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2023 year in review
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2023 year in review

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  • Dec 30, 2023
  • Dec 30, 2023 Updated Jan 27, 2024
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2023: The year we played with artificial intelligence — and weren’t sure what to do about it

2023: The year we played with artificial intelligence — and weren’t sure what to do about it

ChatGPT was the catalyst for a year that took artificial intelligence mainstream. For AI, 2023 was a long time coming.

A year of war: 2023 sees worst-ever Israel-Hamas combat as Russian attacks on Ukraine grind on

A year of war: 2023 sees worst-ever Israel-Hamas combat as Russian attacks on Ukraine grind on

From the Israel-Hamas war to Russia’s grinding battles against Ukraine, 2023 brought strife in countries stretching both the globe and the alphabet from Afghanistan all the way to Yemen. 

From AI and inflation to Elon Musk and Taylor Swift, the business stories that dominated 2023

From AI and inflation to Elon Musk and Taylor Swift, the business stories that dominated 2023

The tide turned against inflation. AI went mainstream. And Taylor Swift’s concert tour scaled such stratospheric heights she drew a mention from the Fed. Here’s a look at 2023’s top business stories.

Legalized sports betting continued to grow in 2023, though some significant states remain resistant

Legalized sports betting continued to grow in 2023, though some significant states remain resistant

Legalized sports betting continued its expansion this year, with six states either passing legislation to legalize sports wagering or allowing sportsbooks to begin accepting bets. 

Taylor Swift's new romance, debt-erasing gifts and the eclipse are among most joyous moments of 2023

Taylor Swift's new romance, debt-erasing gifts and the eclipse are among most joyous moments of 2023

In a year that saw its share of tragedies, these events broke through the tumult of 2023 and made people feel hopeful. As Taylor Swift would say, “Hold on to the memories.” Here are a few.

Feel alone? Check out these quotes on what it’s been like to be human in 2023

Feel alone? Check out these quotes on what it’s been like to be human in 2023

To feel 2023 is to listen closely to words of awe, dread, anger, loss and love that flowed from people directly involved in the world’s most recent turns of history. 

How the markets and the economy surprised investors and economists in 2023, by the numbers

How the markets and the economy surprised investors and economists in 2023, by the numbers

Stocks shot up and the U.S. economy grew, and bitcoin recovered from its “crypto winter.” But for all those big numbers, one shrinking number superseded all: Inflation.

Baldur’s Gate, The Legend of Zelda and Cocoon shine brightest in a stellar year for video games

Baldur’s Gate, The Legend of Zelda and Cocoon shine brightest in a stellar year for video games

It’s been a terrific year for video games. From ambitious role-playing games like Baldur’s Gate III to The Legend of Zelda and Cocoon here are our picks for this year’s top 10.

Congressional retirements could tip control of the House majority

Congressional retirements could tip control of the House majority

A chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding to leave the chamber.

New Year's Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024

New Year's Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024

Fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some on Sunday, even as the globe’s ongoing conflicts raised security concerns and led to subdued and some canceled festivities. 

Israel is pulling thousands of troops from Gaza in a possible precursor to a scaled-back offensive

Israel is pulling thousands of troops from Gaza in a possible precursor to a scaled-back offensive

The Israeli military confirmed Monday that it is pulling thousands of troops out of the Gaza Strip, a step that could clear the way for a new long-term phase of lower-intensity fighting against the Hamas militant group.

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