Prologue Journal – Page 36060 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Why Voters See Crooks in All Corners of Politics

Wall Street Journal The 2024 presidential campaign is shaping up to be a battle of accusations of criminal behavior between supporters of Donald Trump and backers of Joe Biden. https://www.wsj.com/articles/presidential-candidates-crime-politics-trump-biden-f94380b4

Harry and Meghan Produce a Hollywood Flop: Themselves

Wall Street Journal They arrived three years ago with royal star power amid a streaming boom, but have notched more cancellations and rejections than produced shows. https://www.wsj.com/articles/prince-harry-meghan-markle-spotify-netflix-deals-hollywood-dbf1b6ed

The voracious postpandemic demand for flying has collided with the aircraft industry’s limited ability to quickly increase production. Airbus and rival Boeing have faced constraints on the supply of things like engines, chips and workers, and both have long order backlogs.

Wall Street Journal The voracious postpandemic demand for flying has collided with the aircraft industry’s limited ability to quickly increase production. Airbus and rival Boeing have faced constraints on the supply of things like engines, chips and workers, and both have long order backlogs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/demand-for-airliners-soars-we-cannot-make-planes-fast-enough-5758d02e

Hong Kong shoppers lukewarm to July 1 discount on grocery app, cite cheaper prices at wet markets, fresher choices

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many point to more choices and cheaper options already available at wet markets, while elderly shoppers say they are put off by needing to rely on app for discount. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3225228/hong-kong-shoppers-lukewarm-july-1-discount-grocery-app-cite-cheaper-prices-wet-markets-fresher?utm_source=rss_feed

Putri Ariani’s viral America’s Got Talent audition gives hope to disabled Indonesian musicians: ‘totally inspiring’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. She won Indonesia’s Got Talent at age 8. Now, Putri Ariani is seeking to dominate the US version of the show, having already wowed Simon Cowell. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3225158/putri-arianis-viral-americas-got-talent-audition-gives-hope-disabled-indonesian-musicians-totally?utm_source=rss_feed

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Meeting With the Minister of Defense of Italy Guido Crosetto

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Italy’s Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto to the Pentagon to reaffirm the close cooperation between the two countries on collective defense and in coalition operations. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3438197/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-meeting-with-the-minister-o/

Military HQ surrounded by tanks in Rostov

Pravda Ukraine The headquarters of the Southern Military District in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don is surrounded by tanks and men in uniform, while it is not known for certain who exactly surrounded the headquarters – servicemen of the Russian army or mercenaries of the Wagner Private Military Group (PMC). https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/24/7408297/

Can Men Dress ‘Sexy’ Without the Cringe Factor? Yes, If You Follow These Rules

Wall Street Journal It’s not about tight pants. And you can keep your shirt buttoned. As our guide to raffishly attractive men’s dressing shows, ‘hot’ should be cool. https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-men-dress-sexy-without-the-cringe-factor-yes-if-you-follow-these-rules-c94a81a8

Harrison Ford Is 80. He’s Proof: Silver-Haired Stars Are the New Box-Office Gold.

Wall Street Journal Ford, Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington and other actors of a certain age are coming soon to a theater near you—again. They’re putting a new spin on the term ‘old Hollywood.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/harrison-ford-is-80-hes-proof-silver-haired-stars-are-the-new-box-office-gold-803de345

Directors Approve Contract Deal as Writers’ Strike Continues

Wall Street Journal The new pact was ratified by 87% of Directors Guild of America members. https://www.wsj.com/articles/directors-approve-contract-deal-as-writers-strike-continues-c573d231