THE WEEK IN REVIEW: FEBRUARY 12-18, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE TESLA RECALL?

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE STARBUCKS RECALL?

WE NEED

MORE GUN RESPONSIBILITY!

BULLYING HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANNINGS AND BURNINGS!

GET VACCINATED, WEAR YOUR MASK😷

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS

OR M(ONKEY) POX!

FEBRUARY IS HEART HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.💗

FEBRUARY IS AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN THE UNITED STATES.

FEBRUARY 19 IS WORLD WHALE DAY.🐋🐳

FEBRUARY 19 IS THE 145TH ANNIVERSARY OF THOMAS EDISON PATENTING THE FIRST PHONOGRAPH. (record player)

FEBRUARY 20 IS FAMILY DAY IN CANADA.

FEBRUARY 22 IS MARDI GRAS.

FEBRUARY 22 IS THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF BABYLON 5.

FEBRUARY 23 IS ASH WEDNESDAY AND THE START OF LENT,

FOR THOSE OBSERVING.

FEBRUARY 24 IS ESTONIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Coming down with COVID now increases the risk of developing diabetes later!

*While COVID and its variants continue to be a global problem, thankfully the vaccination battles continue too. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The COVID state of the world, as of February 18, 2023.

*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of February 18, 2023.

*Did China attack a Philippines’ vessel with a laser???

*In the aftermath of the Turkey-Syria Earthquakes… (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet despite the earthquakes, the Syrian Civil War continues.

*Why is Canada worried about Haiti???

*China and United States' representatives are meeting, but—

*The latest “request” for North Korea’s citizens is…???

*The World Bank will need a new President this summer.

*Apparently disinformation isn’t just a United States problem.

*Nestle has announced continued price increases, whether actually needed or not.

*Carnival is back in Rio.

*If not balloons, then what were they???

*Have the remains of Noah’s Ark been found???

*Jesus may “get us”, but who’s paying for the ads???

*Another ringed planet???

*Who might be trying to contact us this time???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*The battle of Vuhledar.

*Are there Russian spy balloons over the Ukraine???

*Another day, more Russian missiles fly.

*Opinion: Premature attacks???

*There is evidence that Russia has committed crimes against humanity.

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…🌐

*The Antarctica Sea Ice IS melting!

*At the center of the Earth...

*Opinion: What to do about Japanese Knotweed.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost during the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

*The innocent lives lost during a shooting spree at Michigan State University’s East Lansing Campus February 13.

*The innocent victim of a mall mass shooting February 15.

*The innocent lives lost in the path of Cyclone Gabrielle.

*Actor Zia Mohyeddin (Lawrence of Arabia, the BBC’s Avengers, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actress Raquel Welch (Fantastic Voyage, The Three Musketeers, much more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Movie director George T. Miller (The Man From Snowy River, The Never Ending Story 2, more) is no longer with us.

*Music composer Gerald Fried (The original Star Trek, Gilligan’s Island, Roots, much more) has passed away.

*Actress Stella Stevens (much TV and movie work over a long career) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional baseball⚾ player turned sports announcer🎤 Tim McCarver is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…

*Former 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.

*Deported military veterans are now US Citizens, again.

*OSHA can now help exploited immigrant workers.

*A Class Action Lawsuit against ICE???

*Opinion: Does Florida’s Governor want to deport immigrants in other states???

*Opinion: The costs of border patrols in Texas.

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 FIVE detainees (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*Congress may have concluded their investigation. The Department of Justice hasn’t.

*Things aren’t looking good for Trump in Georgia either.

THE PAPERS CAPER…

*Another document found at Mar-a-Lago???

*As the JUDICIAL investigation continues...

POLITICALLY…

*China and United States' representatives are meeting, but—

*The latest on the budget battle.

*President Biden on Junk Fees.

*Why is Ohio not accepting President Biden’s offer of Federal Aid after a major train wreck there???

*Especially after a SECOND train wreck February 16!

*Will California end Proposition 8???

*The list of Republican contenders for the 2024 Presidential election has grown.

*Why did some people oppose First Lady Jill Biden's Valentine's Day greeting???

*The latest from the White House. 

*February 21 is Presidents’ Day in the United States.

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*Kentucky women aren’t happy with an impending new law.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Will Asian land owners in Texas soon lose their property???

*A lot of folks are unhappy with a new law in South Dakota.

*Right or wrong??? 

*A friendly reminder: Child labor IS illegal!

*Opinion: One of the MANY problems with book banning.

*Opinion: Was the arrest justified???

*Opinion: What about this one???

*Opinion: Should the teacher had been fired just because she's married to a woman???

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who went on a shooting spree at Michigan State University’s East Lansing Campus February 13??? 

*Who opened fire in an El Paso, Texas shopping mall February 15???

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*Coming down with COVID now increases the risk of developing diabetes later!

😷THE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…

*The state of your state, M(onkey) Pox wise.

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*Why Indiana is called The Hoosier State.

*What a purple porch light signifies.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*How can Congress blame the President for something they mandated???

*As the budget debate continues, Senator Mitch McConnell DOESN’T want America to default!

*Where to cut costs…???

*Social Security and Medicare are safe, for now.

*Senator Dianne Feinstein has announced her impending retirement.

ELSEWHERE…

*Nestle has announced continued price increases, whether actually needed or not.

*The latest on Dominion Voting Systems versus FOX News.

*If not balloons, then what were they???

*What is at the bottom of Lake Superior???

*Jesus may “get us”, but who’s paying for the ads???

*The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl 57 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*It's never too late to graduate.