THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 4-10, 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 10 IS WORLD LIONS🦁🦁 DAY.

AUGUST 11 IS CHAD’S INDEPENDENCE DAY AND MOUNTAIN DAY IN JAPAN.

AUGUST 12 IS INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY AND BOWLING🎳 DAY.

AUGUST 13 IS INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC.

AUGUST 15 IS INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY & KOREA’S LIBERATION DAY.

AUGUST 16 IS THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATED.

AUGUST 19 IS BOTH HUMANITARIAN DAY & WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*The Ups and Downs of the Japanese stock market.

*For the safety of her fans, Taylor Swift canceled concerts after authorities confirmed a possible terrorist attack.

*The COVID state of the world, as of August 10, 2024.

*A real life tractor beam???

*Speculation: How much longer will Elon Musk be involved with Twitter/X???

THE 2024 SUMMER OLYMPICS…

*As the games continue…  

*Inappropriate behavior???

*A frightening dive!

*Is there cheating at the Olympics???

*French Olympic winners have to pay taxes on their prizes???

*Albania won its very first medal ever!

*And you still can't mention Taiwan.

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

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

*As the fighting continues…  

*Another Hamas official was killed during an attack.

*An Israeli air strike hit a Gaza school.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*The European Union will be giving the Ukraine financial aid.

*YouTube is being blocked in Russia.

*The Ukraine on the offensive.

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…

*The deforestation of the Amazon Rain Forest has slowed down, but still needs to stop completely and let everything regrow.

*The Mass Bleaching risk is growing at the Great Barrier Reef.

*Battling microplastics.

*Lake Powell has lost its double arch.

*Air pollution doesn’t just affect physical health.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*Boeing’s astronauts might not be able to return until 2025!

*Are you ready for the annual Perseids meteor shower???

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war. 

*Former astronaut Jon McBride is no longer with us.

*Actor Charles Cyphers (the Halloween franchise, MacArthur, Elvis, much more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actress Connie Chiume (the Black Panther franchise, The Air Up There, much more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Tech pioneer Susan Wojcicki is no longer with us.

*Comedic actress Mitzi McCall (numerous credits over a decades long career) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Former Major League Baseball⚾ player Billy Bean 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!

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 state of Texas wants hospitals to start reporting patients' immigration status and medical expenses.

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…

*The politics of Kansas.

*Vermont will be getting Federal Disaster Assistance.

*Speculation: The election rule change in Georgia: positive or negative???

*The latest from the White House.

🗹ELECTION 2024…

*The Trump campaign says its been hacked.

*Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her Vice Presidential running mate.

*There are Republicans who are publicly supporting Kamala Harris for President instead of Donald Trump! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*It looks like Harris and Trump will debate on ABC in September after all.

*And now Tim Walz versus JD Vance, as Harris versus Trump continues. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Quid pro quo???

*Project 2025 is still planning for a possible Trump victory.

*Speculation: Candidate Trump’s plans for Social Security if re-elected: good or bad???

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*A quick emergency ruling on a Trump matter.

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

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Elon Musk has sued a non-profit organization out of existence.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Vice Presidential hopeful JD Vance on migrants versus housing.

*One perspective on Vice Presidential military service.

*Airplanes can’t stay at the airport overnight.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID…

*And now… variant KP.3.1.1 appears!

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Democrats want to counter high prescription drug prices.

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

New York’s ‘Hush Money’ Trial…

*The Immunity decision has been delayed. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

Other Trump Issues include…

*Will Trump’s next legal problems originate in Egypt???

*A brief look at Trump's pending legal agenda.

ELSEWHERE…

*Google was found guilty of maintaining an illegal search engine monopoly.

*Besides the prize money, Mike Lindell owes the attorney fees too.

*As Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary season approaches…

*Speculation: How much longer will Elon Musk be involved with Twitter/X???

*August 11 is the 90th anniversary of Alcatraz accepting its first prisoners.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Guess what we found!