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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...

Murder suspect Luigi Mangione was extradited from Pennsylvania to New York on Thursday and faced his first federal court appearance after receiving new federal charges. What Happened: Mangione, who is the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in a New York federal...

Luigi Mangione, arrested in Pennsylvania Monday morning, is a person of interest in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to New York officials. What Happened: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH), was killed in New York City Wednesday,...

The past week was a rollercoaster ride in the cryptocurrency market. From XRP’s explosive gain to Shiba Inu’s burning spree, the crypto world was buzzing with activity. Let’s dive into the top stories that shaped the crypto market over the weekend. XRP’s Parabolic Uptrend...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seizing the moment as Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value edges closer to the $100,000 mark, up 129% this year. At a press conference on Tuesday, Adams had a pointed message for his skeptics: "Remember y'all laughed at me when I first got my Bitcoin? Who's laughing now...

The New York City shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday is believed to be a preplanned and premeditated, police said Wednesday hours after the attack. What Happened: Thompson, who was CEO of UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH)’s insurance division UnitedHealthcare, was...

FBI agents seized New York City Mayor Eric Adams‘ phone early Thursday during a raid at his official residence, Gracie Mansion. The search comes as federal authorities prepared to unveil an indictment against Adams on sealed criminal charges. The charges, which remain confidential, follow...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is sounding the alarm about the city’s capacity to handle the ongoing migrant crisis, warning that the situation could soon lead to people “sleeping on the streets.” What Happened: Adams, in an interview with Fox 5’s Rosanna Scotto, emphasized...

New York City has taken legal action against major social media platforms TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube for allegedly causing mental health issues among young users. What Happened: On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city has filed a lawsuit against...

This week saw the artificial intelligence (AI) sector taking center stage with a mixture of controversy, investor enthusiasm, and caution. From Elon Musk stirring up a duststorm over Sam Altman allegedly “stealing” the internet, to Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:...

If you live in New York City, you might have received a surprising phone call from Mayor Eric Adams, speaking in different languages like Mandarin, Yiddish, or Haitian Creole. However, it’s not Adams’ linguistic prowess at play but artificial intelligence (AI). What Happened: The mayor...

More than five inches of rain has fallen in Central Park since Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service, the most rainfall in New York City since Hurricane Ida hit the city two years ago. Streets, subway stations, businesses, and residential buildings in the city have all flooded...

Six people were charged Friday for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent straw donation scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public money on NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign in the months leading up to his election.  What happened: The scheme consisted of...

Each week, Benzinga Buzz compiles the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent. Dissing Disney. It's getting ugly between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS). "DeSantis...

New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams revealed that his administration will look into enabling local businesses to accept Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: Adams said that he is "going to look at" New York businesses accepting cryptocurrencies as a form of payment during...