A year in review of 2024 U.S. politics

Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year

Sony's 3D platformer takes four prizes at the ceremony dubbed "the biggest night in gaming".

BBC News - Dec. 13

Astro Bot wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024

Team Asobi's Astro Bot is the winner of Game of the Year at the 10th anniversary of The Game Awards for 2024.

VentureBeat - Dec. 13

Japan chooses ‘gold’ as kanji of the year in nod to Olympics glory – and slush fund politics

The character, chosen by public vote, has won in previous Olympic years but also reflects public anger at a damaging financial scandal inside the ruling Liberal Democratic party. The kanji ...

The Guardian - Dec. 13

Movie Review: ‘Nickel Boys’ is a knockout, one of the most powerful films of the year

Filmmaker RaMell Ross adapts Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning “Nickel Boys” in a new film out Friday

ABC News - Dec. 12

Time magazine names its 2024 Person of the Year

The short list for Time's 2024 Person of the Year included Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu.

CBS News - Dec. 12

Best Kindle to Buy in 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.

Wired - Dec. 12

Exclusive: Time names Donald Trump its 2024 person of the year

Time’s editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs joins TODAY with the exclusive announcement that President-elect Donald Trump has been selected as the 2024 Time person of the year. This marks Trump’s second ...

NBC News - Dec. 12

ETFs cross $1 trillion of inflows in 2024, extending record year

Broad stock funds and bitcoin ETFs have been big asset gatherers this year.

CNBC - Dec. 11

Why Metaphor: ReFantazio Is GameSpot's Game Of The Year 2024

Here's why Atlus's fantasy RPG is our choice for game of the year.

GameSpot - Dec. 11

Metaphor: ReFantazio Is GameSpot's Game Of The Year 2024

Though Metaphor: ReFantazio is the former Persona team's first foray into high fantasy, it might also be the most grounded and deeply human game they've ever created. By weaving magical elements ...

GameSpot - Dec. 11

U.S. overdose deaths fell nearly 17% in 1-year period, CDC says

Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.

CBS News - Dec. 11

9 Best Diffusers for Curly Hair (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Get those curls and waves looking extra luscious with our favorite diffusers and diffuser attachments.

Wired - Dec. 11

2024 Review: A Few Misses, but the Polls Got the Big Stories Right

They told us a lot about the major demographic and political trends, well before the election.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

One Hundred Years of Solitude review – Gabriel García Márquez’s classic makes for startling TV beauty

This 16-part series might struggle with the novel’s problematic sexual politics, but it’s a big, gorgeous adaptation of a big, gorgeous book. Gabriel García Márquez’s 1967 novel is not one to take ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

9 Best 2-in-1 Laptops to Flip Between Work and Play (2024), Tested and Reviewed

These 2-in-1 computers upgrade the norm with touchscreen displays, 360-degree hinges, and detachable keyboards.

Wired - Dec. 10

Jim Cramer reviews companies that cracked $100 billion in 2024

CNBC's Jim Cramer looked at the performance of Palantir, AppLovin, Spotify and Arista Networks, among others.

CNBC - Dec. 9

Merriam-Webster names 'polarization' its 2024 word of the year

Merriam-Webster announced its word of the year is “polarization."

NBC News - Dec. 9

Theater in 2024 — the silver lining of a challenging year

The Times' theater critic selects his top SoCal stage productions for 2024, including 'Funny Girl,' 'Fat Ham,' 'Primary Trust,' 'Pacific Overtures,' 'The Brothers Size' and 'Company.'

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9

Climate crisis deepens with 2024 ‘certain’ to be hottest year on record

Average global temperature in November was 1.62C above preindustrial levels, bringing average for the year to 1.60C. This year is now almost certain to be the hottest year on record, data shows. It ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Crypto industry flexed its political muscles in 2024 election

The price of Bitcoin hit record highs after President-elect Donald Trump's win. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explains why the crypto industry poured millions into super-PACs ahead of the election.

CBS News - Dec. 8

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) Review: Room for More

The Scribe remains a great digital notebook for Kindle loyalists, even if not much has changed over the original.

Wired - Dec. 8

Amber Glenn Wins U.S. Women’s Figure Skating’s Biggest Title in 14 Years

The American’s victory came in the women’s singles competition at figure skating’s Grand Prix Final.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Year in Review

As critics issue their year-end lists, we want to know your personal favorites of 2024.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Movie Review: A wordless Latvian cat parable about climate change is the year's best animated movie

“Flow” is quite easily the best animated movie of the year and one of the most poetic ecological parables in recent memory, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review

ABC News - Dec. 6

U.S. economy poised to dominate for the next 20 years — at the cost of growing inequality, economist says

U.S. economic dominance over other countries is poised to surge in the next 20 years due to its widening lead in technology and science, but at the expense of growing inequality at home.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

This mammoth year of elections has shown how badly global politics is neglecting women | Michelle Bachelet

There’s a disconnect between citizens and leaders. Including everyone in politics is the best way to ensure a new era of equality. Michelle Bachelet is a former president of Chile This has been ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

U.S. government to close Dublin women's prison after years of abuse

The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

9 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers.

Wired - Dec. 5

2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award: Chiefs' Travis Kelce, Lions' Jared Goff among NFL's nominees

The winner will be announced at the NFL Honors on Feb. 6

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

25 Gift Ideas Under $25 (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re shopping for a book lover, organizer, or perpetual phone dropper, a cheap holiday gift can always be a fun one.

Wired - Dec. 5

6 Best Food Processors (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Chop, grate, grind, crush, and puree to perfection, with WIRED’s favorite time saving kitchen appliances.

Wired - Dec. 5

Legendary drug lord released after serving 25 years in U.S. prison

Fabio Ochoa Vásquez and his brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Best of 2024: Eleven bright spots in classical music during a dark, complicated year

Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil's 'Das Rheingold.' The Industry's 'Comet/Poppea.' Pacific Opera Project's 'Don Bucefalo.' The year 2024 delivered great moments for classical music.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

Xbox Year In Review 2024 Unlocked, Shows Your Most-Played Game And Busiest Month

Microsoft has shared that the Xbox Year in Review website tool for 2024 is now live. That means you can discover your most-played game of the year, how many hours you spent gaming, and more. To ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4