Investment giant Oaktree Capital has struck a $250 million deal with Coign, a conservative-focused credit card company, marking one of the largest institutional investments in the so-called parallel economy, NYNext has learned. The parallel economy has gained traction in recent years as conservatives seek products aligned with their values. While companies like Coign have built a foothold, they’ve largely lacked recognition from major financial institutions. Oaktree Capital, founded by billionaire Howard Marks, signals that this movement is increasingly attracting even typically apolitical investors. In a statement to investors reviewed by NYNext, Coign announced, “The $250 million partnership with Oaktree provides…
Shemar Moore broke his silence after announcing that he was starring in a S.W.A.T spinoff — without the rest of his original cast members. Moore, 55, took to Instagram on Tuesday, May 20, to share a video where he acknowledged he could “catch some flack from the industry” with his…
Joe Biden lost it before he even won the presidency.This is the most notable revelation in Original Sin, a new book-length exposé of the Biden White House by Axios’ Alex Thompson and CNN’s Jake Tapper.Thompson and Tapper mostly fill in the details of a story we already knew: Biden’s cognition…
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who evaded federal charges following his arrest May 9 at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in the city, compared federal immigration authorities to slave catchers during a campaign rally last month, video exclusively obtained by The Post shows. “People are talking about how…
Trump wants probe into Beyoncé, other celeb endorsements of HarrisPresident Trump alleged without evidence that Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Oprah Winfrey and others were paid to publicly support Kamala Harris.Former President Trump is calling for an investigation into celebrity endorsements of Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election.Trump claims, without evidence,…
Pregnant women wielding swords and wearing martial helmets, foetuses set to avenge their fathers — and a harsh world where not all newborns were born free or given burial.These are some of the realities uncovered by the first interdisciplinary study to focus on pregnancy in the Viking age, authored by…
For tourists from around the world, the Vessel in Hudson Yards is a main attraction. They pay $10 a visit to climb to the top of the 16-story structure —which features 2,500 steps across 154 zig-zagging flights of stairs — and take in views of the city from 80 different…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Knicks continue their Cinderella run on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Despite knocking off the defending champion Celtics, it’s not getting any…
Jennifer Lopez made a stunning public appearance after revealing she sustained an injury while rehearsing to host the 2025 American Music Awards. Lopez, 55, was seen arriving at a birthday celebration for John Kander in New York on Monday, May 19, in a light pink dress. She was seen that…
The 2024 elections were defined for many by damning allegations that then-President Joe Biden was not only experiencing mental and physical decline, but that his inner circle was obfuscating the true severity of his health challenges. As Democrats eye a return to the White House in 2028, those allegations have…
Acting New Jersey US Attorney Alina Habba is defending filing felony charges against lefty New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver for the fracas at a Newark ICE detention center — telling The Post that McIver’s alleged assault of federal agents was beyond the pale. “This has nothing to do with congressional…
Sheryl Lee Ralph is set to receive the Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute at the second annual Gotham Television Awards.The Gotham will honor Ralph for continuing to inspire, uplift, and break new ground through her many projects including her work on ABC’s “Abbott Elementary.”More from VarietyFounded in 2023 by The Gotham…
Gayle King’s time at CBS may be running out. The star host of “CBS Mornings” — who began her early a.m. stint at the Tiffany Network in 2012 alongside Charlie Rose and Norah O’Donnell — will face tough negotiations to renew a contract that’s coming due in September, sources told…
Tesla is set to begin a test of its long-promised robotaxi service on schedule in Austin, Texas, by the end of June, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday, even as the company faces questions from a US regulator on safety. The electric vehicle maker will roll out about 10 self-driving cars in some parts of the…
A Virginia church is encouraging its congregants to speak out against a school district where a transgender male student allegedly videotaped boys in a locker room.Why It MattersThe transgender debate in the United States escalated during the 2024 presidential election cycle, as President Donald Trump pledged to minimize transgender athletes’…
A copper bucket found at Sutton Hoo in England decades ago is much more than a pretty artifact: A new micro-excavation of the sixth-century container reveals it held the cremated remains of an elite individual, along with animal bones and an antler comb.The copper-alloy Bromeswell Bucket was found in 1986…
As if there’s not enough affair drama on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the cast is now accusing Demi Engemann of planning to manufacture a story line where she was unfaithful with Taylor Frankie Paul‘s ex Dakota Mortensen. “Demi wanted to have a huge finale for season 1 and…
President Donald Trump has called for a “major investigation” into several celebrity endorsements former Vice President Kamala Harris received during the 2024 presidential campaign, suggesting without evidence that some of the celebrities were illegally paid for their endorsements.Some of the celebrities have publicly denied denying being paid any fee at…
The U.S. stock market continues to show strength despite recent concerns over the nation’s credit downgrade and fiscal outlook. Over the past few days, major indexes finished higher, driven by optimism surrounding the U.S.-China trade talks. A temporary 90-day pause in tariffs, along with the agreement to lower mutual tariffs…
President Donald Trump said he wants a major investigation into celebrity endorsements of former Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election.Harris ran against Trump in a surprise shakeup election when former President Joe Biden dropped out in the face of mounting questions about his fitness for office. Despite…
WASHINGTON — Kids learn the darndest things at the White House — like that President Trump has a sweet tooth and is a hugger. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt held a special briefing Tuesday to mark “Take Your Child to Work Day” at the executive mansion, fielding questions from intrepid child…
Much has been made lately about Bill Belichick’s relationship with his girlfriend Jordon Hudson.As a result, it’s not a surprise that a nugget buried in a fresh New York Times piece on the 24-year-old Hudson is gaining steam Tuesday. According to Times reporter Katherine Rosman, Belichick and Hudson might actually…
Elon Musk is reaffirming his commitment to leading Tesla, telling investors and critics alike that he has no plans to step away from the electric vehicle maker anytime soon — despite a rocky stretch for the company of late. Speaking remotely at Bloomberg’s Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday, Musk said…
CNN — President Donald Trump’s 2024 victory rested on support from voters who are less engaged with politics, an assessment of the election based on newly available voter file data confirms, as Democratic nominee Kamala Harris saw weakened support and lower turnout compared with 2020 from a range of typically…
Scientists have uncovered fresh evidence that Venus is not dead — geologically speaking. Venus and Earth are similar in size and were bombarded by comparable amounts of water billions of years ago. This shared origin has long fueled one of planetary science’s biggest questions: Why did Venus become a hellish,…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The New York Yankees will look to continue their hot streak against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in the Bronx. The Yanks have…
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysOver the past six months, Taylor Sheridan’s hit Western dramas Yellowstone and its prequel series 1923 ended, much to fans’…
TV shows such as The Summer I Turned Pretty and Bridgerton have used Taylor Swift’s music to elevate their content with iconic needle drops. During season 1 of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Belly’s (Lola Tung) romantic moments with Conrad (Christopher Briney) included Swift deep-cuts including “False God” and “This…
It’s one of those moments that makes everyone who saw it live remember exactly where they were as it happened: June 27, 2024, the train wreck of a presidential debate that marked the beginning of the end of Joe Biden’s reelection efforts. And while that fateful night was the first…
Embattled state Attorney General Letitia James touted her slew of lawsuits targeting the Trump administration to New York bigwigs Tuesday — as she blasted the brewing investigations into her real estate holdings as “nothing more than retribution.” “As of today, we have filed 21, 22, 23 lawsuits against this administration,”…
President Donald Trump railed against fellow Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie May 20 – again –after the controversial Kentuckian continued to oppose a Trump-backed budget and immigration bill.”I think he’s a grandstander, frankly,” Trump told reporters. “I think he should be voted out of office and I just don’t think…
Hundreds of nursing home workers strike in Detroit area Hundreds of nursing home workers strike in Detroit area 02:12 Workers at five Ciena Healthcare nursing home facilities in Metro Detroit are taking part in a one-day strike Tuesday. The strike began at 6 a.m. and includes over 300 nursing home workers…
Paramount Global is facing fresh heat from Capitol Hill over its talks to settle a $20 billion defamation lawsuit brought by President Trump against CBS News — with three left-leaning US senators warning that a deal could potentially violate US anti-bribery laws. In a letter sent Tuesday night to Paramount…
Alphabet’s Google said Tuesday it would put artificial intelligence into the hands of more Web surfers while teasing a $249.99-a-month subscription for its AI power users, its latest effort to fend off growing competition from startups like OpenAI. Google unveiled the plans at its annual I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif., which has…
Scientists have discovered a new microbe never-before-seen on Earth inside China’s Tiangong space station.The new strain of bacteria, named Niallia tiangongensis after the space station, is a variant of a soil-dwelling terrestrial microbe that can cause sepsis, and was found inside one of the station’s cabins.Now, a new analysis of…
Former Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda died, his club Maccabi Haifa FC announced on Tuesday. He was 31. Kinda was hospitalized while “going through a complex medical battle in recent weeks,” Maccabi Haifa announced two weeks ago. The Israeli international last played in a match for Maccabi Haifa on…
The election of pro-EU, centrist candidate Dan to the Romanian presidency should support policy continuity and ease recent governance concerns. His decisive victory – nearly 54% of the vote amid record voter turnout – and the clear concession by radical right candidate George Simion have helped dispel fears of a…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, the richest person in the world and a key financial supporter of President Donald Trump, said Tuesday that he’ll be spending less on political campaigns.His decision, which he disclosed via videoconference during a Bloomberg forum in Doha, Qatar, could be a setback for Republicans before…
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers Tuesday that Syria may be weeks away from plunging into another civil war or collapsing altogether. Rubio, who met with top Syrian officials last week during President Trump’s Middle East trip, said fears for the fledgling Damascus government were the main reason Trump…
Months before Bill Belichick’s relationship with 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson was revealed in the summer of 2024, the former college cheerleader was spending time close to the Patriots’ quarters. That’s according to a new report published Tuesday by The New York Times, which alleged Hudson attended training camp practices during…
Pollsters seemed to finally get it right in 2024. After years of bad misses, they said the presidential election would be close, and it was.In fact, the industry did not solve its problems last year. In 2016, pollsters famously underestimated Donald Trump by about 3.2 points on average. In 2024,…
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