Prologue Journal – Page 40159 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Ron DeSantis speech to New Hampshire Republicans momentarily interrupted by protesters

Fox News MANCHESTER, N.H. – Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida’s address to the New Hampshire GOP’s annual fundraising dinner on Friday was momentarily interrupted a couple of minutes into his speech by a handful of female protesters. The demonstrators, who appeared to chant “Jews Against DeSantis” made their way all the way to the podium…

Mexico arrests 3 more officials in fire that killed migrants

Washington Post Mexican prosecutors say they have arrested three more officials of the country’s immigration agency for a fire at a detention center last month that killed 40 migrants https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/14/mexico-ciudad-juarez-fire-migrants-deaths/75510cea-db1d-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Here’s What to Keep in Your Wallet Right Now

Wall Street Journal So do we still need wallets? We spoke to a range of financial advisers, executives and security experts for advice on the best approach. https://www.wsj.com/articles/heres-what-to-keep-in-your-wallet-right-now-3c1e1fac

Nine Israelis injured in S. Korea bus accident to be released from hospital – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739271

Orthodox believers start celebrating Easter with night-time worship services across Russia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia will celebrate Easter Vigil Liturgy at at the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow https://tass.com/russia/1604723

How a totem pole gifted as a symbol of unity came to represent crumbling Chinese-Canadian relations

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gifted by the Vancouver Port Corporation to its Guangzhou counterpart, a stoic totem pole still stands tall if a little weather-beaten, symbolic perhaps of the state of relations between China and Canada. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3216890/how-totem-pole-gifted-symbol-unity-came-represent-crumbling-chinese-canadian-relations?utm_source=rss_feed

Americans Pull Back on Big-Ticket Purchases

Wall Street Journal Consumers cut their retail spending for the second straight month, with sales declining a seasonally adjusted 1% in March, adding to signs of a slowing economy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-pull-back-on-big-ticket-purchases-48c6a691

Pakistani police arrest woman for claiming to be Islam’s prophet

Fox News Pakistani police arrested on Friday a Muslim woman on charges of blasphemy after she allegedly claimed she was an Islamic prophet, a charge that can carry the death sentence under the country’s laws. The woman was taken into custody from her home in the city of Faisalabad in eastern Punjab province, shortly after…

Here’s What to Keep in Your Wallet Right Now

Wall Street Journal As phones take on more of the work of wallets, people are rethinking how much they still need to carry in cash, cards and ID. Here’s what financial advisers say you shouldn’t leave home without. https://www.wsj.com/articles/heres-what-to-keep-in-your-wallet-right-now-cf6f56ea

Ukraine is absolutely united with US in preparing counteroffensive – Ukraine’s Prime Minister

Pravda Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, who is on a visit to the United States, has said that Kyiv and Washington remain united in preparing for a counteroffensive, despite the leak of classified documents. Source: CNN citing Shmyhal Quote: “We discussed many very important questions and challenges and issues with all officials with whom we…