Esut latest news 2016
Here are some of the latest news stories from 2016:
Politics
- November 8: Donald Trump wins the presidential election in the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton.
- July 5: The United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union in a referendum known as Brexit.
- June 24: The European Union and Turkey reach a deal to stem the flow of migrants into Europe.
Technology
- December 13: Microsoft announces that it will acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion.
- October 27: Google announces that it will rebrand as Alphabet, a new parent company that will oversee its various subsidiaries.
- August 2: The FBI announces that it has hacked into the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters, ending a legal battle with Apple over encryption.
Business
- December 14: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 19,000 for the first time.
- November 9: The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in a decade.
- October 3: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that the global economy is facing a "new normal" of slow growth.
Entertainment
- December 18: The film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is released, becoming a critical and commercial success.
- November 25: The film "Moana" is released, becoming a critical and commercial success.
- August 12: The music festival "Burning Man" is held in Black Rock City, Nevada, featuring performances by artists such as Lady Gaga and Duran Duran.
Sports
- August 21: The Rio Olympics come to a close, with the United States winning the most medals.
- June 11: The NBA draft is held, with the Philadelphia 76ers selecting Ben Simmons with the first overall pick.
- April 3: The Chicago Cubs win the World Series, ending a 108-year drought.
Health
- December 13: The FDA approves the first gene therapy for a genetic disorder, Luxturna.
- November 18: The CDC announces that the Zika virus is no longer a public health emergency.
- October 25: The FDA approves the first treatment for a rare genetic disorder, Spinraza.
Environment
- December 12: The Paris Agreement on climate change comes into effect, with 55 countries ratifying the treaty.
- November 30: The United States and China announce a joint agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- October 17: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announces that the world's wildlife populations have declined by 60% since 1970.
These are just a few of the many news stories from 2016. It was a year marked by significant events in politics, technology, business, entertainment, sports, health, and the environment.