From a political upset reshaping NYC to gentrification displacing hundreds of thousands, plus investment tips for broke millennials and legal drama threatening hip-hop’s biggest mogul — here’s what actually mattered while everyone was doom-scrolling this week.
- Turn $5 into $5k with this simple move: Nearly half of Americans don’t invest, often due to barriers or misconceptions. But you can start with just $5/month and watch compound interest work magic over time. Diversify with stocks, bonds, and more. Care about ethics? ESG investing lets you support companies aligned with your values while still building wealth. Learn more at URL Media.
- How TikTok helped win a mayoral race: Thirty-three-year-old Zohran Mamdani just pulled off the biggest political upset in NYC, beating a Wall Street-backed household name everyone thought was unbeatable. His secret sauce? Going viral on social media, staying laser-focused on affordability, mobilizing South Asian voters, and running an army of volunteers. Think AOC 2.0 but with Bollywood references and “hashi khushi” energy. Read more at Epicenter NYC.
- More military spending while Americans struggle at home?: Trump launched surprise strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, claiming “mission accomplished” while experts say the facilities weren’t destroyed. Now Iran will likely retaliate, potentially dragging America into another costly Middle East war. Meanwhile, $10 trillion spent on past wars could’ve funded universal pre-K, free college, and Medicare for all instead. Read more at Black Voice News.
- How gentrification erased Black neighborhoods: Over 500,000 Black Americans have been pushed from their homes due to gentrification since 1980, according to a new nationwide study. Places like Watts, Harlem, and DC’s “Chocolate City” have been transformed as luxury condos replace family businesses and rents skyrocket. While other groups retain their neighborhoods after gentrification, half of formerly Black areas are no longer majority Black. Read more at Capital B.
- RICO charges threaten Diddy’s entire fortune: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing RICO charges, and if convicted, the feds could seize his entire $800 million empire. We’re talking luxury mansions, Cîroc vodka deals, Bad Boy Records, Sean John fashion line, and Revolt TV. The government can grab assets even before conviction if they prove criminal connections. Just ask El Chapo, who lost $12 billion. Read more at Parlé.
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