Prologue Journal – Page 39346 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

‘Lincoln’s God’ Review: Abe’s Ambitious Creed

Wall Street Journal Through the tragedies and uncertainties of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln may have found a deepened connection to his religious faith. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lincolns-god-review-abes-ambitious-creed-bfffb052

Russians strike two factories in Donetsk Oblast with missiles

Pravda Ukraine In Sloviansk, two S-300 missiles hit the building of Zeus Ceramics Plant; in Kramatorsk, the administrative building of Novokramatorsk Engineering Plant was damaged. Source: Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “Sloviansk and Kramatorsk are under fire, the enemy strikes industrial plants. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/5/7400877/

‘Isaac Murphy’ Review: The Race of His Life

Wall Street Journal A three-time Kentucky Derby winner, Isaac Murphy was for a time on top of the horse-racing world. But the crowd was ready to turn against a black jockey at the first misstep. https://www.wsj.com/articles/isaac-murphy-review-the-race-of-his-life-4b6ef926

Majority of Americans believe gender determined at birth, against biological males in women’s sports: poll

Fox News A new poll found that the majority of American adults believe gender is determined at birth and are against biological males competing in women’s sports. On Friday, a new Washington Post-KFF poll dropped with insights into Americans’ views on transgenderism in the nation, our schools, and women’s sports. The poll found that 57…

Fiction: ‘Wall’ by Jen Craig

Wall Street Journal Plus Margo Glantz’s ‘The Remains’ and John Wray’s ‘Gone to the Wolves.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/fiction-review-wall-by-jen-craig-ea6df479

Britain’s Cleverly raises Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Taiwan with Chinese vp

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742198

How countries around the world have responded to mass shootings

Washington Post After mass shootings, Serbia’s president pledged to disarm the country. He is not alone: Australia, Britain, Canada and New Zealand tightened their gun control in response to mass shootings. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/03/23/mass-shootings-response-other-countries-gun-laws/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

‘The Stories Old Towns Tell’ Review: Revival Amid the Ruins

Wall Street Journal After war’s devastation, cities in Europe faced the task of rebuilding centuries-old neighborhoods while navigating the demands of historical truth. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-stories-old-towns-tell-review-revival-amid-the-ruins-c533b969

Gazprom Neft starts cargo carriage by driverless trucks

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Vehicles are carrying cargo over the 140-km long winter road from a standalone oilfield to Tazovsky settlement https://tass.com/economy/1614265

US envoy nominee: I’ll do everything to extradite Ahlam Tamimi

Jerusalem Post The US has pushed for her extradition given that two of the victims of the attack which took place at the Sbarro pizza restaurant were American citizens. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-742197