Prologue Journal – Page 39200 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Iran, Russia stand united against threats, arrogant domination: Navy cmdr.

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A senior Iranian Army commander says the country will enhance cooperation with its allies, including Russia, to counter threats. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/16/703476/Iran-Army-Sayyari-Russia-

Russia, Ukraine agree African mission on potential peace plan, Ramaphosa says

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743208

Kremlin, on CIA video aimed at Russians, says our special services are monitoring

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743207

Bill to establish data protection agency clears legislative floor

Taipei, May 16 (CNA) A new data protection agency will be established in Taiwan and fines for data breaches by non-government entities will rise dramatically after the Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act on Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305160014

Disgraced ex-FBI agent Peter Strzok reacts to Durham report on Trump-Russia collusion with victory lap

Fox News Disgraced former FBI agent Peter Strzok appeared to take a victory lap Monday while reacting to the release of Special Counsel John Durham’s report on the origin’s of the Trump-Russia investigation. Strzok, who was fired from the FBI in 2018 following the surfacing of anti-Trump texts he sent his then-lover, FBI lawyer Lisa…

Separatists fed up with Trudeau want province to break away from Canada, become 51st state

Fox News An advocacy group in Alberta, Canada, is trying to educate residents of the province about what it argues would be the benefits of breaking off from the country to join the U.S. as its 51st state. “I find myself having an affinity toward the U.S. more than Canada because of the freedom, Constitution…

Startup Etched Closes Seed Round, Promises More Cost-Effective AI Chip

Wall Street Journal Etched, a startup that has designed a more specialized, less power-intensive chip for running generative AI models, is expected to announce that it raised $5.36 million in a seed round led by Primary Venture Partners. https://www.wsj.com/articles/startup-etched-closes-seed-round-promises-more-cost-effective-ai-chip-f5fd79aa

Corporate Investors Cut Bigger Checks for AI Startups

Wall Street Journal Brushing aside the broader slump in venture capital, corporate VCs want access to cutting-edge business tools, and perhaps an acquisition later on. https://www.wsj.com/articles/corporate-investors-cut-bigger-checks-for-ai-startups-f1adbd2d

The Data That Explains LIV Golf vs. the PGA Tour

Wall Street Journal The upstart Saudi-backed circuit hasn’t been accredited by the official world rankings, but a golf analytics website helps show the growing divide in the sport. https://www.wsj.com/articles/pga-championship-liv-golf-pga-tour-rankings-owgr-5df61bf8

Georgian Airways receives permit to fly to Russia starting May 20

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Georgian Airways is the second air carrier to receive a permit to perform flights between Georgia and Russia https://tass.com/economy/1618205