Prologue Journal – Page 39333 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Still a Great Job Market

Wall Street Journal Big company layoffs make headlines, but the latest NFIB employment report finds small firms still in hiring mode. https://www.wsj.com/articles/still-a-great-job-market-eacd5a91

Could US climate envoy John Kerry be ‘channel for communications’ with China?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. John Kerry reportedly said he was invited to visit China in the ‘near term’ for climate talks but the timing has yet to be decided. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3219406/could-us-climate-envoy-john-kerry-be-channel-communications-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Beyond King Charles: Your guide to the world’s 28 other monarchs

Washington Post The coronation of King Charles shows how the British monarchy often attracts the most attention. But there are wealthier, more powerful monarchies around the world. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2023/monarchies-around-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

In Retirement, We Have More Time Than Ever. But We Want to Use It Wisely.

Wall Street Journal We have fantasized about this moment for decades. The trick is learning how to savor it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/retirement-how-spend-time-ef4f867b

Historical mythology theater work ‘Whale Island’ to premiere in Taipei

Taipei, May 4 (CNA) “Whale Island,” a musical theater work based on a mythical story written to encourage people to explore Taiwan’s ancient history, is set to premiere at the National Theater in Taipei Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202305040020

Why French Protesters Are Banging Pots and Pans

Wall Street Journal Anger at President Emmanuel Macron has revived the casserolade, an expression of popular discontent that dates back centuries. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-french-protesters-are-banging-pots-and-pans-e13e39a9

Russia unlikely to be capable of significant offensive in Ukraine this year

Pravda Ukraine Russia is unlikely to be able to conduct a significant offensive in Ukraine this year due to a lack of ammunition and manpower, regardless of whether the Ukrainian counteroffensive is successful. Source: CNN, quoting Avril Haines, US Director of National Intelligence, reported by European Pravda Quote from Haines: “In fact, if Russia does…

Top EU diplomat warns against using Kremlin drone attack to escalate conflict

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Kiev tried to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin residence using drones in the early hours of Wednesday https://tass.com/world/1613657

Border Police pays tribute to fallen four-legged soldier killed in Nablus crossfire

Jerusalem Post 7-year-old Django was killed in action after using himself as a shield to protect his officers from terrorist fire. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-742094

Cabinet to spend NT$1.3 billion on fighting fraud

Taipei, May 4 (CNA) The Cabinet on Thursday approved an updated version of an anti-fraud action plan that will provide NT$1.3 billion (US$42.37 million) in funding to improve a national effort to combat fraud by increasing manpower, resources and introducing stiffer penalties for fraudulent conduct. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305040019