THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 25-31, 2024: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

AUGUST 31 IS MALAYSIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY

AND INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY.

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 1 IS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF GENE AUTRY’S VERSION OF

RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER.🦌

SEPTEMBER 2 IS VIETNAM’S NATIONAL DAY

AND LABOR DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.

SEPTEMBER 5 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CHARITY.

SEPTEMBER 7 IS BRAZIL’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

SEPTEMBER 8 IS STAR TREK DAY.

SEPTEMBER 9 IS SUDOKU DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Russia warned the United States and other countries about the risk of World War 3 if “the Ukraine isn’t stopped”. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Twitter/X is to be shut down in Brazil because of disinformation.

*Has China stopped all financial transactions with Russia???

*Will Vladimir Putin be arrested if he visits Mongolia???

*Canada has announced tariffs on Chinese steel and electric cars.

*Germany is helping others fight Mpox. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The COVID state of the world, as of August 31, 2024.

*The MPOX state of the world, as of August 31, 2024.

*Russia stole from Google???

*Disney is interested in merging with India’s Reliance Industries Limited.

*Apple is reorganizing its service division.

*The Taliban has banned mixed martial arts.

*Rocket fuel in food???

THE 2024 SUMMER PARALYMPICS…

*The opening ceremony were held August 28 in Paris, site of the recently held 2024 Summer Olympics.

*As the games begin...

*What the logo represents.

*Upcoming events include...

ON ISRAEL, PALESTINE, HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH, THE GAZA STRIP AND IRAN...

*There are 5/FIVE separate links in the header above.

*As the fighting continues…  

*As Israel launched new raids in the West Bank, will there ever be peace??? Or are we edging closer to World War Three??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*There may be pauses for humanitarian aid, if the Israeli Defense Force doesn't attack the helpers. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*Russia launched a counter attack against Ukrainian forces in their country, including at least one trespassing drone. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*No potential peace plan yet.

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 continue in Brazil.

*There's a new ice berg afloat!

*The hole visible from space.

*Who cut down an 800 year old tree???

*Reusing banana peels!🍌🍌

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*The Boeing Starliner astronauts might come home before the end of 2024 after all.

*A look at the universe.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*The innocent lives lost during the Arbaat Dam collapse August 25.

*National Hockey League Columbus Blue Jackets hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew are no longer with us.

*Businessman and former head of Barnes & Noble Leonard Riggio has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS!

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 Governor Greg Abbott says his state's border problems “are solved”, compared to the rest of the nation’s.

*A Texas Federal judge has temporarily suspended protection to illegal spouses of US Citizens.

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

*Will a lot of previous cases now have to be retried???

POLITICALLY…

*Russia warned the United States and other countries about the risk of World War 3 if “the Ukraine isn’t stopped”. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*What is going on in Colorado???

*Will Latinos in Texas get to vote this November???

*The right thing, but the wrong reason???

*They were against something that’s good for them???

*New York State will get Federal assistance to deal with recent flood damage.

*The latest from the White House.

🗹ELECTION 2024…

*Candidate Trump's promise of government "reorganization" if re-elected has many worried.

*Kamala Harris versus Donald Trump… on Trump’s Truth Social!

*Now the September 10 debate between Harris and Trump on ABC is questionable again.

*Apparently RFK, Junior is the only Kennedy who supports Trump.

*More Republicans are now openly supporting Kamala Harris.

*The Trump campaign doesn't have permission to use ABBA's music either.

*Gwen Walz versus JD Vance.

*If you can’t besmirch Vice Presidential hopeful Tim Walz, go after his dog???

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Fall 2024 Docket currently will not have any items attempting to restore the Biden Administration’s Student Loan Debt Relief Programs.

*Except for administrative/clerical functions, the Court is in recess until the first Monday of October.

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*What Candidate Trump is suggesting is already a Democrat promise.

*One recent examination of Louisiana's laws on the subject.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*The machine gun was legal???

*Investigating potential voter fraud is a noble objective, but to search people’s homes while doing so???

*Are some insurance companies denying Connecticut flood claims???

*The problems of real estate scams.

*You have to buy your own dune buggies!

*The lady passed away when??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*So what happened at Arlington Cemetery August 26??? And why is Candidate Trump trying to make it a campaign issue??? (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)

*Reviewing the first major Kamala Harris-Tim Walz interview.

*Are some pro-Trump posts faked???

*Donald Trump on his latest legal developments.

*Anyone qualified to do so can teach in Minnesota.

*The Republican Party’s current stance on Climate Change.

*Healthy heart fruits.

*Do you cover exposed tree roots???

😷THE US VERSUS COVID…

*California is worried about a new COVID strain developing.

*The state of your state.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Could demanding stricter voting laws lead to another government shutdown???

*Corporations are getting tax breaks via a Congressional mistake.

*Speculation: Legitimate inquiry or possible revenge motive???

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

The Classified Documents Trial…

*Can Attorney Jack Smith get the trial reactivated???

New York’s ‘Hush Money’ Trial…

*When/if will the sentencing be held???

The Election Subversion/January 6, 2021 Trial…

*Special Council Jack Smith has revised and refiled the charges against Donald Trump, post the Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling. (There are2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ELSEWHERE…

*On Listeria and Boar's Head Deli Meats...

*Stop and Shop will soon no longer sell tobacco products.

*Another winter forecast.

*Apple is reorganizing its service division.

*Disney is interested in merging with India’s Reliance Industries Limited.

*Rocket fuel in food???

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*The dog has its day, and way.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: AUGUST 31, 2024

 😎FUN FACT

Before remodeling, the United States' White House Press Room used to be a private, indoor swimming pool area.

BEFORE AND AFTER

Two separate items share at least one word, and so can be combined to create something new. Based upon the clue below, do you know what the new thing is?

Team up between the Dark Knight and Mork.

AKA, ALSO KNOWN AS

Rupert Holmes’ ♫Escape♫ became more popular under what title?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the August 24, 2024 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME⌚

What TV show once ended each episode with a request for viewers and fans to “keep circulating the tapes”?

Mystery Science Theater 3000, near the finish of the closing credits.

FAMOUS FIRSTS🥇

What was the first graphic novel?

Historians consider Joseph Franz von Goez's Leonardo and Blandine, published in 1783 as the very first, although Will Eisner is usually accredited with creating the term in the 1970s.

SUNDAY FUNNIES: RANDOM THOUGHTS AND JOKES FROM KODA

 Hello Everybody! Koda Canine here kicking back and relaxing on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

Yes, I know I'm on the couch again, but my people aren't home at the moment so what they don't know won't hurt me. 😉

My people's home is much nicer and bigger than any dog house I've ever occupied. The last one only had a two foot high ceiling and I couldn't stand living there.

But now it's time to think of something funny so ready or not, here come the jokes!

What does every human say is the hardest part of learning to ride a horse?🐎

The ground.

Fishing licenses are stupid.

You can’t drive a fish.🐟

Then again, I have a dog license and they won't let me drive either.

But do I really need a license to be a dog?

MOVING ON...

It just a curd to me that Cottage Cheese really isn’t cheese.

But how can you tell if sour cream goes bad?

Does it turn good?

And why would you want to eat something sour to begin with?

Why are there POP Tarts but there are no MOM Tarts?

What's she supposed to eat for breakfast?

If Cinderella’s glass slippers fit so well going to the ball, why did they fall off in the first place?

I recently had a chance to read Kermit The Frog’s🐸 biography.

I found it ribbitting. 

You know, whether you're a dog or a human, junk food would be easier to avoid if it didn’t taste so good.

Scientists have developed a breed of transparent cattle but they have turned out to be very aggressive so steer clear!

So on that note♫, take care.

STAY SAFE!

Have a great week and because of the upcoming Labor Day holiday here in the United States, Piper D. Katt and I will be off so our beloved Editor-In-Chief Lee Houston, Junior will be joking around with you next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!

And spend time with your dog. It will be the Ultimutt holiday.—KC.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 18-24, 2024: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

AND MPOX TOO!

AUGUST 24 IS THE UKRAINE'S INDEPENDENCE DAY,

DESPITE CURRENT EVENTS.

AUGUST 24 IS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANDY PANDA’S DEBUT IN “LIFE BEGINS FOR ANDY PANDA”, A WALTER LANTZ CARTOON.

AUGUST 25 IS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF

FRANCE BEING LIBERATED DURING WORLD WAR 2.

AUGUST 26 IS WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY AND DOG DAY.

AUGUST 27 IS MOLDOVA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

AUGUST 30 IS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY’S MAIDEN FLIGHT.

AUGUST 31 IS MALAYSIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY AND

INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY.

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 1 IS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF GENE AUTRY’S VERSION

OF RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER.🦌

SEPTEMBER 2 IS VIETNAM’S NATIONAL DAY

AND LABOR DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Is there trade trouble between China and Russia???

*Apparently North Korea doesn't like the United States' position on current events.

*The Taliban has issued more restrictions against women.

*Canada experienced a railroad employees strike, but it didn’t last long. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*As numerous MPOX cases around the European/African region of the world continue to be reported… (There are 8/EIGHT separate links in this item.)

*Why this is a serious concern. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Those who do not learn from history...

*Updating the COVID Vaccine.

*The COVID state of the world, as of August 24, 2024.

*The MPOX state of the world, as of August 24, 2024.

*Katarzyna Niewiadoma has won the 2024 Tour de France Femmes.🚴🚵

ON ISRAEL, PALESTINE, HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH, THE GAZA STRIP AND IRAN...

*There are 5/FIVE separate links in the header above.

*As the fighting continues… 

*While the Israeli Defense force says they have recovered more deceased hostages, they continue airstrikes against Palestine. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Hamas may agree to a ceasefire, IF—

*Counter attacking before the attack???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*A Russian warning to Poland.

*Because of the war, more European countries are considering mandatory military service again.

*Yet it’s apparently no going good for Russia at the moment.

*Of multiple drone strikes and advances. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*When Russia TV was hacked…

*As Ukrainian forces pressed onward, Russia has lost another military installation, causing Russian President Vladimir Putin to declare a state of emergency. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

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…

*Drought and wildfires continue in South America.

*What is off the San Diego coast???

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*At the south pole of the moon…

*The mystery of the Dyson Sphere.

*Will humanity ever reach Mars???

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war. 

*The innocent lives lost to a knife rampage in Germany August 23.

*Current United States House of Representatives member Bill Pascrell passed away while in office.

*Actor John Aprea (numerous TV and movie credits in a decades long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Talk show host Phil Donahue is no longer with us.

*Voice actress Atsuko Tanaka (much TV and film anime work from 1993 until her passing, with some projects not scheduled to be released until next year) is no longer with us.

*Roger Cook of This Old House has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE BMW RECALL?

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS!

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.

*Republican states are suing the Federal government to prevent immigrant spouses of official US Citizens from having legal status.

*One Texas newspaper took state Governor Greg Abbott to task over his immigrant policies.

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.

POLITICALLY…

*Apparently North Korea doesn't like the United States' position on current events.

*A Federal Judge in Texas has struck down the Biden Administration’s ban on No Compete Causes in employee contracts.

*Will everyone eligible get to vote in Arizona this November???

*Montana will receive Federal disaster assistance.

*The latest from the White House.

*August 30 is the 70th anniversary of then President Dwight Eisenhower signing the Atomic Energy Act.

🗹ELECTION 2024…

*Robert Kennedy Junior has suspended his Presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump.

*Singer Beyonce says the Trump campaign is illegally using her song ♫Freedom♫ when the Kamala Harris campaign has the rights.

*The Trump campaign doesn't have rights to the Foo Fighters' music either.

*Candidate Donald Trump on electric cars and Project 2025. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

The 2024 Democratic National Convention…

*On Day One: President Biden officially passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Day Two: Harris and Walz are officially nominated while the Democrats explain what the country is up against, including speeches from Barack and Michelle Obama. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*An ex-Donald Trump aide on past events.

*Day Three: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz becomes the Democrat’s official Vice Presidential Candidate.

*Day Four: Current Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination to campaign for the Presidency.

*The Democrat crowd size versus the Republican’s, convention wise.

*How each convention did on television.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*Except for administrative/clerical functions, the Court is in recess until the first Monday of October.

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*Nebraska voters will have TWO different options this November.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Free speech won, for now.

*“When are you going to pay for your employees’ health insurance?”

*A pro-consumer company.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Fact checking Tim Walz’s acceptance speech to be the Democratic Vice President Candidate.

*Fact checking Kamala Harris' acceptance speech to be the Democratic Presidential Candidate.

*Footage from the Democratic National Convention has been altered, but by whom???

*Kamala Harris never agreed to a September 4 debate.

*JD Vance's past comments on Donald Trump.

*Campaign crowd sizes is still an issue.

*Taylor Swift does NOT support Donald Trump!

*Within McDoanld’s ice cream...

😷THE US VERSUS COVID…

*Updating the COVID Vaccine.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Republican led investigative committees claim to have enough evidence to impeach President Joseph Biden.

*Former House of Representatives member George Santos pleaded guilty on all counts in court. Sentencing pending.

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

The Georgia Election Interference Trial…

*While the trial is still pending, Georgia has ruled that the 2020 Presidential Election was NOT stolen from Donald Trump.

Other Trump Issues include…

*Trying to figure things out in New York.

ELSEWHERE…

*There is more legal trouble ahead for Steve Bannon.

*Dr. Anthony Fauci caught the West Nile Virus.

*Apparently Apple doesn’t want Epic Games to have an app store.

*Baseball⚾ history will be made August 26.

*Professional baseball⚾ player Joey Votto has decided to retire.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Overcoming her fears.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: AUGUST 24, 2024

 😎FUN FACT

William Durant co-founded General Motors and Chevrolet while founding Frigidaire, making him the very first refrigerator magnate.😉

TRIVIA TIME⌚

What TV show once ended each episode with a request for viewers and fans to “keep circulating the tapes”?

FAMOUS FIRSTS🥇

What was the first graphic novel?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the August 17, 2024 Puzzle Corner.

RHYME TIME⏰

The clue to something is below, but no matter how long your answer is, each word within it must rhyme. Ready?

Enjoyable jog at the beach. = Fun Sun Run OR Sun Run Fun.

NUMBER PLEASE

Get ready! We ask the question, but the answer is just a number.

Number of signatures on the United States Declaration of Independence MINUS the number of signatures on the US Constitution.

17.

56 Founding Fathers signed the Declaration (although 7 are suspected of signing after July 1776) minus the 39 who endorsed the Constitution equals 17.

56 – 39 = 17.

SUNDAY FUNNIES: THIS AND CAT REDUX (misc. jokes)

 Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here!

It's just a lazy Sunday afternoon in my little corner of the world and after I woke up from my latest cat nap, realized that it's my turn to entertain you folks for a few minutes.

Ready?

Did you hear about the lazy guy who put a dart board on his ceiling?

It made him throw up since he wouldn't get off the couch.

While the Summer Olympics were interesting this year, my humans are looking forward to watching the Scandinavian Marathon this winter.

It's scheduled to start in Norway and end at the Finnish line.

If anyone produced a theatrical performance that was all puns, it would be a play on words.

The secret to having the ultimate clean kitchen is to never use it.

Everyone would be in big trouble if their thoughts appeared in thought bubbles over their head like they do in comic books and comic strips.

Is anyone who automatically thinks "Boom Box" whenever someone mentions the 1980s just dealing with stereotypes?

One human asked the other: "If you were in a store and everything there suddenly became free, what would you get?”

The other person didn't hesitate replying. “Trampled to death.”

Did you know that Spice Girl Cardi B has a sister who is an athletic trainer?

Her name is Cardi O.

 If big elephants🐘🐘 have trunks, do small elephants have suit cases?

What is grey and has a trunk?

A mouse🐁 on vacation.

Which reminds meow, I'm hungry so on that note♫, have a great week!

Take care.

STAY SAFE!

And please be back here next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—PDK.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 11-17, 2024: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 BEWARE

HURRICANE

ERNESTO!

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

AUGUST 17 IS THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF MONTY PYTHON'S LIFE OF BRIAN.

AUGUST 19 IS BOTH HUMANITARIAN DAY & WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY.

AUGUST 20 IS WORLD HONEY BEE🐝 DAY.

AUGUST 21 IS POETS’ DAY.

AUGUST 23 IS BLACK RIBBON DAY IN EUROPE & WORLD AVIATION DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Thailand has a new Prime Minister.

*Elon Musk has decided to shut down Twitter/X in Brazil.

*M(onkey)Pox is still a serious health concern. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The COVID state of the world, as of August 17, 2024.

*The MPOX state of the world, as of August 17, 2024.

*Bulgaria will no longer allow mention of anything related to same gender relationships or LGBTQ+ beings in their schools.

*Are Elon Musk and author J. K. Rowling guilty of cyber bullying???

*Elon Musk does owe a former Twitter/X employee back pay.

*When North Korean TV went viral.

*Game Informer has ceased publication and shut down their website.

*The origins of Atlantis???

*A historical find of Biblical proportions???

*The mystery of Stonehenge deepens! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*August 23 is the 110th anniversary of Japan entering World War 1 against Germany.

THE 2024 SUMMER OLYMPICS…

*As the games concluded… 

*The medal had to be returned.

*The spectacular of the Olympics’ closing ceremonies August 11. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*And the bad moment we didn’t know about at the time.

*But now, on to the Paralympics!

ON ISRAEL, PALESTINE, HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH, THE GAZA STRIP AND IRAN...

*There are 5/FIVE separate links in the header above.

*As the fighting continues…  

*More air strikes. 

*Israel wants the United States to help attack Iran.

*Hamas wonders if there ever will be another ceasefire.

*Polio is reemerging along the Gaza Strip.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*The war in Kursk to create a buffer zone. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Apparently Russia doesn't like Italy's new coverage of the war.

*Is Russia versus NATO in the future???

*“You are not a victim.”—The United Nations to Russia.

*India is growing concerned over its shared borders.

*Russia’s latest counterattack.

*Does Russia President Vladimir Putin face legal troubles for attacking nuclear power targets??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Is Putin at risk of a coup???

*Opinion: Some thoughts of average Russian citizens.

*Opinion: The state of the Russian Military.

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…

*Drought is plaguing South Africa.

*The mercury concerns.

*Ice Age evidence found in Scotland.

*Has the Eurasian Beaver returned from extinction???

*Wildfires continue across Attica.

*From coal to solar.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

**NASA has confirmed the existence of water on Mars.

*The Super Blue Moon of August 19, 2024.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*Zambia's former First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa has passed away.

*Screenwriter Sergio Donati (Once Upon A Time In The West, North Star, much more) is no longer with us.

*Actor/stuntman Kim Kahana (Cool Hand Luke, the original Planet of the Apes franchise, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actress/model Peggy Moffitt (numerous credits in the 1960s) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Actress Denise Gagnon (Red Eyes, Route 132, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Legendary actress Gena Rowlands (3 Emmys, an Oscar, several Golden Globes and more during a decades long career) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Long time actor and host of The Hollywood Squares Peter Marshall has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Singer/songwriter Maurice Williams of the 1960 hit ♫Stay♫ has passed away.

*Famed Bluegrass fiddler Bobby Hicks (numerous credits over a long career) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS!

POLITICALLY…

*Wisconsin voters believe their governor is spending their money wisely.

*The latest from the White House.

🗹ELECTION 2024…

*Donald Trump's attempts to undermine Vice President Kamala Harris.

*Is Candidate Trump in trouble with the Federal Election Commission???

*While Donald Trump apparently wants to set the schedule for additional debates, Kamala Harris waits to see if he keeps his ABC promise first before agreeing to more.

*JD Vance and Tim Walz have agreed to a debate October 1 to be hosted by CBS News. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Harris versus Trump continues. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*On the subject of immigration.

*The Trump campaign does NOT have permission to use Celine Dion’s ♫My Heart Will Go On.♫ (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The estate of Isaac Hayes is suing the Trump Campaign for illegal use of his music.

*Rally attendance became a campaign issue.

*An endorsement for Harris/Walz.

*One look at Donald Trump's pre-campaign Financial Disclosures.

*One look at Project 2025's preparations.

*Just in case, the Democrats are preparing a legal team too.

*Independent candidate Cornel West and his running mate will not be on Michigan's ballots.

*Opinions: Donald Trump on medals and veterans and what the former soldiers think of Trump. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: As we approach the Democratic National Convention...

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*Except for administrative/clerical functions, the Court is in recess until the first Monday of October.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*The state of Texas believes General Motors is illegally selling drivers’ data.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*A look at JD Vance and Tim Walz's military history.

*Candidate Trump's August 15 speech and Presidential Immunity.

*Humanity in North America.

*What’s in Wendy’s Chili???

*What GTO stands for.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Congressional Republicans want to cut the Center for Disease Control’s budget.

*The Republican led House Oversight Committee has decided to investigate Vice Presidential hopeful Tim Walz.

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

New York’s ‘Hush Money’ Trial…

*Defendant Trump still cannot present just cause to get a new judge in this matter. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ELSEWHERE…

*Paramount is shutting down its personal studios ahead of a pending merger and everything will be filmed via CBS Studios.

*Game Informer has ceased publication and shut down their website.

*Some weather predictions for this winter.

*An M & Ms flavor just for the holidays.

*McDonald’s Happy Meal for adults.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Solving a Jamestown mystery.

*Who said we had to be enemies???

*From the Mississippi River to history.