Saturday, December 28, 2024

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: DECEMBER 22-28, 2024: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

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)
JANUARY 1 IS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF
FRANCE JOINING THE UNITED NATIONS.
JANUARY 1 IS THE 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMC THEATRE FRANCHISE.
JANUARY 4 IS SPAGHETTI🍝 DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Russia President Vladimir Putin apologized for a recent plane crash without admitting responsibility.
*The COVID state of the world, as of December 28, 2024.
*There is a confirmed case of MPOX in Kosovo. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The MPOX state of the world, as of December 28, 2024.
*Although Denmark says it’s just a coincidence, they are increasing their defense spending of Greenland after Trump tried to buy the country again.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…
*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (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 through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*FYI: There are coastal areas that accept used Christmas Trees to help rebuild sand dunes along the beach. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.
*FYI: Some zoos accept used Christmas Trees to help feed their animals. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

🌌SPACE NEWS...
*What happened to NASA’s Parker Solar Probe??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh is no longer with us.
*Warren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the infamous Pearl Harbor attack, has joined his shipmates.
*Actor Art Evans (numerous roles over a 30 year career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Record producer Richard Perry (worked with Carly Simon, Ringo Starr, many more) has passed away.
*Richard Parsons, former CEO of CBS, Time Warner and Citigroup, is no longer with us.
*Former professional football🏈 player Bill Bergey has passed away.
*Recently crowned Cruiser Weight World Champion Paul Bamba is no longer with us.
*Actress Olivia Hussey (Romeo and Juliet, Jesus of Nazareth, much more) has taken her last bow on life's stage.
*Sportscaster Greg Gumbel is no longer with us.
*Actress Dayle Haddon (North Dallas 40, Cyborg, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Director/screenwriter/producer Charles Shyer (active from 1977's Smokey and the Bandit 1 to 2023's Best Christmas Ever) has passed away.
*Charles Dolan, founder of HBO and Cablevision, has passed away.
*Burt the Crocodile🐊 from the Crocodile Dundee franchise 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!


POLITICALLY…
*Although he hated the part against prohibiting transgender healthcare for military families, President Biden signed the Defense Budget into law.
THE NEXT ADMINISTRATION…
*A look at H-1B Visas. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*After trying to reclaim the canal, Trump has named a new Ambassador to Panama. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Trump unhappy that Greenland isn’t for sale. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Why is Trump making a list of Inauguration donors??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*Homelessness versus affordable housing. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Congress is now in recess until January 6, 2025.
ELSEWHERE…
😁AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

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