Prologue Journal – Page 36077 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Palestinian terrorist cell killed by IDF drone strike near Jenin

Jerusalem Post The cell has carried out several shooting attacks against settlements throughout the West Bank recently. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-747144

Marcum to Settle SEC, PCAOB Claims Over Widespread Failures in SPAC Audits

Wall Street Journal The New York-based accounting firm known for its work with blank-check companies agreed to pay $13 million in fines as well as add an audit committee and a ‘chief quality officer.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/marcum-to-settle-sec-pcaob-claims-over-widespread-failures-in-spac-audits-bb8f3d48

Experts see little chance of survival for crew of missing Titan submersible

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Luiz Eduardo Cetrim Maciel, commander of a Brazilian Navy submarine base near Rio de Janeiro, said the rescue was an almost impossible mission, with time quickly running out https://tass.com/society/1636235

Arye Deri gives up on return to Israeli gov’t, to appoint new health minister – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-747141

Russia, Belarus not source of nuclear threat — official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that “Belarus and Russia rely on strategic deterrence – as a measure of counteraction, protection of national interests” https://tass.com/defense/1636233

Is a Harmful Algae Killing Hundreds of Sea Lions in California?

New York Times Rescuers have been inundated with calls about sick and dying sea lions and dolphins along California’s central coast. They believe the cause is a toxin produced by a harmful algae. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/us/algae-bloom-california-sea-lion-dolphin.html

The Constitution and America’s Golden Age

Wall Street Journal An anniversary reminds of the difficult road to ratification. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-constitution-and-americas-golden-age-9cb3d8d4

Teddy Sagi to purchase remaining Best of the Best shares for $43 million

Jerusalem Post Sagi currently owns 29.9% of the Company’s capital. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-747142

Does the Gaza Marine gas field put Israel, Mediterranean Sea at risk? – analysis

Jerusalem Post Environmental experts warn that it may be too soon to celebrate Israel’s approval to develop the Gaza Marine gas field. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/energy-and-infrastructure/article-747139

EBRD will provide €600 million to support Ukraine’s energy sector: 3 companies to receive funds

Pravda Ukraine The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the government of Ukraine have agreed to join forces to mobilise a new major financing package to support the country’s energy security; the bank will allocate 600 million euros in the form of loans and grants from international partners. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/21/7407924/