The WeekTrend Update 12/11: Alex Jones, US Veto, Organized Shoplifting, Krispy Kreme, Golden Globes
Dec 11, 2023
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Alex Jones returns to Twitter, US vetoes ceasefire in Gaza, 'organized shoplifting' debunked, Krispy Kreme invades France, Golden Globe nominations revealed.
The claim that nearly half of the missing merchandise in the retail industry is due to organized shoplifting has been retracted, with the actual percentage being closer to 5%.
The US vetoed a cease-fire resolution at a UN Security Council meeting, receiving criticism for not supporting efforts to bring a halt to the violence in Gaza.
Deep dives
The National Retail Federation retracts claim about organized shoplifting
The National Retail Federation retracted its claim that nearly half of the industry's missing merchandise in 2021 was the result of organized shoplifting. They now acknowledge that the actual percentage is closer to 5%. Police data also shows that shoplifting incidents have fallen 7% since 2019 in most major cities.
The US vetoes cease-fire resolution at UN Security Council meeting
The US used its veto power to reject a cease-fire resolution at a UN Security Council meeting. The US was the only country to vote against the resolution, which aimed to bring a halt to the violence in Gaza. The move was met with criticism, as other countries and the UN Secretary-General had voiced support for the cease-fire.
Krispy Kreme opens in Paris, attracting long lines
Krispy Kreme recently opened its first store in Paris, and it drew large crowds of customers. Around 400 people lined up outside the store, with some waiting overnight. To incentivize the long lines, the first 10 people in line received a year's supply of free donuts. The marketing campaign for the store included extensive poster display throughout the city.
Golden Globe nominations announced with some surprises
The Golden Globe nominations were revealed, and there were a few unexpected inclusions. The film 'Being the Ricardo's' was categorized as a comedy, even though it is a biographical drama. Two new categories were also introduced: Best Stand-up Performance and Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. However, some critics argued that the nominations for these categories were not reflective of true artistic merit.
In this edition of The WeekTrend Update, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the return of Alex Jones to Twitter, the US vetoing a ceasefire in Gaza, "organized shoplifting" not actually being a thing, Krispy Kreme invading France, and the Golden Globe nominations!