Dispatches from Ukraine, provided by Forbes Ukraine’s editorial team. As Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues and the war rages on, reliable sources of information are critical. U.S. First Lady Jill Biden made an unannounced visit to Ukraine to visit Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska in Western Ukraine. Biden spent about two hours in Ukraine visiting…
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Putin Compares Invasion Of Ukraine With Fight Against Nazi Germany In Victory Day Speech
The Russian President’s speech did not announce any wider mobilization of Russian forces or escalation of its invasion of Ukraine, as some observers had predicted. Russian President Vladimir Putin in his Victory Day speech on Monday attempted to draw parallels between the Russian ongoing invasion of Ukraine and the Soviet Union’s fight against Nazi Germany…
New York Bill Would Help Fund Travel For Abortions
The Reproductive Freedom and Inequity Program would help both New Yorkers and the thousands of people expected to travel to the state from others where abortion is banned. The bill would establish a Reproductive Freedom and Inequity Program within New York’s Department of Health, which will fund abortion providers and nonprofits so that they can…
Latest Russia Sanctions: U.S. Targets Bank Execs And G7 Pledges To Cut Off Russian Oil
The White House on Sunday announced visa restrictions against about 2,600 Russian and Belarusian officials associated with the war on Ukraine. Members of the Group of Seven committed Sunday to banning or phasing out Russian oil imports, and the United States will sanction three of Russia’s biggest TV channels and 35 Russian banking executives, as…
Drake Places $427,000 Bet On Justin Gaethje To Win At UFC 274
UFC 274 took place over the weekend in Phoenix, Arizona to immense fanfare. Rapper Drake even submitted a $400k+ bet on the main event. The rapper made an absurd bet on the underdog in Gaethje, per UFC betting partner Stake. Drake submitted a bet on Gaethje to defeat Oliveira to the tune of $427,000. If…
China Covid Policies “Causing Massive Uncertainty For Businesses,” European Chamber Says
23% of respondents in a new survey are considering shifting current or planned investments out of China “The introduction of more stringent Covid-19 containment measures in 2022, with China imposing full or partial lockdowns in at least 45 cities, is causing massive uncertainty for businesses,” the statement said. American Chamber of Commerce in China President…
Symone Sanders, On Her New MSNBC Show: Being A Biden Administration Spokesperson “Is Not My Job Now”
Symone Sanders, formerly chief spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris, is debuting her new MSNBC show, “Symone,” this weekend. Read More
Saturday, May 7. Russia’s War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine
As Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues and the war rages on, reliable sources of information are critical. Six Russian missiles hit the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa. Two Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s northern Sumy region near the border with Russia. Intense fighting is continuing in the Kharkiv region as Ukraine tries to regain control…
Kentucky Derby 2022: Saturday Odds, Race Day Bets, And The Fractious Battle Royal Of The Favorites
The Derby’s live odds are proving volcanic this year. After the Churchill betting opened Friday, Taiba rocketed to co-favorite. No two-race horse has won the Derby since Leonatus, in 1883. As the race-day money talks, who stays on top is up for grabs. Today will require very agile handicapping. Read More
Joel Embiid Returns, Sparks Philadelphia 76ers To Game 3 Eastern Conference Semifinals Victory Over Miami Heat
After missing the first two games of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Miami Heat, Joel Embiid returned on Friday night. Embiid had 18 points and 11 rebounds as the 76ers won, 99-79. The Heat are up two games to one heading into Sunday’s Game 4. Read More