KIM JONG UN and Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2019 (Wikipedia).

A mutual aid pact was signed on Wednesday between Russia and North Korea pledging help if they face “aggression.”

Russia’s Vladimir Putin signed the agreement with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.

There’s not much detail about what the deal entails except that it reportedly is a “major upgrade” of the degree of cooperation between the two nations on defense, trade, economics and other areas.

In visiting the North Korean capital, the Russian president was greeted by crowds shouting “Welcome Putin.”

After that, Putin went to Hanoi to meet with leaders of Vietnam.

Ten Commandments in La. classrooms?

“MOSES and Aaron with the Ten Commandments,” a 17th century painting (Wikipedia).

Gov. Jeff Landry of Louisiana signed into law Wednesday a bill requiring that a large display of The Ten Commandments by made in every public school classroom, including state universities.

Under the new case, the posters must be up by the start of 2025.  

Civil rights groups and others dedicated to separation of church and state immediately promised to take legal action against the requirement.

Other states such as Texas and Utah have attempted a similar program, but have been prevented by federal court rulings.

Angels vs. Brewers, Dodgers at Rockies

The Los Angeles Angels are hosting the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are visiting the Colorado Rockies

Weather: And even warmer …

The warming trend that hit our West Orange County area is getting, well …. warmer. Thursday’s daytime high is forecast to be 72 with an overnight low of 61. But Friday’s high will jump to 82 (63) followed by another jump to 84 (68) on Saturday, all accompanied by partly cloudy skies. Sunday should reach 86 (69) with lots of sun.