airstrikes against Houthi rebels and humanitarian organizations warning of a worsening crisis.
- Brexit: The United Kingdom began the process of leaving the European Union, with a March 2019 deadline for withdrawal.
Business
- Trade wars: The US imposed tariffs on imported goods from China, leading to a trade war between the two countries. Other countries, including Canada and the European Union, also imposed tariffs on US goods.
- Facebook data breach: In March, it was revealed that Facebook had been hacked, with the personal data of millions of users compromised.
- Cryptocurrency market: The value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum fluctuated wildly throughout the year, with some experiencing significant declines.
Entertainment
- Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame: The two Marvel superhero films were released to massive success, with Infinity War becoming the highest-grossing film of 2018.
- Game of Thrones: The popular HBO series concluded its eighth season, with a highly anticipated finale.
- Music: The music industry saw the release of several highly anticipated albums, including Cardi B's Invasion of Privacy and Ariana Grande's Sweetener.
Science and Technology
- NASA's InSight Lander: Launched in May, the lander became the first spacecraft to study the interior of Mars.
- SpaceX's Falcon Heavy: The heavy-lift rocket made its maiden flight in February, carrying Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster into orbit around the Sun.
- Artificial intelligence: AI continued to advance, with the development of new applications and concerns about job displacement and bias.
Sports
- FIFA World Cup: The tournament was held in Russia, with France winning the championship.
- NFL season: The New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII, their sixth championship under Tom Brady.
- NBA season: The Golden State Warriors won their third NBA championship in five years.
Disasters and Natural Events
- California wildfires: A series of devastating wildfires swept through California, including the Camp Fire, which became the deadliest and most destructive in state history.
- Hurricane Florence: The Category 4 hurricane made landfall in North Carolina, causing widespread flooding and damage.
- Kilauea volcano: The volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii erupted, forcing thousands to evacuate and causing widespread damage.
These are just a few of the many news stories that made headlines in 2018. It was a year marked by significant global events, technological advancements, and natural disasters.