Prologue Journal – Page 32482 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

‘Succession’-Worthy Vacations: Where Should Shiv, Kendall, Greg and More Go After the Finale?

Wall Street Journal For a glimpse into holiday planning when money is no object, we asked luxury travel experts where they would send key characters for the summer. See if you agree with their picks. https://www.wsj.com/articles/succession-worthy-vacations-where-should-shiv-kendall-greg-and-more-go-after-the-finale-cbc3baeb

TV’s Annual Upfronts Were Light on Stars, Heavy on Drama (and Not the Scripted Kind)

Wall Street Journal The television industry’s annual week of showy pitch events for advertisers had a different feel this year. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tvs-annual-upfronts-were-light-on-stars-heavy-on-drama-and-not-the-scripted-kind-2a58ac60

Demonstrators protest IDF’s plan to destroy heritage site in Golan Heights

Jerusalem Post According to plans by the Defense Ministry and the IDF, a training facility will be built in the area instead. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743628

Review: Trendspotting at NADA New York 2023

Wall Street Journal On the search for the future of contemporary art at one of New York’s spring art fairs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/review-trendspotting-at-nada-new-york-2023-4d87568d

DeSantis Amps Up His Retail Campaign in New Hampshire

New York Times The Florida governor met with state lawmakers and made the standard diner visit to press flesh with voters, showcasing his more moderate side. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/us/politics/ron-desantis-retail-campaign-new-hampshire.html

Norway’s Government Uses Oil Wealth to Pressure U.S. Firms

Wall Street Journal Shouldn’t Norwegians pay for their own virtue signals? https://www.wsj.com/articles/norways-government-uses-oil-wealth-to-pressure-u-s-firms-a29677db

Coalition of fighter jets: Denmark will train Ukrainian pilots, does not rule out the provision of F-16

Pravda Ukraine Troels Lund Poulsen, acting Danish Defence Minister, announced a discussion of specific plans for his state’s participation in the so-called coalition of fighter jets to provide Ukraine with modern aircraft. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/19/7403031/

Canova’s Sketches in Three Dimensions

Wall Street Journal The Neoclassical sculptor used small-scale terracotta pieces to create his imposing marble figures. https://www.wsj.com/articles/canovas-sketches-in-three-dimensions-aa6518b2

Canada Wildfires Rage in Alberta and British Columbia

New York Times Wildfires raging in Alberta and British Columbia have created a sense of panic and fear, and forced thousands of residents to evacuate from their homes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/canada/canada-wildfire-alberta-british-columbia.html

‘Debt Ceiling’: A Fiscal Roof That Moves Higher and Higher

Wall Street Journal A Depression-era phrase for government spending caps comes from a medieval word for putting a cover on something https://www.wsj.com/articles/debt-ceiling-a-fiscal-roof-that-moves-higher-and-higher-8c58be1a