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After the WHO declared a Global Health Emergency, the United States jumps on board after 200 confirmed deaths from the coronavirus. The mysterious pneumonia-like disease originated in Wuhan, China, and has spread worldwide causing the beginning of a global pandemic. As worldwide concerns spread, states will begin to lockdown and nations restrict travel in hopes to contain the spread of disease. -
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Directed by Bong Joon Ho, “Parasite” won 4 Academy Awards, becoming the first foreign-language film to win Best Picture. This shows growing diversity within the film industry and recognition of diverse directors and casts, as well as the increasing globalization of pop culture from around the world. -
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History’s largest stock market plunge of Dow Jones and other drops were a direct effect of the coronavirus on the economy. Many economists feared a recession would ensure, and unemployment rates did go up, but the stock market recovered quickly after. -
Australian brushfires, made worse by climate change, increased by 50% from the earlier season and burned over much of the continent. These fires do extreme damage to the environment and to the species living there. as millions of animals suffer on the verge of extinction due to these fires.
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Viral video footage that showed the unjust treatment of African American George Floyd sparked global protests. The Black Lives Matter movement swept the nation in response to this and similar occurrences, with protests in more than 2,000 US cities and 60 countries around the world. Many came face to face with the reality of racism and police brutality and its prevalence today.
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A giant explosion at a warehouse in the Lebanese commercial center Beirut killed 200 people and sent shockwaves through the country. The source of the blast was questionable explosive chemicals in the warehouse, and many blame the years of poor governance and corruption for the tragedy. -
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California and other parts of the US West had wildfires that destroyed thousands of structures and burned over 8.2 million acres of land. The scope of the fires increases the damage to the environment and endangers not only human lives but also plant and animal life. It takes a lot of time and money to rebuild from the fires, and many are left homeless. -
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A “Rally to Save America” organized after the defeat of President Trump in the 2020 election turned into a Capitol break-in. The angry mob of protestors and insurrectionists broke into the capitol building, something that had not been done since after the war of 1812. -
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First US president to be impeached twice: once for obstruction of Congress and abuse of power and another for inciting violence. Controversy and polarization surrounded the trials and Americans watched closely to see the trial play out. Trump was acquitted both times, but he was publicly condemned by democrats and even some republicans. -
The election of President Joe Biden was one of the most polarized elections yet, with speculations of voter fraud and illegitimacy all around. The nation has taken a dramatic shift under the transfer of power, and the nation remains more polarized despite promises of unity. -
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When the Evergreen ship blocked the Suez canal, 12% of global trade was halted in this busy trade canal. Each day, the ship held up $9.6 billion dollars in trade, affecting countless businesses, transporters, and the lives of millions. -
Possibility of life returning back to normal and eventually being maskless, new hope for defense against COVID-19 around the globe. Since the vaccine was produced extremely fast, there is some controversy over the legitimacy of the vaccine and many are wary to get it. -
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with the officer who killed George Floyd found guilty, many protesters were relieved at the justice served. However, unrest is still going on worldwide as many seek justice for others like Floyd and many still call for change to systems they feel are unjust. -
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Rising conflicts between protesters and Israeli police forces culminated as the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched hundreds of rockets, with Israel's military responding with artillery. This violence is backed by centuries of complex political and religious issues in the area, and the people of Israel and Palestine continue to live in fear among the unrest.
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