Prologue Journal – Page 36007 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Gazprom delivers 41.2 mcm of gas to Europe through Ukraine via Sudzha

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The day before, the pumping volume reached 41.2 mcm https://tass.com/old-economy/1641559

Russian Forces Launch Overnight Drone Attacks on Kyiv

New York Times The assault was the first pre-dawn drone barrage to target the Ukrainian capital in almost two weeks, officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/02/world/europe/russia-ukraine-drone-attack.html

Taoyuan factory fire leaves 2 men in critical condition

Taoyuan, July 2 (CNA) A fire broke out at a textile factory in Taoyuan on Sunday morning, trapping three men, two of whom are now in critical condition in hospital, the city’s fire department said. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202307020009

Two more women wounded in shelling of Balakliia, Kharkiv Oblast

Pravda Ukraine On 1 July, the Russians shelled Balaklia, Izyum district, Kharkiv Oblast; Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the Oblast Military Administration, said that two women were wounded. Source: Syniehubov on Telegram Details: It is noted that a 65-year-old woman was injured and hospitalised as a result of the shelling of Balakliia with cluster munitions;…

Lithium Scarcity Pushes Carmakers Into the Mining Business

New York Times Ford, General Motors and others are striking deals with mining companies to avoid raw material shortages that could thwart their electric vehicle ambitions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/02/business/lithium-mining-automakers-electric-vehicles.html

Michigan, a Climate Laggard, Plans to Catch Up, Fast

New York Times Lawmakers in Michigan have long fought tough pollution controls. But the toll of flooding, lost crops and damage to the Great Lakes appears to be changing minds. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/02/climate/michigan-climate-change.html

A.I. Is Coming for Mathematics, Too

New York Times For thousands of years, mathematicians have adapted to the latest advances in logic and reasoning. Are they ready for artificial intelligence? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/02/science/ai-mathematics-machine-learning.html

One Black Family, One Affirmative Action Ruling, and Lots of Thoughts

New York Times The Supreme Court ruling is just the latest version of a question that the Whitehead family — and the nation — have been grappling with for years: How to deal with the legacy of slavery? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/02/us/affirmative-action-black-family.html

The Titan Submersible Passengers’ Final Hours

New York Times Five voyagers climbed into the Titan submersible in hopes of joining the select few who have seen the wreck of the Titanic up close. But within hours, their text messages stopped coming. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/02/us/titan-submersible-passengers.html

In Small Victory, Signs of Grueling Combat Ahead in Ukrainian Counteroffensive

New York Times Expecting a quick retreat, a volunteer Ukrainian unit instead faced two days of tough resistance from dug-in Russian forces. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/02/world/europe/ukraine-russia-counteroffensive.html