Prologue Journal – Page 38579 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Mother’s Day Gifts for a Cozy Night In—or Wild Night Out

Wall Street Journal Ten gifts to give Mom her dream evening, be it a bubble bath at home or dancing ’til…well, maybe not quite dawn https://www.wsj.com/articles/mothers-day-gift-guide-2023-edc72573

Intel Faces a Long Climb Back from the Bottom

Wall Street Journal The downtrodden stock jumps on better-than-feared results, but lots of work lies ahead. https://www.wsj.com/articles/intel-faces-a-long-climb-back-from-the-bottom-284d9599

Cease-Fire Is Extended in Sudan, but Bombardments and Gunfire Ensue

New York Times As the clashes entered the 14th day, foreign powers continued evacuating their nationals as they warned of escalating violence in the coming days. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/28/world/africa/sudan-cease-fire.html

Cease-Fire Is Extended in Sudan, but Bombardments and Gunfire Ensue

How New York and California Botched Marijuana Legalization

Wall Street Journal Steep taxes and heavy regulation are making it hard for licensed pot sellers to operate in some states, driving more producers and buyers to illegal outlets. ‘Our No. 1 competitor is the illicit market.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/marijuana-legalization-dispensary-california-new-york-db1bb11c

Russia won’t isolate itself, will expand relations with friendly countries — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian leader said that Russia is ready to work with the foreign partners, global companies and corporations that “value their business reputation and want to cooperate with Russia” https://tass.com/politics/1611333

First Republic Stock Plunges Again

Wall Street Journal Shares of First Republic are reeling again after the struggling lender on Monday reported a $100 billion drop in customer deposits during last month’s banking turmoil. The stock is down about 30% in morning trading, putting it on pace for another steep drop this week. https://www.wsj.com/articles/first-republic-stock-plunges-again-449a79c1

Iran foreign minister says embassies in S.Arabia, Iran to open ‘within days’

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-741558

New York moves to become first state banning natural gas hookups

Fox News New York state leaders led by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul reached an agreement late Thursday on the state’s 2024 budget which includes a future ban on natural gas hookups in new building construction. Under the budget deal, natural gas hookups will be banned in small buildings beginning in 2025 and large buildings beginning…

‘Life is to fragile not to try’

Jerusalem Post With her new single ‘Thousand Kilometers,’ Inbal Paz proves that being over 40 is not a disadvantage. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-741444