2024 interesting News in Review

1/2: A Nevada judge sets bail at $750,000 for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the former gang leader charged with the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.

1/24: Forty individuals are arrested in a multi-state drug trafficking operation spanning Texas to Alaska, disrupting narcotics networks

1/26: The Department of Justice announces 200 arrests targeting large-scale drug trafficking organizations nationwide.

1/28: Selena Gomez announces a break from social media, sparking speculation about her personal life and an upcoming documentary rumored to expose insider industry secrets

2/7: A United Nations report reveals a global surge in human trafficking, particularly in conflict zones. Grammy Awards buzz and celebrity outfits dominate headlines, obscuring the report’s findings.

2/14: A leaked report reveals corporate lobbying to weaken environmental protections. New album Vultures release and Grammys.

2/22: The World Health Organization issues an alert about a new strain of drug-resistant tuberculosis spreading in Southeast Asia. Social media debates about a viral celebrity TikTok challenge dominate the day’s headlines.

3/11-26: ICE conducts a nationwide operation, arresting 216 unlawfully present noncitizens with prior drug-related convictions. Celebrity controversies involving leaked private videos dominate the media.

3/15: Rumors about Selena Gomez’s documentary exposing exploitation in the entertainment industry surface

3/19: A massive oil spill off Brazil’s coast threatens marine ecosystems. Taylor Swift’s viral stadium performances and fan reactions dominate.

3/25: A United Nations report highlights rising global food insecurity. The Oscars dominate media cycles, with celebrity controversies taking center stage.

4/5: A $5 billion money-laundering scheme linked to multinational corporations is exposed. Speculation about Beyoncé’s upcoming album release distracts from the financial watchdog’s findings.

4/12: Protests erupt in Gaza amid escalating conflict. Hollywood’s announcement of summer blockbuster movie releases overshadows coverage.

4/20: A major earthquake devastates parts of Turkey and Syria, causing over 1,000 deaths. Media focuses on a viral feud between two celebrity influencers, minimizing attention on relief efforts.

4/30: Leaked emails reveal corporate interference in U.S. elections. Speculation about the Met Gala distracts from the leaked documents.

5/9: The DEA releases the 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment. Cannes Film Festival red carpet moments dominate coverage.

5/15: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is assassinated. Celebrity scandals and fashion-related news overshadow the political upheaval.

5/20: At the time former U.S. President Donald Trump is convicted in the New York hush money case.

6/3-9: INTERPOL’s Operation Global Chain leads to 219 arrests and identifies 1,374 human trafficking victims across 39 countries

6/9: Hailey Welch’s CMA Fest street interview goes viral, leading to her becoming a social media sensation.

7/13: Former U.S. President Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania; the assailant is neutralized by Secret Service agents. Wimbledon coverage and celebrity social media controversies overshadow the political implications of the attack.

7/21: Earth experiences its hottest day on record (17.09°C / 62.76°F). Entertainment and music industry stories, including speculation about Eminem's album success, dominate the news cycle.

7/23: China announces plans to raise its retirement age, sparking domestic protests. Celebrity activism campaigns take center stage, minimizing public focus on the growing unrest.

8/11: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins gold at the Paris Olympics but faces online harassment questioning her gender, sparking global conversations on misogyny and racism. Beyoncé announces a surprise global tour, burying discussions on systemic issues in sports.

8/24: A whistleblower reveals the U.S. government possesses "non-human biologics," reigniting debates about UFOs and extraterrestrial life.

8/25: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is arrested in Paris for facilitating illicit content, highlighting tech-related trafficking of drugs, and child sexual abuse material concerns. Speculative headlines about the upcoming VMA performances drown out critical coverage of the arrest.

9/15: An individual attempts to assassinate Donald Trump in Florida but is apprehended, triggering a national security investigation.

9/17: Sean "Diddy" Combs is arrested on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, revealing allegations of coercive private parties and exploitation within the entertainment industry. Major media outlets focus on speculation surrounding Diddy’s business partnerships, downplaying the deeper implications of the allegations.

10/20: Five civil lawsuits are filed against Diddy, accusing him of sexual assault and rape, intensifying his ongoing scandal.

10/22: CDC reports an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, resulting in one death and 75 illnesses.

10/23: The Transportation Department fines American Airlines $50 million for disability law violations.

11/11: COP29 climate summit begins in Baku, Azerbaijan, with discussions on addressing global climate challenges. Donald Trump’s inflammatory statements about withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement dominate coverage, overshadowing actionable climate resolutions.

11/20: Thirteen individuals are arrested in Connecticut following an investigation into a drug trafficking organization. Celebrity holiday specials and Thanksgiving promotions take over the news cycle.

12/ : Reports began surfacing of leaked documents implicating multinational corporations in workers' rights abuses. Major reports indicate catastrophic famine levels in Ethiopia. Australian Federal Police arrests linked to child exploitation offenses, including a 13-year sentence for a Humpty Doo man producing child abuse images. Confiscation of $110 million in assets and interception of 33.7 tons of drugs through Operation Kraken. A Sydney man is arrested for leading an international syndicate trafficking Indonesian victims for sex work. Reports of human slavery increase by 12%, including cases of forced labor, marriage, sexual exploitation, and debt bondage in Australia.

12/4: Hailey Welch launches her memecoin, HAWK, which crashes by 95%, leading to fraud accusations and claims of a rug-pull scam.

12/20: Reports surface of Hollywood's connections to trafficking rings. Welch reappears on social media, vowing to cooperate with investors and uncover the truth behind her memecoin’s collapse.

12/27: San José Police arrest a suspect for pimping and pandering following a tip-led investigation into a residential brothel. End-of-year celebrity retrospectives dominate headlines, burying this community-led victory against human trafficking.

12/29: Florida grand jury records from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2000s case are released, revealing testimonies from underaged victims.

12/31: New Year's Eve Resolutions parties and resolutions.