Prologue Journal – Page 35999 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

New FTC Guidelines Could Prompt Marketers, Influencers to Revisit Endorsement Practices

Wall Street Journal Updated guidelines clarify what amounts to a proper disclosure of a promotional agreement. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-ftc-guidelines-could-prompt-marketers-influencers-to-revisit-endorsement-practices-f49d54c6

The Ukraine War Is Tearing Apart the West’s Largest Russian Diaspora

Wall Street Journal Moscow’s propaganda targeting Russian speakers has carved a rift through families, pitching people across generations and backgrounds against one another. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-ukraine-war-is-tearing-apart-the-wests-largest-russian-diaspora-283839bd

Crypto Giant Binance Struggles in Europe

Wall Street Journal The Netherlands and Belgium have barred the exchange, Germany hasn’t given it a license to operate and French prosecutors are investigating it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/crypto-giant-binance-struggles-in-europe-82154b13

India’s Space Business Is Catching Up Fast

New York Times With at least 140 registered space-tech start-ups, India stands to transform the planet’s connection to the final frontier. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/business/india-space-startups.html

Yellen’s China Visit Aims to Ease Tensions Amid Deep Divisions

New York Times Mutual skepticism between the United States and China over a wide range of economic and security issues has festered in recent years. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/business/economy/janet-yellen-china.html

Samsung’s AI Moment Is Here, but Is It Ready?

New York Times Foreign investors betting on artificial intelligence are pouring money into the company’s shares. Analysts say it will have a hard time keeping up with rivals. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/technology/samsung-artificial-intelligence.html

US intel agencies resorting to provocations to recruit Russian diplomats — embassy

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The diplomatic mission noted that there are no traitors among the employees of the department https://tass.com/politics/1642133

Hong Kong national security law: John Lee says HK$1 million police bounties for 8 wanted persons will send world ‘strong message’ suspects to be hunted for a lifetime

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief executive calls for those, including relatives of suspects, with information on activists to come forward, vowing they will be rewarded. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226465/hong-kong-national-security-law-john-lee-says-hk1-million-bounties-8-wanted-persons-will-send-world?utm_source=rss_feed

Two drones downed in Moscow outskirts, one more in Kaluga Region

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. No casualties reported https://tass.com/emergencies/1642131

Canadian parliamentarian delegation visits Taiwan

Taipei, July 4 (CNA) A group of eight Canadian parliamentarians arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday and are expected to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and other officials during their five-day stay, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202307040006