City data reveals that over $2.6 billion was spent on welfare cash payments in NYC last year.
Welfare Spending in New York City Surges Recently, New York City has distributed welfare checks to around 865,000 individuals over the past year. This has led to a record level of public assistance spending, surpassing $2.6 billion, according to reports. Data from the city’s Department of Social Services shows that assistance was provided to 864,999 […]
Welfare payments in New York reach $2.6 billion, the highest in 30 years in 2025
New York City Welfare Assistance Exceeds $2.6 Billion in 2025 In 2025, New York City provided over $2.6 billion in cash assistance to its residents, a significant rise highlighted by a review of city records. This amount represents a notable 71% increase from the $1.57 billion allocated in 2022. Interestingly, the city recorded 864,999 donations, […]
$1.82 billion Powerball jackpot winner identified as brother of Arkansas mayor Terry Hartwick
Powerball Winner Linked to Arkansas Mayor The winner of the record-breaking $1.82 billion Powerball jackpot from Christmas Eve has been identified as Tracy Hartwick, the brother of North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick, who was under scrutiny for alleged assault earlier this year. Tracy Hartwick, whose brother is nearing the end of his third term […]
India’s largest IPO this year attracts $31 billion in bids due to strong institutional interest.
SBI Fund Management Makes Waves in India’s IPO Market SBI Fund Management Co., Ltd. made headlines recently, having received bids totaling an impressive amount in India’s largest public market event this year. The figure reached 2.97 trillion rupees (about $30.7 billion), drawing attention to the liquidity that’s currently present in the market, especially with a […]
Report: Red states directed $148 billion in corporate aid to organizations focusing on conservative areas
Republicans and Corporate Subsidies: A New Report Raises Concerns A recent report from the State Leadership Initiative, shared exclusively with Blaze News, critiques how some Republicans are managing corporate subsidies. It suggests that these funds are essentially financing campaigns that may be detrimental to conservative communities. The report alleges that since 2015, states governed by […]
Crypto.com secures $400 million investment from Citadel Securities, raising the exchange’s valuation to $20 billion.
Crypto.com Secures $400 Million Investment from Citadel Securities On Thursday, Crypto.com revealed it has secured a significant investment of $400 million from Ken Griffin’s Citadel Securities. This marks the first time the cryptocurrency exchange has engaged in institutional funding. With this investment, the company has been valued at $20 billion, which is close to half […]
Executives at Paramount and Warner Bros. worry a judge will prevent the $110 billion deal soon, according to a report.
Concerns Arise Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Executives from Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are feeling uneasy as a judge may soon suspend their $110 billion merger, potentially postponing the deal for a few weeks just as a crucial deadline looms. The companies were aiming to finalize the merger as early as next week. However, a […]
Trump Reveals Close to $10 Billion in Defense Industry Investments in Pennsylvania at McCormick’s Summit
President Trump Announces Defense Investments in Pennsylvania CARLISLE, Pa.—On Wednesday, President Donald Trump revealed plans for nearly $10 billion in investments aimed at bolstering Pennsylvania’s defense sector during Sen. Dave McCormick’s Defense and Innovation Summit. Following his arrival at the Army War College in Carlisle, the announcement was made during a roundtable discussion featuring McCormick, […]
New York Yankees seek significant $3 billion payment from Apollo in Wall Street deal, according to sources.
Yankees in Talks for Major Financing Package The New York Yankees are in discussions to secure a $3 billion financing deal with Apollo Global Management. This proposed deal is made up of both debt and equity, as reported on Wednesday by a source familiar with the negotiations. This potential cash influx comes at a time […]
PayPal’s stock jumps 17% following a $53 billion bid from Stripe and Advent.
Stripe, alongside private equity firm Advent International, has submitted a joint proposal to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc. for $60.50 per share. This offer values PayPal at over $53 billion, as indicated by two sources familiar with the matter. The proposal, presented earlier this month, is backed by around $50 billion in pledged loans from banks, […]