Prologue Journal – Page 39277 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Venture Capitalists Should Bet on America

Wall Street Journal Washington can cooperate with the private sector. Elon Musk’s SpaceX showed the way. https://www.wsj.com/articles/venture-capitalists-should-bet-on-america-musk-startup-spacex-pentagon-innovation-9ae22c1b

Notable & Quotable: The Left’s Supreme Court Strategy

Wall Street Journal ‘The point is (or at least, should be) to promote the perception of judicial corruption.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/notable-quotable-the-lefts-supreme-court-strategy-thomas-corruption-d71ae10d

China and Russia Encourage Iran to Go Nuclear

Wall Street Journal An aloof U.S. leaves a regional vacuum that the Islamic Republic is exploiting brilliantly. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-and-russia-encourage-iran-to-go-nuclear-eu-uranium-centrifuge-61ea86e9

Russian stock indices in the red on Monday — market data

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The dollar by the end of the day rose by 1.04%, and the euro – by 0.93% https://tass.com/economy/1614909

Russians shell Sumy Oblast: 70 strikes carried out, infrastructure damaged

Pravda Ukraine The Russians carried out 12 attacks during the day on 8 May, with a total of 70 strikes recorded. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration Details: Settlements in the Yunakivka, Bilopillia, Znob-Novhorod, Shalyhyne, Esman, Novoslobisdke hromadas [an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/9/7401259/

Azerbaijani, Armenian leaders set to hold talks in Brussels on May 14 — European Council

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. A statement on the website of the European Council said that the talks are part of an effort to normalize relations between the countries and strengthen security in the South Caucasus https://tass.com/world/1614907

Crypto Platform Bittrex Files for Bankruptcy

Wall Street Journal The Seattle-based company, which had planned to wind down its American operations, files for chapter 11. https://www.wsj.com/articles/crypto-platform-bittrex-files-for-bankruptcy-f4548b9c

‘Subtract’ by Ed Sheeran Review: A Pop Star’s New Shadows

Wall Street Journal The usually sunny singer-songwriter attempts something darker on an album produced by the National’s Aaron Dessner. https://www.wsj.com/articles/subtract-by-ed-sheeran-review-a-pop-stars-new-shadows-f7482435

Avni Institute of Art and Design launches international curating program

Jerusalem Post The new multi-disciplinary program will combine theoretical studies and practical experience, focusing on different aspects of curation and critical thinking in the field of contemporary art. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-742437

Revered American-Israeli pianist Menahem Pressler dies at 99

Jerusalem Post A six-time Grammy nominee, the acclaimed musician was the driving force behind the trio, which disbanded in 2008 after more than 50 years or recordings and concerts. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-742436