Nations – Page 30848 – Prologue Journal

Harlan Crow Is ‘Collateral Damage’ of a Smear Campaign Against Clarence Thomas

Wall Street Journal In an effort to delegitimate the Supreme Court, left-leaning journalists libel him as a Nazi sympathizer. https://www.wsj.com/articles/collateral-damage-of-a-smear-campaign-harlan-crow-clarence-thomas-texas-real-estate-americana-discourse-interview-75c89213

Kim Jong-un says North Korea to launch spy satellite soon — Yonhap

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The North Korean leader gave instructions to create a constellation of similar spacecraft https://tass.com/world/1606299

Lavrov meets with Venezuelan vice president in Caracas

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Lavrov arrived in Caracas from Brazil as part of his Latin American tour https://tass.com/politics/1606297

Security forces arrested several wanted persons in Nablus – Palestinian reports

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739624

Los Angeles Teachers Reach Tentative Deal to Boost Pay

New York Times The Los Angeles Unified School District has agreed to increase pay for teachers by more than 21 percent over three years. The tentative agreement came after teachers joined support staff on the picket lines in March. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/us/los-angeles-teachers-pay.html

Your David’s Bridal order is safe. Here’s how to track or return it.

Washington Post David’s Bridal has filed for bankruptcy again, leaving brides, bridesmaids and guests alike worried about the status of their orders. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/18/davids-bridal-bankruptcy/

The IDF attacked Hezbollah positions and Iranian militias in Syria – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739623

Australia Shares Set for Modest Opening Rise

Wall Street Journal Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 looks set to nudge higher at the open in the absence of a strong lead from U.S. stocks. https://www.wsj.com/articles/australia-shares-set-for-modest-opening-rise-9f97c5a5

‘A Madman’s Will’ Review: Deathbed Directive

Wall Street Journal A prolonged court battle sought to determine whether John Randolph of Roanoke did or did not intend to emancipate nearly 400 slaves. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-madmans-will-review-deathbed-directive-2a167724

Twenty Years After the War, Iraq Needs U.S. Support

Wall Street Journal As a partner to Baghdad, Washington can establish a bulwark against malign influence in the Mideast. https://www.wsj.com/articles/twenty-years-after-the-war-iraq-needs-u-s-support-militias-sulaimani-forum-baghdad-economy-climate-change-iran-corruption-f39550aa