Prologue Journal – Page 151 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Oregon School Leaders on Leave After 2 Teachers Charged With Sex Abuse

New York Times The police said the St. Helens School District was informed of the abuse allegations as early as 2019 but officials failed to alert the authorities. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/us/oregon-teachers-arrested-sexual-abuse.html

Families of American victims from Oct. 7 sue Iran for supporting Hamas attack

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-829560

Oprah town hall cost Harris campaign far more than initially claimed: report

Fox News A new report revealed Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign paid more than double what was previously reported for the Oprah Winfrey town hall event. FEC filings, first reported by the Washington Examiner, show the Harris campaign made two $500,000 payments to Winfrey’s Harpo Productions on Oct. 15, a month after Winfrey’s town hall…

Child abuse squad arrests Australian radio host Alan Jones, 83

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Jones, a former coach of Australia’s national rugby union team, has previously denied allegations of groping and inappropriate touching. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3286972/child-abuse-squad-arrests-australian-radio-host-alan-jones-83?utm_source=rss_feed

Resistance movements condemn Israeli killing of Hezbollah spokesman

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Resistance movements have strongly condemned the Israeli regime for killing Hezbollah media relations chief Mohammed Afif in an Israeli strike in central Beirut. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/11/18/737408/Resistance-movements-condemn-Israeli-killing-of-Hezbollah-spokesman-in-Beirut

Russian troops to focus on capturing Ukrainian frontline cities in winter

Pravda Ukraine Experts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) believe that Russian troops are likely to focus on capturing Ukrainian frontline cities in the winter of 2024-2025 and on urban battles, trying to offset the advantages of Ukrainian drones and possible limitations of Russian armoured vehicles. Source: ISW Details: Mikhail Zvinchuk, the…

Taiwan shares open lower

Taipei, Nov. 18 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 48.81 points at 22,693.96 Monday on turnover of NT$4.64 billion (US$143.08 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411180002

The castle has crumbled: The life of Yitzhak Abergil

Jerusalem Post Israel’s once-powerful crime boss Yitzhak Abergil faces life in prison as Supreme Court rejects his final appeal in Case 512. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-829558

Ben Carson dispels rumors about joining White House in specific role, says he will meet with Trump soon

Fox News Ben Carson broke his silence around rumors of him joining the second Trump administration as the U.S. surgeon general on Sunday, but noted that he plans to speak with President-elect Donald Trump soon. Carson, who served as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from 2017 to 2021 during the first Trump…

‘Places We Left Behind’: Commitment and true love conquer all

Jerusalem Post Although an interesting read overall, Places We Left Behind would resonate deeply with olim, who have all left places behind. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-829476