THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 15-21, 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!

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 🎗 MONTH.

OCTOBER IS FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH.

OCTOBER 28 IS BOTH WORLD LEMUR DAY & MOTHER IN LAW DAY.

OCTOBER 29 IS REPUBLIC DAY IN TURKEY.

OCTOBER 30 IS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE (IN)FAMOUS WAR OF THE WORLDS EPISODE OF THE MERCURY THEATRE ON THE AIR.

OCTOBER 30 IS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRU CALLING.

OCTOBER 31 IS HALLOWEEN.🎃

2023 MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK!

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

*Cyprus authorities have arrested 4 suspects for allegedly trying to blow up the Israeli Embassy there.

*North Korea apparently doesn’t like current US Naval deployments.

*Why were Russian vessels near Spain???

*Will European Georgia need a new President???

*Ecuador has a new President.

*A look at Poland’s recent election results.

*A Hong Kong court has confirmed same gender couples have housing rights.

*India’s Supreme Court says the country’s Parliament must decide same gender rights.

*America’s President Joseph Biden made a public address on current global events October 19.

*The COVID state of the world, as of October 21, 2023.

*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of October 21, 2023.

*Has Japan perfected the rail gun???

*Some events unfortunately will not be part of the 2026 Winter Olympics while new activities will be included in the 2028 Summer Olympics. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Quagga Mussels lead to shipwreck discovery.

*The painting is REAL!

*A painting missing since World War 2 has been returned to its rightful owner.

ON ISRAEL, PALESTINE, HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH AND THE GAZA STRIP…

*There are 4/FOUR separate links in the header.

*Fleeing on the brink of the next hostilities. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Has Israel been using White Phosphorus based weapons???

*The World Health Organization is being denied the opportunity to help those in need.

*The Hamas Tunnel System.

*British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and United States President Joseph Biden have both visited Israel this past week. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Gaza misconceptions and the facts.

*Saudi Arabia is advising its citizens to leave Lebanon, due to current conditions.

*Some aid has arrived, but—

*Recycling has become a major necessity along the Gaza Strip.

*Israel vows to keep attacking Gaza.

*Opinion: Is it personal for Israel’s Prime Minister???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE  WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*Over 600+ days and counting!

*Could the Ukraine be facing more difficulties ahead???

*Vladimir Putin will consider pursuing a diplomatic solution with the Ukraine IF…

*Since the beginning… 

*US missiles and tanks finally arrived for the Ukraine to use. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Next: Kherson.

*But winter is coming.

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…

*Can Greenland’s ice sheets be saved???

😢PASSING PARADE…

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

*The innocent 6 year old boy killed in Illinois October 14 just because he was Muslim.

*Former Finnish President and past Nobel Peace Prize winner Marti Ahtisaari is no longer with us.

*Actress Joanna Merlin (the original production of Fiddler On The Roof, The 10 Commandments, much more stage, TV and movie work over a 60 year career) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Actress turned business woman Suzanne Somers (Three’s Company, Step By Step, She’s The Sheriff, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Jazz composer/musician Carla Bley is no longer with us after a decades long career.

*Art Director Osvaldo Desideri (The Last Emperor, Once Upon A Time In America, more) has passed away.

*Music producer/DJ “The 45 King" (aka Mark Howard James) is no longer with us.

*TV and film actor Burt Young (the Rocky franchise, China Town, much more over a six decades career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Singer/song writer Dwight Twilley (♫I’m On Fire♫, ♫Girls♫, more) has passed away.

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.

*The Biden Administration has reached an agreement with the ACLU over Trump’s immigration actions towards migrant families.

*Why is Texas trying to establish a stronger border with neighboring US State New Mexico???

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

*Trump faces a “limited gag order” in his impending DC trial, which he is trying to appeal. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet lying while in office apparently has Presidential immunity.

*The “Bull Horn Lady” got almost 5 years in prison for her participation in the riot.

*The Civil Suit against Trump, as well as the Federal trial, will continue.

POLITICALLY…

*TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7 IS ELECTION DAY IN THE UNITED STATES!

*President Biden briefly visited Israel.

*The White House versus Trump on current events.

*President Biden made a public address on current global events October 19.

*Just because he asked a question Candidate DeSantis couldn't answer…

*Perry Johnson is no longer in contention for the Presidency.

*The latest from the White House.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*A pending Court case may affect taxes on the rich.

*The Court's current position on Social Media and Censorship. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Should Justice Thomas be removed from the Court???

*Opinion: Will Court decisions affect Pennsylvania’s state elections in November???

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Will events in the Middle East increase hate crimes in America???

*What’s no longer legal to read in Iowa.

*Reading, writing, and math are no longer required skills to graduate high school in Oregon???

*A Mississippi church has decided to no longer support a "Woke" denomination.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*Opinion: The consequences of vaccine disinformation.

😷THE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…

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

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Gaza misconceptions and the facts.

*Does the 14th Amendment to the Constitution apply to Presidents???

*Why wine bottles have bottom impressions.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Will Jim Jordan be the next Speaker of the House??? Not according to the voting results. He’s lost not twice, but THREE times to date. His fellow Republicans won’t support him any more so now Jordan is backing Patrick McHenry, at least for the interim. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*Yet ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy hopes Tom Emmer gets the position.

*Who else is still hoping to be the new Speaker of the House???

*A look at internal House politics. 

*Arizona Representative Debbie Lesko has announced her impending retirement.

*Opinion: A coup in the House???

*Opinion: Voters should learn from current events in the House.

*Opinions: Republicans 2024 election chances. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

*Trump faces a “limited gag order” in his impending DC trial, which he is trying to appeal. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Will Trump serve jail time for violating the New York gag order???

*Yet lying while in office apparently has Presidential immunity.

*At Trump’s New York Fraud Trial… 

*Georgia has gained more evidence in their pending case against Trump.

*Ex-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pled guilty in Georgia.

*Another Trump lawyer has agreed to help the Georgia Prosecution.

*As the Classified Documents trial continues…

*Trump has to pay a $5,000 fine for complaining about a court employee.

*The Civil Suit against Trump regarding January 6, 2021; as well as the Federal trial, will continue.

*Is spending campaign donations on legal fees legal??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: How might the plea deals affect Trump in Georgia???

*Opinion: What were they thinking???

ELSEWHERE…

*Two American hostages have been released by the Hamas.

*Alex Jones MUST pay the Sandy Hook families, no matter what.

*Trump supporters severely fined for harassing Biden-Harris 2020 Campaigners.

*Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy protection.

*The Las Vegas Aces have won the 2023 WNBA Championship.🏀

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*The painting is REAL!

*A painting missing since World War 2 has been returned to its rightful owner.

*Quagga Mussels lead to shipwreck discovery.

*The toddler and the dolphin. 🐬