THE WEEK IN REVIEW: DECEMBER 10-16, 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!

2023 IS THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF CRAYOLA CRAYONS.

DECEMBER 16 IS NATIONAL DAY IN BAHRAIN

AND SOUTH AFRICA’S DAY OF RECONCILIATION.

DECEMBER 17 IS THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE WRIGHT BROTHERS HISTORIC FLIGHT

AT KITTY HAWK, NORTH CAROLINA.

DECEMBER 17 IS ALSO THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO

END VIOLENCE AGAINST SEX INDUSTRY WORKERS.

DECEMBER 18 IS NATIONAL DAY IN QATAR.

DECEMBER 19 IS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF

RANKIN-BASS’ THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY.🥁

DECEMBER 22 IS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ♫DECK US ALL WITH BOSTON CHARLIE♫ FROM WALT KELLY’S CLASSIC POGO COMIC STRIP.

DECEMBER 22 IS ALSO THE WINTER SOLSTICE.

DECEMBER 23 IS FESTIVUS.

DECEMBER 24 IS CHRISTMAS EVE.🎅

DECEMBER 25 IS CHRISTMAS DAY.🎄

DECE BER 25 IS ALSO THE 205TH ANNIVERSARY OF SILENT NIGHT’S FIRST KNOWN PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AT THE CHURCH OF SAINT NIKOLAUS

IN OBERNDORFF, AUSTRIA. 

DECEMBER 26 IS THE START OF KWANZAA AND BOXING DAY.

DECEMBER 26 IS ALSO CANDY CANE DAY.

DECEMBER 27 IS FRUIT CAKE DAY.

DECEMBER 31 IS NEW YEAR’S EVE.

JANUARY 1 IS THE START OF 2024!

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

*Russia now claims to own more of the Arctic than previously stated.

*South Korea became concerned over a recent China-Russia air flight.

*Javier Milei is officially the new President of Argentina.

*The Vatican Court has tried and sentenced one of their own.

*Missing child has been found after 6 years!

*There is a new COVID strain in the United States.

*The COVID state of the world, as of December 16 2023.

*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of December 16, 2023.

*Is Japan at risk of losing its Manga history???

*Analysis: Guyana versus Venezuela.

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

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

*As the fighting continues… 

*The United Nations wants an immediate cease fire for all hostages to be released.

*Is another hostage release pending???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United States December 12, hoping to get the Ukraine more aid.

*At Avdiivka...

*A look at how the new Polish Government affects everything.

*Will the Ukraine get to join the European Union???

*Romania says their border was attacked by a Russian drone.

*Opinion: Is it Russia and American Republicans against the Ukraine???

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…

*As the Climate Conference, aka COP28, continued, so did the debate over fossil fuels. At one point the matter was dropped from any pending climate deal! But the issue prevailed in the end. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Is Australia losing its coral islands???

*What might happen if the permafrost melts.

*What’s happening to Alaska’s salmon???

*California, USA is increasing their pollution fighting efforts.

*Geothermal energy in the US.

*Is there a natural way to replace fossil fuels???

*FYI: There are coastal areas that accept used Christmas Trees to help rebuild sand dunes along the beach. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

*FYI: Some zoos accept used Christmas Trees to help feed their animals. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

🌟SPACE POSTS

*NASA has heard from Voyager 1, but—

*Is one of Saturn’s moons inhabited???

*Halley's Comet has started its latest return trip.

*An update on the Mars Rover.

😢PASSING PARADE…

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

*The innocent lives lost during the Middle East conflicts. 

*The innocent lives caught between two dueling drug cartels December 13.

*Artist Dærick Gröss Senior (worked for multiple comic book companies as well as other projects) is no longer with us.

*Former professional football🏈 player turned sports talk show host Frank Wycheck has passed away.

*Actor Andre Braugher (Homicide: Life On The Streets, Brooklyn 9-9, much more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Singer/song writer Richard Kerr (♫Brandy♫, ♫I’ll Never Love This Way Again♫, more) is no longer with us.

*Artist Ian Gibson (Judge Dredd, Halo Jones, more) has passed away.

*Drummer Colin Burgess of AC/DC is no longer with us.

*Actor/stuntman Kenpachiro Satsuma (the Godzilla franchise) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Actor Steve Halliwell (Emmerdale, Coronation Street, more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Former professional Major League Baseball⚾ player Ken MacKenzie is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE TESLA RECALL???

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE APPLESAUCE RECALL???

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE QUAKER OATS GRANOLA RECALL???

CAPITOL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*Another convicted participant in the riots has been given a jail sentence.

POLITICALLY…

*Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United States December 12, hoping to get the Ukraine more aid.

*NBC News wants the Trump campaign to remove a fake film clip in his ads that’s allegedly from their news service.

*On the off chance Trump is reelected in 2024, he will NOT be able to remove the United States from NATO.

*A hint of things to come???

*A look at redistricting, to date.

*A look at defeating inflation without a steep recession.

*Opinion: The country needs a new Post Master General.

*The latest from the White House.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*Apparently it is now up to the Court to decide if former President Trump has any immunity and how it might apply to his various court trials. Yet, considering he appointed three Justices during his Presidency, Trump is furious at the situation. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Will Justice Thomas recuse himself on the Immunity question??? What about the Court's Trump appointees???

*The Court’s pending decision on The SEC v. Jarkesy.

*Could a pending Court decision affect Capitol Riot cases???

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*Although the Texas Supreme Court has yet to rule on her situation, Kate Cox has left for medical care elsewhere. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Meanwhile, in Kentucky…

*Ohio has decided to prosecute a woman who suffered a miscarriage.

*Missouri lawmakers are seriously considering homicide charges against any woman who gets an abortion.

*The ladies recently in the news are not the only ones.

*Opinion: Not every Republican woman agrees with her party.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Will Harvard and MIT need new Presidents???

*Hasbro lays off employees just in time for the holidays.

*A look at Grandparents versus Moms For Liberty.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*There is a new COVID strain in the US.

😷THE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…

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

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Just what did President Biden say and mean in a recent public speech???

*Whatever happened to cursive handwriting???

*Magnesium for a good night's sleep???

*Where NOT to hide valuables!

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Congress, but did he accomplish anything??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.) R/DK

*Congressional Republicans aren’t happy with the Supreme Court being asked to determine Trump’s potential immunity, but they have approved looking into the possibility of impeaching President Biden, despite the fact there's no evidence to base the inquiry on. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Instead of appearing in private before Republicans, Hunter Biden held an open/public press conference to answer questions.

*Although Kevin McCarthy is no longer Speaker, will the House still honor his promises???

*A quartet of Congressional member plan a resolution condemning antisemitism on university campuses.

*The House is now on vacation until 2024, the Senate is working until sometime next week.

*Opinion: How Democrats can benefit on the investigation into possibly impeaching President Biden.

*Opinion: Is it Russia and the Republican Party against the Ukraine???

*Opinion: On Senator Ron Johnson’s lack of evidence.

*Opinion: How can any investigation be fair???

*Opinion: Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks anyone against Trump should be jailed!

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

*While the Supreme Court will be deciding Trump’s immunity status, the Election Interference Trial prosecutors don’t want their case put on hold. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet there is no immunity in the Defamation Lawsuit or his legal issues with E. Jean Carroll. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Besides being unhappy that the gag order is still in place and he won’t be getting a refund on the fines, Trump did NOT testify in his New York Fraud Trial and the reasons why. Testimony has since ended, but the verdict may not be heard until January 2024. (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)

ELSEWHERE…

*What Rudy Giuliani owes the people he lied about.

*As Michigan continues to investigate Trump…

*Google lost a legal case against Epic Games.

*Boston Market is in bankruptcy.

*Why a high profile Florida school board needs a new member.

*One Florida newspaper’s opinion of state Governor DeSantis.

*The NCAA cannot enforce their current transfer rules until a hearing on the matter is held later this month.

*There will be no more E3 Game Expos.

*Mayim Bialik is no longer hosting Jeopardy!

*Spike Lee on success.

*Opinion: Is Melania Trump guilty too???

*Opinion: Governor DeSantis versus Florida's universities.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*The Boston Tea Party celebrated its 250th anniversary December 16.

*Guess what we found!