THE WEEK IN REVIEW: DECEMBER 15-21, 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!

DECEMBER 21 IS THE START OF WINTER❄ FOR THOSE ABOVE THE EQUATOR AND THE START OF SUMMER FOR THOSE BELOW THE EQUATOR.

DECEMBER 23 IS FESTIVUS.

DECEMBER 24 IS CHRISTMAS EVE AND EGG NOG DAY.

DECEMBER 25 IS CHRISTMAS🎄 & THE START OF HANUKKAH.

DECEMBER 26 IS BOXING DAY🎁, THE START OF KWANZAA

AND CANDY CANE DAY.

DECEMBER 27 IS FRUIT CAKE DAY.

DECEMBER 31 IS NEW YEARS EVE.

DECEMBER 31, 1999 IS THE ANNIVERSARY OF PHILLIP J. FRY ACCIDENTALLY BEING PUT INTO SUSPENDED ANIMATION BEFORE AWAKENING IN FUTURAMA.

JANUARY 1 IS NEW YEAR’S DAY, HANGOVER DAY (for obvious reasons)

AND PUBLIC DOMAIN DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Two innocent lives were lost when a "runaway" car sped into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany December 20. Was it an unfortunate accident or intentional???

*Rescuing minors in danger.

*The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that El Salvador violated the human rights of a woman who needed an abortion for medical reasons.

*A Japanese bank to invest in the United States.

*Canada’s Justin Trudeau needs a new cabinet member, while the country is planning to increase its border security. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The COVID state of the world, as of December 21, 2024.

*The MPOX state of the world, as of December 21, 2024.

*Performing ♫The Last Beatles Song♫, including a reunion with Ringo Starr! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Is Elon Musk at risk of creating an International incident???

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*As the fighting continues… 

*Several mass grave sites have been discovered across Syria, who is preparing for possible war crimes trials. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Is Israel guilty of violating human rights in Gaza???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*Great Britain is considering sending advisers to 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 through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*There was a double tanker oil spill in the Kerch Strait near Crimea December 15.

*Australia is in the middle of a heatwave.

*Miami, Florida USA is sinking???

*Where is the magnetic North Pole now???

*Solar Diesel???

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*The latest from the International Space Station.

*When will the Starliner Astronauts return to Earth???

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*The innocent life lost during a stabbing spree at a school in Croatia December 20.

*The innocent lives lost in a Madison, Wisconsin USA school shooting December 16.

*Isak Andic, founder of Mango Fashions, is no longer with us.

*Professional baseball⚾ legend Rickey Henderson has passed away.

*Former professional basketball🏀 players Dick Van Arsdale and Frank Kendrick have passed away. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Singer Alfa Anderson of Chic (♫Good Times♫,♫Le Freak♫, more) has passed away.

*Musician Mike Brewer (♫One Toke Over The Line♫, more) is no longer with us.

*Musician David Mallett (♫The Garden Song♫, more♫) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

*A Japanese bank to invest in the United States.

*Will President Biden approve a Defense budget that is also anti-trans health care??? NOTE: Defense funds are a separate issue from The Budget Battle(s).

*Whatever happened to the attempt of giving the President the Line Item Veto???

*President Biden on the latest budget bill. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*President Biden's latest Federal Judge appointment breaks Trump's first term record.

*More Student Loan Forgiveness.

*While trying to “Trump proof” his legacy, will President Biden make sure the Equal Rights Amendment is ratified before he leaves office??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The consequences of lying.

*Speculation: The Republicans in power.

*The latest from the White House.

THE NEXT ADMINISTRATION…

*Whether because of or despite the current Budget Battle in Congress (see below for more details) Trump now wants the debt ceiling eliminated! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Besides Canada, Mexico and China; Trump is now considering tariffs against the European Union too.

*Trump still says he will end “birthright citizenship”, regardless of what the US Constitution says.

*Trump is considering privatizing the Post Office, but will meet serious opposition if he attempts it.

*Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall says Elon Musk should “learn the business” before he starts commenting on the F-35s or anything else military related.

*Will the creator of The Apprentice become Special Envoy to Great Britain???

*The owner of the Houston Rockets🏀 to be the US Ambassador to Italy???

*Will Trump want the Panama Canal back???

*Speculation: Trump versus Pope Francis and the Vatican???

*Speculation: The Diseases Return.

*Speculation: The Media under Trump's second term.

*Opinion: Trump’s way???

*Opinion: President Elon Musk???

THE DRONE MYSTERY…

*In New Jersey…

*In New York...

*Virginia’s view of current events.

*Were the drones in Ohio???

*The Biden Administration’s current view on the situation.

*The FAA has temporarily suspended all known commercial and civilian drone activity.

*The House (of Representatives) Intelligence Committee was briefed December 17, but nothing official has been revealed to the public at this time.

*While the FBI is still investigating the Drones Mystery, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene claims she has the answer.

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*Texas wants everyone to obey their rules???

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Will illegal immigrants become bounty hunting targets???

*The new attempt to stop illegal migrants from entering the United States.

*The Adoption rush before Trump takes office.

*Amazon employees went on strike December 19.

*Starbucks employees went on strike December 20.

*You can no longer legally “steal” a restaurant reservation in New York.

*Honoring Eddie Palmieri of Latin Jazz.

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who went on a shooting spree at a Madison, Wisconsin school December 16???

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*The misinformation that made the Budget Crisis even worse.

*A look at the raw milk situation.

💲THE BUDGET BATTLE...🄏

*As the December 20 budget deadline approached, Congress proposed another stop gap measure good until March 14. But House Speaker Mike Johnson wanted but Elon Musk’s blessing, who said he would rather have a government shutdown that “a lousy bill”. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*What was in the original budget bill.

*What would happen if there is a shutdown.

*The “Don’t Pass/Shut Down” theory has since gained momentum, so there might be a shut down after all!! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Is the above why Trump now wants the debt ceiling eliminated???

*Yet some in the House don’t want a government shutdown and attempted a different bill .

*Trump didn’t like the opposition to the new version of the budget bill he’s supporting as the deadline loomed. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*As the clock ticked down...

*Let's try again!

*The third attempt passed the House and the Senate before being signed by President Biden to become official. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*The Blame Game.

*The Democrats’ opinions of the situation. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Public Record: Every Republican who voted "No".

*Speculation: Will Mike Johnson still be Speaker of the House after Trump takes office???

*One analysis of the latest Budget Battle.

*It should be noted that Donald Trump doesn’t become President until January 20, 2025 and any authority he might give Elon Musk doesn’t become official until after Trump is sworn into office.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Elon Musk as the new Speaker of the House???*Will Congress do the right thing on another matter???

*Going her own way???

*Some lawmakers may soon not get their pensions if guilty of crimes.

*House Republicans want to investigate Liz Cheney???

*Congress may release the Matt Gaetz report after all.

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

*A judge has ruled Donald Trump does NOT have Presidential immunity in the New York Hush Money verdict between it being a civil matter that happened before his first term.

*Trump is now suing an Iowa newspaper and state pollster(s).

*Even if Trump ever faces trial in Georgia, Fani Willis won’t be participating.

ELSEWHERE…

*The Federal Reserve, now and early 2025 predictions.

*Has anyone seen a kangaroo🦘???

*Is the party over???

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*With or without a budget, some Federal Employees will have Christmas Eve off this year.