The photographs that defined 2024 – and the stories behind them

As conflict dragged on in Gaza and Ukraine, violence dogged the US election; floods and fires raged, but bravery and humanity shone through. Photographers recall the moments when they took these era-defining photos

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The US stories everyone was talking about in 2024

This year was full of first-of-its-kind stories that got Americans talking.
ABC News - 3h
A Kidnapping Story Inspired Readers to Tell Their Stories of Trauma

It all started with the retelling of a 50-year-old kidnapping, but for readers, it was about them, too.
The New York Times - 4h
Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Mother Upstaged Jesus’

To celebrate the season, we gathered five of our favorite holiday-themed Tiny Love Stories.
The New York Times - 2d
Mel Robbins and ‘The Let Them Theory’

The self-help phenom’s new book is all about letting others do as they may. Can she follow her own advice?
The New York Times - 2d
The China-India rivalry will define the future of Asia

In recent years, India is tasting the bitter fruits of Modi’s initial efforts to appease China.
The Hill - 1d
UK political photographs of the year – in pictures

The Press Association’s political photographer, Stefan Rousseau, picks his best shots from the past 12 months Continue reading...
The Guardian - 2d
5 storylines that defined 2024: from the Politics Desk

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Joe Biden exiting and a new Congress starting next month, here’s a rundown of the top political storylines that shaped 2024.
NBC News - 2d
Barbara Corcoran’s Brilliant Reply to Getting Fired From ‘Shark Tank’ (and More Top Stories From 2024)

A look back at 2024 and some powerful lessons from Barbara Corcoran, Caitlin Clark, and Simone Biles.
Inc. - 3d
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Two of You Are Sickening’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
The New York Times - Dec. 11