Vol. 2020s · No. 2022 · PRICE 25¢
The 2022 Times
AI-Generated Historical Illustration
February 24, 2022 | Geopolitics
A World Reshaped by Shockwaves and Shifts
The year 2022 felt like a dramatic hinge in modern history, defined by conflict, monumental loss, and rapid technical leaps. From war in Europe to cultural shocks and AI breakthroughs, it was a time when the future arrived suddenly.
Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Britain's longest-reigning monarch died at age 96, ending a historic 70-year reign and drawing billions into a global period of mourning.
The Oscars Slap Heard 'Round the World
Will Smith stunned live television audiences worldwide by striking comedian Chris Rock onstage at the 94th Academy Awards shortly before winning Best Actor.
Also this year
US Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
June 24, 2022 | Law & Society
In a historic ruling, the US Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, handing individual states the power to ban the procedure.
Argentina Wins the FIFA World Cup
December 18, 2022 | Qatar
Lionel Messi capped his legendary career by leading Argentina to victory over France in one of the most thrilling World Cup finals in sports history.
Elon Musk Buys Twitter
October 27, 2022 | Tech
Billionaire Elon Musk completed his volatile $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, unleashing immediate sweeping changes to social media governance.
NASA Reveals JWST First Deep Space Images
July 11, 2022 | Science & Space
The James Webb Space Telescope delivered the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe ever captured, revolutionizing astronomy.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT
November 30, 2022 | Technology
OpenAI publicly released ChatGPT, sparking an explosive worldwide craze and initiating a new era of mainstream generative artificial intelligence.