Jamb news 2022
Here are some of the top news stories from 2022:
Politics
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: The conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalated in 2022, with Russia launching a large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February. The war has resulted in thousands of deaths and millions of people displaced.
- US Midterm Elections: The 2022 United States midterm elections took place in November, with Republicans gaining control of the House of Representatives and Democrats retaining control of the Senate.
- UK Prime Minister Liz Truss: Liz Truss became the UK's Prime Minister in September, but resigned just 49 days later due to a backlash over her economic policies.
Business
- Global Economy: The global economy faced challenges in 2022, including high inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Cryptocurrency Crash: The value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum plummeted in 2022, with some losing up to 70% of their value.
- Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover: Elon Musk acquired Twitter in October, sparking concerns over the platform's moderation policies and the potential for misinformation.
Technology
- AI and Machine Learning: Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continued to advance in 2022, with applications in areas such as healthcare, finance, and transportation.
- 5G Rollout: The rollout of 5G networks continued in 2022, with many countries launching their own 5G networks.
- Quantum Computing: Quantum computing made significant progress in 2022, with companies such as Google and IBM developing their own quantum computers.
Health
- COVID-19 Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic continued to affect people around the world in 2022, with new variants and outbreaks reported.
- Monkeypox Outbreak: A global outbreak of monkeypox was reported in 2022, with cases reported in over 100 countries.
- Cancer Research: Significant advances were made in cancer research in 2022, with new treatments and therapies developed.
Environment
- Climate Change: Climate change remained a major concern in 2022, with extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, and floods reported around the world.
- Wildfires: Wildfires continued to affect many parts of the world in 2022, including the western United States, Australia, and Europe.
- Ocean Pollution: Ocean pollution remained a major issue in 2022, with plastic waste and other pollutants affecting marine ecosystems.
These are just a few of the many news stories from 2022.