Bill Ackman seeks to revive botched Pershing Square USA IPO
Hedge fund mogul Bill Ackman is trying to revive his failed Pershing Square USA IPO by offering attractive incentives to early investors.The Financial Times reported on Thursday. The 58-year-old billionaire last month withdrew plans to list a highly publicized new fund on the New York Stock Exchange. Investor demand fell short of his lofty expectations.. […]
Ron Klain Says ‘Unfortunate’ Biden ‘Pushed Out’ — ‘The President Had Won the Nomination Fair and Square’
Former White House chief of staff Ron Klain told CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Wednesday that it’s “disappointing” that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the presidential race. He blamed Biden’s decision on public calls from donors and elected officials, and noted that the current president won the nomination “fair and square.” “When the president […]
Man, 33, stabbed and robbed during Washington Square Park clash over food: cops
A 33-year-old man was stabbed and robbed during a confrontation over food in Washington Square Park late Wednesday, police said. Authorities say the victim was on the north side of the iconic Greenwich Village park around 9:30 p.m. when the altercation began. Police said the assailant stabbed a park visitor in the back with a […]
NYC migrant accused in vicious beating of Times Square cops arrested again after he’s bailed out
An immigrant who was accused of attacking two NYPD officers in Times Square earlier this year and then released shortly thereafter has been arrested again on suspicion of serial theft, according to media reports. Yohenry Brito, 24, of Venezuela, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of two counts of theft at a Sephora cosmetics store […]
Migrant accused in vicious beating of Times Square cops arrested again after getting bailed out
An immigrant who was caught on camera leading a group of asylum-seeking thugs in assaulting two NYPD officers in Times Square and was released on bail shortly thereafter has been arrested on suspicion of serial theft, police sources said. Yohenry Brito, 24, of Venezuela, was arrested late Tuesday on suspicion of two thefts at Sephora […]
Tim Walz Chose Wedding Date to Coincide with Tiananmen Square Anniversary, Then Honeymooned in China
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who made his debut as the running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign on Tuesday, reportedly chose to get married on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre and honeymoon in Communist China. Waltz has been involved in education activities in China for many years, even before entering U.S. politics. […]
Bill Ackman yanks Pershing Square IPO day after seeking to raise $2B
Activist investor Bill Ackman on Wednesday withdrew a high-profile initial public offering for Pershing Square USA Inc., a day after disclosing that a new portfolio would raise $2 billion in capital that had already been reduced. The billionaire head of Pershing Square Capital Management had initially postponed the launch of his PSUS fund, which was […]
Hamas flag-wielding anti-Israel protesters show off portraits of killed terrorist leader Ismail Haniyeh in shocking Times Square rally
Anti-Israel protesters held up portraits of assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and waved pro-terror flags in a shocking demonstration in Times Square on Wednesday afternoon. The hate-filled crowd chanted “Free Palestine” and one protester held up a flag representing Hamas, while another held up a photo of Haniya. Anti-Israel protesters waved Hezbollah and Hamas flags […]
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square seeking $2B for IPO — well below $25B target
Billionaire Bill Ackman said Tuesday he will raise about $2 billion for his new portfolio, just a fraction of the $25 billion the hedge fund manager was initially seeking to raise. Pershing Square USA, Ackman’s first new investment vehicle in a decade, plans to sell up to 40 million shares at $50 apiece. The company […]
Migrant in vicious Times Square attack on cops takes plea deal
One of several undocumented immigrants accused of assaulting two NYPD officers in Times Square earlier this year accepted a plea deal in court on Monday. Under terms of the deal offered by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Darwin Gomez Izquier, 19, will serve 364 days in prison. The other immigrants, Yohenry Brito, 24, and Ulises […]