Esut news 2018
Here are some of the top news stories from 2018:
Politics
- The 2018 United States elections saw a significant shift in power, with Democrats gaining control of the House of Representatives and Republicans maintaining control of the Senate.
- The Trump administration continued to face scrutiny over its policies, including the separation of migrant families at the US-Mexico border and the response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
- The Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination was a major controversy, with allegations of sexual misconduct leading to a contentious confirmation process.
Business
- The global economy continued to grow, with the US experiencing a strong jobs market and low unemployment rates.
- The tech industry saw significant changes, including the IPOs of companies like Spotify and Dropbox, and the rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
- The trade war between the US and China escalated, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods.
Entertainment
- The entertainment industry saw the release of several highly anticipated movies, including "Black Panther," "Avengers: Infinity War," and "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
- Music fans mourned the loss of several legendary artists, including Aretha Franklin, Avicii, and Mac Miller.
- The #MeToo movement continued to gain momentum, with several high-profile figures in the entertainment industry facing allegations of sexual misconduct.
Sports
- The 2018 FIFA World Cup was held in Russia, with France winning the tournament for the second time.
- The NFL season saw the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LII, while the Boston Red Sox won the World Series.
- The Golden State Warriors won their third NBA championship in four years.
Science and Technology
- NASA's InSight lander successfully landed on Mars, marking the first time a spacecraft had touched down on the planet since 2012.
- The European Space Agency's Rosetta mission came to an end, with the Philae lander successfully landing on a comet.
- The world saw significant advancements in artificial intelligence, with companies like Google and Amazon making major breakthroughs.
Environment
- The world continued to grapple with the effects of climate change, including devastating wildfires in California and heatwaves in Europe.
- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report warning that the world had just 12 years to take action to avoid catastrophic climate change.
- The Amazon rainforest faced a major crisis, with widespread fires and deforestation threatening the ecosystem.
Health
- The world saw significant progress in the fight against diseases, including the development of new treatments for cancer and the eradication of several diseases.
- The opioid epidemic continued to be a major public health crisis, with thousands of people dying each year from overdoses.
- The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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 ongoing challenges.