November News Monthly Recap and Headlines
November has come and gone, and as we head into the holiday season, let's take a look back at some of the top stories and news headlines from the month. From politics to tech, here's a November news monthly recap:
Politics
November saw a number of high-profile political events around the world. In the United States, the 2020 presidential election dominated the news cycle. After several days of vote counting, Joe Biden was declared the winner of the election, defeating incumbent President Donald Trump. The election was notable for the high voter turnout, with more than 150 million Americans casting their ballots.
Meanwhile, in Europe, several countries went into lockdown as the number of COVID-19 cases began to surge. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom all announced stricter lockdown measures in November, as they try to contain the spread of the virus.
Technology
November brought some big news in the tech world, as two major companies announced new products. Apple unveiled its new line of Mac computers, powered by its own M1 chip. The chip is designed to offer better performance and battery life than the previous Intel-based Macs, and is expected to be a game changer for the company.
Meanwhile, Tesla announced a new version of its Model S sedan, with a futuristic interior featuring a large, horizontal touch screen display. The car also boasts some impressive performance stats, including the ability to go from 0 to 60 mph in less than two seconds.
Entertainment
In the entertainment world, November was marked by a number of big releases. Disney premiered its second season of "The Mandalorian," which has been a hit with fans and critics alike. Netflix released "The Crown" season four, which covers the tumultuous period of Margaret Thatcher's time as prime minister of the United Kingdom.
There were also some sad losses in the entertainment industry in November. English actor Sean Connery, best known for his portrayal of James Bond, passed away at the age of 90. Additionally, David Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, died at the age of 85.
Sports
Finally, in the world of sports, November saw some major accomplishments and milestones. In golf, Dustin Johnson won the 2020 Masters tournament, his first ever green jacket. In football, Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona, breaking the record for most goals scored for a single club that had been held by Brazilian legend Pele.
Additionally, November marked the start of the NBA season, albeit with some changes due to COVID-19. The league announced a reduced schedule, with teams only playing 72 games instead of the usual 82. They also implemented new health and safety protocols, in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among players and staff.
Overall, November was a busy month with plenty of news and events across various industries. As we head into December, we can only wait and see what the new month will bring, both good and bad.
