Saturday, February 25, 2017

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: FEBRUARY 19-25, 2017

NEBRASKA CELEBRATES ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF STATEHOOD MARCH 1.
MARCH 1 IS ALSO THE 145TH ANNIVERSARY OF YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…
THERE WAS NO TERRORIST ATTACK IN SWEDEN ON FEBRUARY 19!
*The United Nations reports that South Sudan has declared a state of famine in parts of that country.
*In a joint announcement from NASA and the ESA, the existence of four additional planets have been confirmed orbiting the star known as “Trappist 1”. How many of these worlds host life remains to be seen.
*Scientists have discovered several new species of miniature frogs in India.
*The bidding competition to host the 2024 Summer Olympics has been narrowed down to Paris, France and Los Angeles, California.




THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Syrian Army has freed Al-Bab from ISIL forces.
*Bombs are still the terrorists’ weapon of choice against innocent civilian and military targets.

PASSING PARADE…
*Fox News contributor and commentator Alan Colmes has passed away.
*Legendary guitarist Larry Coryell, known as the "Godfather of Fusion," is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…
*The Trump administration has rescinded ALL the rules concerning transgender rights for students created under the tenure of President Barack Obama.
*Did Chief Advisor Stephen Bannon REALLY admit what many people have suspected about Trump's Cabinet picks is true??? That all were chosen to (allegedly) RUIN their departments?
*Why were The New York Times, CNN, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Daily News, The Hill, the Daily Mail, BBC, Politico, and BuzzFeed banned from attending a press conference Friday February 24th?
*The Trump administration has come out against legalizing marijuana and plans a crackdown on all U.S states that legalize it.
*Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster is the new National Security Adviser.
*In what may be considered an ironic announcement, the Trump administration has come out against fake news!
*Vice President Mike Pence has announced Americans "won't have to worry much longer," for "the nightmare of Obama Care is about to end."
*President Trump’s reorganization of immigration law begins with new executive action concerning deporting illegal aliens accused of committing a crime in this country.
*What was Donald Trump's lawyer doing in the Ukraine???
*President Trump is scheduled to give his first State of the Union Address Tuesday, February 28th, but will he soon be facing the threat of a government shutdown???
MEANWHILE…
*With any potential protesters removed, construction has resumed on the Dakota Access Pipeline.
*Tom Perez is the new head of the Democratic National Committee.
ELSEWHERE…
*The bidding competition to host the 2024 Summer Olympics has been narrowed down to Paris, France and Los Angeles, California.
*The owners of Burger King soon hope to purchase Popeye’s Chicken.
*Despite its previous data breeches, Verizon still hope to soon purchase Yahoo!
*JC Penney announced plans to close between 130 and 140 stores, along with 2 distribution centers, because of sagging sales.
*For movie fans, the Razzies to “honor” the worst in movies this past year will be presented later this Saturday night, while the Oscars will honor the best in cinema Sunday night.

For more news at any time, either scroll down to our ELSEWHERE feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any other reputable news source.

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