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1. COVID-19 Pandemic
Summary: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has affected over 200 countries and territories worldwide. It was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. The virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
Relevant Link: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
2. US Presidential Election 2020
Summary: The 2020 United States presidential election was held on November 3, 2020. Joe Biden, the Democratic Party candidate, defeated incumbent President Donald Trump of the Republican Party. The election saw record-breaking voter turnout, and the results were contested by Trump, leading to legal challenges and protests.
Relevant Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-2020.html
3. Brexit
Summary: Brexit is the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union (EU). The process began on March 29, 2017, when Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. The UK officially left the EU on January 31, 2020, but a transition period allowed for ongoing negotiations on a post-Brexit trade agreement, which was finally agreed upon in December 2020.
Relevant Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-44379430
4. Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities Attack
Summary: On September 14, 2019, a series of drone attacks struck Saudi Arabian oil facilities, operated by state-owned Saudi Aramco, in Abqaiq and Khurais. The attacks temporarily halted about 5.7 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil production, or about 5% of global daily production. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attack.
Relevant Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-50142370
5. Tesla's Record-Breaking Stock Price
Summary: American electric vehicle and clean energy company Tesla Inc. saw its stock price surge to a record high in August 2020. The company's market capitalization, or total value, surpassed $2 trillion, making it one of the world's most valuable companies. The stock price increase was driven by strong demand for Tesla's electric vehicles, particularly the Model 3, and optimism about the company's future growth prospects.
Relevant Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/12/tesla-stock-soars-to-2000-a-share-as-market-cap-hits-2-trillion.html
Summary: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has affected over 200 countries and territories worldwide. It was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. The virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
Relevant Link: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
2. US Presidential Election 2020
Summary: The 2020 United States presidential election was held on November 3, 2020. Joe Biden, the Democratic Party candidate, defeated incumbent President Donald Trump of the Republican Party. The election saw record-breaking voter turnout, and the results were contested by Trump, leading to legal challenges and protests.
Relevant Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-2020.html
3. Brexit
Summary: Brexit is the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union (EU). The process began on March 29, 2017, when Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. The UK officially left the EU on January 31, 2020, but a transition period allowed for ongoing negotiations on a post-Brexit trade agreement, which was finally agreed upon in December 2020.
Relevant Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-44379430
4. Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities Attack
Summary: On September 14, 2019, a series of drone attacks struck Saudi Arabian oil facilities, operated by state-owned Saudi Aramco, in Abqaiq and Khurais. The attacks temporarily halted about 5.7 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil production, or about 5% of global daily production. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attack.
Relevant Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-50142370
5. Tesla's Record-Breaking Stock Price
Summary: American electric vehicle and clean energy company Tesla Inc. saw its stock price surge to a record high in August 2020. The company's market capitalization, or total value, surpassed $2 trillion, making it one of the world's most valuable companies. The stock price increase was driven by strong demand for Tesla's electric vehicles, particularly the Model 3, and optimism about the company's future growth prospects.
Relevant Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/12/tesla-stock-soars-to-2000-a-share-as-market-cap-hits-2-trillion.html