Nations – Page 43 – Prologue Journal

Federal court upholds Indiana ban on puberty blockers, hormones for gender-confused minors

Fox News A U.S. appeals court upheld an Indiana law barring minors from being able to access medicines to help them transition genders. On Wednesday, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals cemented the new ban in a 2-1 ruling, which a lower court had previously blocked. Those challenging the ban have argued it infringes…

Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of silencing its pro-Palestinian stance

Washington Post The ice cream brand, known for its activism, sued parent company Unilever, alleging it was blocked from calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/14/ben-and-jerrys-unilever-israel-gaza-lawsuit/

Israeli anthem booed before start of football match in Paris

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Prior to the event, leftist politicians and activists staged a protest at a square in Paris’ northern suburb of Saint-Denis https://tass.com/sports/1872587

Israeli practices ‘consistent with characteristics of genocide’ — UN committee

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The document points out that ‘civilians have been indiscriminately and disproportionally killed en masse in Gaza’ https://tass.com/world/1872585

Daniil Medvedev loses chances of reaching semifinals at ATP Tour Finals

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. He lost the first set to Italy’s Jannik Sinner with the 3:6 score https://tass.com/sports/1872583

Spy Agency Memo Sets Rules for Artificial Intelligence and Americans’ Private Data

New York Times The administration held back the guidance last month when unveiling a presidential directive pushing security agencies to use the technology. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/us/ai-privacy-guidelines-intelligence.html

DOD Releases Final Nine Awards for Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program

Defense.gov The Defense Department announced the remaining nine awards to bioindustrial firms under the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3965368/dod-releases-final-nine-awards-for-distributed-bioindustrial-manufacturing-prog/

US missile defense site to defend Poland from Russia too — Polish minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. At the same time, the official evaded a direct question of whether the facility is capable of protecting country from missiles https://tass.com/world/1872579

Road to $23,000 GOLD, ‘It Will Get There’ Says James Rickards

Jerusalem Post Renowned economist James Rickards predicts gold could soar to $23,000 per ounce. In a recent interview, he warned of a potential global financial crisis. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/precious-metals/article-829152

Can ‘DOGE’ under Musk and Ramaswamy curb government spending?

Jerusalem Post As the precious metals market gives up gains from a nearly year-long rally, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramswamy are preparing to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency under Donald Trump https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/precious-metals/article-829157