January:
- January 6th Committee begins public hearings
- Russia and Ukraine tensions rise
- James Webb Space Telescope launches
- Omicron variant surges
February:
- Russia invades Ukraine
- Super Bowl LVI
- Beijing Winter Olympics
- Elon Musk buys Twitter
March:
- Oscars
- Will Smith slaps Chris Rock
- Russia-Ukraine war continues
- COVID-19 cases decline
April:
- Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court
- Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial begins
- Flooding and wildfires in the United States
- COVID-19 cases rise again
May:
- Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial ends
- Mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo
- Inflation rises
- Roe v. Wade overturned
June:
- Queen Elizabeth II celebrates Platinum Jubilee
- January 6th Committee hearings continue
- Heatwaves and droughts in Europe and North America
- Monkeypox outbreak spreads
July:
- Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan
- Mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois
- James Webb Space Telescope releases first images
August:
- Russia-Ukraine war continues
- Afghanistan marks one year since Taliban takeover
- Monkeypox declared a global health emergency
- Floods devastate Pakistan
September:
- Queen Elizabeth II dies
- King Charles III ascends to the throne
- Hurricane Fiona strikes Puerto Rico and Canada
- Russia invades eastern Ukraine
October:
- Elon Musk completes takeover of Twitter
- North Korea conducts nuclear test
- Mass shooting in Las Vegas
- FIFA World Cup begins in Qatar
November:
- US midterm elections
- Elon Musk fires top Twitter executives
- COVID-19 cases rise again
- Mass shooting in Oxford, Michigan
December:
- James Webb Space Telescope releases new images
- Russia-Ukraine war continues
- COVID-19 cases rise again
- Mass shooting in Colorado Springs
Stories of 2022:
January
- January 6th Committee holds first public hearing: The House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol holds its first public hearing, revealing new details about the attack and the role of former President Donald Trump.
- James Webb Space Telescope launches: The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever built, launches into space. The telescope is expected to provide new insights into the early universe, exoplanets, and other cosmic phenomena.
- Russia invades Ukraine: Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II. The invasion has caused a humanitarian crisis, with millions of Ukrainians displaced from their homes.
February
- Super Bowl LVI: The Los Angeles Rams defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI. The Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is named the Super Bowl MVP.
- Winter Olympics: The 2022 Winter Olympics are held in Beijing, China. Norway tops the medal table with 37 gold medals, followed by Germany with 27 gold medals and the United States with 25 gold medals.
- Russia-Ukraine war continues: The Russia-Ukraine war continues, with no end in sight. The war has caused a global energy crisis and has raised concerns about a wider conflict.
March
- Omicron variant spreads: The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads rapidly around the world, causing a new wave of infections. The variant is more transmissible than previous variants, but it is generally less severe.
- Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars: Actor Will Smith slaps comedian Chris Rock at the Academy Awards after Rock makes a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The incident sparks a debate about violence and ableism.
- Supreme Court Justice Breyer retires: Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announces his retirement. President Joe Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace Breyer, making her the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court.
April
- Kettanji Brown Jackson confirmed to the Supreme Court: Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed by the Senate to the Supreme Court, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court.
- Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial begins: The defamation trial between actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, begins in Virginia. The trial is highly publicized and becomes a social media sensation.
- Russia withdraws from Kyiv region: Russian forces withdraw from the Kyiv region of Ukraine after failing to capture the capital city. The withdrawal marks a major setback for Russia in the war.
May
- Monkeypox outbreak spreads: The monkeypox outbreak spreads to over 50 countries, marking the first major global outbreak of the disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) declares the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency.
- Buffalo mass shooting: A gunman kills 10 people and injures three others in a mass shooting at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York. The shooting is motivated by racism and white supremacy.
- Uvalde school shooting: A gunman kills 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The shooting is the deadliest school shooting in the United States since Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.
June
- January 6th Committee holds public hearings: The January 6th Committee holds a series of public hearings, revealing new details about the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol and the role of former President Donald Trump.
- Roe v. Wade overturned: The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion. The decision is expected to lead to abortion bans in many states.
- Johnny Depp wins defamation trial: Johnny Depp wins his defamation trial against Amber Heard. The jury awards Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages.
July
- Heat wave sweeps Europe and North America: A heat wave sweeps across Europe and North America, breaking records and causing wildfires and droughts. The heat wave is attributed to climate change.
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns after a series of scandals and resignations from his cabinet. Liz Truss is elected by the Conservative Party to replace Johnson as prime minister.
- January 6th Committee issues subpoena for Trump: The January 6th Committee issues a subpoena for former President Donald Trump to testify and produce documents related to the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
August
- Russia-Ukraine war continues: The Russia-Ukraine war continues, with no end in sight. The war has caused a global energy crisis and has raised concerns about a wider conflict.
- Monkeypox outbreak continues: The monkeypox outbreak continues to spread, with over 30,000 cases reported in over 70 countries. The WHO declares the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency.
- Floods devastate Pakistan: Floods devastate Pakistan, affecting over 33 million people and causing billions of dollars in damage. The floods are attributed to climate change.
September
- Queen Elizabeth II dies: Queen Elizabeth II dies at the age of 96, after a 70-year reign. She is succeeded by her son, Prince Charles, who becomes King Charles III.
- Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico: Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico, causing widespread damage and power outages. The hurricane is the most powerful storm to hit Puerto Rico in decades.
- Russia mobilizes hundreds of thousands of troops: Russia announces a partial mobilization of its military, calling up hundreds of thousands of reservists to fight in Ukraine. The mobilization marks a major escalation of the war.
October
- Crimea bridge explosion: A massive explosion damages the Kerch Bridge, the only bridge connecting Russia to Crimea. The explosion is attributed to Ukraine, but Russia claims that it was an accident.
- Liz Truss resigns as UK prime minister: UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after just six weeks in office. She is succeeded by Rishi Sunak.
- Midterm elections in the United States: The United States holds midterm elections, with Democrats maintaining control of the Senate but Republicans taking control of the House of Representatives.
November
- COP27 climate summit: The COP27 climate summit is held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The summit is seen as a critical opportunity to make progress on climate change, but it fails to reach a major agreement.
- Elon Musk fires Twitter executives: Elon Musk fires several top Twitter executives after completing his acquisition of the company. Musk has pledged to make Twitter a more open and free platform for speech.
- World Cup begins in Qatar: The FIFA World Cup begins in Qatar, the first time the tournament has been held in the Middle East. The World Cup is highly controversial, due to Qatar's human rights record and the heat in the country.
December
- James Webb Space Telescope releases new images: The James Webb Space Telescope releases new images of the universe, including the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe ever taken. The images provide new insights into the early universe and the formation of galaxies.
- Russia-Ukraine war continues: The Russia-Ukraine war continues, with no end in sight. The war has caused a humanitarian crisis and has had a significant impact on the global economy.
- China experiences major COVID-19 outbreak: China experiences a major COVID-19 outbreak, the largest in the country since the start of the pandemic. The outbreak is caused by the Omicron variant.
These are just a few of the major headlines from 2022. It was a year of significant events, both positive and negative. The world is still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine war has added to the global uncertainty. However, there were also positive developments in 2022, such as the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope and the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. It remains to be seen what the future holds, but one thing is for sure: 2022 was a year that we will never forget.