New York City

New York City is poised to become the first U.S. city to implement congestion pricing, with drivers facing new tolls to enter Manhattan’s central business district starting Sunday. The groundbreaking initiative aims to tackle urban congestion and fund public transit improvements. Under the...

Luigi Mangione, who is being charged with the Dec. 4 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, apparently kept a diary of sorts. Law enforcement officials who arrested Mangioni in Pennsylvania on Monday found not only a ghost gun and false IDs, they also discovered a handwritten note and a...

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 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...

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) didn't have as much interest in 2015 as it does today, as the price soars to new highs after the 2024 presidential election. While taking 50,000 Bitcoin for a real estate transaction in 2015 may have proved risky, the homeowner who turned down the deal...

Former DoorDash Inc (NASDAQ:DASH) delivery workers are claiming they haven't been paid thousands of dollars in wages from past years and are seeking protection from deportation after Donald Trump's recent win in the 2024 election. What Happened: A group of 95 delivery workers claim they were not...

Boxer Floyd Mayweather isn't just collecting championship belts anymore — now he's after buildings. What Happened: According to The Real Deal, the undefeated champ — known for the moniker “Money” — is set to drop a cool $402 million for a 1,000-unit affordable housing portfolio, spread...

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...

2024’s sure-to-be-harsh storm season is underway. Tropical Storm Debby is making its way up the East Coast. Populated cities such as Baltimore, Washington D.C. and New York City are at risk of floods. The Forecast: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued an update for Storm...

As residents of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States brace for a historic heat wave, here are 10 stocks that could be impacted by June’s extreme weather. The Forecast: According to AccuWeather, several major population centers will see extreme heat this week. Chicago is forecasted to...

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the largest mass-transit provider in the U.S., is facing a potential $25 billion funding gap for future infrastructure upgrades, according to New York’s comptroller. What Happened: The MTA is expected to release its 2025—2029 capital...

The United States maintains its position as the world’s wealthiest country, boasting the highest number of cities with a significant population of resident millionaires, according to a recent report. However, the city experiencing the fastest growth in ultra-rich individuals is located Far...

An earthquake that started in Tewksbury, New Jersey and rippled across the tri-state area had plenty of metropolitans nervous, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul issuing a swift response. What Happened: According to Earthquake.usgs.gov, the quake’s magnitude registered between 4.7 and 4.8 on...

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk criticized New York City's newly launched $53 million pilot program to provide prepaid debit cards to illegal immigrants. What Happened: Musk took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his disapproval of New York’s policy. “New York taxes citizens and gives the...

Ruth Gottesman, the widow of Warren Buffett‘s colleague David Gottesman, recently announced a $1-billion donation to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Medical students will receive free tuition thanks to the pledge. It’s considered one of the largest charitable...