THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MARCH 24-30, 2024: 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!

MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH.

FOR THOSE OBSERVING, RAMADAN IS MARCH 10 THROUGH APRIL 9.

MARCH 30 IS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORIGINAL JEOPARDY!

MARCH 31 IS EASTER SUNDAY FOR THOSE OBSERVING.

MARCH 31 IS THE 135TH ANNIVERSARY FOR

THE OPENING OF THE EIFFEL TOWER.

APRIL 1 IS APRIL FOOLS DAY.

APRIL 2 IS WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY.

APRIL 7 IS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S SOUTH PACIFIC DEBUTING ON BROADWAY.

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

*The Taliban says it will stone guilty women to death, if necessary.

*Apparently North Korea doesn't want to talk to Japan.

*A check on Pope Francis' health.

*Puerto Rico is experiencing an epidemic of Dengue Fever.

*The COVID state of the world, as of March 30, 2024.

*Ireland has a new Taoiseach.

*Malta has a new President.

*Same gender unions may soon be legal in Thailand.

*A recently discovered new snake has been found dead.

*Has Amelia Earhart's aircraft been found???

*The 400 year old, well preserved shipwreck.

*Preserving aircraft in New Zealand.

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

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

*The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to allow humanitarian aid unrestricted access to the Gaza Strip. Especially considering more aid is on the way. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The United Nations issued a Resolution wanting an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and all hostages released. Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu has canceled a diplomatic trip to the United States in response to America not vetoing the measure.

THE RUSSIAN REPORT...

*Is ISIS planning to take on Russian President Vladimir Putin???

*Why is Russia jamming airplanes over Europe???

*Russia vetoed the United Nations monitoring North Korea's nuclear sanctions.

*Is Bigotry rising in Russia???

*Russia has apparently been trying to influence European elections.

*Opinion: Should Putin be tried for war crimes???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*A Russian missile targeting the Ukraine flew over Poland, prompting emergency response by that country. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Russia also shot down one of their own aircraft and is missing an artillery system. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet some think Russia might now have a new bomb.

*Russia is now targeting Ukrainian power plants.

*Speculation: Will the United States start aiding the Ukraine again???

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…

*Wildfires are plaguing Mexico.

*Why is the Arctic Polar Vortex currently spinning backwards???

*Slovakia will soon be coal free.

*The lake returned???

*The United States Department of Energy is looking into using Hydrogen for fuel.

*The United States Environmental Protection Agency has set new standards for heavy duty vehicles.

🌌SPACE NEWS…

*The search for Cerium.

*What is coming out of a black hole???

*The missing part has been found.

*Oxygen on the moon???

*Depending upon your location, are you ready for the Solar Eclipse April 8??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.

*The innocent lives lost during the Francis Scott Keys Bridge tragedy March 26.

*The innocent lives lost during a stabbing spree in Rockford, Illinois March 27.

*The innocent lives lost when someone went on a shooting spree during a birthday party March 30.

*Former US Senator Joseph Lieberman is no longer with us.

*Actor Louis Gossett, Junior (numerous credits over a decades long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actor Fritz Wepper (the original Cabaret, Derrick TV series, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Singer/songwriter and record producer Mark Spiro (multiple credits over a long career) is no longer with us.

*Musician Gerald Conway (played with Cat Stevens, Jethro Tull and more) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

POLITICALLY…

*President Biden has promised the Federal Government will rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

*The Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy from a political perspective.

*The Biden Administration wants to expand medicine access globally.

*Speculation: A preview of this coming November’s results???

*The latest from the White House.

🗹ELECTION 2024…

*A brief look at the Affordable Care Act/aka Obama Care issue.

*A brief look at campaign finances.

*Are you making a Trump campaign contribution or legal fees payment???

*If reelected, Trump plans to raise sales taxes nationwide.

*Is Trump running a “shadow government” behind the scenes???

*For those interested, Robert Kennedy, Junior has picked his Vice Presidential running mate.

*Opinion: On politics and the environment.

*Opinion: Shouldn’t ALL political ads be approved by the candidates???

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Court is preparing to hear arguments whether or not to restrict use of the abortion pill Mifepristone.

*Another Court case may affect convicted January 6, 2021 offenders.

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*Texas charged her with murder post abortion, so she's countersuing.

*Opinion: How the abortion issue is affecting prenatal care.

*Opinion: On politics versus the abortion issue.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Threats against election officials will not be tolerated.

*Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will not be facing any charges or potential jail time.

*Meanwhile, the state cannot arrest and prosecute any adult who helps transgender children get healthcare.

*Apparently establishing diversity in the United States Air Force still needs work.

*The new hire didn’t last very long.

*Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years for cryptocurrency fraud.

*The Elon Musk Twitter/X suit against a nonprofit was dropped by a Federal Judge for being retaliatory over the nonprofit’s concerns about hate speech on the website.

*Apparently Arizona based restaurants want to pay their wait staff less than minimum wage.

*Harvard University "edited" one book in their vast library, and this is one instance where no one is disagreeing with the action.

*A teacher was fired because a parent complained she’s an aspiring rapper off duty. Yet the parent never said what was objectionable about the aspiration nor commented about her actual teaching ability.

*Remembering singer Billy Stewart.

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who went on a stabbing spree in Rockford, Illinois March 27???

*Who opened fire at a birthday party March 30???

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Congress may soon allow new American aid to the Ukraine.

*Speaker Mike Johnson versus Marjorie Taylor Greene over faith???

*Senator Ted Cruz thinks lawmakers should have private security escorts at airports at taxpayers expense.

*House of Representatives member Annie Kuster of New Hampshire will not seek reelection.

*Opinion: Some vacation.

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

*Why has the New York Fraud trial bond been reduced with an extended deadline??? But he still has to pay bond AND the entire original fine on time or face further legal issues. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump’s facing another gag order. So Trump comments on the Judge and his daughter! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Some speculation in regards to Trump’s pending legal future, including another possible trial. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ELSEWHERE…

*A container ship crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge March 26.

*AT&T is investigating a data "leak".

*Why did Federal Agents raid rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' residences???

*Chick-Fil-A is changing its chicken.

*Will Home Depot buy SRS Distribution???

*Opinion: Trump’s selling Bibles???

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*The 2024 Major League Baseball⚾ season is well underway.