The Year Villainy Won

Villains were everywhere and more relatable than ever. Across pop culture, social media, and IRL, the phenomenon went full-on main character.

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ABC News' 'The Year: 2024' reminds us of year's highs and lows

"Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts leads ABC News correspondents in discussing 2024's most memorable stories and trends.
ABC News - 10h
Charli XCX’s Year of the ‘Brat’

In six months, the (once) underground pop singer and songwriter played her version of the fame game, sampling the highs and lows of genuine stardom.
The New York Times - 11h
News Review of the Year 2024

Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.
BBC News - 2d
The Year in News

An election. A shooting. A solar eclipse. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
The New York Times - 13h
Year in a word: Bro-caster

The manosphere’s podcasting heroes are the natural successors to radio shock-jocks
Financial Times - 1d
Trump won last week's spending battle on points

Donald Trump's intervention in the funding fight led to the passage of a vastly scaled-back continuing resolution, demonstrating his power and ability to disrupt the status quo, while the ...
The Hill - 2d
'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'

The BBC hears from several people left out of pocket by a Yorkshire-based competitions company.
BBC News - 2d
For Brands, 2024 Was the Year of Weird

The best way to get attention in ever-crowded markets? Do something unexpected—and maybe a little off.
Inc. - 2d
Year in a word: Slop

AI could build a better future — but not without proliferating spam-like, low-grade content first
Financial Times - 2d