Deaths
September 9 - the voice of Mufasa
James Earl Jones
Trump worked behind the counter at this fast-food chain, in an effort to push the claim that Harris had never worked there
McDonald's
This Canadian artist’s "First Class" spent multiple weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024
Drake
In 2024, this Southeast Asian country faced severe floods due to monsoon rains, with parts of Bangkok submerged under water.
Thailand
This team defeated the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup
Florida Panthers
February 5 - singer of "Beer For My Horses" and "Red Solo Cup"
Toby Keith
Trump will become the #__th President in 2025
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"I'm Good" by David Guetta, Bebe Rexha, and Jax Jones was a reworking of this 1998 hit
Blue (Da Ba Dee)
In 2024, this weather phenomenon, known for causing unusually warm ocean temperatures, significantly contributed to extreme weather events across the globe
El Nino
The World Juniors were hosted in Gothenburg, in this country.
Sweden
November 3 - Producer of the "Thriller" album
Quincy Jones
Trump’s social media presence is largely centered on his platform called this, which he launched after being banned from major social media sites
Truth Social
This collaboration between Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion kept its place on the charts well into 2024
WAP
In 2024, this country experienced its worst wildfire season in history, with fires spreading across much of the western part of the country
Canada
Cole Caulfield changed his number to this in honor of Johnny Gaudreau.
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October 16 - former member of One Direction
Liam Payne
Trump’s legal team filed motions to delay or dismiss several criminal cases, including charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in this state
Georgia
This artist "let the liquor talk" and got arrested for throwing a chair from the roof of a bar on April 7
Morgan Wallen
In 2024, this U.S. city reached a record high of 115°F during a summer heatwave, making it one of the hottest cities in the country.
Phoenix, Arizona
He went first overall in the draft, to the San Jose Sharks.
Macklin Celibrini
February 16 - staunch Putin opponent (died in a Russian prison)
Alexei Navalny
Trump’s major competitors for the Republican presidential nomination included Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and this former U.N. Ambassador
Nikki Haley
This song by Olivia Rodrigo topped the Billboard Hot 100 at the start of 2024
Vampire
It was the first named hurricane of the 2024 season, in May.
Agatha
This PWHL player won both the Billie Jean King MVP Award and Forward of the Year.
Natalie Spooner