AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*After North Korea’s latest “missile test”, President Trump tweets, and other responses to the situation. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Besides the European Union, Great Britain has announced its intentions to also pull out of the 1964 London Fisheries Convention, which allows countries to fish off each others coasts.
*As of 2018, vaccinations for children will be mandatory in France.
*Whether or not he will actually do it remains to be seen, but the Philippines Supreme Court has ruled President Rodrigo Duterte can declare martial law over as much or as little of the country as needed.
*UNESCO will not declare Machu Picchu an endangered heritage site at this time because of local preservation efforts. Meanwhile, the old city of Hebron and the Cave of the Patriarchs on the West Bank are now official world heritage sites. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*"The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons" has been officially adopted by the United Nations.
*Volvo plans to phase out its merchandise’s use of fossil fuels by only building hybrid and electric cars from now on. Meanwhile, France's Ecology Minister Nicolas Hulot has announced the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel using vehicles by 2040. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Why El Salvador sentenced a rape VICTIM to 30 YEARS in jail!
*Hobby Lobby's guilt over smuggled Iraqi artifacts.
*The diversity of frog species in the world can be linked to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
*Scientists have found a new subatomic particle via the Large Hadron Collider.
*How to put a toy panda on layaway.
THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*Sadly, bombs are still the terrorists’ primary weapon of choice.
😭PASSING PARADE…
*Chess Grandmaster Vladimir Malanuik is no longer with us.
*Actor Ji-Tu Cumbuka (Roots, Mandingo) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Prince’s former drummer John Blackwell has passed away.
*Joan Lee, voice actress, model, and famed wife of Stan Lee, is no longer with us.
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…
*After North Korea’s latest “missile test”, President Trump tweets, and other responses to the situation. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*President Trump's opinion of the jobs market and the actual numbers differ.
*Many are keeping a close eye on President Trump’s diplomatic mission to Russia between all the allegations concerning that country and Trump’s campaign vow to strength diplomatic ties between the two.
*After visiting Warsaw, President Trump attended the G20 Summit, and is scheduled to meet privately with Russian President Vladmir Putin soon. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
MEANWHILE…
*Although still on summer vacation, that hasn't stopped Congress from commenting on Trump's "CNN Tweet", contemplate the possible future of the Supreme Court, whether or not the Kock Brothers should have their way concerning the Senate, and the future of health care. (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…
*New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and his family were caught enjoying a public beach that he closed to the public because of New Jersey’s current state budget crisis!
*Could the recent Congressional Replacement Election in Georgia have to be reheld???
*Hobby Lobby's guilt over smuggled Iraqi artifacts.
*Volvo plans to phase out its merchandise’s use of fossil fuels by only building hybrid and electric cars from now on.
*One way to stop a bully.
*How to put a toy panda on layaway.
*Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law has been declared unconstitutional.
*Five days AFTER the incident, United Airlines apologized for taking a pre-paid, mandatory seat from a toddler who had to sit in its mother's lap for the whole flight so a "stand by" customer could fly, but no word on the woman actually getting a refund!
*Sears/K-mart is closing 43 more stores.
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.
*Besides the European Union, Great Britain has announced its intentions to also pull out of the 1964 London Fisheries Convention, which allows countries to fish off each others coasts.
*As of 2018, vaccinations for children will be mandatory in France.
*Whether or not he will actually do it remains to be seen, but the Philippines Supreme Court has ruled President Rodrigo Duterte can declare martial law over as much or as little of the country as needed.
*UNESCO will not declare Machu Picchu an endangered heritage site at this time because of local preservation efforts. Meanwhile, the old city of Hebron and the Cave of the Patriarchs on the West Bank are now official world heritage sites. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*"The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons" has been officially adopted by the United Nations.
*Volvo plans to phase out its merchandise’s use of fossil fuels by only building hybrid and electric cars from now on. Meanwhile, France's Ecology Minister Nicolas Hulot has announced the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel using vehicles by 2040. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Why El Salvador sentenced a rape VICTIM to 30 YEARS in jail!
*Hobby Lobby's guilt over smuggled Iraqi artifacts.
*The diversity of frog species in the world can be linked to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
*Scientists have found a new subatomic particle via the Large Hadron Collider.
*How to put a toy panda on layaway.THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*Sadly, bombs are still the terrorists’ primary weapon of choice.
😭PASSING PARADE…
*Chess Grandmaster Vladimir Malanuik is no longer with us.
*Actor Ji-Tu Cumbuka (Roots, Mandingo) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Prince’s former drummer John Blackwell has passed away.
*Joan Lee, voice actress, model, and famed wife of Stan Lee, is no longer with us.
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…
*President Trump's opinion of the jobs market and the actual numbers differ.
*Many are keeping a close eye on President Trump’s diplomatic mission to Russia between all the allegations concerning that country and Trump’s campaign vow to strength diplomatic ties between the two.
*After visiting Warsaw, President Trump attended the G20 Summit, and is scheduled to meet privately with Russian President Vladmir Putin soon. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
MEANWHILE…*Although still on summer vacation, that hasn't stopped Congress from commenting on Trump's "CNN Tweet", contemplate the possible future of the Supreme Court, whether or not the Kock Brothers should have their way concerning the Senate, and the future of health care. (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…
*Could the recent Congressional Replacement Election in Georgia have to be reheld???
*Hobby Lobby's guilt over smuggled Iraqi artifacts.
*Volvo plans to phase out its merchandise’s use of fossil fuels by only building hybrid and electric cars from now on.
*One way to stop a bully.
*How to put a toy panda on layaway.
*Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law has been declared unconstitutional.
*Five days AFTER the incident, United Airlines apologized for taking a pre-paid, mandatory seat from a toddler who had to sit in its mother's lap for the whole flight so a "stand by" customer could fly, but no word on the woman actually getting a refund!
*Sears/K-mart is closing 43 more stores.
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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