Esut news 2016 2017
Here are some of the most significant news stories from 2016 and 2017:
2016:
- US Presidential Election: Donald Trump won the presidential election, defeating Hillary Clinton in a surprise upset.
- Brexit: The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a referendum known as Brexit.
- Zika Virus Outbreak: A Zika virus outbreak in Brazil and other countries led to widespread concern and outbreaks of birth defects.
- Olympic Games: The Summer Olympics were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the Paralympic Games were held in Rio and Paralympic Games in Rio.
- NASA's Juno Mission: NASA's Juno spacecraft entered Jupiter's orbit, providing new insights into the planet's atmosphere and magnetic field.
- Fidel Castro's Death: Fidel Castro, the former leader of Cuba, died at the age of 90.
- Syrian Civil War: The Syrian Civil War continued, with the Syrian government and its allies fighting against rebel groups and extremist organizations.
- Panama Papers Leak: A massive leak of financial documents revealed widespread tax evasion and money laundering by wealthy individuals and politicians.
- US Presidential Transition: Donald Trump began his transition to the presidency, with Mike Pence as his running mate.
- Google's Allo and Duo: Google launched two new messaging apps, Allo and Duo, which quickly gained popularity.
2017:
- Trump's First Year: Donald Trump completed his first year as President of the United States, with a tumultuous first term marked by controversy and scandal.
- North Korea's Nuclear Tests: North Korea conducted multiple nuclear tests, including a powerful hydrogen bomb test, sparking international condemnation.
- Hurricane Harvey: A devastating hurricane hit Texas and Louisiana, causing widespread flooding and damage.
- Equifax Data Breach: The Equifax credit reporting agency suffered a massive data breach, exposing sensitive information of millions of people.
- Amazon's Acquisition of Whole Foods: Amazon acquired Whole Foods Market, a leading grocery store chain, for $13.7 billion.
- FBI's Investigation into Trump: The FBI launched an investigation into whether Donald Trump's campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election.
- Solar Eclipse: A rare total solar eclipse was visible across the United States, with millions of people watching the event.
- Google's Pixel 2: Google launched its Pixel 2 smartphone, which quickly gained popularity for its camera and AI capabilities.
- Apple's iPhone X: Apple launched its iPhone X, a premium smartphone with a new design and features.
- Winter Olympics: The Winter Olympics were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, with the Paralympic Games held in Pyeongchang and Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang.
These are just a few of the many significant news stories from 2016 and 2017.