Hard news 2017

Here are some of the major hard news stories from 2017:

Politics

• Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton in the presidential election.
• The Trump administration announces plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.
• The House Intelligence Committee launches an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
• The Senate confirms Neil Gorsuch as the 113th Supreme Court Justice.

International

• North Korea conducts a series of nuclear tests, including a hydrogen bomb test in September.
• The United States launches a missile strike on a Syrian airbase in response to a chemical weapons attack.
• The European Union and the United Kingdom begin negotiations on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU, known as Brexit.
• The United States and China engage in a trade war, imposing tariffs on each other's goods.

Economy

• The Federal Reserve raises interest rates three times in 2017, citing a strong economy.
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches an all-time high in March, but then falls sharply in February and March due to concerns about inflation and the impact of Trump's policies.
• The unemployment rate in the United States falls to 4.1%, the lowest level since 2000.

Natural Disasters

• Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas in August, causing widespread flooding and damage.
• Hurricane Maria devastates Puerto Rico and the Caribbean in September, causing an estimated 3,000 deaths.
• Wildfires rage across California in October, killing at least 44 people and destroying thousands of homes.

Health

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a surge in cases of measles in the United States, largely due to outbreaks in unvaccinated communities.
• The FDA approves a new treatment for opioid addiction, known as buprenorphine.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) declares a global shortage of antibiotics, citing the overuse and misuse of antibiotics as a major factor.

Technology

• Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, announces a massive data breach that affects millions of people.
• The WannaCry ransomware attack spreads globally, affecting over 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries.
• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) votes to repeal net neutrality rules, allowing internet service providers to block or throttle certain websites and services.

Sports

• The Golden State Warriors win their second NBA championship in three years, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.
• The New England Patriots win their fifth Super Bowl in 17 years, defeating the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.
• The Houston Astros win their first World Series title in franchise history, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7.

These are just a few of the many hard news stories from 2017. It was a year marked by significant political and economic changes, as well as natural disasters and health crises.