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With Zohran Mamdani officially securing the Democratic nomination in the New York City mayoral race, centrist figures within the Democratic party, such as former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, are raising questions on the city’s future under a self-described Democratic Socialist. What Happened...

Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, showed reluctance Wednesday to support a candidate against Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, suggesting that the city must “learn the hard way” the consequences of Marxist and socialist ideologies. What...

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) expressed concerns on Sunday about the impact of President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency on U.S. Coast Guard operations. The Senate minority leader’s comments came in the wake of a Mexican naval vessel colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge...

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) attacked President Donald Trump’s reported decision to parole family members of Mexican cartel leaders into the United States on Wednesday, implying a potential connection to the Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) meme coin. What Happened: In an...

Luigi Mangione was back in court Friday for an update on the state charges against him in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. What Happened: Friday marked Mangione's first court date since December, when he pleaded not guilty to state charges. The suspected killer...

The Trump administration has put a stop to New York City’s congestion pricing tolls, a decision that has sparked reactions from various stakeholders. What Happened: The White House has ordered a stop to New York City’s congestion pricing tolls, according to AP News. This decision,...

Egg prices have soared in recent months and stores are taking action to limit purchases in the wake of rising bird flu cases that could see costs continue to rise. What Happened: The cost of eggs was up 15.2% in the month of January, the largest increase since June 2015, which made the food item...

New York lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession of controlled substances, a move that could reshape drug policy in the state. Senate Bill S3600, sponsored by State Senator Gustavo Rivera (D-WF, 33rd District), seeks to eliminate criminal and civil penalties for...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Bill Ackman’s social media post in support of Whitney Tilson’s candidacy for New York City mayor did not make a formal endorsement. Former hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson is running for mayor of New York City and he...

Cansortium Inc. (CSE:TIUM) (OTCQB:CNTMF) also known as "FLUENT" and RIV Capital Inc. (CSE:RIV) (OTC:CNPOF) announced on Thursday the completion of a previously announced arrangement with RIV Capital whereby FLUENT acquired all of the issued and outstanding Class A common shares of RIV Capital in...

Murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces extradition to New York after his arrest in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare‘s CEO. After previously fighting a transfer back to New York, he is expected to waive his extradition Thursday. What Happened: Mangione, who was recently charged with...

Editor's Note: The spelling of Michael Saylor’s name has been corrected in the headline. Financial market commentator Peter Schiff on Tuesday criticized Michael Saylor’s comparison of MicroStrategy Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:MSTR) debt-financed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) buying strategy to...

Murder suspect Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday on upgraded murder charges in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and will no longer fight extradition from Pennsylvania to New York. What Happened: Thompson, who was the CEO of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH)’s insurance unit...

Bullets and shell casings from the Wednesday shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson contain the words "deny," "depose" and "defend." What Happened: According to the New York Post, citing police records, new clues connected to the bullets from the incident could point to a motive for the...

UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) shares dipped 3.00% during Thursday’s trading session following the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel, where the company was set to host its annual investor conference. What Happened: Thompson was shot by a...