Hifl 2019 news
Here are some of the top news stories from 2019:
Politics
- The Mueller Report: In March 2019, Special Counsel Robert Mueller submitted his report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and potential obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump. The report was released in redacted form in April 2019.
- Brexit: The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on January 31, 2020, after a three-year process that began in 2016.
- Impeachment: In December 2019, the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The Senate acquitted him in February 2020.
Business
- WeWork IPO: WeWork, a shared workspace company, filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in August 2019, but ultimately withdrew its plans in September 2019.
- Boeing 737 Max: In March 2019, Boeing's 737 Max aircraft was grounded worldwide after two fatal crashes. The company faced numerous lawsuits and regulatory investigations.
- Trade Wars: The United States and China engaged in a trade war in 2019, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods.
Technology
- 5G Networks: The first 5G networks were launched in 2019, with major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile offering the new technology.
- Huawei Ban: In May 2019, the United States banned Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications company, from doing business with American companies due to national security concerns.
- Facebook Libra: In June 2019, Facebook announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency called Libra, but faced criticism and regulatory scrutiny.
Health
- COVID-19 Outbreak: In December 2019, a new coronavirus was identified in Wuhan, China, and quickly spread around the world, becoming a global pandemic.
- Measles Outbreak: In 2019, the United States experienced its worst measles outbreak in decades, with over 1,000 cases reported.
- Ebola Outbreak: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a deadly Ebola outbreak began in August 2018 and continued into 2019, with over 3,000 cases reported.
Entertainment
- Avengers: Endgame: The Marvel movie Avengers: Endgame was released in April 2019 and became the highest-grossing film of all time.
- Game of Thrones: The final season of the popular HBO show Game of Thrones aired in 2019, with a highly anticipated finale.
- Music: In 2019, popular music artists like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Lil Nas X released new albums and singles.
Sports
- NFL: The New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII in February 2019, while the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA championship in June 2019.
- MLB: The Washington Nationals won the World Series in October 2019, defeating the Houston Astros in Game 7.
- Olympics: The 2020 Summer Olympics were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These are just a few of the many news stories from 2019. It was a significant year for politics, business, technology, health, entertainment, and sports.