Saturday, July 3, 2021

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2021


"ALL THE WORLD OVER, SO EASY TO SEE
PEOPLE EVERYWHERE JUST WANNA BE FREE (wanna be free)
I CAN’T UNDERSTAND IT, SO SIMPLE TO ME.
PEOPLE EVERYWHERE JUST GOT TO BE FREE!"
From ♫People Got To Be Free♫ by The Rascals. Written by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati.




GET VACCINATED & BEWARE ANY VERSION

JULY 3 IS BELARUS' INDEPENDENCE DAY.
JULY 4 IS AMERICA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
JULY 4 IS ALSO REPUBLIC DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
JULY 5 IS VENEZUELA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
JULY 5 IS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIKINI.
JULY 6 IS INDEPENDENCE DAY IN MALAWI.
JULY 9 IS INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR ARGENTINA & SOUTH SUDAN.
JULY 9 MARKS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF NINTENDO RELEASING THE ARCADE VERSION OF DONKEY KONG,  ALSO FEATURING MARIO'S DEBUT.
THE ZIGGY COMIC STRIP IS CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Unfortunately, there are still some major hot spots in the world as the global battle against COVID-19 and its variants continues. (There are 8/EIGHT separate links in this item.)
*Some good news on the medical fight. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Because of COVID, the GAP will close all its physical stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland, but maintain an online presence there.
*The state of the world, as of July 3, 2021.
*July 5 is the 75 anniversary of the bikini, and beaches have never been the same since.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…🌐
*It’s been a hot one so far. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

😢PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent victims of the Pacific Northwest heatwave.
*The innocent lives lost in the path of Elsa.
*Johnny Solinger of Skid Row has passed away.
*Actor Stuart Damon (General Hospital, Port Charles, other credits) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Ray MacDonnell (All My Children, The Jack Benny Program, other credits) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Children’s author/teacher Patricia Reilly Giff (numerous titles) is no longer with us.
*Noted puppeteer/writer Steve Sherman (Jack Kirby Studios, Filmation, more) has passed away.
*Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense under then President George W. Bush, is no longer with us.
*Former professional football🏈 player Bob Newland has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*“President” Trump declared a “national emergency” to build his border wall, separating families upon apprehension. President Joseph Biden nullified the emergency, but other matters pertaining to these issues still have to be dealt with.
*Ex "President" Trump visited the Texas border and voiced his current opinions. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to fully discuss the health and safety of all the “detainees” as well as the various costs under Donald Trump of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FOUR “detainees” (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.
CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH
POLITICALLY…
*Opinion: A losing battle???
THE SUPREME COURT SPEAKS…
*On voting restrictions, and President Biden’s reaction to their ruling. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*With them scheduled to reconvene in October, a look at the Supreme Court so far this year.
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*WHY???
*Bill Cosby: a free man??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…
*The state of your state, from two different sources. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Question: Should he run???
*Former Attorney General William Barr on Mitch McConnell.
ELSEWHERE…
*COVID Unemployment benefits will continue, at least in Maryland.
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Since July 4 falls on a Sunday this year, most Americans will have Monday the 5th off as the Federal holiday.
*July 5 is the 75 anniversary of the bikini, and beaches have never been the same since.


THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS LOYAL READERSHIP (and their bots?) FOR GRANTING US 15,102 PAGE VIEWS IN JUNE 2021.

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