Ukraine’s President Zelensky faces pressure from the US after intelligence-sharing was cut off, with White House officials linking the ban to ongoing negotiations. The decision to halt military aid and intelligence sharing is seen as a setback for Kyiv, with concerns raised about the impact on Ukraine’s ability to respond to Russian aggression. Additionally, changes to sentencing guidelines in the UK are causing controversy, especially regarding potential disparities in treatment based on ethnicity or gender identity.
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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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