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The 9 most outlandish computing stories of 2024

2024 was full of interesting, questionable, and outlandish computing events. Here are our top 9 contenders for the best tech story of the year.

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Notorious troll Elon Musk ripped for demanding more ‘positive, beautiful’ content on his social media platform

The billionaire has been branded a ‘hypocrite’ for the demand and accused of turning the platform into a ‘cesspit’

The Independent UK

Fortune Most Powerful Women Daily's year in review

From Kamala Harris to Ketanji Brown Jackson, these were some important moments in 2024.

Fortune

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The 2024 Campaign Was an Embarrassment for Elite Media

Journalists increasingly see their job as protecting their preferred candidates, not asking tough questions.

Reason

Jimmy Carter to lie in state in US Capitol as tributes to ‘a statesman and a humanitarian’ pour in – as it happened

Joe Biden says ‘Jill and I have lost a dear friend’; Carter’s Washington DC funeral to take place on 9 January

The Guardian - US

Exit journalist, enter podcaster: The year that busted the art of the political interview

Once upon a time, a politician avoiding tough questions was rare. But times have changed. Why face the pesky journalist armed with facts and follow-ups when you can have a podcaster nod and giggle like their salary depends on it?

Newslaundry

Vice President Kamala Harris Pays Tribute To President Jimmy Carter

Vice President Kamala Harris pays tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, highlighting his dedication to service and values of decency and compassion.

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Biden Believes He Could Have Beaten Trump If Dems Didn't Pressure Him to Drop Out of Reelection Campaign: Report

President Biden maintains that he could have beaten Donald Trump in the recent election if Democrats hadn't pushed him out of the race.

Latin Times

Biden still regrets dropping out of 2024 race and believes he could have beaten Trump, says report

Biden also admitted to aides that he had made other mistakes, including the selection of Merrick Garland as attorney general

The Independent UK

The year in patriarchy: coconut trees, ‘childless cat ladies’ and crimes against humanity

It’s now time to ‘hold space’ for everything that happened in 2024 with a list – so here are 10 of the biggest stories from the year in patriarchy

The Guardian - US

News, songs, movies and games: What the world searched for in 2024

Al Jazeera breaks down the top trends and most searched terms on Google in 2024.

Al Jazeera

I covered the UK and US elections in 2024 - here are the key similarities every voter should know

At first glance, the US and UK elections may seem worlds apart, but in looking back on the campaigns and results, The Independent’s data correspondent Alicja Hagopian discovers some key similarities

The Independent UK

What did 2024 tell us about US voters?

As year comes to an end, Trump’s resurgence reveals voting trends that could define US politics in the years ahead.

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Democratic strategist calls for ‘new generation of leaders’ as party plots response to Trump’s victory

Strategist who aided resurgence after Reagan says party should focus on ‘fundamentals’ – but cautions against leftward drift

Salon

This ballot measure could end super PACs

Maine's Question 1 limits the amount a person or group can donate to super PACs to $5,000

Pedestrian.tv

Did The Asaparamancer (The Gal Who Predicts The Future Via Asparagus) Get Her 2024 Predictions Right?

Honestly, diva did better than I thought she would.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago's top 10 news stories of 2024

The city thrived in the spotlight for the Democratic National Convention during a tough year for Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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‘Should MAGA stay home in 2026?’ Laura Loomer wages ‘racist’ war against ‘tech bros’ over Indian migrants

The far-right provocateur is taking aim at Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy over their support of highly skilled workers from India, claiming that the country’s residents have a low IQ and describing Indians as “third world invaders.”

The Independent UK

Marianne Williamson enters the race for DNC chair: We need to ‘create the energy’ to counter Trump

Williamson joins former governor, state party leaders in crowded race to lead Democrats after Trump drubbing

Al Jazeera

Two-thirds of US adults tuning out political news, poll finds

After months of presidential election coverage, new poll highlights years-long trend of political fatigue in US.

Kiplinger

Top Tax Stories of 2024 and Key Changes to Watch for 2025

The Kiplinger tax team is looking back at popular tax stories and looking ahead to potential tax changes in the new year.

The Guardian - US

Katt Williams, crypto and cat ladies: 2024 was the year of unexpected second chances

From comedy to courtroom drama, if you thought you’d seen it all before, that’s because this year … you had

The Guardian - US

Who are the rising stars in the Democratic party?

The party is already looking ahead to the 2028 election, with a bench of contenders ready to take the mantle

Salon

Trump won because QAnon went mainstream

The single biggest reason Trump won? The median voter ignores real news to consume endless disinformation

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