Prologue Journal – Page 39363 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Gov’t committee approves bill to unite Israeli emergency service numbers

Jerusalem Post After many years of battles between MDA and United Hatzalah, legislation will go for first reading https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-742420

New police station on Mount Meron opens just before Lag Ba’omer

Jerusalem Post The new station will make it possible for the police to make their services more efficient and accessible for visitors as well as the local residents. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-742413

Zelenskyy explained why May 9 to be celebrated as Europe Day

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/8/7161229/

The New A.C. Milan Picks Up Where the Old One Left Off

New York Times Is there muscle memory to Champions League success? An Italian giant, no longer fallen, is hoping to draw on its own. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/sports/soccer/milan-inter-champions-league-semifinal.html

Employment Trends Data Signal Slower Job Gains

Wall Street Journal The U.S. Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index rose to 116.18 in April, up from a revised 115.51 in March, but pointed toward slowing job gains in the coming months. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-conference-boards-employment-trends-index-tips-toward-slower-job-gains-b172d8b9

Heavy rain alert lifted; most of Taiwan to see dry weather Tuesday

Taipei, May 8 (CNA) A weather alert issued for up to 14 counties and cities in Taiwan early Monday was lifted Monday afternoon, with dry weather forecast to return to most parts of Taiwan on Tuesday, the Central Weather Bureau said. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305080023

Russia says its forces struck Ukrainian depot of ammunition, equipment in Kharkov Region

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. More than 50 Ukrainian servicemen, seven cars and a Msta-B howitzer have been destroyed in the Kherson area https://tass.com/military-operation-in-ukraine/1614855

Three men arrested for Saturday attack on Meron security guards – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742417

Putin will have more than one president as guest at Victory Day parade

Pravda Ukraine The presidents of Kazakhstan and Tajikistan and prime minister of Armenia have agreed to join Russian President Vladimir Putin at the traditional 9 May Victory Day parade in Moscow. Source: Kremlin-aligned news agency RIA Novosti; Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Details: The press service of Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev said that he would come…

Baxter Selling Biopharma-Solutions Arm for $4.25 Billion

Wall Street Journal The sale to private-equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus comes as the medical-products company streamlines its focus. https://www.wsj.com/articles/baxter-selling-biopharma-solutions-arm-for-4-25-billion-7e212e85