Saturday, April 19, 2025

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 13-19, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

APRIL IS JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH, ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH
AND GARLIC🧄 MONTH.
APRIL 19 IS THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION STARTING, WHICH LEAD TO THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES.
FOR THOSE CELEBRATING, APRIL 21 IS EASTER.🐇🥚
APRIL 21 IS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF
LOONEY TUNES YOSEMITE SAM’S DEBUT IN HARE TRIGGER.
APRIL 22 IS EARTH🌏 DAY.
The first was in 1970, making this the 55TH ANNIVERSARY.
APRIL 23 IS WORLD BOOK📚 DAY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS’ DAY.
APRIL 24 IS INTERNATIONAL GUIDE DOG🦮 DAY.
APRIL 25 IS ANZAC DAY FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND,
LIBERATION DAY FOR ITALY AND WORLD PENGUIN🐧 DAY.
APRIL 26 IS WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY.
APRIL 27 IS HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY TO PROMOTE BETTER PET HEALTH.
APRIL 28 IS ARBOR DAY🌲🌳 AND WORLD ASTRONOMY DAY.🌠

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Trump plans to raise China tariffs to 245%but the country calls his "bluff". (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The COVID state of the world, as of April 19, 2025.


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


*An Easter cease fire??? Not yet. (There are 2/TWO 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…
*Trump is also looking to reopen coal and other mines in America. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*April 22 is Earth Day.🌍 The first was in 1970, making this the 55th anniversary.
*April 25 is World Penguin🐧 Day.
*April 28 is Arbor Day.🌲🌳

🌠SPACE NEWS...
*The Blue Origin all female crew flight of April 14. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Apparently US President Donald Trump wants to cancel science projects, including NASA's latest Space Telescope before it's launch date.
*April 28 is World Astronomy Day.🌌

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Karen Durbin, former writer for and editor of The Village Voice, has passed away.
*Author Mario Vargas Llosa (The Time of the Hero, Feast of the Goat, more) is no longer with us.
*Actor Nicky Katt (Dazed and Confused, Boston Public, much more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress Jean Marsh (both starred in and co-created Upstairs Downstairs, Doctor Who and much more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Patrick Adiarte (The King and I, Flower Drum Song, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Former professional football🏈 player and Super Bowl 16 champion Don Hasselbeck is no longer with us.
*Former professional baseball⚾ player and manager Tommy Helms has passed away.
*Former professional football🏈 player and Super Bowl 5 champion Ron Gardin is no longer with us.
*Singing Disc Jockey turned game show host Wink Martindale (♫Deck of Cards♫, Tic Tac Dough, High Rollers, more) has passed away.
*Guitarist Roger McLachlan of The Little River Band and other acts is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
EVERY AMERICAN MUST HAVE A “REAL ID” BY MAY 7TH.
WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
*Speculation: Trump and Canada.
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL…
*Trump plans to raise China tariffs to 245%, but the country calls his "bluff". (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Donald Trump versus the Federal Reserve??? Could he fire its chairman??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
*Trump is considering deporting some American citizens, depending upon their criminal conviction(s).
*Why are legitimate immigrants and even some American citizens getting notices that “it’s time to leave”??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
Actual public post. Author unknown.
*When will the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia be returned home??? (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*“Anyone who advocates for Kimar Abrego Garcia and doesn’t support the President’s anti-immigration agenda could be prosecuted for aiding and abetting terrorism.”—Sebastian Gorka.
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
ALSO...
*Trump versus Harvard University over Diversity, Equality and Inclusion/DEI. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Apparently Trump doesn’t like CBS or 60 Minutes. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Voter remorse is growing. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
MEDICAL NEWS…
*First measles spreading to more states. Now whooping cough! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*The Department of Health and Human Services will no longer advise on prenatal genetic screenings.
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
*The Court has temporarily put all deportations under the Alien Enemies Act on hold. Trump is appealing the decision. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
OPINION
*The Trump regime versus the state of Maine continues. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: Thought police???
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
ELSEWHERE…
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Despite all the business closings happening right now, Barnes and Noble is actually expanding.

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