The 2024 finalists include Kate Middleton, Benjamin Netanyahu, Joe Rogan and Donald Trump.
Time magazine will announce its 2024 Person of the Year this Thursday.
Time Magazine's People of the Year announcement recognizes the influential individuals who will define 2024.
Since 1927, the magazine has recognized the individuals, groups, or ideas that have had the greatest impact on the world, for better or worse.
Last year, pop icon Taylor Swift won the title, joining previous winners such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the Spirit of Ukraine in 2022, and tech mogul Elon Musk in 2021. Ta.
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This year's Time magazine Top 10 finalists for 2024 are:
kamala harris
Vice President Kamala Harris made history with her 107-day presidential campaign after Joe Biden withdrew from the race. Despite losing to Donald Trump, she focused on protecting reproductive rights and democracy.
kate middleton
The Princess of Wales has become a symbol of resilience after revealing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. She completed chemotherapy and used her platform to address her privacy and health concerns.
Elon Musk
The billionaire entrepreneur and former CEO of I took a step.
Yulia Navalnaya
Since her husband Alexei Navalny's death in prison, Navalny has continued to rally against Russian President Vladimir Putin, gaining international support.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel's prime minister remains a polarizing figure amid ongoing conflicts with Hamas and Lebanon. Although he faces intense scrutiny over war crimes charges, he remains steadfast in his policies.
Jerome Powell
As chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell has remained focused on economic stability amid political pressure during a tumultuous election year.
Joe Rogan
The controversial podcaster continues to dominate Spotify's charts while shaping the political discourse through high-profile interviews, including an important conversation with President Trump.
claudia sheinbaum
Mexico's first female and Jewish president has taken strong stances on U.S.-Mexico trade issues while dealing with challenges such as violence and economic instability.
donald trump
In a historic political comeback, Trump became the oldest and first convicted felon to be elected president of the United States. His landslide victory reshaped America's electoral landscape.
mark zuckerberg
Meta's CEO faced intense scrutiny for social media's role in spreading misinformation during the election period, while continuing to lead advances in AI technology.
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