Prologue Journal – Page 32496 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Explosions heard in Ukraine’s Kharkov region — media

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. No details are known at this time https://tass.com/world/1622043

Russia to be among new multipolar world’s pillars — Bosnian Serb leader

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, Dodik said that the Republika Srpska will develop cooperation with Russia, China and the United States, seeking integration into the European Union https://tass.com/world/1622041

‘You Hurt My Feelings’ tells of insecure New Yorkers

Jerusalem Post Is this film’s title a little too on-the-nose? https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-744021

Kiev troops shelled DPR 20 times in past day, eight injured

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Among them are two children https://tass.com/emergencies/1622039

Are home prices falling? See what it’s like in your area.

Washington Post Home prices are falling in housing markets around the country after surging during the pandemic. But where you live makes a huge difference. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2023/housing-market-price-trends/

New video sheds light on 2021 Gilboa prison escape – Kan report

Jerusalem Post The video shows the guard who was on duty that night going after the proscribed routine in a sloppy and unattentive manner. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-744032

New bill would force detained illegal immigrants to provide DNA, fingerprints for nationwide crime enforcement

Fox News A new bill proposed in the Alabama state legislature would require illegal immigrants detained by law enforcement in the state to provide a DNA sample and fingerprints for cataloging in order to prevent criminals from being released to commit more crimes under a different identity. Speaking with Fox News Digital one day after…

Target to Pull Some LGBT-Themed Merchandise After Customer Backlash

Wall Street Journal Retailer said some shoppers knocked down displays of Pride Month products and threatened store employees. https://www.wsj.com/articles/target-to-pull-some-lgbt-themed-merchandise-after-customer-backlash-b9a001a2

Nikkei May Fall on Worry Over Ongoing U.S. Debt-Ceiling Talks

Wall Street Journal Japanese stocks may open lower amid concerns over the continuing U.S. debt-ceiling talks. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nikkei-may-fall-on-worry-over-ongoing-u-s-debt-ceiling-talks-d7bc0075

McCarthy Faces Balancing Act on Debt Ceiling Deal

New York Times With right-wing Republicans all but certain to oppose any bipartisan compromise, the speaker has a narrow path to push one through the closely divided House. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/us/politics/mccarthy-democrats-republicans-debt-limit-deal.html