Prologue Journal – Page 35201 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Timeout Days and Respite Rooms Come to More Companies

Wall Street Journal More executives believe these initiatives are a crucial way to retain and attract the best employees in a tight labor market. https://www.wsj.com/articles/timeout-days-and-respite-rooms-the-new-trends-in-mental-health-at-the-office-70dcbb08

Russia’s MFA summons US, British, Canadian envoys over interference in domestic affairs

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova previously slammed the three envoy’s statements about the verdict in columnist Vladimir Kara-Murza’s (designated as a foreign agent) case as direct meddling in Russia’s internal affairs https://tass.com/politics/1605937

IDF clashes with Palestinians in Jenin

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739563

Goldman Reports Lower Earnings, Sells Part of Marcus Loans Portfolio

Wall Street Journal Goldman’s profit fell 18% last quarter. The bank also sold part of its Marcus loans portfolio, booking a loss of about $470 million. https://www.wsj.com/articles/goldman-reports-lower-earnings-sells-part-of-marcus-loans-portfolio-c8f6d356

Russia approves life imprisonment for high treason

Pravda Ukraine Members of the State Duma of Russia [the lower chamber of the Russian parliament – ed.] have approved amendments that allow life imprisonment for high treason in the third reading. Source: Kremlin-aligned news outlet RIA Novosti Details: After adopting the law, the court will be able to impose life sentences for spying, providing…

Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal GSK, BELLUS Health and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-care-roundup-market-talk-86514cd1

Russian Court Rejects Gershkovich Arrest Appeal

Moscow Times The hearing was the first time that Gershkovich has been seen in public since his arrest in the city of Yekaterinburg last month. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/18/russian-court-rejects-gershkovich-arrest-appeal-a80869

British ambassador arrives at Russian Foreign Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian Foreign Ministry earlier summoned Deborah Bronnert “over interference in Russia’s domestic affairs and activities inconsistent with diplomatic status” https://tass.com/politics/1605931

China’s Consumers Deliver a Post-Covid Boost to Economy

Wall Street Journal The latest data shows consumer spending playing a stronger-than-expected role in driving China’s recovery. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-consumers-give-economy-a-post-covid-boost-823b884e

Michelle Yeoh credits multicultural Malaysia for global outlook: ‘I see how I can learn from others’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Oscar-winning actress praises Malaysia’s multicultural society, where different ethnic groups ‘learn to live and embrace each other’s culture’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3217483/michelle-yeoh-credits-multicultural-malaysia-global-outlook-i-see-how-i-can-learn-others?utm_source=rss_feed