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Billie Eilish’s HIT ME HARD AND SOFT World Tour Recap
At only 23 years old, Billie Eilish has become one of the world’s most influential voices in modern music. Her newest album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, which was released on May 17, 2024, has taken streaming services, music charts, and radio stations all over the globe by storm. Here’s the latest on what she’s been up to this past year.
Japan Elects First Female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi
On Oct. 21, Japan's first female president, Sanae Takaichi, was elected. The 64-year-old woman won a clear majority of votes with 237 in the lower house and another 125 in the upper house as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Israel's PM Says Second Phase of Gaza Peace Plan Is "Very Close"
On Dec. 7, in a news conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the second phase of the US ceasefire plan was coming “very shortly,” according to Global News.
US Government Shuts Down For Longest Time in History
From Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, the US government shut down after lawmakers failed to pass new funding bills.
COP30 in Brazil Sees Protests and Stirs Controversy
The 30th annual Conference of the Parties (COP) summit was held in Belém, Brazil, from Nov. 10 to 21. COP30 saw nearly 200 countries discuss climate finance, climate adaptation, and national climate plans. Notably, the US delegation withdrew from negotiations and the event was marked by protests from Indigenous people.
Zohran Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York City
After a record-breaking campaign, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Nov. 4, winning the race against independent Democrat Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. In October 2024, Zohran Mamdani announced his candidacy for the mayoral race and was subsequently chosen as the Democratic nominee over Andrew Cuomo in June.
ANALYSIS | Back to Contenders: How the Seahawks Were Rebuilt in Three Seasons
After the soul-crushing trade that sent former Seattle Seahawks franchise quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos in the spring of 2022, it was evident that Seahawks management wanted to move in a new direction and start fresh. At the time, General Manager John Schneider denied that the team was undergoing a rebuild, preferring to call it more of a “reset.”
US Department of Justice sues to block California’s Electoral Redistricting
A "rush-job rejiggering of California's congressional district lines" is how Republican member of California’s State Assembly David Tangipa described the California Democrats’ new bill, Proposition 50, in his court submission
World's First Social Media Ban Takes Effect in Australia
On Dec. 10, Australia’s new social media ban took effect, setting a global precedent in the movement to limit youths’ social media usage.
Famous Zoologist Dr. Jane Goodall Passes Away at 91 years old
On Oct.1, in Los Angeles, California, 91-year-old zoologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes. She had been in Los Angeles on a speaking tour around the United States and was scheduled to speak in Pasadena to 1,000 students from Altadena, Pacific Palisades, and other schools.
UN Inquiry Finds Israel Has Committed Genocide in Gaza
On Sept. 16, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held an urgent meeting to address the increasing evidence of human rights violations by Israel against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, prompting reaction from Israel, Canada, and the United States.
Magnitude-6.9 Earthquake Strikes the Philippines
On Sep. 30, more than 60 people died in a devastating 6.9 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines. The earthquake mainly affected Cebu, one of the most populated cities in the Philippines.
Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison After 2-year Legal Battle
On Oct. 3, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison for two counts of transportation of prostitution, along with a $500,000 fine. The sentence comes almost two years after the first lawsuit filed against him by his longtime ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.
Tilly Norwood: Hollywood’s First AI Actress
Tilly Norwood, the first AI actress, set the internet into flames with her controversial emergence into the acting industry.
Right-Wing Advocate Charlie Kirk Shot on University Tour
Right-wing Christian advocate Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University while on tour for his youth organization, Turning Point USA. Kirk was a political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative Christian organization that sponsored his tours and campaigns around American college campuses.
What does Trump’s Peace Plan Mean for Gaza?
On Oct. 9, US President Donald Trump revealed that the first stage of his extensive peace plan was signed by both Israel and Hamas.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! Suspension Causes Uproar Across North America
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! late-night television show, hosted by American comedian Jimmy Kimmel, was suspended by ABC executives on Sept. 17. This decision sent a shockwave of emotions throughout the US entertainment world, sparking outrage from actors to everyday citizens.
US Government Faces Extended Shutdown
On Oct. 1, the US government shut down for the first time in six years after it failed to agree on a 2026 budget. As of Oct. 22, it is the second-longest shutdown in US history, with over an estimated 1 million government employees forced to work without pay as Democrats and Republicans debate government spending.
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Freedom Flotilla and Detains Activists, Including Greta Thunberg
Hundreds of international activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, were detained between Oct. 1 and Oct. 3 by Israeli forces after the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza was intercepted about 70 nautical miles from shore, according to the Global Sumud Flotilla Tracker.
Blue Origin’s All-Female Flight: Milestone Or Marketing?
On April 14, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin completed NS-31, the space company’s 11th successful space flight with humans on board. Passengers included singer Katy Perry, CBS Mornings host Gayle King, and Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sanchez.