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Why the Social Security math doesn’t work anymore: Why the Social Security math doesn’t work anymore:
When Social Security first started paying benefits in 1940, there were 159 workers putting money in for every 1 person taking money out. The ratio today is less than 3 to 1. Source: Peter Mallouk
The world's biggest exporters of goods.
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Canada has scrapped a digital services tax that targeted US tech companies after Donald Trump described the levy as a 'direct and blatant' attack.
▶️ Canada has walked back on its digital services tax “in anticipation” of a mutually beneficial comprehensive trade arrangement with the United States, Ottawa announced Sunday night, just one day before the first tax payments were due. ▶️This decision from Ottawa was an about-turn from Canadian officials earlier this month, who said they would not pause the digital services tax, despite strong opposition from the U.S. ▶️Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne added, “Rescinding the digital services tax will allow the negotiations of a new economic and security relationship with the United States to make vital progress and reinforce our work to create jobs and build prosperity for all Canadians.” Source: FT, CNBC
The Best Countries in The World (according to a survey conducted by US News in partnership with WPP and Wharton)
The U.S. News Best Countries rankings are based on a survey of 17,000 people from 36 nations who evaluated 89 countries across 10 subrankings, in partnership with WPP and Wharton. ATTRIBUTES Different, dynamic, unique Safe, affordable, stable Innovative, skilled, connected Modern, adaptable, responsive Ethical, equitable, climate-focused Low-cost, tax-friendly, efficient Trendy, prestigious, influential Fun, scenic, tourist-friendly Military, political, economic Historic, cultural, culinary Countries must meet certain GDP, tourism, and FOI thresholds to be included in the survey. Survey conducted between March 22nd-May 23rd, 2024. Source: USNews. com, Visual Capitalist
Top 10 Profitable Companies in 2024
1. Saudi Aramco: $120.7B 2. Apple: $97.0B 3. Berkshire Hathaway: $96.2B 4. Alphabet (Google): $73.8B 5. Microsoft: $72.4B 6. ICBC: $51.4B 7. JP Morgan Chase: $49.6B 8. China Construction Bank: $47.0B 9. Meta (Facebook): $39.1B 10. Agricultural Bank of China: $38.0B Source: Statista
JUST IN: China unveils 0.6 cm mosquito-like spy drone designed for stealth missions.
Source: BRICS News
