What's Ahead in 2024?

Well, the clock struck midnight, and the echoes of New Year's celebrations have faded into the night. Now, the dawn of 2024 unveils a tapestry of promise and anticipation. A chapter yet unwritten, this new year brings with it a sense of renewal, innovation, and collective hope. From technological breakthroughs to societal transformations, the canvas of the future awaits the brushstrokes of change as we stand on the precipice of the unknown.

2024.

The Hustle news site has a quirky look at what we can expect in the form of a monthly calendar:

• January: The Dutch government will ban mobile phones, tablets, and smartwatches from classrooms in the Netherlands.
• February: If the month feels longer than usual, it’s because it is. It’s a leap year, so keep an eye out for Feb. 29, which comes once every four years.
• March: Taiwan will auction off three gigawatts of offshore wind power to lessen reliance on fossil fuels and boost its renewable energy sector.
• April: Don’t miss the total solar eclipse in North America on Monday, April 8, since it’ll be the last one visible until 2044.
• May: Cue the Pink Floyd — China’s Chang’e-6 mission will attempt to collect samples from the dark side of the moon.
• June: Tech is moving on — three Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader models and Peloton’s oldest bike tablets will lose service in June 2024.
• July: The Summer Olympics in Paris begin on July 26 and run through Aug. 11. In preparation, plush versions of the games’ weird mascot are about to be made at a 1k/day clip.
• August: The USDA’s Smokey Bear turns 80 on Aug. 9 after decades of saying, “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Will this be the year he stops deflecting and finally takes some personal responsibility?
• September: The estimated arrival of Apple’s iPhone 16.
• October: If you didn’t make it to see Taylor Swift in 2023, don’t fret — her Eras Tour resumes in October 2024 for an additional 15 shows.
• November: Four astronauts will board the first crewed mission to the moon in 51 years — including the first Black astronaut and the first female astronaut to make the trip — on the Artemis II mission.
• December: The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, a prequel to the award-dominating trilogy with $2.9B+ in box office receipts, hits theaters Dec. 13, 2024.