Prologue Journal – Page 35959 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

The Morning Risk Report

Wall Street Journal A former top London police officer to head the U.K. Serious Fraud Office, and New York City starts to regulate AI used in hiring tools. Also, Lazard fires a top restructuring banker accused of harassing employees. https://createsend.com/t/d-FE44DEB1239CFFAB2540EF23F30FEDED

Britain adds 13 designations under its Iran sanctions regime

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-749109

Zelenskyy signs declaration on Ukraine’s membership in NATO in Bulgaria

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine and Bulgaria have signed a joint declaration, which became the 22nd document supporting Ukraine’s membership in NATO. Source: Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, on Facebook, reported by European Pravda Details: It is noted that the document clearly shows that Bulgaria supports Ukraine’s membership in NATO…

Belarus ushers in arrival of Russian nuclear warheads — Lukashenko

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Belarusian president noted that even if Moscow decides to use nuclear weapons, it would definitely consult with Minsk https://tass.com/defense/1643465

Gangnam style vs. squalor: Inequality in South Korea’s most famous area

Washington Post The Seoul suburb, home to both majestic high-rises and village shacks, is a microcosm of the widening social and economic inequality bedeviling South Korea. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/06/gangnam-seoul-south-korea-rich-inequality/

China asserts AI development goals at Shanghai conference as Beijing braces for potential new US tech restrictions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China aims to build a complete artificial intelligence value chain, from ‘smart chips and algorithm frameworks to industry-specific large language models’, according to a senior government official. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3226808/china-asserts-ai-development-goals-shanghai-conference-beijing-braces-potential-new-us-tech?utm_source=rss_feed

You Told Us About the Best Part of Your Year So Far

New York Times Among your delightful responses: whale sightings, a spectacular 80th birthday party, falling in love and graduations that didn’t come easy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/us/california-2023-delights-so-far.html

The Ultimate Outdoor Concert Survival Kit: 7 Things You Should Never Leave at Home

Wall Street Journal As venues have tightened their rules about what you can bring in, the risk of being turned away at the door has grown. Here, an approved packing list. https://www.wsj.com/articles/outdoor-concert-guide-what-to-bring-8d7f7467

Affirmative Action Battle Moves to Race-Based College Scholarships

Wall Street Journal Some schools drop race from consideration for scholarships after the Supreme Court found race-based admissions policies to be unconstitutional. https://www.wsj.com/articles/affirmative-action-battle-moves-to-race-based-college-scholarships-6b1789e1

Russian forces wipe out command posts of three Ukrainian army brigades in DPR

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that during the last 24-hour period, operational/tactical and army aircraft, missile troops and artillery of the Russian groupings of forces struck 86 Ukrainian artillery units at firing positions, manpower and military hardware in 119 areas https://tass.com/politics/1643461