Key events shape 2024 from Boeing emergency to Syria's leadership change

In January, a Boeing 737-9 MAX made an emergency landing after a door plug blew out mid-flight, leading to a temporary grounding of the fleet and lawsuits against the airline and Boeing. February saw the Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII, marking their second consecutive championship. Taylor Swift attended the game to support Travis Kelce. In December, rebels took control of Damascus, ousting Bashar al-Assad after decades of his family's rule. This shift has left Syrians facing an uncertain future.