Prologue Journal – Page 36022 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

‘Spiritual genocide’: Metropolitan Leonid on moving Christmas holiday in Ukraine

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Metropolitan Leonid pointed out the absurdity of this proposal because there is a separation of church and state in Ukraine https://tass.com/society/1640547

Over 20 combat clashes on three main fronts – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine The Russian army focuses its main efforts on the Lyman, Bakhmut and Marinka fronts. During the day, there were about 22 combat clashes recorded. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 29 June Details: According to the General Staff, on Thursday, the Russians used…

Supreme Court Justices Thomas, Sotomayor read affirmative action opinions from the bench in rare move

Fox News Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Sonia Sotomayor read their conflicting opinions on affirmative action from the bench on Thursday. Justices on the court can choose to read their opinions aloud from the bench in rare instances when they want to call special attention to their position. Thomas did so for his concurring…

U.S. Economy Shows Surprising Vigor in First Half of 2023

Wall Street Journal Layoffs remain historically low and the economy grew more briskly than estimated. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-economy-shows-surprising-vigor-in-first-half-of-2023-1a8a32eb

Greta Thunberg comes to Ukraine and meets with President Zelenskyy

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with well-known environmental activist Greta Thunberg, who has arrived in Kyiv as a part of the International Working Group on the Environmental Consequences of War. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/29/7409150/

President Biden Speaks on Affirmative Action Ruling

Wall Street Journal Watch live coverage of a statement from President Biden on the Supreme Court’s decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/president-biden-speaks-on-affirmative-action-ruling-1cdf3bdf

Every citizen’s contribution matters for future of country — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Contributing to the common cause is more important than ever for every Russian citizen, the team of every company, and certainly for young creative research business teams – for all initiatives aimed at building and promoting industrial, intellectual and technological potential,” the head…

China’s yuan to remain under pressure amid stalling economic recovery, as central bank weighs moves to stem weakness

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s yuan has weakened by 4.7 per cent against the US dollar since the start of the year, but the central bank has refrained from direct intervention. https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3225974/chinas-yuan-remain-under-pressure-amid-stalling-economic-recovery-central-bank-weighs-moves-stem?utm_source=rss_feed

Frank Lloyd Wright Built 120 Homes Near the End of His Life. Just One Original Owner Remains.

Wall Street Journal Roland Reisley is now the only person living in a house for designed for him by the late celebrated architect. https://www.wsj.com/articles/frank-lloyd-wright-built-120-homes-near-the-end-of-his-life-just-one-original-owner-remains-83ed1d74

President Biden Speaks on Affirmative Action Ruling

Wall Street Journal Watch live coverage of a statement from President Biden on the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action in college admissions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/president-biden-speaks-on-affirmative-action-ruling-48b54810