Israel denied entry to European Parliament member Rima Hassan for promoting boycotts, citing her support of the BDS movement. Hassan was part of an EU-Palestine delegation but was denied entry upon arrival in Israel. Israeli legislators passed a law prohibiting entry to those denying Hamas attacks or supporting international prosecution of Israeli soldiers, in addition to those calling for a boycott of Israel.
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US banks announce big shareholder payouts as Fed eases stress tests
Wall Street's major banks, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, announced significant shareholder payouts after passing relaxed regulatory stress tests, reflecting a less stringent banking environment post-2008 financial crisis. JPMorgan plans a $50 billion share buyback and increases its dividend to $1.50 per share, while Goldman raises its dividend by 33% to $4, marking a shift towards increased capital returns to shareholders. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Big banks are giving more money to...
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