Macro Stats

Macro stats associated with recent events. Anything goes. Sourced from around the web so you can reach your own conclusions.

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Explore the significant political impacts of incumbent presidents who withdrew from candidacy or office globally. From LBJ's 1968 shocker to recent strategic decisions, these events reshape political landscapes. #GlobalPolitics #PresidentialWithdrawals

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Climate change ? Natural disasters, especially floods, have caused massive destruction over the last century. Recent events in Libya, Brazil, and China highlight the ongoing threat #ClimateChange #Floods #NaturalDisasters"

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Coups remain a significant part of modern political dynamics, like the recent attempt in Bolivia. From successful coups in Myanmar and Niger to failed attempts in Sierra Leone and Russia, the global landscape continues to be shaped by these dramatic power shifts. #Politics #GlobalAffairs #Coup

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Internet costs vary widely across the globe, with Norway having the highest broadband costs and Israel the cheapest mobile data. The U.S. ranks high for internet expenses. #InternetCosts

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Global military dynamics are shifting, with rising technological efficiencies and budget constraints causing army sizes to shrink in many countries, while geopolitical threats drive expansion in others. Key trends and factors are shaping the future of military forces worldwide. #MilitaryTrends #GlobalSecurity

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Homelessness in the U.S. jumped to record level in 2023 to 653,100, per Department of Housing and Urban Development

.- Homelessness grew ~12% nationwide since 2022, and it rose across all household types,

.- Asian people had the largest percentage increase in homelessness, up 40% from 2022, to a total of 11,574.

.- Hispanic and Latino people saw the largest numerical increase, up 28% from 2022 to 179,336 in 2023.

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RIP Andre Braugher

.- Braugher won a lead actor Emmy for his role as Detective Frank Pembleton on NBC’s "Homicide: Life on Street" in 1998, his last year on the series.

.- Braugher starred as Nick Atwater in the mini-series "Thief" for FX Networks, winning a 2nd Emmy for his performance.

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BAE Systems is the 14th largest defense contractor in the World.

.- In 2022, the DoD awarded BAE Systems contracts worth $5 billion; BAE's total 2022 revenue was $21.258 bn.

.- In 2022, the top 5 defense contractors in the world were:

* 5 - General Dynamics Corporation (DoD contracts: $21.196 bn; total revenue: 39.407 bn)
* 4 - The Boeing Company (DoD contracts: $14.732 bn; total revenue: 66.607 bn)
* 3 - Lockheed Martin Corporation (Dod contracts: 45.678; total revenue: 65.984 bn)
* 2 - Raytheon Technologies Corporation (DoD contracts: $25.371 bn; total revenue: 67.074 bn)
* 1 - China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (DoD contracts: $0; total revenue: $81.735 bn)

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Argentina announces a 50% devaluation of its currency, with new President @JMilei taking power

.- New economy Minister Luis Caputo said the Argentine peso will be devalued to 800 pesos per U.S. dollar.

.- Developing countries that have followed an abrupt devaluation like this, include:
* India devaluing the Indian rupee by 35% in 1966.
* Mexico devaluated the peso between 13% and 15% in 1994.
* China devaluing the renminbi twice within two days by 1.9% and 1% in July 2015.

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Toy giant, Hasbro, lays off nearly 20% of its workers ~1,100 jobs, two weeks before X-mas.

.- U.S. employers increased their announced job cuts in November to 45,510, up 24% from 38,836 in October,

.- Hasbro subsidiary Wizards of the Coast, which publishes both Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, is experiencing all-time highs for both revenue earned and the number of players engaged in those brands.

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Major League Baseball payday : Putting the $70 million per season value of Shohei Ohtani in perspective, with franchise values https://t.co/owCNrdBrSb

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Cryptocurrency Regulations Around the World

.- European Union: In September 2020, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) was introduced, a framework to increase consumer protections & introduce new licensing requirements.

.- Canada: It classifies crypto investment firms as money service businesses (MSBs) and requires that they register with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC).

.- China: The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) bans crypto exchanges from operating in the country, stating that they facilitate public financing without approval.

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.- The Obamas company that produced the Netflix film "Leave The World Behind" is "Higher Ground Productions"

.- Higher Ground Productions was founded in May 2018, signing a multi-year deal with Netflix; the company's first film was "American Factory", released in 2019.

.- On June 6, 2019, Spotify announced a partnership with Higher Ground to produce Spotify-exclusive podcasts. The first podcast under the partnership, The Michelle Obama Podcast, premiered on July 29, 2020.

.- In February 2019, Priya Swaminathan, Tonia Davis, and Qadriyyah “Q” Shamsid-Deen joined the company.

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United States Marine Corps Recruitment

.- In 2022, the service recruited 28,608 active-duty enlisted Marines.

.- For 2023, the Marine Corps have not struggled with recruiting for multiple reasons: the Marine Corps need fewer people to meet its recruiting goal, in 2023 the Corps needed 33,000 recruits vs. the Army which needed over 65,000; other branches advertise themselves as career fields, the Marine Corps promise anything in terms of career growth, just the simple fact of being a Marine.

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.- "Barbie" has grossed $1.44 billion, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2023, the highest-grossing film by a solo female director and by Warner Bros; as well as the 14th highest-grossing film of all time.

.- It was named one of the top 10 films of 2023 by both the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute; it received nominations for 12 Grammy Awards and 9 Golden Globes.

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.- "The Last of Us" is the first HBO series based on a video game.

.-It was nominated for 24 Primetime Emmy Awards.

.- Across linear channels and HBO Max, the series premiere was watched by 4.7 million viewers on the first day -- the second-biggest for HBO since 2010.

.- It was watched by almost 40 million within two months, with the series averaging almost 32 million viewers per episode.

.- The second season is set to premiere in 2025.

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NFL ex-Titan, Frank "The Tank" Wycheck, passes at 52, after accident at home.

.- Wycheck was one of the key players for the Oilers when they moved to Tennessee in 1997 and is most known for one of the most famous plays in NFL history, the "Music City Miracle", at the 2000 AFC Wild Card playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills, won by the Titans with 16 seconds remaining in the game.

.- Wycheck was voted to the Pro Bowl three times, from 1998 to 2000.

.- Wycheck fell inside his Chattanooga, Tennessee, home and hit his head Saturday morning. He was found unresponsive later in the day.

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