Prologue Journal – Page 35376 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence calls to stop sharing video of execution of Ukrainian PoW

Pravda Ukraine The Ministry of Defence calls on fellow citizens to stop spreading the video of the execution of a Ukrainian defender by Russian invaders. The Ministry also asks Ukrainians to refrain from making assumptions about the identity of the deceased. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/12/7397536/

Russian crew on ISS extends Cosmonautics Day greetings

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Petelin, who is also a TASS special correspondent on board the ISS, expressed his gratitude to everyone in Russia’s rocket and space industry, especially those who he said have been operating the ISS safely on a 24/7 basis https://tass.com/science/1603053

The 60-40 Investment Strategy Is Back After Tanking Last Year

Wall Street Journal The recovery has emboldened investors who didn’t stray from the approach—60% invested in U.S. stocks and 40% in bonds—during 2022’s market tumult. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-60-40-investment-strategy-is-back-after-tanking-last-year-16d88042

Russia monitors situation around Trump, but does not give assessments — senior diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The presidential election will be held in the United States in November 2024 https://tass.com/politics/1603043

Chinese supreme court judge jailed for 12 years for corruption

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Meng Xiang, a former director of the court’s enforcement bureau, admitted to taking the equivalent of US$3.3 million in bribes over almost 20 years https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3216812/chinese-supreme-court-judge-jailed-12-years-corruption?utm_source=rss_feed

White House Designates Animal Sedative as an ‘Emerging Drug Threat’

New York Times Officials said the formal designation was a sign of the grave danger posed by xylazine, which can cause horrific wounds and, when mixed with fentanyl, increase the likelihood of overdose. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/health/tranq-dope-xylazine.html

Jayland Walker: Ohio Grand Jury Weighs Evidence in Death of Akron Man

New York Times Nine jurors in Ohio will decide whether there is probable cause to charge eight Akron police officers involved in the fatal shooting last year of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man. https://www.nytimes.com/article/jayland-walker-grand-jury-akron.html

Digital Ad Revenue Grew Again in 2022, but Much More Slowly

Wall Street Journal Headwinds from the economy and privacy protections were offset by growth in areas such as retail ad networks and streaming TV, executives and analysts say. https://www.wsj.com/articles/digital-ad-revenue-grew-again-in-2022-but-much-more-slowly-41485957

Sen. Hagerty, after South America trip, warns China moving to step into ‘vacuum’ left by US

Fox News Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., is warning that the Chinese communist regime is looking to take advantage of a “vacuum” left behind by the U.S. in South America — after a trip to the region where he heard from top government officials first-hand. Hagerty, a former businessman and diplomat, visited Uruguay and Chile last…

First on Fox: Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina announces presidential exploratory committee

Fox News EXCLUSIVE – Saying that he will “never back down in defense of the conservative values that make America exceptional,” Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina on Wednesday took a major step towards running for the White House as he launched a presidential exploratory committee. Showcasing his message of faith, hope, and unity, Scott…