Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Pfizer CEO and Other Drug Company Leaders Condemn Texas Abortion Pill Ruling

New York Times More than 250 executives said that the decision ignored both scientific and legal precedent and, if it stands, would create uncertainty for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/health/abortion-ruling-pharma-executives.html

Make no mistake – Israel no longer decides when wars are fought – analysis

Jerusalem Post Hamas learned in a more systematic way, with Iran and Hezbollah assisting, how to instigate its own ring of fire around Jerusalem. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738901

Shelter-in-Place Order Lifted in Tacoma, Wash., Area Days After Vessel Fire

New York Times A fishing boat carrying fuel and Freon caught fire on Saturday, raising concerns about smoky conditions in nearby cities. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/us/fire-fishing-boat-puget-sound.html

In Coral Gables, a Waterfront Home Set on 2 Acres Asks $69.9 Million

Wall Street Journal The seller is Spanish Broadcasting System chief executive Raúl Alarcón, who made several upgrades to the property after purchasing it for $12 million in 2006. https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-coral-gables-a-waterfront-home-set-on-2-acres-asks-69-9-million-c0b2393e

Dalai Lama Apologizes After Video of Kiss With Boy at Public Event Stirs Criticism Online

Wall Street Journal “Suck on my tongue,” the Tibetan leader told a boy during a talk in India in February. https://www.wsj.com/articles/dalai-lama-apologizes-after-video-of-kiss-with-boy-at-public-event-stirs-criticism-online-1ce81e43

US senator ‘willing to fight for Taiwan’

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/04/11/2003797699

Finland joins NATO as defense alliance expands northward 芬蘭加入北約防禦聯盟向北擴張

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2023/04/11/2003797672

跟著小實學華語 LEARNING MANDARIN WITH SHIH CHIEN

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2023/04/11/2003797671

EDITORIAL: Young Taiwanese need to be heard

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2023/04/11/2003797690

World Business Quick Take

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2023/04/11/2003797689