Prologue Journal – Page 39334 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

What is your fantasy Passover Seder like?

Jerusalem Post Taking the time to imagine our Seder, or any meaningful event, means thinking about the values that are important to us. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-738514

Passover: Thrills, spills, family fun around Israel

Jerusalem Post Here are some good solutions for parents looking to keep their offspring engaged and safe while school is out. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-738484

Iran installs cameras in public places to identify, penalize unveiled women

Jerusalem Post According to a police statement, violators will receive “warning text messages as to the consequences” after being identified. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-738718

South China Sea: Malaysia vows to protect its rights in disputed waters after China voices concern over energy projects

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says China is worried about activity by the state energy firm Petronas in a part of the South China Sea that Malaysia says is its territory, but that it is…

‘We will deliver those weapons,’ U.S. lawmaker promises President Tsai

Taipei, April 8 (CNA) Visiting U.S. Representative Michael McCaul on Saturday promised President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) that lawmakers in Washington would work to clear a backlog of weapons it has yet to deliver to Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304080008

In a Deadly Mountain Pass, a Tiny Hotel Is a Lifeline

New York Times Traversing the Sabzak Pass in Afghanistan is treacherous. But for travelers in distress, one innkeeper, who personifies Afghan generosity, is there to help — with a cup of tea, a meal or car repair. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/asia/afghanistan-generosity-sabzak-pass.html

Fed Up With Mayhem, Miami Beach Wants to Tame Spring Break for Good

New York Times After a series of violent incidents, the city is moving to pre-empt late-night partying, but businesses worry about crimping their most profitable tourism season. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/miami-beach-spring-break-curfew.html

Why Pope Francis Is the Star of AI-Generated Photos

New York Times Francis has become a recurring favorite to show in incongruous situations, such as riding a motorcycle and attending Burning Man, in A.I.-generated images. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/technology/ai-photos-pope-francis.html

HTC teams up with U.S. wireless firm to provide 5G solutions

Taipei, April 8 (CNA) Taiwan-based smartphone brand HTC Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DeepSig Inc., an American wireless communications and artificial intelligence company, to team up on 5G solutions and smart manufacturing and smart city development. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202304080007

Russia shoots down Ukrainian missile over Crimean town

Jerusalem Post Russia’s TASS news agency quoted an adviser to Aksyonov, Oleg Kryuchkov, as saying that debris had fallen in a Crimean town. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738716