You can find all of our questions in our Student Opinion column. Did not learn more than two new letters of the Greek alphabet. 5 Bizarre Things That Have Already Happened In 2021. "2021 has been a complete blur. After singing through most of his 2019 album, Igor, hes back to rapping, now simulating a mixtape with DJ Drama as hypeman. Might this be the answer to that whole climate change thing? If ever there was a year that aliens would say hiya, it was 2021the year in which we reached unprecedented heights of Yep, were living in a simulation. Anyway, the aliens didnt say hiya (at least not to me), but we got the next (or next to the next) best thing: NASAs Perseverance Rover successfully converted some of Marss carbon-dioxide-rich atmosphere into oxygen in April. 1 overall", "Drake Bell, former Nickelodeon star, gets probation for child endangerment", "Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty in trafficking case", "AL staves off NL for 8th straight All-Star win", "Padres-Nats game suspended after shooting outside DC stadium", "Sean Hannity Urges Viewers to Get COVID Vaccine: 'Enough People Have Died', Jeff Bezos, Mark Bezos, Wally Funk and Oliver Daemen reach space, return safely on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, "Tom Barrack, Trump's inaugural committee chair, charged with acting as agent of UAE", "Tom Barrack: Jury acquits top Trump aide of acting as foreign agent", "Bucks finish off Suns for first NBA championship in 50 years behind Giannis Antetokounmpo's epic closeout performance", Activision Blizzard employees sign petition denouncing company's 'abhorrent' response to lawsuit, "Nathan Bedford Forrest bust will now come down after receiving final vote of approval", "In a unanimous ruling, Missouri high court says Medicaid expansion 'valid', Cleveland's baseball team is changing name to the Guardians, "Teenager Anastasija Zolotic wins USA's first women's taekwondo Olympic gold", "Lee Kiefer becomes first American woman to win gold in individual foil | NBC Olympics", "Washington state county is first in US to ban new fossil fuel infrastructure", "Senate votes to advance bipartisan infrastructure bill as Democrats forge ahead with ambitious economic agenda", "American swimmer Bobby Finke had a stunning come-from-behind victory that shocked even his teammate", "Nikola founder Trevor Milton indicted on three counts of fraud", "Suni Lee becomes first Asian American woman to take gold in gymnastics all-around", Vermont Is the First State to Vaccinate 70% of Eligible Kids Against COVID-19, "Senate advances nearly $1 trillion infrastructure plan", "Trump's tax returns must be released to Congress, Justice Department says", Caeleb Dressel breaks 100-meter butterfly world record; Katie Ledecky cruises in 800 free, "Clearwater swimmer Bobby Finke wins gold in 1,500", "Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases", "U.S. finally reaches milestone of 70% of adults with at least one COVID-19 shot", "N.Y.C. WebThe ongoing war has caused widespread devastation, contributed to a global economic crisis, a massive humanitarian crisis, and the death of up to 100,000 Ukrainians. When the Billionaires (one of whom, Jeff Bezos, also owns The Post) went to space, they did not discover on the following day that they were developing warm, thick pelts, and when someone in a room near one of them said, Laika!" 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The kerfuffle spread far and wide in May 2021 and began with a harmless farmer in the Belgian town of Erquelinnes. The Senate votes unanimously to confirm former, President Biden authorizes 5,000 U.S. troops to be, August 23 COVID-19 vaccination: The FDA gives approval to the, A state of emergency is declared New York City after record rainfall and flash flooding shuts down much of the city's, More than 54 deaths are reported in New York and the wider. WALTERBORO, S.C. A series of revelations have emerged in the more than monthlong murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred South Carolina lawyer accused of killing his wife and son. Web502 Bad Gateway. Poor People: Ok. Most year-end reflections dwell on the things, good or bad, that actually occurred in the preceding 12 months. When she did so the following evening, Bela was allegedly carried to a UFO by a bright green beam. The gig economy was brought to heel this February when a landmark decision by the UK supreme court saw Uber drivers workers rights entrenched. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. Unable to work during a long recovery from COVID-19. We asked him to move the stone back, and should he not cooperate, then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would get involved.. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our livesfrom culture to business, science to design. In the 1940s, China reported 30 million malaria cases annually; in 2020, the country reported four consecutive years of zero indigenous cases, paving the way for WHO to declare it malaria-free in 2021. Magnificent essay on meaning of #Capitol storming 6 January 2021 & Trump's 'pre-fascism' by @TimothyDSnyder https://t.co/LnNiaAoeYV, Timothy Garton Ash (@fromTGA) January 10, 2021, Where is #JackMa? The Best/Worst Dressed Celebs at the Golden Globes. The Mona Lisa did not briefly disappear from the Louvre and return covered with a coat of dark and swarming flies whose buzzing, increasingly, began to sound like a voice uttering words, unintelligible at first, and then suddenly, terrifyingly, hideously clear, and full of ominous meaning. This Zoo Lets You Name A Cockroach After Your Ex & Feed It To An Animal On Valentines Day, This Insane Floating Glamp In Sharjah Lets You Camp Suspended Between Two Mountains, Dubai Shop Sells Worlds Most Expensive Socks For AED 4000 A Pair, Shocking AED 600,000 Restaurant Bill At Abu Dhabi Restaurant Goes Viral, 7 New UAE Visa Updates: A Comprehensive Guide To The Latest Changes. A staff writer for All Thats Interesting, Marco Margaritoff has also published work at outlets including People, VICE, and Complex, covering everything from film to finance to technology. On his final full day in office, President Trump, COVID-19 pandemic: Nationwide confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 25, President Biden repeals the Trump administration's, President Biden signs a series of executive orders regarding, February 19 The U.S. officially rejoins the, The Supreme Court rejects a last-ditch attempt by, COVID-19 pandemic The United States surpasses 500,000 deaths from COVID-19. According to her gray-skinned suitor, alien and human relationships were strictly prohibited, but she said he was willing to give it a go., There was one who connected with me, she said. December 20 COVID-19 pandemic: The CDC reports that Omicron is now the dominant strain in the US, accounting for three-quarters of cases, displacing the. Olivia Rodrigo, Moneybagg Yo and Allison Russell stood out in 2021. Winter storm heads into New England; New Yorkers dig out; biggest snowfall total 33 inches in Pa. "Oregon decriminalizes all drugs, offers treatment instead of jail time", "He "Horrifically Abused Me for Years": Evan Rachel Wood and Other Women Make Allegations of Abuse Against Marilyn Manson", "Marilyn Manson dropped by record label over abuse allegations", "Marilyn Manson removed from US TV shows following abuse allegations", "2 FBI agents killed, 3 wounded while serving warrant. GSP and Nick Diaz shake hands. We did not all hear the cry of the gulls after which we had ineluctably to proceed to the West and could not remain contented here any longer. Jan 24 AFC Championship, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri: Kansas City Chiefs beat Buffalo Bills, 38-24. United Airlines colleagues stitch teddy bears out of mans uniforms for his 2 sons after his death. Chlo Zhao became the first woman of color to win best director, while Yuh-jung Youn became the first Korean actor to win an Oscar. After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence. Questions arise about the billionaires whereabouts as #Alibaba faces scrutiny from the Chinese government https://t.co/rRftexUPZk, Business Insider India (@BiIndia) January 4, 2021, #ElonMusk Is Now The Richest Man On This Planet An Inspiration For The Billions Of People In This World..!Congratulations @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/BHyF2PYUMo, Naveed Shafi (@NaveedShafi15) January 7, 2021, Kanye is going to be devastated #kimandkanye pic.twitter.com/f66dK27VmY, My dear fellow Indian ' Every large crowd is not a cricket match. ' Editor of Deans List. Improving the attack has been a focus for the Fire, who compiled 12 shutouts last year but missed the playoffs. Summer Olympic Games. The biggest-ever game of hide and seek ended in June when a rare species of orchid was found growing on top of an investment bank in London, despite scientists believing the plant was extinct in the UK. The year did not inexplicably restart each time something went wrong, forcing us to compress lifetimes into the span of what should have been 365 days. The nationwide death toll from the virus exceeds 600,000, equal to the annual cancer death toll. As the new year approaches and the retrospectives for 2021 roll out, we thought we would ask you for your own lists. In February, when all memories of seasonal goodwill and cheer had faded away and we were left with nothing but the cold, mocking whispers of the winter wind, scientists gave us a reason to keep going. Dec. 27, 2021 The United States reached 500,000 deaths from the coronavirus in the early months of 2021. Only in Japan (44%) and Sweden (23%) are people setting resolutions in the minority. Editorials Print Subscriber? The entire year has been almost overwhelming," he was honest with Bored Panda. host, died of cancer at age 80 in November 2020. Still, we all had a reason to celebrate in late March when the vessel was finally freed (or, to put it another way, when the memes finally came to an end). 2021 was supposed to be a year full of hope and positivity, at least that is what everyone looked forward to. Alex Trebek, the beloved 'Jeopardy!' Read more at WIRED. Lakshaki Kukreja - January 11, 2021. Writer, blogger, lover of nature, music, photography, and Goldendoodles. Here are just some of the biggest things to have already happened this year: Trump-supporting domestic terrorists attempted to, and Bernie Sanders sitting with mittens at the inauguration became a, Mark Sagliocco / WireImage / Getty Images, Finally, GameStop's stock was Well, at least the. Were hoping for many more in 2022. Belka! or Strelka! they did not perk up, suddenly convulsed with an overwhelming sense of memories of a different shape. Obsessed with travel? Do you agree with the reviewers selections? While this doesnt mean things will be like Trump never was President, it will very likely mean a new style of politics. Countries Fail the Climate Change ChallengeAgain. episodes air this week, "Pompeo: US to lift restrictions on contacts with Taiwan", "Nick Saban Passes Bear Bryant for Most National Titles in CFB History", "Trump impeached for 'inciting' US Capitol riot", Flint water probe brings charges against ex-governor, others, "US carries out its 1st execution of female inmate since 1953", NHL announces a 56 game regular season starting January 13, 2021, "Texas becomes first state to administer 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine", NRA Files For Bankruptcy, Vows to Reincorporate in Texas, "Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out", "Joe Biden names scientific advisers and seeks to bring Eric Lander into cabinet", "Feds seeking Harrisburg woman accused by her ex of stealing Nancy Pelosi's laptop during Capitol riot", Harris resigns Senate seat ahead of swearing in as VP, COVID-19 death toll tops 400,000 as incoming CDC director expects "dark weeks ahead", Trump to issue more than 100 pardons before Biden sworn in, "Feds: NY Court Worker Called for 'Public Executions' of Top Dems in Online Posts", Inauguration Live Updates: Biden Is Sworn In as 46th President, Kicking Off New Era in Washington, "Trump Is Not the First President to Snub an Inauguration", Biden sets to work on reversing Trump policies with executive orders, "FDA Approves First Extended-Release, Injectable Drug Regimen for Adults Living with HIV", "Cabenuva and Vocabria approved for HIV infection", "First Arizona recreational marijuana sales take place Friday after 73 licenses approved", U.S. 9. Many areas of public life were not disrupted by major scandals that undermined everyones confidence in the people they had trusted and placed in positions of power! COVID-19 pandemic: Nationwide COVID-19 deaths surpass 400,000. In March 2021, researchers at Brown University successfully transmitted brain signals wirelessly to a computer for the first timethe move is a breakthrough for paralyzed people, as the removal of cumbersome wires takes this tech one step closer to being available for home use. Why? Persistent conflict, desert locust swarms, an economic crisis, recurrent flooding and COVID-19 are increasing the risk of famine in 2021. REPORTER: Mayor, in recent months, there have been questions raised about your your temperament and your reaction to criticism. 2023 Cond Nast. Chicago police release graphic footage of an officer shooting dead 13-year-old, The media reports that U.S. Republican Representatives, The number of vaccines administered in the United States exceeds 200, April 18 COVID-19 vaccination: The CDC reports that over 50% of Americans have received at least one dose of a, April 22 President Biden pledges to cut. will require workers and customers show proof of at least one dose for indoor dining and other activities", "Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, including employees, New York attorney general finds", "Louisiana COVID hospitalizations break record for second day with 2,247 in hospitals", "Climate Change: Half US cars to be zero-emission by 2030 - Biden", "Florida Adds Single-Day Record 22,783 COVID-19 Cases Friday", "N.J. gym owner, Seattle man are first to plead guilty to assaulting police in Capitol attack", "Torres wins first-ever karate medal for U.S.", "Dixie Fire becomes largest single wildfire in California history", "Gold at Last! Read more at WIRED. Search, watch, and cook every single Tasty recipe and video ever - all in one place! When it comes to celebrities, 2021 already topped 2020 by defaultno one tried to sing Imagine at us when we were locked inside our homes. 2021 was additionally defined by protests against COVID-19 lockdowns in response to the pandemic, as well as ongoing protests mostly against police brutality. Baseball is fun again! As June came to an end, the World Health Organization declared China free of malaria after decades of targeted and sustained action against the disease. Fifty-six percent of us say that America is off. The travel restrictions have been in place for 18 months, coming into effect in the early days of the pandemic. In a queer vacation hot spot on Cape Cod, an ad hoc community proved that Americans can stifle large outbreaksif they want to. Register Here Here she was in 2021. Peace should be the future. Recent history has shown us that laughter and levity grow more important with every passing year. What were the top five to 10 worst things about 2021? But 10 days into this year and things are already going down. Dominion Sues Fox Corp. To Find Out", "South Dakota House votes to launch impeachment probe of Attorney General Ravnsborg", "In Paris, Vice President Kamala Harris seeks to strengthen ties and stay out of the headlines", "Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon indicted by federal grand jury for contempt of Congress", "Steve Bannon turns himself in on contempt of Congress charges", "Michael Flynn says of the US: 'We have to have one religion', Disgraced former Trump aide Michael Flynn sparks outrage by saying US must have only one religion, "Sandy Hook families win legal victory against Alex Jones in defamation case", Biden signs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, fulfilling campaign promise and notching achievement that eluded Trump, "Monkeypox Virus Confirmed in Maryland Resident", "House censures Rep. 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Humanitarian risks So here are the top 5 bizarre events that have taken place in 2021. Refresh the page, check Civilians and aid workers continue to face harm. After seeing a boy in subzero temperatures pumping gas for others to make a little money. Summer Olympic Games. An attempt to delay the effective date of South Dakota's medical cannabis law from July 2021 until January 2022 fails due to disagreements between the South Dakota House and Senate on the proposed legislation. When the ceremony took place (in person!) But, you know, maybe its a start? Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! Hes no longer the trolling provocateur he was a decade ago when he emerged with Odd Future, but hes still intransigent and high-concept. But in the interest of not dragging us through the agony again, I thought it might be nice to just focus on a few bad things that, at least, did not happen this year. It hasnt been a particularly good year despite a strong economy and the semblance of political stability. The fuel is said to burn up to 75 percent cleaner than petroleum-based fuels, and while there is some debate about greenwashing surrounding the event, it was nonetheless a vital moment for the aviation industry. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented numerous updates to its advanced visa system since its launch in October 2022. If everything goes right, we can dare to look forward to these notable spots in 2021. Philosophers might ask, Is it really good news to say weve developed a small solution to a monstrously large, terrible, terrible, terrible ongoing problem that we ourselves created? To revist this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. In a hilarious turn of events, she even fell in love with one but was told their feelings were forbidden. In response, President Biden orders flags to fly at, COVID-19 pandemic: The number of vaccines administered in the United States exceeds 50. In The 10 Best Podcasts of 2021, Reggie Ugwu writes about the podcast La Brega: Loosely translated as the hustle or the struggle, the concept of la brega is a point of common heritage and a point of departure in this expansive story collection and love letter to Puerto Rico. Image: Ipsos. Then create your own. 1. CNN announces that it has indefinitely suspended Chris Cuomo while a law firm conducts an independent investigation that the network hired to look into the matter. Didnt fall asleep listening to radio static and awaken to discover that everyone had a small beard and was Different, Somehow. If you've also lost track of linear time, here's a list of some of the biggest news stories that have already happened: Trump-supporting domestic terrorists attempted to, Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images, Elon Musk passed Jeff Bezos to become the, Vivien Killilea / Stringer / Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images, Daniele Venturelli / WireImage / Getty Images, Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde reportedly dating, had more new COVID-19 cases per capita than any other country in the world. Capitol insurrectionists made Jan. 6, 2021, a day America will never forget. Tribune editorial use the term "irascible." Spring and summer 2021 saw a wave of resignations after employees across the globe used the pandemic to reflect on their work-life balance. The year also saw an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season, a destructive California wildfire season, and a power crisis in Texas. What art and culture did you enjoy this year? NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others, on Jan. 26.