THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 8-14, 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!

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH & MUSHROOM🍄 MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15 IS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 15 IS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE LONE RANGER’S TELEVISION DEBUT.

SEPTEMBER 18 IS WORLD BAMBOO DAY & CHEESEBURGER DAY.

SEPTEMBER 18 IS THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF

ALIEN NATION’S TELEVISION DEBUT.

SEPTEMBER 19 IS INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY.

SEPTEMBER 21 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE.☮🕊

SEPTEMBER 22 IS ASTRONOMY DAY.🌠

ANYTHING THAT DEBUTED IN 1994, LIKE THE CGI CREATED SERIES REBOOT,

IS 30 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning to visit Turkey, but—

*Whether China likes it or not, German warships are sailing the Taiwan Strait.

*North Korea conducted yet another “missile test”.

*Apple owes Ireland for back taxes.

*Google has been fined by the European Union’s Court of Justice.

*Brazil confiscated money from Elon Musk’s bank accounts there to pay his fines in absentia.

*The COVID state of the world, as of September 14, 2024.

*The MPOX state of the world, as of September 14, 2024.

*The United States is looking into Chinese E-commerce practices, while imposing tariffs on some Chinese imports. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Samsung is planning overseas layoffs.

*Coke flavored Oreos and Oreo flavored Coke???

*The cat and the garbage truck.

*A rain forest in the ocean???

*Proving the Pythagorean Theorem using trigonometry and not the Pythagorean Theorem itself.

*September 18 is the 265th anniversary of France surrendering Quebec to Great Britain during the French and Indian War.

THE 2024 SUMMER PARALYMPICS…

*As the games concluded September 8… 

*One less medal.

*The closing ceremonies, in photos. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

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

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

*As the fighting continues… 

*The United Nations wants accountability for the killings.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*Ukrainian forces struck Moscow!

*Russia attacked a Red Cross Convoy!

*Turkey’s opinion.

*Is Russia intentionally targeting civilians???

*As they gear up weapon production, Russian President Vladimir Putin warns NATO is a potential target for aiding the Ukraine. Great Britain responded to the comments. (There are 4/FOUR 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 conditions are not helping fire fighters against Brazil’s wildfires.

*From a landslide to a mega tsunami to...???

*Toyota is planning a hybrids only future.

*Reusing tennis balls.

*A park's ecosystem versus a bag of Cheetos.

*Trees instead of playgrounds.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*Why NASA sent Boeing’s Starliner back to Earth empty. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*What is the speed of light???

*The latest from the Hubble Telescope.

*A look at Ceres.

*There was at least one astronomical observatory in Ancient Egypt.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.

*Former President of Peru Alberto Fujimori is no longer with us.

*Doctor George Berci, inventor of the laparoscopy, has passed away.

*Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award winning actor James Earl Jones (way too many great credits to list) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince has taken her final bow.

*Singer Frankie Beverly of Maze (♫Back In Stride♫, ♫Can’t Get Over You♫, ♫Before I Let Go♫, more) has passed away.

*Actor Kenneth Cope (numerous roles from 1954-2009) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actor, race car driver and martial artist Chad McQueen (The Karate Kid franchise, Bullet 2, much more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Comic Book Artist John Cassaday (worked for Dark Horse, DC, Image, Marvel and more) is no longer with us.

*Comic Book Artist Karl Moline (co-created Fray with Josh Whedon, numerous other work for various publishers) has passed away.

*Former professional football🏈 player Allen Aldridge has passed away.

*Walt Ehmer, the CEO of Waffle House, is no longer with us.

*Hank🐶 of the Milwaukee Brewers⚾ has crossed the Rainbow🌈 Bridge.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS!

POLITICALLY…

*The Biden Administration is looking into Chinese E-commerce practices, while imposing tariffs on some Chinese imports. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The upcoming election versus the United States Postal Service. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Will everyone eligible get to vote  in Alabama???

*Is Donald Trump guilty of breaking the Logan Act???

*“The Justice Department will not be weaponized.”—Merrick Garland.

*Florida is questioning potential voters.

*The latest from the White House.

*September 17 is Constitution Day.

🗹ELECTION 2024…

*Different candidates, different parties, different tactics. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*The Trump campaign is already questioning votes by mail.

*Did Donald Trump threaten election workers???

*Taylor Swift officially endorsed Kamala Harris, and is getting her eligible fans registered to vote.

*Trump has unpaid debts on the campaign trail.

*Donald Trump and Laura Loomer???

*The Trump-Vance comments about Haitians have led to bomb threats!

*Trump thinks Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is Fidel Castro's son???

*Speculation: Have Republican comments put people in danger???

*Speculation: Will the Trump Campaign soon be hearing from Taylor Swift’s lawyers???

*Speculation: If you can't win, sue???

THE SEPTEMBER 10 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE…

*The pre-debate attack ads.

*The New York Times wondered about Trump’s status.

*The Haitian aspect.

*Germany didn’t like Trump’s comments concerning them and even fact checked him. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Washington Post, Newsweek, Time, MSNBC, USA Today and others all think that Kamala Harris won the debate. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*While claiming victory and criticizing Harris' performance, Trump now says there will not be another debate, citing ABC for the decision as he demands all the network's employees be fired. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*If it matters, the debate’s TV ratings.

*SEE OR READ THE DEBATE FOR YOURSELF.

*Opinion: Should Donald Trump win re-election...

*At this time, the Vice Presidential Debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance is still scheduled for October 1.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*Will the Court have an independently created Code of Conduct???

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

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*Apparently Florida’s state government doesn’t want to give voters access to the abortion issue.

*Arizona's 1864 Law has officially been repealed.

*The latest from North Dakota on the issue.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*LULAC is trying to make sure eligible Latinos in Texas get to vote.

*Music for a Sunday afternoon.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*The Presidential Debate of September 10 from the perspectives of The Washington Post, Newsweek, NBC, ABC and USA Today. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*Snopes on Trump’s election claims, Vice President Harris’ ear rings and college sorority. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*USA Today checks Trump’s educational background.

*The actual duration of menopause.

*$130 to fill up an SUV???

*A look at fig newtons.

*What is paprika???

*How fast are deer???

*Dogs: Fact and Fiction.

*Why you don’t actually use the word Zombie(s).

*Do you know the Michelin Man???

😷THE US VERSUS COVID…

*The state of your state.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*As the latest budget battle continues in hopes of avoiding a government shutdown, Republican Senators don’t agree with Republican Representatives. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*As Donald Trump weighs in on the matter, it's time for the latest round of the Blame Game. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Why is the Republican operated House Judiciary Committee trying to investigate Democrats???

*With the November elections on the horizon, a look at one Senate race.

*Congress will have increased security for formally certifying the election results in January 2025.

*Opinion: The Republican Budget strategy.

*Speculation: Will Mike Johnson lose his Speaker of the House position???

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

The Georgia Election Interference Trial…

*The indictment list as been trimmed.

New York’s ‘Hush Money’ Trial…

*The Sentencing Hearing will proceed as scheduled and the gag order stays active.

Other Trump Issues include…

*Trump Tower in Chicago faces legal issues.

ELSEWHERE…

*Boar’s Head’s problems continue.

*Home Depot faces a two million dollar fine.

*A Trump stock issue.

*All in an effort to sell books???

*Hunter Biden’s court victory.

*Boeing machinists are on strike.

*Kevin Hart has closed his fast food chain.

*Microsoft will soon be issuing layoff notices in its Gaming division.

*The little animation studio that could.

*At the 2024 Video Music Awards...

*Coke flavored Oreos and Oreo flavored Coke???

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped save a life.

*A rain forest in the ocean???

*Proving the Pythagorean Theorem using trigonometry and not the Pythagorean Theorem itself.

*If not one concert, then another.