- The Independent
Biden secretly told Ukraine they could conduct limited strikes on Russia using US weapons
US President Joe Biden secretly gave Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia’s borders using US weapons. Biden gave permission to use American weapons to strike Russia specifically and only close to Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city near Ukraine’s northeastern border with its larger neighbor. “The president recently directed his team to ensure that Ukraine is able to use US weapons for counter-fire purposes in Kharkiv so Ukraine can hit back at Russian forces hitting them or preparing to hit them,” a US official said, according to Politico.
- The Independent
Labour, Black voters and the damage of the Diane Abbott row
LABOUR, BLACK VOTERS AND THE DAMAGE OF THE DIANE ABBOTT ROW: The strength of feeling in Hackney has been echoed elsewhere, with dozens of prominent Black Britons signing an open letter – seen by The Independent – warning the furore risked alienating Black voters, Race Correspondent Nadine White writes. But is the party already seeing damage on the doorstep?
- Yahoo Finance Video
Gap earnings crush estimates, raises sales outlook
Gap (GPS) reported first quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Earnings of $0.41 per share were far better than the expectations of $0.13. Net sales of $3.4 billion were better than the expected $3.28 billion. In addition, all of the retailer's brands posted better-than-expected same-store sales results. The retailer also raised its full-year sales and operating income outlook. Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton break down Gap's results. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination Overtime. This post was written by Stephanie Mikulich.
