Prologue Journal – Page 35522 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Russia says China has right to conduct Taiwan military exercises

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kremlin spokesman said ‘you and I have witnessed actions provocative toward China’, which has ‘sovereign right to respond’ according to ‘international law’. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3216589/russia-says-china-has-right-conduct-taiwan-military-exercises?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea asks China for help in locating suspects who gave children drug-laced drinks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A South Korean and a Chinese national, both living in China, are suspected of masterminding the distribution of drinks laced with drugs to high-school students in Seoul. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3216585/south-korea-asks-china-help-locating-suspects-who-gave-children-drug-laced-drinks?utm_source=rss_feed

A Little-Known Stablecoin Gets Big Help From World’s Largest Crypto Exchange

Wall Street Journal TrueUSD’s market value surged after Binance started to heavily promote the token. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-little-known-stablecoin-gets-big-help-from-worlds-largest-crypto-exchange-5c5d4c81

In ‘Beef,’ Strangers Become Sworn Enemies

Wall Street Journal The show stars Ali Wong as a wealthy entrepreneur seeking revenge after her Mercedes almost gets dinged: ‘Rage comes easy. I’m not really performing that.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/netflix-beef-ali-wong-comedy-revenge-b68d44ae

Union Hotel Workers in New York Suburbs Score Biggest Pay Raise in 100 Years

Wall Street Journal A new deal, which excludes New York City hotels, boosts some wages to $31 an hour over the life of the contract. https://www.wsj.com/articles/union-hotel-workers-in-new-york-suburbs-score-biggest-pay-raise-in-100-years-5bc4191c

Neanderthals and Us: We’re More Alike Than Once Thought

Wall Street Journal One of Homo sapiens’ closest relatives gathered in large social groups, recent studies suggest. https://www.wsj.com/articles/neanderthal-humans-science-alike-af653f62

Today’s Logistics Report: Warehouses Pulling Back; Assembling New Factories; Renewing Diesel Supply

Wall Street Journal https://createsend.com/t/d-1FE6245E0EDB552C2540EF23F30FEDED

Israeli firm DOTS launches electro-optical sensor to change agriculture

Jerusalem Post By continuously monitoring nitrate levels in soil, DOTS is able to provide real-time information which can prevent excessive fertilizations, saving health, time and resources. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-738875

Taliban ban restaurant gardens for families, women in Herat

Washington Post The Taliban have banned families and women from restaurants with gardens or green spaces in Afghanistan’s northwestern Herat province https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/10/afghanistan-taliban-ban-women-outdoor-dining/f1d8fb74-d794-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

New BOJ Gov Kazuo Ueda Pledges to Continue Monetary Easing

Wall Street Journal New Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said he would continue the monetary easing program adopted by his predecessor Haruhiko Kuroda. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-boj-gov-kazuo-ueda-pledges-to-continue-monetary-easing-4a5a180a