Prologue Journal – Page 39232 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Parts Maker Rejects Demand to Recall Air-Bag Inflators Regulators Call Unsafe

Wall Street Journal The NHTSA says inflators linked to explosions, fatalities, but the manufacturer disagrees. https://www.wsj.com/articles/parts-maker-rejects-demand-to-recall-air-bag-inflators-regulators-call-unsafe-570e3ab9

TikTok Feeds Teens a Diet of Darkness

Wall Street Journal Self-harm, sad-posting and disordered-eating videos abound on the popular app. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-feeds-teens-a-diet-of-darkness-e3153b5

Russians strike Sumy Oblast 8 times over last day

Pravda Ukraine On 14 May, Russian invaders carried out 8 attacks on border communities of Sumy Oblast, 109 strikes were recorded. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Facebook Details: The Russians hit Bilopillia hromada [an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402176/

Woman fatally shot in northern Israel

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743055

Why Employees Hate Hot-Desking

Wall Street Journal The shared workspace trend is growing, but researchers say many companies are doing it wrong. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-employees-hate-hot-desking-3f829dc7

1% Inspiration, 99% Preparation

Wall Street Journal A centuries-old aphorism updated in the form of advice to the class of 2023. https://www.wsj.com/articles/1-inspiration-99-preparation-76a2877b

Russia, China cozy up as military powers threaten ‘the existing order,’ official warns

Fox News Japan is warning that China and Russia have increased military cooperation in a bid to disrupt the current world order in Asia and beyond. Foreign Affairs Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi warned over the weekend that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has “shaken the very foundation of the international order” and that the world should unite…

Your Monday Briefing: Thailand Votes for Change

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/14/briefing/thailand-elections-turkey-cyclone-mocha.html

Zelenskyy arrives to Paris

Pravda Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris late on 14 May, he was met by the French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. Source: Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote: “Ukraine and France defend the freedom and security of Europe together! Earlier: Earlier it was reported that after a visit to Germany, Volodymyr Zelenskyy will go…

Live Updates: Turkey Awaits Outcome of Pivotal Elections

New York Times President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing the fiercest political challenge of his 20 years in power. With votes still being tallied, the state-run news agency reports that he has just under 50 percent. He needs a majority to avoid a runoff. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/14/world/turkey-election-erdogan-news