THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE: THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MARCH 30-APRIL 5, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

APRIL IS JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH AND GARLIC🧄 MONTH.

APRIL 6 IS TARTAN DAY.

APRIL 7 IS DO IT YOURSELF DAY.

APRIL 9 IS CANADA’S VIMY RIDGE DAY, THE DAY OF VALOR IN THE PHILIPPINES AND UNICORN🦄 DAY.

APRIL 11 IS PET DAY.

APRIL 12 IS THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. JONAS SALK’S

VACCINE AGAINST POLIO BEING APPROVED FOR USE

Salk never patented it so everyone could be treated.

APRIL 12 IS INTERNATIONAL HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT DAY AS YURI GAGARIN BECAME THE FIRST TO COMPLETE AN ORBIT OF THE EARTH IN 1961.

APRIL 12 IS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASTRODOME.

APRIL 13 IS INTERNATIONAL PLANT🪴 APPRECIATION DAY,

the prelude to Earth🌍 Day.

APRIL 14 IS WORLD DOLPHIN 🐬DAY AND GARDENING DAY.

APRIL 15 IS WORLD ART🎨 APPRECIATION DAY.

APRIL 18 IS WORLD HERITAGE DAY.

MICROSOFT CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*A mystery has arisen from the Myanmar/Thailand earthquake as a period of mourning has started over the 3000+ lost souls. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*US aid workers in Myanmar are on their last assignment.

*Greenland stands united against any attempt of an American takeover.

*Canada is advertising directly to Americans, warning against US President Donald Trump’s Tariffs.

*Even more Trump tariffs have been announced.

*Why no new tariffs against Russia???

*The World’s initial reaction(s). (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Since when do Penguins🐧🐧 have money???

*The COVID state of the world, as of April 5, 2025.

*Elon Musk versus the European Union???

*All US Visas held by South Sudanese personnel are being revoked.

*Is the United Nations protecting its aid workers???

*After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide updates, including security fixes, for Windows 10.

*Sadly, April 10 is the 55th anniversary of Paul McCartney confirming the breakup of The Beatles while promoting his first pre-Wings solo album.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

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

*Could there be a potential ceasefire??? Hamas and Israel have differing answers.

*Children are still suffering in the conflict.

*The Taliban has reestablished diplomatic communications with the US.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…

*Is Donald Trump mad at Russian President Vladimir Putin???

*More missile strikes.

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…

*Is the landmass known as North America stable???

*Crater Lake to be closed for construction???

*Donald Trump wants to get rid of a White House tree planted by former President Andrew Jackson.

*Safely recycling wastewater.

*April 13 is International Plant🪴 Appreciation Day, the prelude to Earth Day.🌍

*April 14 is World Dolphin🐬 Day and Gardening Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*Astronauts Butch Williams and Suni Williams’ first interview since returning to Earth.

*Is it possible to overcome Earth’s gravity without a propellant???

*Concerning Isar Aerospace’s first launch attempt.

*Speculation: If the universe ever comes to an end, how???

*April 12 is International Human Space Flight Day as Yuri Gagargin became the first to complete an orbit of the Earth in 1961.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.

*World War 2 Code Breaker Charlotte Webb is no longer with us.

*Actor Richard Chamberlain (Shogun, Doctor Kildare, much more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actress Sian Barbara Allen (many roles from 1964-1990) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Jazz Guitarist🎸 George Freeman (many hits from the 1940s until his passing) is no longer with us.

*Actress Patty Maloney (many roles from 1973-2005) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional football🏈 player and Super Bowl XI champion John Vella is no longer with us.

*Actor Val Kilmer (Top Gun, Batman Forever, The Doors and much more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Former professional football🏈 player Ray Seals and Dean Wells are no longer with us. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Former professional Major League Baseball⚾ player Carl Warwick has passed away.

*Singer/songwriter Johnny Tillotson (♫Poetry In Motion♫, more) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

STATE & FEDERAL INCOME TAX FORMS MUST BE FILED BY APRIL 15TH.

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*Is Donald Trump mad at Russian President Vladimir Putin???

*The Taliban has reestablished diplomatic communications with the US.

*Canada is advertising directly to Americans, warning against Trump Tariffs.

*After what many are calling a “unique history lesson”, Trump announced even more, steeper tariffs. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Why no new tariffs against Russia???

*The World’s initial reaction(s). (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Since when do Penguins🐧🐧 have money???

*American initial reaction(s) from around the country. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The post tariff layoffs have begun!

*Who else gets hurt by the new tariffs??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The US Stock Market falls as Trump goes golfing again, which also makes him miss the return of four deceased American soldiers. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*A current list of companies that have or might pass tariff costs on to consumers.

*Yet some Republican Senators oppose the tariffs concerning Canada. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Greenland stands united against any attempt of an American takeover.

*All Visas held by South Sudanese personnel are being revoked.

*US aid workers in Myanmar are on their last assignment.

*The bodies of the US soldiers who disappeared from a tank in Lithuania have been recovered.

*Elon Musk versus the European Union???

*Opinion: The secret behind all the tariffs.

*Opinion: Barack Obama, Dan Rather and Kamala Harris on current events. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*The White House admitted sending an innocent man to prison, but can he come back??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Even a Department of Justice attorney doesn't support the handling of the deportation.

*A Federal Judge has ruled that any Venezuelan immigrant who had Temporary Protection Status/TPS can stay until the legal issues are completely sorted out.

*Is the checklist to determine possible deportees under the Alien Enemies Act flawed???

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

*Guess who is about to get a big Pentagon contract.

*Although warned not to, Elon Musk and DOGE have gained access to the Federal Personnel and Payroll System.

*Musk has made another buyout offer to Federal employees.

*The Institute of Museum and Library Services, which helps fund America’s libraries and museums has been (temporarily?) closed.

*The Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service may be next.

*Musk may leave DOGE in May???

*Why are two billionaires trying to influence a Wisconsin election??? (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The Musk supported candidate lost in Wisconsin so let the spin begin.

*Some opinions on the Wisconsin election results.

*Opinion: Considering his ties to the Federal Government, should Elon Musk even be involved with a Wisconsin local election??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: What should the Republicans do next???

*Opinion: Donald Trump on his pending automobile tariffs.

THE SIGNAL SCANDAL...

*The Atlantic’s editor Jeffrey Goldberg on National Security Adviser Michael Waltz.

*The White House now says the matter is closed. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Despite Trump's previous statement that no one would lose their job over this, there have since been firings in the National Security Council. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The head of the National Security Agency has since been fired too.

*Opinion: Why Mike Waltz is a bad choice for National Security Adviser.

ALSO...

*Why hasn't the state of Texas found someone to replace the late Sylvester Turner yet???

*Law firms are now suing Donald Trump.

*Trump's latest approval ratings.

*The Internal Revenue Service/IRS is planning to cut up to 25% of its overall staff, including closing its Civil Rights and Compliance office.

*Attorney General Pam Bondi wants to “throw the book at “Tesla Terrorists”.

*The pending changes to the US Mail.

*More changes in the Department of Justice.

*TikTok now has a 75 day extension to find an American owner.

*Although not legally possible, Donald Trump wants a THIRD term in office as his golf weekends have cost Tax Payers over $26 million dollars, to date. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*"I'm back and not going anywhere."—Kamala Harris.

*Briefing room seating arrangements will change to remind journalists who is in charge. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Addressing the Housing Shortage issue.

*Trump has pardoned Trevor Milton, a major Republican donor.

*Louisiana’s Governor lost all his referendum proposals in a recent state election.

*Florida is trying to eliminate state income and property taxes.

*So far, Special Elections are going in the Democrats’ favor (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.).

*The Wall Street Journal’s warning to Republicans.

*Analysis: All of Trump's Executive Orders, so far.

*Speculation: What will happen to the Kennedy Center under the Trump regime???

*Opinion: Trump’s pardons, so far.

*Opinion: Even if it was legally possible, why Trump should NOT have a third term.

*Opinion: Donald Trump, the anti-Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the Trump Administration and its personnel: Elon Musk, etc.

*The latest from the White House.

*Sadly, April 14 marks the 160th anniversary of then President Abraham Lincoln being shot by John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln would succumb to his wounds before dawn the next morning.

MEDICAL NEWS…

*A Federal Judge has ruled that the Trump regime must restore medical research grants.

*A pacemaker for newborns in need.

*There are now over 400 confirmed measles cases in Texas as another child died from the disease. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Health and Human Services have started laying off personnel. But who is working on the Bird Flu Crisis??? And can they get the essential staff back to work??? (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*One look at both the Centers for Disease Control/CDC and the Federal Food and Drug Administration/FDA since all the “changes” have been initiated. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*April 12 is the 70th anniversary of Dr. Jonas Salk’s vaccine against Polio being approved for use. Salk never patented it so everyone could be treated.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Court will soon hear a case concerning Planned Parenthood, which Trump wants to defund.

*The ruling on a case concerning medical marijuana.

*The Court sided with the Trump regime on teachers' training grants.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…