Jamb news update 2020

Here are some of the top news stories from 2020:

Politics

• The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 100 million cases reported worldwide.
• The United States presidential election takes place, with Joe Biden defeating incumbent Donald Trump.
• The UK leaves the European Union (Brexit) on January 31, 2020.
• The Hong Kong national security law is passed, sparking widespread protests and international criticism.

Health

• The COVID-19 pandemic spreads rapidly around the world, with widespread lockdowns, travel restrictions, and economic disruption.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) declares the pandemic a global health emergency.
• The first vaccines against COVID-19 are approved and distributed.
• The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is declared over.

Business

• The COVID-19 pandemic causes widespread economic disruption, with many countries experiencing recessions.
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by over 30% in March 2020.
• The US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to near zero.
• The European Central Bank launches a massive stimulus package.

Technology

• The first 5G networks are launched in several countries, including the US, China, and South Korea.
• The COVID-19 pandemic accelerates the shift to remote work, with many companies adopting virtual meeting tools and cloud-based software.
• The first commercial flights of the Boeing 737 MAX take place after a 20-month grounding.
• The European Union introduces new data protection regulations (GDPR).

Entertainment

• The 92nd Academy Awards take place, with "Parasite" winning four Oscars, including Best Picture.
• The 2020 Summer Olympics are postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The Disney+ streaming service is launched, with over 140 million subscribers by the end of 2020.
• The final season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" airs.

Sports

• The 2020 Summer Olympics are postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2020) is postponed to 2021.
• The NBA season is suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the playoffs resuming in July.
• The US Open tennis tournament is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Environment

• The COVID-19 pandemic leads to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, with a 17% decrease in global carbon emissions.
• The European Union sets a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
• The Amazon rainforest continues to burn, with widespread wildfires and deforestation.
• The world's largest iceberg, A68, breaks off from Antarctica.

These are just a few of the many news stories from 2020. It was a year marked by significant global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, and environmental concerns.