First Half of 2024 Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. A famous American singer and songwriter known for her unique style and voice with hits like “Bad Guy”.
  2. 5. A series of fantasy novels written by J.K. Rowling about a young wizard and his adventures at Hogwarts.
  3. 8. A 2023 film directed by Greta Gerwig based on the iconic doll exploring themes of identity and self-discovery.
  4. 9. The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
  5. 11. All forms of competitive physical activity or games which through casual or organized participation aim to use maintain or improve physical ability and skills.
  6. 13. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes especially in industry.
  7. 15. A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against diseases.
  8. 16. The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans.
  9. 17. The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
  10. 18. A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
  11. 19. Items of food sold in a grocery store.
  12. 21. A genre of speculative fiction set in a fictional universe often inspired by real-world myth and folklore.
  13. 24. A famous American talk show host television producer and philanthropist known for “The Oprah Winfrey Show”.
  14. 25. An advanced AI language model developed by OpenAI capable of generating human-like text based on input.
  15. 29. A persistent increase in the general price level of goods and services.
  16. 30. A 2009 epic science fiction film directed by James Cameron known for its groundbreaking visual effects.
Down
  1. 1. A 2010 science fiction action film directed by Christopher Nolan that explores the concept of shared dreaming.
  2. 2. A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.
  3. 4. The state of being extremely poor.
  4. 5. Buildings or structures that individuals live in.
  5. 6. A 2018 superhero film produced by Marvel Studios that broke box office records and was praised for its cultural significance.
  6. 7. The generation born approximately between 1981 and 1996 known for their familiarity with digital technology.
  7. 10. The largest country in the world by land area known for its significant influence in global politics.
  8. 12. An American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company founded by Elon Musk known for its reusable rockets.
  9. 13. A classic novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald set in the Jazz Age about Jay Gatsby’s tragic love for Daisy Buchanan.
  10. 14. A formal and organized process of electing or being elected especially of members of a political body.
  11. 20. A fantasy series written by Andrzej Sapkowski that has been adapted into a popular TV series about a monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia.
  12. 22. A science fiction novel by Frank Herbert that has been adapted into several films and series set in a desert planet with giant sandworms.
  13. 23. A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.
  14. 26. A famous American singer-songwriter known for her narrative songwriting and hit songs like “Love Story”.
  15. 27. A popular thriller novel by Matthew Quirk about a low-level FBI agent who works in the White House Situation Room.
  16. 28. A popular social media app known for short-form video content.