Prologue Journal – Page 39219 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

A Plan to Snooker the GOP on the Debt Ceiling

Wall Street Journal That would be following Joe Manchin in trusting President Biden. https://www.wsj.com/articles/galston-debt-ceiling-republicans-biden-manchin-c53819bb

The Way We Speak About Motherhood

Wall Street Journal I hope that one day the world will see children as blessings, not burdens. https://www.wsj.com/articles/mothers-day-parenting-children-time-off-fa6c1eb

Japan Is Unmasking, and Its Smile Coach Is Busy

New York Times After three years of Covid-era masking, some Japanese people feel their facial expressions are a bit rusty. Enter Keiko Kawano, smile instructor. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/world/asia/japan-covid-smiling-lessons.html

Microsoft’s $75 Billion Activision Deal Cleared by EU

Wall Street Journal The decision comes weeks after the U.K. regulator rejected the agreement, saying it would crimp competition in the country’s gaming market. https://www.wsj.com/articles/microsofts-75-billion-activision-blizzard-deal-gets-eu-approval-116b7d9a

California Reparations Will Backfire

Wall Street Journal America already paid dearly for slavery. https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-reparations-slavery-civil-war-handout-845bc40a

Smartphone giant Oppo’s move to disband chip design unit Zeku triggers speculation on cause of action, as 3,000 engineers are laid off

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Oppo’s decision to close Zeku and dismiss nearly 3,000 engineers marked one of the largest semiconductor industry lay-offs in mainland China. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3220642/smartphone-giant-oppos-move-disband-chip-design-unit-zeku-triggers-speculation-cause-action-3000?utm_source=rss_feed

Mutation Protected Man From Alzheimer’s Disease, Hinting at Treatment

New York Times A man in his early 40s showed physical signs of the illness, but didn’t develop symptoms until he was nearly 70 because of a protective gene. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/health/alzheimers-mutation-gene.html

How King Charles III Became ‘Defender of the Faith’

Wall Street Journal It is a little counterintuitive. https://www.wsj.com/articles/king-charles-iii-defender-of-the-faith-monarchy-british-coronation-f1f828f9

Israeli arrested for leaking HBO’s House of the Dragon season finale

Jerusalem Post The suspect leaked the season finale of the “Game of Thrones” spin-off two days before it was set to release in October. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743131

Armed Forces of Ukraine destroy Russian heavy mortar – video

Pravda Ukraine The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted a video showing the destruction of a 2S4 Tyulpan self-propelled heavy mortar. Source: the Naval Forces of Ukraine on Telegram Quote: “The soldiers from the 406th Artillery Brigade destroyed a 2S4 Tyulpan of the occupying forces, a 240mm heavy mortar, with a precise…