WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF
MAY IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 🎗MONTH AND
ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH.
MAY 16 IS ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY.
MAY 16 IS ALSO THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEACH BOYS' PET SOUNDS.
MAY 17 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HATRED
OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.
MAY 17 IS ALSO WORLD HYPERTENSION AWARENESS DAY.
MAY 18 IS INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY, FLAG DAY IN HAITI
AND ASTRONOMY DAY.🌠
MAY 19 IS WORLD BAKING DAY.
MAY 20 IS WORLD 🐝BEE DAY
AND NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE DAY IN CAMBODIA.
MAY 20 IS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF WHAT’S GOING ON BY MARVIN GAYE.
MAY 21 IS WORLD CULTURAL DIVERSITY DAY
AND INTERNATIONAL TEA🫖 DAY.
MAY 22 IS INTERNATIONAL BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY DAY.
INFINITE DIVERSITY IN INFINITE COMBINATIONS.
MAY 22 IS ALSO SHERLOCK HOLMES DAY AND MARITIME DAY.
MAY 23 IS WORLD TURTLE🐢 DAY.
MAY 25 IS AFRICA DAY AND JORDAN’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
MAY 26 IS EUROPEAN GEORGIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
AND NATIONAL “SORRY” DAY IN AUSTRALIA.
MAY 28 IS ARMENIA’S REPUBLIC DAY, AZERBAIJAN’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
AND HAMBURGER🍔 DAY.
MAY 29 IS WORLD OTTER🦦 DAY.
MAY 30 IS STATEHOOD DAY FOR CROATIA & INTERNATIONAL POTATO🥔 DAY.
MAY 31 IS WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY & WORLD PARROT🦜 DAY.
AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
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| AS OF MAY 13, 2026 |
*So far, the Hantavirus has been confined to those aboard the MV Hondius. Yet it still a very serious matter as quarantines and monitoring continue. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*The World Health Organization is trying to track down the source of the latest Hantavirus outbreak, and has declared an emergency over Ebola in the Congo and Uganda. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of May 16, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???
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*Sri Lanka is now charging energy tariffs for high users because of the US-Iran War. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Despite the impact of world events, there was a winner to this year's Eurovision contest.
*Opinion: The 100 greatest books of all time.
*Speculation: Who is responsible for bloodshed that might have been prevented???
*Speculation: Is Google Chrome adding AI to your computer???
*Trump went to China to meet with their leader Xi Jinping. Who went with him, and why they did. DAY ONE saw agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, but if China will participate in keeping it open is unknown. DAY TWO covered the US-Iran War, since China is an Iranian ally and oil customer. Yet China has concerns about the American position on Taiwan. But did Trump sell China US farmland??? At least he didn't sell any weapons. And of course, anything wrong with America is still former President Joe Biden's fault. (There are 13/THIRTEEN separate links in this item.)
*All previous/current trade agreements will remain in effect with future ones possible.
IN THE MIDDLE EAST…
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*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*An Israeli airstrike has allegedly killed a Hamas leader, along with the man's wife and daughter!
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THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*U.S. and Nigerian forces claim to have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a suspected second-in-command for ISIS.
*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, preferably through arrest and trial.
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*Analysis: The current status of rain.
*Analysis: How climate change affects sinuses and allergies.
*Analysis: Shanghai's high recycling rates.
*May 16 is Endangered Species Day.
*May 20 is World Bee🐝 Day.
*May 23 is World Turtle🐢 Day.
*May 29 is World Otter🦦 Day.
*May 30 is International Potato🥔 Day.
*May 31 is World Parrot🦜 Day.
🌌SPACE NEWS...
*May 18 is Astronomy Day.🌠
😢PASSING PARADE…
*Former professional golfer🏌 Jim Colbert is no longer with us.
*Record producer Jack Douglas, who worked with many acts between 1971-2026, has passed away.
*Hall of Fame former professional football🏈 player Charlie Young is no longer with us.
*Actor Jack Taylor (born George Brown Randall) (many roles from 1960-2023) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Noted film critic Rex Reed is no longer with us.
*Former professional basketball🏀 player Jason Collins has passed away.
*Screenwriter Barry W. Blaustein (a lot of Eddie Murphy productions and other works) is no longer with us.
*Singer-songwriter
Clarence Carter (♫Slip Away♫, ♫Patches♫, more) has passed
away.
*Former professional football🏈 player Gary Cutsinger is no longer with us.
*Actress
Jill Curzon (active in the 1960s and between 1995-2023) has taken her
last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Alan Rothwell (Coronation Street, Hickory House, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
MAY 25 IS MEMORIAL DAY IN AMERICA.
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!
ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!
BAN BOOK BANS!
POLITICALLY…
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| ACTUALLY HAPPENED. IRONIC. |
*Trump is in China to meet with their leader Xi Jinping. Who went with him, and why they did. DAY ONE saw agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, but if China will participate in keeping it open is unknown. DAY TWO covered the US-Iran War, since China is an Iranian ally and oil customer. Yet China has concerns about the American position on Taiwan. But did Trump sell China US farmland??? At least he didn't sell any weapons. And of course, anything wrong with America is still former President Joe Biden's fault. (There are 13/THIRTEEN separate links in this item.)
*All previous/current trade agreements will remain in effect with future ones possible.
ON FOREIGN ISSUES...
*Meanwhile, after speculation concerning Canada, Greenland and Cuba, Venezuela isn't happy about the possibility of becoming the 51st American state.
*Speculation: Who is responsible for bloodshed that might have been prevented???
*Speculation: Some of the FIFA World Cup⚽ games may be held in the US, but will the spectators come???
*Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wants more funds, and has sponsored an ad to support his request. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: Has Iran been hacking American gas systems???
*Speculation: When will oil prices and production normalize again???
*Speculation: What will be the final costs whenever the war ends???
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…
*The Trump/Republican regime wants to temporarily suspend
the Federal Gas Tax, but Democrats don't think it will accomplish much even if approved. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
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the Federal Gas Tax, but Democrats don't think it will accomplish much even if approved. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Analysis: Prices are still rising because of the war and getting worse. Especially in rural areas. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Analysis: Schools are suffering too.
*Analysis of the job market: Jobs available, but wages questionable. Yet if you're black... (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
*Analysis: The Trump/Republican regime on who stays and who gets deported. But doctors can apply now. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: Are Immigrant Rights Specialists now targets???
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
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| FACT BASED OPINION |
*Claiming fraud, the Trump/Republican regime has (temporarily???) cut Medicaid/Medicare funding to California, but some folks suspect a different reason for the action.
*Citizen Donald Trump may drop his lawsuit against the IRS, IF Congress establishes a fund to compensate allies "wronged" by the Biden-Harris administration.
*Analysis: The proposed Golden Dome WON'T work!
*Speculation: Is the For Profit President guilty of Insider Trading??? What has Trump disclosed, so far??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
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| FACT BASED ANALYSIS |
*The Supreme Court says Alabama doesn't have to use the map they have, but will the Court allow Virginia to redistrict after all??? Answer: No. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Trump's latest opinions on the upcoming mid-terms: Military Action???
*Speculation: Has Jim Crow returned???
NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.
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| FACT BASED OPINION |
*Ballroom plans have expanded to include a hospital, military forces and additional security. The projected costs have expanded too. Yet Congress may not approve everything the Trump/Republican regime wants. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: When will all the "remodeling" end???
*Speculation: Will Congress have to approve the Ballroom and Trump's Arch???
ALSO…
*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump/Republican regime and its personnel.
*Opinion: Promises, promises.
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
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| FACT BASED OPINION |
*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.
MEDICAL NEWS…
*The Department of Health and Human Services on the Hantavirus. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The Supreme Court says Alabama doesn't have to use the map they have, but will the Court allow Virginia to redistrict after all??? Answer: No. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Meanwhile, Trump is demanding loyalty from "his" Justices. "I'm your Constitution now." (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Analysis: Proper Court behavior???
*Opinion: The Court has revived Jim Crow!
DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…
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| PART OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT |
*Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon have decided to air reruns May 21 against Stephen Colbert's last show. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Trump isn't happy with The New York Times or CNN. Nor does he like reporters who accurately do their job and thinks they're guilty of treason. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Analysis: A recap of current events.
*Opinion: Trump suspects any reporter not favorably coving the war of treason. One reporter responds. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Opinion: Stephen Colbert on CBS News.
*Speculation: What is going on at CBS News???
*Speculation: The future of late night talk shows.
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| FACT BASED OPINION |
*Claiming fraud, the Trump/Republican regime has (temporarily???) cut Medicaid/Medicare funds to California, but some folks suspect a different reason for the action.
*AI maker ChatGPT has been accused of providing information helpful in the Florida State University shooting of 2025. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Opinion: Not every Democrat is good, but despite their issues, there aren't as many bad ones compared to the Republicans. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
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| FACT BASED OPINION |
*Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wants more funds, and has sponsored an ad to support his request. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Congress plans to interview social media chief executives about child safety as they consider regulating chatbots. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner testified before the Senate subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development May 14.
*Speculation: Will Congress have to approve the Ballroom and Trump's Arch???
ELSEWHERE…
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*In the second leg of the American Triple Crown, Napoleon Solo won the Preakness horse race🏇 May 16. His U.N.C.L.E. must be proud. 😉
*A tale of 2/TWO different Commencement Addresses. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: Is Google Chrome adding AI to your computer???
*Opinion: The 100 greatest books of all time.
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
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