On the new years night leading up to 2020 our universe warped and swapped places with a nearly identical parallel universe. No one noticed the difference right away but as time went on things started to get weird. The year started off with a mysterious virus starting to spread around Asia officially reported on January 9th. Then next thing we know it suddenly appeared in Seattle, Washington January 18th and the US started to panic causing mass paranoia and many cases of major miscommunications. Before we knew it this virus turned into a worldwide pandemic and shut down the entire world for months on end. On January 26th the extremely violent and sudden death of famous professional basketball player Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 other passengers caused by a helicopter crash in California shook the nation and added to the already diminished hopes for many people during the new looming threats of COVID. August 28th 2020 Chadwick Boseman best known for his portrayal of T'Challa in Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman died after a private battle with colon cancer. His passing at 43 stunned the world and left a significant impact on the entertainment industry, particularly within the context of representation and the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In February of 2022 Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine was one of the most devastating geopolitical events of the 21st century. The war has caused tens of thousands of deaths, massive displacement (over 8 million refugees), and significant destruction across Ukraine. The conflict has led to severe economic disruptions, including soaring energy prices and food shortages, particularly in Europe and parts of Africa. The war has also led to global realignments and raised tensions between Russia, NATO, and other global powers. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered global recessions, disruptions to supply chains, and significant job losses worldwide. Climate change has led to an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. In 2020 and 2021, wildfires ravaged parts of Australia, the US, and the Mediterranean.