Jamb news 2016
Here are some of the top news stories from 2016:
Politics
- The United States presidential election: Donald Trump won the election, defeating Hillary Clinton.
- Brexit: The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union.
- The Zika virus outbreak: The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency due to the rapid spread of the virus.
Business
- The global economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted a slowdown in global economic growth due to factors such as Brexit and the US presidential election.
- The stock market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 experienced significant volatility throughout the year.
- The Panama Papers scandal: A massive leak of financial documents revealed widespread tax evasion and money laundering by wealthy individuals and politicians.
Entertainment
- Music: David Bowie, Prince, and George Michael were some of the notable musicians who passed away in 2016.
- Film: The top-grossing films of the year included "Captain America: Civil War," "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," and "Finding Dory."
- Television: The final season of "Game of Thrones" premiered in 2016, and the show became a cultural phenomenon.
Sports
- The Rio Olympics: The 2016 Summer Olympics took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and featured a number of memorable moments, including Usain Bolt's gold medal in the 100m dash.
- The NFL: The Carolina Panthers won Super Bowl 50, defeating the Denver Broncos.
- The NBA: The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA championship, led by LeBron James.
Technology
- The rise of virtual reality: Virtual reality technology became more mainstream in 2016, with the release of devices such as the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive.
- The growth of social media: Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram continued to grow in popularity.
- The hacking of the Democratic National Committee: The DNC was hacked by Russian hackers, leading to the release of sensitive information and sparking controversy in the US presidential election.
Disasters
- The Zika virus outbreak: The virus spread rapidly throughout the Americas, causing widespread concern and health issues.
- The Fort McMurray wildfire: A massive wildfire in Alberta, Canada, forced the evacuation of over 80,000 people.
- The Nice attack: A terrorist attack in Nice, France, killed 86 people and injured hundreds more.
These are just a few of the many news stories that made headlines in 2016. It was a year marked by significant global events, technological advancements, and cultural shifts.