THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JULY 23-29, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

WE NEED

MORE GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS! 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS

OR M(ONKEY) POX!

JULY 29 IS THE 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF STEAMBOAT WILLIE, THE FIRST SOUND CARTOON. See below for more details.

JULY 29 IS INTERNATIONAL TIGER🐅 DAY.

JULY 30 IS INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY.

AUGUST IS A BLUE MOON MONTH, WITH LUNA FULL ON THE 1ST🌕 & 31ST.🌕

AUGUST 8 IS INTERNATIONAL CAT😸 DAY.

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

*Israel will be limiting their Supreme Court’s authority. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Wildfires force the biggest evacuation in Greece.

*Alas, Canada’s wildfires continue.

*Taiwan will receive military aid from the United States.

*The COVID state of the world, as of July 29, 2023.

*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of July 29, 2023.

*Twitter has changed its name to X as the first step to attempt a lot more than sharing texts. But there’s an unforeseen issue with the new name. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*There's a pyramid in Antarctica???

*We now know where it’s from, but still not what it is.

*Will we ever see A Song of Ice and Fire Book 6: The Winds of Winter???

*Heavenly water???

*Trying to comprehend Hubble’s latest discovery.

*A look at a black hole.

*Opinion: Does Elon Musk know what he’s doing with Twitter/X???

*July 29 is the 95th anniversary of Steamboat Willie, the first cartoon with full sound. Disney now considers this the premieres of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, despite them having debuted earlier that year in Plane Crazy, which was later rereleased with sound.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*Odessa and Grain Warehouses keep getting attacked.

*An update on current liberations. 

*Russia obviously isn’t happy with the Ukraine’s counter offensive efforts. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*African leaders are hoping Putin ends the war so they can get grain again.

*Opinion: Putin and Trump???

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…

*Coral Reefs off the Florida Keys are in danger as coastal waters heat up. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The North Atlantic is already warmer than normal for this time of year.

*Australia is trying to prevent whale beaching on their shores.

*To Frack or not to Frack???

*As the heatwave continues across the United States...

*Opinion: The world’s future???

😢PASSING PARADE…

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

*The innocent lives lost during a lone soldier’s shooting spree in Nyamamba July 23.

*The innocent lives lost during the Algerian Wildfires.

*Actress Pamela Blair (much TV and stage work, including originating roles in A Chorus Line, A Few Good Men and The Best Little You-Know-What In Texas) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Actress Inga Swenson (Soap, Benson, much stage work) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Musician Brad Houser (The New Bohemians) is no longer with us.

*Singer/songwriter Sinead O’Connor (♫Nothing Compares 2 U♫, ♫The Skye Boat Song♫, much more) has passed away.

*Former professional football🏈 player Johnny Lujack (3 years with the Chicago Bears after winning the Heisman Trophy in 1947) has passed away.

*Oscar winning screenwriter Bo Goldman (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Scent of a Woman, more) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE POTTS MAYONNAISE RECALL???

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE FORD F-150 TRUCK RECALL???

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.

*Texas refuses to remove anti-immigrant buoys.

*A Federal Judge in California has ruled on the current asylum policy.

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

*Two conspirators have been convicted and sentenced. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Rudy Giuliani admitted to lying about election workers in Georgia.

*The case in Michigan just keeps growing.

THE PAPERS CAPER…

*Obstruction charges have been added to Trump’s existing legal challenges.

POLITICALLY…

*The US is planning to give Taiwan military aid.

*As Commander-in-Chief, President Biden is changing the rules concerning sexual assaults in the military.

*Will absentee balloting be allowed in Wisconsin???

*Oklahoma’s Senate overruled their Governor on dealing with the local Native Americans.

*Will North Dakota set age limits on public service???

*Kentucky's Democratic Governor insists he can choose who he wants if Senator Mitch McConnell decides to retire, despite state legislators passing a law that it can only be another Republican.

*Opinion: Why is Vice President Kamala Harris a Republican target???

*Opinion: What new charges against Donald Trump might mean for the 2024 Presidential election. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The latest from the White House.

*While not cause for celebration, August 2 is the 80th anniversary of the PT-109 being sunk during World War 2, commanded by LT (jg) and future President John F. Kennedy.

THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Court is in recess until the first Monday of October 2023, but the Justices are going over the pending fall docket.

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*Will abortion rights win in Ohio???

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*In honor of Emmett Till… (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is pulling their 2025 convention out of Florida because of Governor DeSantis’ bias viewpoints.

*They’re doing WHAT with Houston, Texas school libraries???

*Librarians in Arkansas are safe, for now.

*Did Texas A & M University suspend a professor for criticizing the state's Lieutenant Governor???

*Why is the US Women’s Soccer⚽ Team being attacked on social media???

*Ohio wants to make drag illegal.

*Opinion: Does Elon Musk know what he’s doing with Twitter/X???

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who tried to firebomb a church before services July 23???

*Who opened fire at a community outreach center in Seattle, Washington July 28???

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*An analysis of some mortality statistics.

😷THE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…

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

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Could Marjorie Taylor Greene be censured??? Or even reprimanded??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Some are growing concerned about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health.

*Kentucky's Democratic Governor insists he can choose who he wants if Senator Mitch McConnell decides to retire, despite state legislators passing a law that it can only be filled by another Republican.

*With all the issues that need to be addressed, how’s the UFO discussion going??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Before Congress departed on their summer vacation until after Labor Day...

*Opinion: If another Government Shutdown happens...

*Opinion: Why do Republicans still insist upon the old Confederate names for military bases, etc.???

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

*Obstruction charges have been added to Trump’s existing challenges concerning documents he shouldn’t of had.

ELSEWHERE…

*As DeSantis versus Disney continues...

*Twitter has changed its name to X as the first step to attempt a lot more than sharing texts. But there’s an unforeseen issue with the new name. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Will the United Parcel Service go on strike??? NOPE! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*New US Mail rules take effect August 1.

*Is the Yellow Trucking Company finished???

*What happened to Al Roker???

*Production has been delayed on new episodes of the soap opera Days of Our Lives, and not because of the ongoing Writers and Actors strikes. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Will we ever see A Song of Ice and Fire Book 6: The Winds of Winter???

*Space X won’t be having that new Starship launch any time soon.

*Opinion: Not everyone is happy that Barbie: The Movie is a box office hit.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*August 2 is the 140th anniversary of the first cable car becoming operational in San Francisco.