Prologue Journal – Page 32782 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Biden foreign policy strategy opens the door to China, other adversaries, experts say

Fox News President Biden’s foreign policy decisions have emboldened American adversaries, with some experts saying the administration has deteriorated America’s roll as a global leader. “I have always been a firm believer that the president of the United States is in charge of the world and Congress is in charge of domestic policy,” Fred Zeidman,…

As Preteens Ignore Social-Media Limits, Governments Push for Better Checks

Wall Street Journal Lawmakers in the U.S. and Europe propose age-verification tools, sparking debate over digital rights. https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-preteens-ignore-social-media-age-limits-governments-push-for-better-checks-b21f5ae7

The Public Golf Course Pro Who Shocked the PGA Championship

Wall Street Journal Michael Block—$150 for a lesson—had the tournament of a lifetime. He’s exactly what sport needs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/michael-block-pga-championship-83e2c9f1

Retailers Near Restocking as Inventory Paring Winds Down

Wall Street Journal Freight operators are hoping a shift for big store owners fuels a shipping rebound heading into the fall. https://www.wsj.com/articles/retailers-near-restocking-as-inventory-paring-winds-down-2954708

In ‘Succession’ Star Lukas Matsson, Villain Style Takes a Hike

Wall Street Journal Swedish anoraks, hiking trousers and the odd gold-velvet jacket: the hidden meanings in “Succession” tech-bro style. https://www.wsj.com/articles/succession-lukas-matsson-style-dc6737f5

Listed Private-Equity Firms Stress Credit Role

Wall Street Journal Private-equity firms are rushing to adapt to an economy in which their longtime cash cow—big leveraged buyouts—has grown a little tired. https://www.wsj.com/articles/listed-private-equity-firms-stress-credit-role-143d6915

Press review: Whither Russia post Artyomovsk win and Washington finally lets the F-16s fly

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, May 22nd https://tass.com/pressreview/1620911

DEA crush GhostHawks to win T1 LEAGUE title; Lin Wei-han named MVP

Taipei, May 22 (CNA) The New Taipei CTBC DEA hoisted the T1 LEAGUE championship trophy on Sunday in Tainan after routing the Tainan TSG GhostHawks 120-93, completing a four-game sweep of the best-of-seven series. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202305220015

Russia forms ‘elite’ air force group for Ukraine operations – UK intel

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743824

Russia’s latest FPV drone wipes out Ukrainian troops in sheltered positions

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is stressed that the Upyr drone was employed together with the shells assembled by the military in field conditions and consisting of an explosive and striking elements, which helps economize on serial-produced munitions https://tass.com/defense/1621021