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  • [New] Following the longest shutdown in US history, Americans have made it clear the incumbency in Washington will suffer at the ballot box until they feel economic relief, as midterms elections. Invesco
  • [New] 2025 will go down in history as the year that saw the definitive end of the hydrogen passenger car. IO+
  • [New] Markets, citizens, and policymakers around Asia and beyond will watch carefully in 2026 to see whether Beijing's policy adjustments, both domestic and international, can turn the tide, or whether 2025 will be seen in history as a turning point toward a more difficult era for China's ascent. FirstPost
  • [New] For the first time in history, total US holiday retail sales are projected to surpass the $1 trillion milestone, driven by a record-breaking Cyber Week and a consumer base that refused to blink in the face of persistent price pressures. FinancialContent
  • [New] 2025 was set to be the busiest year in aviation history, with global passenger numbers expected to exceed 5 billion for the first time. Travel And Tour World
  • [New] The United States now confronts a two-nuclear-peer threat environment for the first time in its history, requiring immediate decisions to expand and adapt its nuclear posture beyond Cold War-era assumptions. Atlantic Council
  • [New] Cannabis advocates and industry members will never give up on the fight to keep Germany on the right side of history when it comes to cannabis policy, and their continued activism is inspiring. International Cannabis Business Conference
  • [New] The world of search has changed dramatically over the last few years, but 2025 stands out as one of the most disruptive periods in SEO history. GBIM
  • [New] The history of 5G development had shown that it could still be years before Australians were able to access 6G coverage on their devices. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • [New] The longest federal shutdown in U.S. history created profound operational disruption and uncertainty for airports, airlines, federal employees, and the traveling public. Airports Council International - North America
  • [New] The socio-political history of the Solomon Islands illustrates that women have been historically marginalized and have lacked the opportunity to actively participate in decision-making regarding national socio-political issues. Frontiers
  • Every residence will feature Wi-Fi, voice and app controls, emergency calling features, smart speakers, room-to-room intercom systems, emergency lighting, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and smart thermostats-making it one of the most comprehensive smart living developments in American history. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
  • With older adults projected to outnumber children by 2034 for the first time in US history, the consequences of gerotherapies and their wide availability will only grow in importance for clinicians and patients. Journal of Ethics | American Medical Association
  • Within the next four years, humanity will reach a new milestone, the Census Bureau reports: For the first time in human history, people aged 65 and over will outnumber children under age 5. Institute for Family Studies
  • For the first time in U.S. history, holiday spending is predicted to reach just over $1 trillion in 2025. Bryant News
  • Plaintiffs will seek to prove duty of care, breach, causation and loss - but, crucially, they will be doing so against the backdrop of two of the largest breaches in Australian history, each affecting millions of customers. Insurance Business
  • UK airports are bracing themselves for what is expected to be the busiest Christmas period in their history. Travel And Tour World
  • OPEC + oil production in 2050 will be 15% higher than ever before in history. / USA International Viewpoint - online socialist magazine
  • Although the risk is low, Australia has a long history of asbestos-related illness - approximately 4,500 Australians die per year from asbestos-related diseases. Karmactive
  • An initial promise of a lifesized digital Elvis who will perform iconic moments in musical history on a UK stage for the first time ended up with AI being used to upscale archive footage. The Guardian
  • Defence spending will rise to €108.2 billion next year - the highest military budget in the history of the Federal Republic. World Socialist Web Site
  • As the year progresses, if the current trajectory continues, 2025 has the potential to become one of the worst years in recent history for piracy and armed robbery incidents in Asian waters. Maritime Fairtrade
  • Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands boycotting Eurovision does mark a turning point in Eurovision's history, and creates a problem that could take years to solve. The Guardian

Last updated: 02 January 2026



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