Prologue Journal – Page 35280 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Ukrainian Ministry bans national teams from competing against Russians and Belarusians

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Ministry of Youth and Sports has banned national teams from competing in tournaments where Russian and Belarusian athletes will be present. Source: Order of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine Details: The document has been signed by Matvii Bidnyi, Deputy Minister of Ukraine’s Youth and Sports. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/14/7397810/

New Hampshire Senate rejects bill easing abortion penalties

Fox News The penalties associated with New Hampshire’s 24-week abortion ban will remain in place after the state Senate on Thursday killed legislation that would have removed them. The Republican-led Senate voted 14-10 along party lines to reject a bill that would have removed the civil and criminal penalties from the 2021 ban on abortion…

U.S. Voters Want Limited Government

Wall Street Journal Contrary to common belief, economic policy is an electoral strength for the Republican Party. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-voters-want-limited-government-republican-democratic-party-policy-working-class-voters-economic-guns-abortion-mitt-romney-barack-obama-2dce4e5e

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Season 5 Review: Midge’s Last Set

Wall Street Journal Rachel Brosnahan’s standup comic returns for a final season of the Prime Video series. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-marvelous-mrs-maisel-season-5-review-midges-last-set-22eca7c3

North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel ICBM on Thursday

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739197

A Fight for Control of Nuclear-Armed Pakistan

Wall Street Journal The popular former Prime Minister Imran Khan goes head to head with the powerful army chief. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-fight-for-control-of-nuclear-armed-pakistan-imran-khan-asim-munir-islam-politics-prime-minister-pti-military-1e6db7fe

Florida Legislature Passes Six-Week Abortion Ban

New York Times The prohibition would be among the most restrictive in the country, and Florida would no longer be a destination for women from across the Deep South seeking abortions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/us/florida-six-week-abortion-ban.html

Florida Lawmakers Pass Six-Week Abortion Ban

Wall Street Journal The Florida legislature passed a bill that would ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, sending it to Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign. https://www.wsj.com/articles/florida-abortion-ban-law-28c65d8c

The 50-Year Legacy of a Physics Theory

Wall Street Journal How an ’incomplete’ paper evolved from daring speculation to the established background for new discoveries in the quantum world https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-50-year-legacy-of-a-physics-theory-4a316d2d

All about Ramadan: What it is, fasting rules, and importance of the Islamic observance

Fox News Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a spiritual observance that is observed by Muslims across the globe. The month includes strict fasting along with extensive praying. It concludes with the Eid al-Fitr celebration. Here is everything you need to know about Ramadan, the fasting rules and…