Prologue Journal – Page 36050 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

The Place Where Abortion Is Legal. And Nearly Impossible to Get.

New York Times The tiny U.S. territory in the western Pacific Ocean is thousands of miles from the nearest state, and has no resident doctors who perform abortions. Court decisions could cut access to pills, the only legal option left. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/us/in-isolated-guam-abortion-is-legal-and-nearly-impossible-to-get.html

Appeal of Ukrainian civil society organisations to NATO leaders ahead of Vilnius Summit

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/articles/2023/06/26/7164414/

Umbria by Train

New York Times Three hill towns in this landlocked region offer cultural riches, culinary delights and wondrous views. Here’s how to get to them from Rome and Florence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/travel/umbria-by-train.html

Accused Club Q Shooter Expected in Court

New York Times The accused faces counts of murder, attempted murder and hate crimes after a rampage at an L.G.B.T.Q. bar in Colorado Springs last year that left five people dead. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/us/club-q-shooting-colorado-springs-court.html

Accused Club Q Shooter Expected in Court

Masses of Migrants Overwhelm Panama’s Darién Gap

Wall Street Journal Record numbers of migrants are punching through the remote heart of Emberá-Wounaan jungle territory, resulting in mountains of trash, human waste and a surge in violence and deaths. https://www.wsj.com/articles/masses-of-migrants-overwhelm-panamas-darien-gap-73d032d7

States to Learn Their Share of $42.5 Billion in Federal Broadband Money

Wall Street Journal Biden administration officials will detail how much money states will receive from the internet project. https://www.wsj.com/articles/states-to-learn-their-share-of-42-5-billion-in-federal-broadband-money-4585c53e

Biden to announce $42 billion to expand high-speed internet access

Washington Post The money, funded by the recent bipartisan infrastructure law, is the federal government’s largest-ever push for broadband connectivity. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/26/high-speed-internet-white-house-announcement/

Zaporozhye NPP safety depends on political resolution of Ukraine crisis — Chinese diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Mao Ning added that the parties to the conflict should come up with favorable conditions for the resumption of the dialogue and the proper resolution of related issues, including the safety of nuclear power plants https://tass.com/world/1638331

Russian missile hits warehouse in Odesa district

Pravda Ukraine A Russian missile hit a warehouse in the Odesa district on the night of 25-26 June, without causing any casualties. Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “Russian terrorists attacked the south of Ukraine overnight. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/26/7408557/