Prologue Journal – Page 32554 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Why Buckingham Palace won’t return a ‘stolen’ Ethiopian prince’s remains

Washington Post Ethiopian Prince Dejatch Alemayehu, a ward of Queen Victoria’s, was buried at Windsor Castle after he died at 18. His descendants now want his remains back. https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/05/23/ethiopia-prince-alemayehu-windsor-castle/

The Long Fight Over ‘Taco Tuesday’

Wall Street Journal Taco Bell has drafted LeBron James in a trademark tussle with Taco John’s and a New Jersey restaurant. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-long-fight-over-taco-tuesday-47c8877a

Tech war: China slams Japan’s semiconductor technology export controls

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Chinese commerce ministry says it firmly opposes Japan’s restrictions, which have dealt a fresh blow to its semiconductor industry. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3221582/tech-war-china-slams-japans-semiconductor-technology-export-controls?utm_source=rss_feed

Double amputee climber who scaled Everest dedicates life to helping children with disabilities

Fox News The first double above-the-knee amputee to climb Mount Everest returned from the mountain on Tuesday pledging to dedicate the rest of his life to helping people with disabilities. Hari Budha Magar, a former Gurkha soldier who lives in Britain, reached the peak of the world’s highest mountain last week. “My main aim for…

Corporate Compliance: What to Know About Economic Slowdowns, Budget Cuts and ChatGPT

Wall Street Journal Two compliance officers talk about relying more on technology, and the guardrails they need to put around AI. https://www.wsj.com/articles/corporate-compliance-technology-economy-ai-e694e0c

That Dream Vacation Home You’ve Always Wanted? Here’s How to Keep It From Turning Into a Nightmare

Wall Street Journal There are some important things to consider before signing on the dotted line, like how much time you’ll be spending there and whether you’ll rent it out. https://www.wsj.com/articles/buying-a-vacation-home-832c8c08

How the Justice Department Says It Is Fighting Corporate Fraud

Wall Street Journal The chief of the DOJ’s criminal fraud section says he is focused on using data analytics to speed up cases, among other things. https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-corporate-fraud-83dffacd

Labor Ministry set to permit hiring of 28,000 extra migrant workers

Taipei, May 23 (CNA) The Ministry of Labor announced Tuesday that it plans to loosen criteria for the employment of migrant workers so an additional 28,000 can be brought into the country to help address Taiwan’s labor shortage. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305230025

Governor of Russia’s Belgorod region lifts ‘anti-terrorism’ measures

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743993

Beilinson Friends Forum hosts event for cancer innovation in Israel

Jerusalem Post A generous endowment from Drs. Susan and Henry Samueli is expected to give cancer treatment and research in Israel an extra leg up. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743992