Prologue Journal – Page 38541 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Disabled IDF vets to get NIS 300m. in benefits; NIS 600m. still missing

Jerusalem Post The NGO said that this was major positive news for around 30,000 veterans, including some specific provisions to assist soldiers afflicted by post-traumatic stress disorder. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-742428

Twitter beats disabled worker’s lawsuit over layoffs, for now

Jerusalem Post “Elon Musk has shown his utter lack of regard for disabled employees through his words and conduct,” a lawyer representing a cancer survivor said. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-742427

Oregon Republican walkout continues for 5th day, delaying Democrat-led bills

Fox News A walkout by most Republicans in the Oregon Senate aimed at delaying action on gun safety, abortion rights and sex reassignment health care bills extended to a fifth day Sunday. Senate President Rob Wagner adjourned the body until Monday morning because a quorum could not be reached. OREGON REPUBLICANS STAY HOME, DENY DEMOCRATS…

Butterfly Group With Fiery Eyes on Wings Is Named After ‘Lord of the Rings’ Villain

Wall Street Journal The two new Saurona species can be found in the southwest Amazon rainforest, according to a new study. https://www.wsj.com/articles/butterfly-group-with-fiery-eyes-on-wings-is-named-after-lord-of-the-rings-villain-fab87ada

Aspiring Jerusalem terrorist indicted for Temple Mount riots

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742426

NATO upped readiness of units after Russian jet narrowly missed Polish plane

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742425

Ukrainian air defence shoots down two Russian attack drones and “invisible” UAV over Kherson Oblast

Pravda Ukraine The Ukrainian air defence has shot down three Russian UAVs in Kherson Oblast on 8 May. Source: press service of the Ukrainian Air Force Details: Air defence forces of Air Command Pivden (South) destroyed three Russian unmanned aerial vehicles in Kherson Oblast on 8 May. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/8/7401228/

Wall Street Traders or Washington Officials? Sometimes It’s Hard to Tell

Wall Street Journal Seven dozen senior executive-branch employees disclosed a total of 80,000 stock and fund trades in the past six years. https://www.wsj.com/articles/wall-street-traders-or-washington-officials-sometimes-its-hard-to-tell-5dd128b8

Russians attack Bakhmut and 3 other fronts, 2 Russian ammunition storage points destroyed – General Staff

Pravda Ukraine The Russian invaders continued to focus their primary efforts on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts, and Russia carried out about 30 attacks during the day. Source: General staff on Facebook Details: During the day, Russia has launched 11 missile strikes and 59 air strikes on Ukraine, carrying out 76 attacks from multiple-launch…

Inside or Out? In This Converted Great Room, You Almost Can’t Tell.

Wall Street Journal While renovating their Sydney home, Mathew and Liz Kempton turned a former outdoor area into an airy indoor space. https://www.wsj.com/articles/inside-or-out-in-this-converted-great-room-you-almost-cant-tell-778d158b