Prologue Journal

Women’s tennis body to end China boycott over Peng Shuai concerns

Hong Kong Free Press Professional women’s tennis tournaments will resume in China in September after a 16-month boycott over concerns for the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai, the WTA announced on Thursday. The former doubles world number one has not been seen outside China since first making, and then withdrawing, accusations of sexual assault…

2023 Hurricane Season Predicted to Be Below Average After a Costly 2022

Wall Street Journal This year’s Atlantic hurricane season will likely bring fewer storms than average, scientists said—offering a potential respite for coastal locales after a costly 2022—though they cautioned the forecast is less certain than usual. https://www.wsj.com/articles/2023-hurricane-season-predicted-to-be-below-average-after-a-costly-2022-9e5a3abd

Mexico’s immigration chief called to court over deadly fire

Washington Post Mexican prosecutors say the head of the country’s immigration agency is scheduled to make an initial appearance in court as part of their investigation of a fire at a detention center last month that killed 40 migrants https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/13/mexico-fire-migrants-dead/7ac85e80-da46-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Injuries and Illness Slow Senators, as Well as the Senate Itself

New York Times High-profile absences have created complications for Democrats as Congress returns and prompted new questions about the future of Republican leadership. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/us/politics/senate-illnesses-mcconnell-feinstein.html

Puerto Rico governor’s 2 cousins guilty in embezzlement case

Washington Post Two cousins of Puerto Rico’s Gov. Pedro Pierluisi have pleaded guilty for embezzling millions of dollars in federal funds earmarked for the management of public housing on the island https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/13/puerto-rico-governor-pierluisi-cousins-embezzled/5d63e8a0-da46-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Inside America’s Most Expensive Trailer Park

Wall Street Journal Once a tight-knit community of blue-collar locals, Paradise Cove Mobile Home Park has transformed into a hotspot for celebrities and other wealthy buyers looking for a slice of Malibu. https://www.wsj.com/articles/inside-americas-most-expensive-trailer-park-51b15151

Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl’s Meeting With Israeli Ministry of Defense Director General Eyal Zamir

Defense.gov Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl met with Israeli Ministry of Defense Director General Eyal Zamir at the Pentagon. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3362425/readout-of-under-secretary-of-defense-for-policy-dr-colin-kahls-meeting-with-is/