Prologue Journal – Page 35994 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

China’s gallium dominance threatened by dwindling supplies of critical chip-making metal, experts say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese researchers say Beijing’s export curbs on semiconductor-related minerals could protect limited resources and national security. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3226545/chinas-gallium-dominance-threatened-dwindling-supplies-critical-chip-making-metal-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

Floating University’s expedition departs from Arkhangelsk for Dikson, Franz Josef Land

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Mikhail Somov will make the first stop at the northern tip of the Vaygach Island on Cape Bolvansky Nose, where the Fedorov weather station is located https://tass.com/economy/1642405

Giant neon sign on Hong Kong hotel sparks heated online debate, residents slam ‘tacky’ bright colour

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tsuen Wan residents say new sign featured on refurbished Grand Bay View Hotel caught them by surprise. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3226543/giant-neon-sign-hong-kong-hotel-sparks-heated-online-debate-residents-slam-tacky-bright-colour?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian budget revenues from processing industries growing — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It was earlier noted that the Russian processing industry surged by 12.8% within the period from May 2022 to May 2023 https://tass.com/economy/1642403

Raeisi at SCO: Ditching dollar key to shaping fair international system

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran’s President Raeisi says moving away from the dollar is a pivotal necessity to form a just international system. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/04/706437/Iran-India-SCO-Shanghai-Raeisi-dollar-Qur-an-

See Photos of the July Supermoon

New York Times The July supermoon, also called the buck moon, is the first of four supermoons expected this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/science/supermoon-buck-moon-photos.html

What Is Spill? The Twitter Alternative Trending After Elon Musk Set User Limits

Wall Street Journal Designed by former Twitter employees, the app has attracted users including Questlove and garnered interest from Lizzo. https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-is-spill-the-twitter-alternative-trending-after-elon-musk-set-user-limits-78120256

Taylor Swift Livestreamers Have Got You Covered

Wall Street Journal With many superfans unable to get concert tickets, Swifties are resorting to unsanctioned streaming to share the experience of the ‘Eras Tour.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-taylor-swift-tickets-no-problem-these-livestreamers-have-got-you-covered-fea82bc2

Office Turmoil Roils Ground-Lease Negotiations

Wall Street Journal Building operators are hoping they might be spared dramatic jumps in their ground rent. https://www.wsj.com/articles/office-turmoil-roils-ground-lease-negotiations-f9e1bf06

Banking Watchdog Takes on ‘Too Big to Manage’

Wall Street Journal The biggest U.S. banks are going to have to demonstrate they haven’t gotten so large that they are unwieldy, or face a potential breakup, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/banking-watchdog-takes-on-too-big-to-manage-2f847952