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On January 4, it was announced that veteran California firefighters will go to Australia to help fight the wildfire on the ground. The fires in Australia have killed 23 people so far, and destroyed thousands of homes. (CNN)
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On February 7, Apple was fined $27 million for deliberately slowing down older iPhone models without notifying consumers. Apple admitted to doing this in 2017, but the company claimed it was to prolong the battery life of older models. The court case was just now resolved. (BBC)
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On March 20, Italy faced one of its deadliest days since the coronavirus outbreak began, with 627 deaths. In an attempt to uphold lockdown restrictions, Italy has announced that it will release military troops to enforce restrictions. (CNN)
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On April 19, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Israel, each 2 meters apart to respect social distancing laws. The protesters are protesting Prime Minister Netanyahu and government corruption. (CNN)
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On May 4, a highly venomous and invasive hornet species, dubbed “Murder Hornets,” have been spotted in the US. The hornets originated in Asia, but have now been spotted in Washington state. They have been killing the already dying bee population in the state. The hornets are longer than two inches, and if stung multiple times, a human can die from the sting. (CNN)
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By June 3, dozens of US cities joined the Black Lives Matter protests, which have since turned violent as protesters clashed with police.
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On July 2, federal officials arrested Ghislaine Maxwell in New Hampshire. Maxwell has been wanted for over a year for her alleged involvement with Jeffery Epstein’s crimes. On July 3, investigators revealed that there is a potential link between Maxwell and Epstein’s finances. Maxwell has been charged with sexual crimes against underage girls. On July 11, Maxwell requested bail, citing coronavirus concerns. (CNN)
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On October 2, President Trump and his wife, First Lady Melania, both tested positive for COVID. Following the diagnosis, the two were taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure. President Trump has stated that he has developed a fever and chills, but “feels much better” after a brief stay at the hospital. On October 2, President Trump tweeted a video of himself thanking the hospital staff and discussing his situation. (CNN)
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On August 12, Joe Biden announced that he has chosen Kamala Harris as his running mate. Harris is a strong advocate for diversity and equality. (BBC)
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On September 18, the Supreme Court announced that Ruth Bader Ginsburg, age 87, has died from cancer. Ginsburg is best known for her feminist views and battle for women’s rights. She died at her Washington DC home surrounded by loved ones. Her death raises concerns that President Trump will attempt to fill the court seat before the November election. (BBC)
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On November 6, the election still continued as various swing states had thousands of votes left to count. As of the 6th, Biden has a confirmed 253 electoral college votes and President Trump had 214 electoral votes. The past three days have led to various protests and early celebrations in the swing states. Many gathered in Pennsylvania for an early celebration, believing Biden was headed towards victory. (CNN/BBC)
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On December 14, the electoral college officially affirmed Joe Biden’s win after gathering to submit their ballots. Despite this ruling, many Republicans are still claiming fraud, and the election battle appears to be far from over. On December 16, Senator Mitch McConnell congratulated Joe Biden and asked that no Congress members stage any stunts regarding these results. (CNN)
