Prologue Journal – Page 38738 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

French Alps avalanche kills four hikers, injures others

Fox News An avalanche in the French Alps killed at least four hikers and injured others Sunday, France’s interior minister confirmed. The horror unfolded at the Armancette glacier near Mont Blanc in the southeast of France around noon, according to reports. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin tweeted that the report of casualties was “provisional.” “Thank you…

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Has Biggest Opening Weekend of 2023

Wall Street Journal The animated film racked up $146 million over three days, stomping competition in the U.S. box office. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-super-mario-bros-movie-has-biggest-opening-weekend-of-2023-3021c35c

Memories of and Thanks for the Print Edition

Wall Street Journal ‘Our copy of the Long Island Press was delivered on bicycle by one Donald J. Trump.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/print-edition-paperboy-newspapers-trump-eisenhower-delivery-route-business-kids-7ba98c79

Israel Police bust crime lord for extorting millions in gov’t tenders

Jerusalem Post The crime syndicate in question is the Abu Latif crime ring. This is one of Israel’s largest and most infamous criminal organizations, along with the Ramle-based Jarushi crime family. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738801

The Many Crises the Fed Was Made to Prevent

Wall Street Journal There have been 15 to 17 recessions and a couple of depressions since its inception. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-many-crises-the-fed-was-made-to-prevent-recesssion-depression-reserve-fdic-93e5c0de

US-Philippines defence cooperation hits turbulence amid domestic opposition

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While Marcos continues to push for closer US defence ties, a domestic coalition has risen up in anger at the president’s plans. Members of the Filipino-Chinese business community, former president Rodrigo Duterte and even…

Brandon Johnson, Chicago’s Same-Old Mayor

Wall Street Journal ‘Voters complained loudly about crime, then voted to stay the course.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/brandon-johnson-chicagos-same-old-mayor-election-crime-vallas-lightfoot-3910111

At Stanford Law School, the Dean Takes a Stand for Free Speech. Will It Work?

New York Times After a student protest, Jenny S. Martinez wrote a much-praised memo defending academic freedom. But that protest shows how complicated protecting free speech can be. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/us/stanford-law-school-free-speech.html

Joe Manchin Knew What He Was Voting For

Wall Street Journal But he is as skilled in Washington performance art as any of his colleagues. https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-manchin-ira-vote-and-the-mountain-valley-pipeline-infaltion-reduction-act-oil-2c90ec88

Biden Beating Trump on Oil Production

Wall Street Journal The current president’s energy policies have thus far resulted in higher oil production than at any point in U.S. history. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-beating-trump-on-oil-production-drilling-barrels-crude-green-policies-energy-9f37f14f