Prologue Journal – Page 36084 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Will Ozempic Change ‘Body Positivity’ for Good?

Wall Street Journal Nearly a decade into going mainstream, a grass-roots movement’s message has gotten lost in a marketing frenzy and a rush for drugs to lose weight. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ozempic-wegovy-weight-loss-body-positivity-marketing-6e918f8c

Fox News’s Greg Gutfeld Rides ‘Anti-Woke’ Humor to Ratings Stardom

Wall Street Journal The host of the late-night show ‘Gutfeld!’ and co-host of ‘The Five’ has emerged as a bigger player at the network since Tucker Carlson’s exit. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fox-newss-greg-gutfeld-rides-anti-woke-humor-to-ratings-stardom-e3e45f70

Next Vaccine You Should Get? Health Advisers May Recommend RSV Shots

Wall Street Journal GSK and Pfizer RSV vaccines were approved earlier this year by the FDA for adults aged 60 and older. https://www.wsj.com/articles/next-vaccine-you-should-get-health-advisers-may-recommend-rsv-shots-60849622

Ukrainian troops understand they don’t stand a chance against Russian forces — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Speaking about the destroyed Western vehicles, the President underscored that these numbers keep growing https://tass.com/politics/1636127

Democrats growing worried by prospect of Joe Manchin launching 3rd party presidential bid: ‘A terrible idea’

Fox News Democrats on Capitol Hill are growing increasingly concerned that Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., may launch a third party presidential campaign in 2024, potentially tanking President Biden’s chances of re-election. The danger of a potential Manchin presidential run is twofold for Democrats, in that they cannot afford to have a spoiler siphon votes away…

WHO prepares for spread of viral diseases on probability of El Nino in 2023, 2024

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-747106

Rosatom open to participating in construction of second NPP in Turkey

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Turkey is currently negotiating with Russia and South Korea on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Sinop province https://tass.com/economy/1636123

Putin says half of strategic missile units rearmed with hypersonic systems

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian leader also announced that new Sarmat missile launchers would enter duty soon https://tass.com/defense/1636125

Ukraine soon ready to initiate accession talks on joining EU — top Polish diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Ukraine should become a member of the European Union as soon as possible,” Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau said https://tass.com/world/1636121

Drought in Iran Leaves Some Chasing the Last Drops of Water

New York Times Lawmakers are warning that one province will run out within three months, and the shortage is inflaming tensions with the country’s neighbors. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/world/middleeast/iran-drought-water-climate.html