Prologue Journal – Page 39350 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Jeffrey Epstein Excuses

Wall Street Journal Wealthy and well-connected people surely could have gone elsewhere for financial advice and philanthropic support. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jeffrey-epstein-excuses-8b6754f7

DOD Announces Implementation of the Brandon Act

Defense.gov Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Gilbert Cisneros Jr. signed a policy to implement of the Brandon Act and improve the process for service members to seek mental health support. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3386581/dod-announces-implementation-of-the-brandon-act/

ZNPP operating as usual following decision to evacuate people — Rosenergoatom

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The experts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also “continue to work in the same regime”, Renat Karchaa said https://tass.com/world/1614347

4 frontline Ukrainian oblasts to receive additional US$81 million funds

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision to give additional 3 billion hryvnias [approximately US$81 million] to “strengthen capacities” in 4 frontline oblasts. Source: Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine’s Prime Minister, on Telegram Details: Shmyhal said that the government has allocated additional 3. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/5/7400897/

After Jan. 6 Sedition Convictions, Far-Right Threats Remain

New York Times The Justice Department has been successful in holding leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers to account, but threats from other groups and radicalized individuals are on the rise. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/us/politics/jan-6-sedition-proud-boys-far-right.html

COVID-19 patients to continue to receive proper care in Russia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier on Friday, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency https://tass.com/world/1614343

Fox News footage captures hundreds of migrants crossing into Texas as Title 42’s end approaches

Fox News Footage captured by Fox News’ Flight Team shows hundreds of migrants streaming across the border into Texas from Mexico, as numbers are already beginning to surge ahead of the ending of the Title 42 public health order next week. The thermal drone footage, captured overnight, shows hundreds of migrants streaming into Brownsville from…

DoD Co-funds Institute to Research the Neural, Biological, and Cognitive Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

Defense.gov The Department of Defense announced the award of $10 million for the establishment of an institute dedicated to advancing unified research in artificial and natural intelligence. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3386541/dod-co-funds-institute-to-research-the-neural-biological-and-cognitive-foundati/

Chechen leader says his fighters ready to replace Wagner Group “cannon fodder” in Bakhmut

Pravda Ukraine Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has said that he was prepared to send Kadyrovites [Chechen forces subordinate to Kadyrov and fighting as part of the Russian army – ed.] to Bakhmut, to replace Wagner Group mercenaries who allegedly want to leave the city. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/5/7400896/

A Visit to Italy’s Gorgeous Lake Garda Brings Its Controversial History Into View

Wall Street Journal The country’s largest lake offers the same stunning scenery as Lake Como—but former residents are constant reminders of its complicated past. On a recent visit, our writer found both sun and shadow. https://www.wsj.com/articles/italy-lake-garda-history-travel-guide-c632f9cf