Prologue Journal – Page 38688 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

‘The Thanksgiving Play’ Review: Rehearsing a Holiday History

Wall Street Journal Starring D’Arcy Carden and Katie Finneran, Larissa FastHorse’s play on Broadway is a funny if overly broad satire about über-progressives devising a Thanksgiving-themed theater piece for children. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-thanksgiving-play-review-rehearsing-a-holiday-history-44ce71be

Russia has no need for ‘sensitive’ US technologies allegedly kept at ZNPP — ambassador

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Anatoly Antonov noted that domestic solutions in the field of nuclear energy are absolutely independent and sovereign https://tass.com/politics/1607519

JPY Strengthens Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

Wall Street Journal The yen strengthened against other G-10 and Asian currencies in the morning session amid risk-off sentiment driven by Wall Street losses on Thursday, which supports the safe-haven allure of the Japanese currency. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jpy-strengthens-amid-risk-off-sentiment-c820b7a5

Russian fishing vessel catches fire off South Korea, four missing — Yonhap

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. There were 25 Russian citizens on board the ship https://tass.com/emergencies/1607517

$14.8 Million in Gold and Valuables Vanishes From Toronto’s Airport

New York Times The police appear to know little about how the crime was committed or who is behind the theft. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/20/world/canada/stolen-gold-toronto-airport.html

Taiwan shares open higher

Taipei, April 21 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 69.02 points at 15,776.54 Friday on turnover of NT$2.72 billion (US$88.97 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304210002

Archaeologists reveal glamorous ancient winery among Roman ruins

Jerusalem Post Wine production played a key role in the identity of Roman elite, a new study finds. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-739874

Wall Street Journal It sounded like a dream when Apple said they should work together. Then they hired 30 of his employees. "It's like the kiss of death." https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-amp-raquo-e65e3e37

State Department urges ‘extension’ of cease-fire in Sudan

Fox News The U.S. State Department is urging an extension of a cease-fire in Sudan as the end nears for a 24-hour deal between paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan’s army. Explosions and gunfire began on Saturday amid an armed conflict between paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan’s army, which are fighting for…

Cumming’s Take: Private Equity Windfall From Fox Defamation Case Likely Less Than It Appears

Wall Street Journal The owner of Dominion Voting Systems scored a big win with a $787.5 million settlement, but the firm’s share is likely to be much less after legal fees and losses. https://www.wsj.com/articles/cummings-take-private-equity-windfall-from-fox-defamation-case-likely-less-than-it-appears-89a6991b