Sports
Arsenal won Premier League as Barcelona clinched Champions League
Inter Milan took the Serie A title while Harry Kane led the Bundesliga in goals.
The year ahead, reported from the odds
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Sports
Inter Milan took the Serie A title while Harry Kane led the Bundesliga in goals.
Science
The Starship capsule splashed down safely while the planned chopsticks catch attempt did not succeed.
Culture
The Odyssey won best Cinematography and Dune: Part Three won best Visual Effects
Economics
China grew 4-5% in 2026 while the U.S. expanded 2-2.5% and did not fall into recession.
Economics
The policy rate ended the year at 4.0% with no cuts through September and no further changes after October.
Science
NVIDIA was the Largest firm by year-end and Anthropic's model topped performance rankings, valuing the firm at $1.75 trillion.
World
The United States refrained from declaring war and Iran made no progress toward enrichment or a nuclear deal.
World
Ukraine also failed to reclaim Crimea and Russia did not control 95% of Donbass.
World
China also refrained from blockading Taiwan throughout 2026.
World
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also stayed in office in Ukraine while Donald Trump remained out of the U.S. presidency.
Politics
California voters chose Becerra for governor, Bass for mayor, and turned down a Billionaire wealth-tax proposal.
Politics
He Will remain in office until the upcoming election, after which Gadi Eizenkot will become Prime Minister
Politics
Democrats captured the house and senate in the 2026 Midterms, achieving a unified congressional majority.
Politics
Incumbent-friendly candidates also won in Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia.
Politics
Lula secured first-round lead under 5% ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro, setting a runoff for January 2027.
Crypto
The cryptocurrency peaked in the upper $80k range, reaching $85k, yet stayed below $90k and $100k.
Politics
The White House still had no Press Secretary named, and President Donald Trump remained in office.
Economics
The central bank held rates steady in September and again at its following meeting.
World
United Russia captured all regional contests while Yabloko failed to meet the parliamentary threshold.
Politics
The party secured 27-30% of the vote while the Sweden Democrats finished second.
Politics
Democrats nominated David Morales for Providence mayor and Kim Ahern for Attorney general.
Culture
Beauty in Black placed second in US show rankings and the Secret Woman was second US movie.
Culture
The Odyssey held above $11 m and Onslaught failed to reach an 80% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Politics
SPD cleared the 5% threshold and out-polled the Greens.
Sports
Inter Milan took the Serie A title while Harry Kane led the Bundesliga in goals.
Arsenal secured the 2026-27 Premier League title, while Inter Milan captured the Serie A crown. Barcelona triumphed in the 2027 UEFA Champions League. The season also produced a string of individual scoring accolades across Europe.
Manchester City finished as the league's Runner-Up and Erling Haaland claimed the Premier League golden boot. Goalkeeper David Raya recorded the most Clean Sheets in the campaign. Brentford failed to reach the top six, and Hull City were relegated from the division.
World
The United States refrained from declaring war and Iran made no progress toward enrichment or a nuclear deal.
World
Ukraine also failed to reclaim Crimea and Russia did not control 95% of Donbass.
World
China also refrained from blockading Taiwan throughout 2026.
World
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also stayed in office in Ukraine while Donald Trump remained out of the U.S. presidency.
Politics
California voters chose Becerra for governor, Bass for mayor, and turned down a Billionaire wealth-tax proposal.
Politics
He Will remain in office until the upcoming election, after which Gadi Eizenkot will become Prime Minister
Politics
Democrats captured the house and senate in the 2026 Midterms, achieving a unified congressional majority.
Politics
Incumbent-friendly candidates also won in Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia.
Politics
Lula secured first-round lead under 5% ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro, setting a runoff for January 2027.
Crypto
The cryptocurrency peaked in the upper $80k range, reaching $85k, yet stayed below $90k and $100k.
Politics
The White House still had no Press Secretary named, and President Donald Trump remained in office.
Economics
The central bank held rates steady in September and again at its following meeting.
World
United Russia captured all regional contests while Yabloko failed to meet the parliamentary threshold.
Politics
The party secured 27-30% of the vote while the Sweden Democrats finished second.
Politics
Democrats nominated David Morales for Providence mayor and Kim Ahern for Attorney general.
Culture
Beauty in Black placed second in US show rankings and the Secret Woman was second US movie.
Culture
The Odyssey held above $11 m and Onslaught failed to reach an 80% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Politics
SPD cleared the 5% threshold and out-polled the Greens.
The full slate behind this edition, whether or not it made the paper.