Prologue Journal – Page 97 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Gaza War Strains Europe’s Efforts at Social Cohesion

New York Times Institutions meant to promote civility, from soccer to song, have come under severe stress from rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant politics. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/israel-gaza-war-europe.html

Russian Oil Refineries Risk Closure Amid Mounting Losses – Reuters

Moscow Times “We expect that the actual [plant] closures may take place at the beginning of next year,” an anonymous source familiar with the matter told Reuters. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/11/15/russian-oil-refineries-risk-closure-amid-mounting-losses-reuters-a87028

Lavrov holds talks with Egyptian counterpart — foreign ministry spokeswoman

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Maria Zakharova, on Friday, the minister “has already met with the Egyptian foreign ministers and with Lebanon’s former Prime Minister Saad Hariri” https://tass.com/politics/1873063

Major pro-life group releases ‘Make America Pro-Life Again Roadmap’

Fox News Students for Life of Action, the legislative arm of one of the largest pro-life groups in the country, released a “Make America Pro-Life Again Roadmap” this week signaling their plans to combat abortion during the new Trump administration. In a press call on Tuesday, Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins said that despite…

Judges delay Jan. 6 trials ahead of Trump inauguration

Fox News In light of President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming second-term, two federal judges ruled to delay criminal trials for several defendants charged with trespassing on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Politico reported on Thursday that Washington, D.C., circuit court judges Carl Nichols and Rudolph Contreras – Trump and Obama appointees, respectively – ruled to…

DoD Improves Installation Access for Eligible Veterans and Caregivers

Defense.gov The Defense Department, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, announced an improved installation access process for veterans and caregivers. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3965985/dod-improves-installation-access-for-eligible-veterans-and-caregivers/

A Tiny Gladiator Tells of the Reach of Roman Empire Celebrity

New York Times A 2,000-year-old copper knife handle depicting a gladiator will go on display at Hadrian’s Wall, in the north of England, next year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/uk-roman-gladiator-knife-handle.html

Norilsk Nickel aims to enter carbon credit market

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The company sees carbon credits, which are generated through climate-related projects, as a rapidly developing field, a kind of “cryptocurrency,” Stanislav Seleznev said https://tass.com/economy/1873051

Putin, Roscosmos chief outline vision for Russia’s space program

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Yury Borisov provided a brief report about what the National Project consisted of, its main objectives, tasks and expected outcomes https://tass.com/science/1873049

Nuclear Power Was Once Shunned at Climate Talks. Now, It’s a Rising Star.

New York Times Growing worldwide energy demand and other factors have shifted the calculus, but hurdles still lie ahead. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/climate/cop29-climate-nuclear-power.html