Spy Balloon, Titanic Sub, 'Woke' Beer: 2023's Most Shocking News

A U.S. Air Force U-2 pilot looks down at a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon as it hovers over the United States on Feb. 3. (AP)

By    |   Tuesday, 19 December 2023 07:15 AM EST ET

Another Biden pet got booted from the White House, increasing interest rates crushed the dreams of first-time homeowners, and culture wars continued to dominate, causing a growing rift politically between Americans – all as an actual war slogged on between Russia and Ukraine.

The past 12 months had no shortage of stunning stories.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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Another Biden pet got booted from the White House, increasing interest rates crushed the dreams of first-time homeowners, and culture wars continued to dominate, causing a growing rift politically between Americans – all as war slogged on between Russia and Ukraine.
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