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NYC’s richest are spending big to block Zohran Mamdani. From Michael Bloomberg’s $8.3 million to dozens of others, most of these donors built fortunes from real estate, hedge funds, and corporate empires, backing groups that oppose Mamdani’s vision for a more equitable city. Money talks, but whose interests are they really serving? Swipe to see the full list.
Julia Kassem
Robert Inlakesh
David Miller
Leila Nezirevic
US taps IMF reserves for first time in 40+ years to… rescue Argentina?
For the first time in over 40 years, Washington withdrew nearly $900 million from its IMF holdings just as Argentina faced a critical debt payment. Behind the scenes, Treasury officials insisted the move was routine accounting, not a bailout. However, the move underscores how politics and finance collide, with the US likely quietly stabilizing Buenos Aires while exposing the fragility of its IMF program.
