Prologue Journal – Page 32513 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

International Ski and Snowboard Federation postpones talks on Russia’s int’l eligibility

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. This issue is a subject to further discussions, but the decision on it will be made later, the Swedish daily quoted FIS Deputy Secretary General Niklas Carlsson as saying https://tass.com/sports/1622441

Jacobs’ farm: A German family making French cheese in Israel

Jerusalem Post A family with agriculture in their blood sees the blessings of their line of work in the run-up to Shavuot. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-744114

Timeline: how Micron went from a welcome business partner in China to the target of a national cybersecurity probe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. This timeline highlights Micron Technology’s key developments since its entry into the China market over two decades ago, leading up to it being branded a national cybersecurity threat. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3221682/timeline-how-micron-went-welcome-business-partner-china-target-national-cybersecurity-probe?utm_source=rss_feed

The Spiny Mouse Has Been Hiding Its Armored Tail All This Time

New York Times Researchers just discovered that the spiny mouse was concealing bony plates beneath the skin over its tail. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/science/spiny-mouse-armor-tail.html

Wednesday Mimosas, Thursday Benedicts: Weekday Brunch Is Happening

Wall Street Journal Brunch, long a weekend juggernaut for restaurants, has become a midweek staple for many more Americans. https://www.wsj.com/articles/brunch-weekday-restaurants-drinks-ca2145bf

Companies Are Tracking These Emerging Risks. Here’s How.

Wall Street Journal Two experts talk about the risks that are on the horizon, but aren’t yet fully understood. What do companies do about those? https://www.wsj.com/articles/emerging-risks-companies-face-future-e75487e4

How the Commerce Department Views Export Controls and National Security

Wall Street Journal Matthew Axelrod says manufacturers can benefit by voluntarily disclosing violations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/commerce-department-exports-national-security-738716fc

Medical use of ketamine is surging. So are illicit forms of the drug.

Washington Post As ketamine has become increasingly popular as a mental health treatment, U.S. authorities have dramatically increased seizures of illicit forms of the drug, new research shows. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/24/ketamine-mental-health-illicit-seizures/

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence claims it provides information to Russian Volunteer Corps but not military equipment

Pravda Ukraine The Ukrainian Defence Intelligence confirmed that it cooperates with the Russian Volunteer Corps, including the exchange of information. Source: Financial Times, referring to Andrii Cherniak, representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Details: According to the news outlet, on Tuesday 23 May, Cherniak acknowledged some cooperation with the Russian Volunteer Corps and the…

Hong Kong will require 300,000 more public housing tenants to declare property every 2 years under tightened rules

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tougher approach comes after authorities banned public housing tenants who are property owners from buying subsidised flats. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221725/hong-kong-will-require-300000-more-public-housing-tenants-declare-property-every-2-years-under?utm_source=rss_feed