The Mamdani Effect

Last Tuesday, New York held several races for office and every one of the candidates NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani backed won including two who unseated incumbents. Turnout increased by roughly 50 percent between 2022 and Tuesday, signifying Mandani's major sway within these races. New York loves to fight to overcome the odds, right NY Knicks? (More) 

Charitable Donations Topped $600 Billion for the First Time Last Year 

Donors gave an estimated $617.2 billion to U.S. charities last year, up 5.7% from the year prior on a blistering stock market rally. The findings mark the first time yearly giving has topped $600 billion in the 60-year history of the annual philanthropy report. Megadonors like MacKenzie Scott (who contributed roughly $7 billion on her own) were the reason for this record breaking year.(More)