Sergey Brin invests $45 million to challenge the state’s ‘Billionaire Tax’
California’s Billionaire Tax Faces Major Opposition A contentious battle is unfolding regarding California’s proposed “billionaire tax,” with major figures from Silicon Valley investing millions to oppose it. Sergey Brin, the co-founder of Google, has contributed around $45 million to organizations fighting against the measure known as “Building a Better California,” as reported by the Wall […]
School district invests $270K in ‘Rap Camp’ as math scores decline
An underperforming school district in California is investing nearly $300,000 to collaborate with an organization to implement a rap-based curriculum, which has sparked “alarming” concerns, according to the Justice Department. The Merced City School District, known for its low performance among California schools, has secured a $270,000 contract with School Yard Wrap, as noted in […]
US invests $1 billion in essential minerals in Latin America.
A lithium pond in the Atacama Desert, Chile. Since January 2025, the United States has invested over $1 billion in critical mineral initiatives across Latin America. This marks a significant effort by the U.S. government to secure essential supplies of lithium, copper, and rare earth elements, which are crucial for energy, defense, and advanced technology. […]
Tom Steyer invests $66 million in the race for California governor
Tom Steyer’s campaign for governor of California is spending money at a rapid rate, seemingly only able to be sustained by a continuous influx of cash. This month, Steyer contributed an additional $28.5 million to his campaign, bringing his total personal contributions to $66.7 million, based on recent campaign filings. Previously, he had donated $9.3 […]
Discover the Smart Vanguard ETF That Invests 45.3% of Its Holdings in Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet
The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF has shown a remarkable annual return of 18.8% over the past decade. It tracks the CRSP US Total Market Index, which includes all 3,498 companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. Interestingly, the top 65 companies make up about 70% of the total value, illustrating a significant concentration of wealth […]
Mamdani invests millions in offices for racial equity and high-paying DEI positions.
New York City’s Budget Proposal Under Mayor Zoran Mamdani City officials have characterized parts of the new budget as a “last resort”. However, Mayor Zoran Mamdani is pushing forward with plans that significantly increase funding for a growing “racial equity” bureaucracy, including high-salaried diversity roles. To fund this ambitious $127 billion agenda, the proposal includes […]
Harvard Reduces Bitcoin Holdings by 21% and Invests $87 Million in Ethereum
As of December 31, the investment arm of Harvard University held 5.35 million shares of iShares Bitcoin Trust, valued at approximately $265.8 million, according to a Friday SEC filing. Bitcoin and Ethereum news Harvard Management Company made some significant changes in the fourth quarter, reducing its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust by 1.48 million […]
Kraft Heinz stops plans for separation and invests $600 million in revival efforts
Kraft Heinz Halts Breakup Plans, Shifts Focus to Growth Kraft Heinz is pausing its plans to split the company, with its new CEO affirming that the challenges the food giant faces are manageable. Instead, the focus will be on sparking profitable growth through a hefty $600 million investment strategy. In a recent company memo, CEO […]
Los Angeles invests vast sums in homelessness initiatives with minimal results.
Los Angeles Spending on Homelessness Faces Criticism Los Angeles is not exactly making strides to eliminate homelessness. In its 2025 budget, the city allocated $418 million, but only about 10% of that is aimed at truly getting people off the streets. A startling new report from City Hall indicates that a massive chunk of taxpayer […]
Peter Thiel, the billionaire behind Palantir, sells Tesla and invests in this consumer electronics company instead.
Key Takeaways Tesla’s stock is currently near peak levels despite challenges within the company. There’s a noticeable disconnect between stock market strength and the current shaky economic climate. Peter Thiel seems to prefer established blue chip stocks over growth options at this time. Peter Thiel, a prominent figure in entrepreneurship, has garnered attention on Wall […]