27%
Share of 3BR+ homes owned and inhabited by seniors without other family — up from 18% in 2000.
Why It Matters:
As fewer seniors downsize, younger families face more cost pressure as they try to move into forever homes.
Source: The Economist
40,000
Number of replica “Pope hats” that the White Sox gave out to their fans in honor of their most prominent supporter, Pope Leo XIV.
Why It Matters:
The celebrations included Sister Mary Jo Sobieck throwing out the first pitch, and the team using a pontiff hat to celebrate their
home runs.
Source: mlb.com
4’6''
Height of Matt Damon’s stunt double for the Odyssey, a former gymnast named Devyn Dalton.
Why It Matters:
Her arms are so similar to Damon’s that a shot of her from behind facing the man-eating Laestrygonians is one of the movie’s featured posters.
Source: The New York Times