THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 13-19, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 BE PREPARED IF

IN THE PATH OF

HURRICANE HILARY!

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY MUST STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS! 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS

OR M(ONKEY) POX!

AUGUST IS A BLUE MOON MONTH WITH LUNA FULL🌕 ON THE 1ST & 31ST.

AUGUST 19 IS WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY & WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY.

AUGUST 20 IS WORLD HONEY BEE 🐝DAY.

AUGUST 23 IS BLACK RIBBON🎗 DAY IN EUROPE.

AUGUST 23 IS THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF

COPENHAGEN’S LITTLE MERMAID STATUE.

AUGUST 27 IS THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE ADVENTURES OF BRISCOE COUNTY JUNIOR.

AUGUST 28 IS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON DC & DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR’S FAMOUS “I HAVE A DREAM” SPEECH.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Do you know the Universal Declaration of Human Rights???

*Authorities in France are investigating threats against the Eiffel Tower.

*Japan, South Korea and the United States will rally to each other’s aide if attacked by North Korea and/or China.

*Yet China holds "drills" around Taiwan as their Vice President undertakes a diplomatic visit to the United States.

*The US is teaming up with the British Navy on a new project.

*Sweden grows concerned over potentially violent responses to their continued Quran burnings.

*Spain is now suffering wildfires as British Columbia's and others continue. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*South Korea may prosecute any of their citizens who went to the Ukraine.

*Apparently Japan has a problem with harassment in its military and Defense Ministry.

*The World Health Organization says Afghanistan needs medical assistance.

*The next Miss Universe Pageant may not have a Miss Indonesia competing.

*If they remove the mosaic, where would it go???

*The COVID state of the world, as of August 19, 2023.

*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of August 19, 2023.

*As the finale of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup⚽ draws near…

*What might be under Australia???

*A 16th Century Astronaut???

*Is there a Fourth dimensional material???

*Where will you be during the next solar eclipse???

*Could there be life on Mars???

*What happened to Neptune’s clouds???

*The Question Mark of Outer Space.

*The most distant star isn't alone.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*Did Russia make a tactical blunder???

*When is liberation not liberation???

*Russia admits to intentionally attacking a Swedish target.

*The Ukraine gained ground against Russian forces August 16.

*A look at the use of cluster munitions.

*Would the Ukraine be willing to cede territory for NATO membership???

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.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*Spain is now suffering wildfires.

*Sadly, the Canadian Wildfires continue. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Better Fuel versus Cancer.

*A Montana, USA judge has ruled against fossil fuel promoters.

*In Utah, the environment won against oil production.

*There is some improvement in Lake Mead.

*August 20 is World Honey Bee🐝 Day.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost during the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

*The unidentified within the mass graves of the Sudan.

*The innocent lives lost to Haitian gang violence.

*Jerry Moss, co-founder of A & M Records, is no longer with us.

*Former professional football🏈 player Gary Barnes has passed away.

*Broadway actor Chris Peluso (had roles in Mamma Mia, Wicked, Miss Saigon, and much more) has taken his final curtain call.

*Noted politician/judge James L. Buckley is no longer with us.

*Former Space Shuttle Astronaut Karol J. Bobko has taken his last flight.

*Musician/composer/arranger and record producer Bobby Eli Tatarsky (a decades long career in the music industry) is no longer with us.

*The Pavements founding drummer Gary Young (who also played with other groups) has passed away.

*Actor Ron Cephas Jones (This is Us, Luke Cage, Mr. Robot, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional baseball⚾ player Alex Cole is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*Despite having warned him, Trump versus Judge Chutkan continues. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Georgia has now indicted Trump and multiple co-conspirators for trying to overturn the 2020 Presidential election.

*Will a convicted rioter get the biggest prison sentence yet???

POLITICALLY…

*Japan, South Korea and the United States will rally to each other’s aide if attacked by North Korea and/or China.

*The US is teaming up with the British Navy on a new project.

*What can the US Military do without confirmed replacement commanders??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Wisconsin Republicans are being sued for gerrymandering voter districts in their favor.

*The Utah National monuments will be restored after all.

*A look at campaign suggestions for Ron DeSantis.

*Why Alabama’s Republicans feel their state doesn’t need a second pro-African American voting district.

*Federal Judges have ruled against previous attempts to restrict absentee/mail in ballots.

*The latest from the White House. 

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Supreme Court is in recess until the first Monday of October 2023, but the Justices are going over the pending fall docket.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Do you know the Universal Declaration of Human Rights???

*And after the Maui wildfires…

*Are Kansas City police officers responsible for a woman’s death??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The gun industry is being sued by shooting survivors.

*The Judge declared a mistrial in the case.

*A complaint has been filed against the judge in the lawyer retraining case. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The state of Texas wants Planned Parenthood to repay them for Medicaid expenses.

*A Montana, USA judge has ruled against fossil fuel promoters.

*Baylor University is honoring the religious freedoms of LGBTQ+ students.

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Death threats have been made against the Georgia Grand Jurists who recently indicted Trump.

*Illinois will no longer allow weapons advertising aimed at minors or militants.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

😷THE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…

*The state of your state, M(onkey) Pox wise.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*How the Maui wildfires started…

*Trump’s speeches, post-fraud indictment.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Congress is on Summer Vacation until after Labor Day 2023.

*When they return, will Republicans do away with Washington DC’s city government???

*Is Texas House of Representatives member Ronny Jackson in trouble with the law???

*Why won’t some Congressional members comply with Federal law???

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

*Trump and multiple co-conspirators have been officially indicted for trying to interfere and overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential election. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Why Georgia added RICO charges to their indictment.

*What led to this indictment.

*And now Georgia is investigating their Lieutenant Governor over his possible involvement.

*Despite having warned him, Trump versus Judge Chutkan continues. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

ELSEWHERE…

*Rudy Giuliani faces a new lawsuit.

*Burger King will be closing some locations as it reevaluates the business’ future.

*Where will you be during the next solar eclipse???

*An early look at fall weather predictions.

*Could there be life on Mars???

*What happened to Neptune’s clouds???

*Is there a Fourth dimensional material???

*The Question Mark of Outer Space.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*The most distant star isn't alone.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 13-19, 2017

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*A van was driven into a crowd of innocent people August 17, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. 12 were killed and more injured. ISIL has since claimed responsibility for the event. A second vehicle was allegedly supposed to make another attack, but it was stopped by authorities. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Depending upon where you are, a total solar eclipse will occur August 21.
*Also on August 21, Big Ben in London will fall silent as a repair/maintenance project begins. Expected completion is in 2021.
*Air Berlin has filed for bankruptcy protection.
*Is the Chilesaurus the missing dinosaur link???


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.

😭PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent life lost during the car assault and those who passed away in the helicopter crash (not connected to the protests) in Charlottesville, Virginia.
*The innocent lives lost during the car assault in Barcelona, Spain.
*Actor Joseph Bologna (My Favorite Year, Blame It On Rio) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*TV writer/producer Victor Pemberton (Doctor Who, Fraggle Rock) has passed away.
*Actor Sonny Landham (the first Predator movie, the first 48 Hours movie) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA AND ITS CONSEQUENCES…

*A state of emergency was declared by Virginia’s governor when serious fighting broke out over a statue of Civil War soldier Robert E. Lee. One person died when a car was intentionally driven into a crowd and those aboard a police helicopter passed away when it crashed, although the cause of the crash is not believed to be a result of any of the actual protests. (There are 3 separate links in this item.)

SINCE THEN…
*After several Tweets and an address condemning “those involved” but not calling out the white supremacist groups specifically, but instead those who stood up against them, President Trump has complained about the media attacking him once more. (There are 4 separate links in this item.)
*Days later, Trump finally included everybody, a move which many questioned the delay over. He has since started trying to put a new spin on events. Trump has called out the “alt-left” for their role in Charlottesville, indicating to many that he does support the “alt-right”. (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*Some Internet providers have suspended services to "alt-right" hate groups. The services were previously maintained as a gray area of the First Amendment of the Constitution, guaranteeing every citizen the right to free speech. A rally at Texas A&M University scheduled for September because of the First Amendment issue has since been canceled by the school administrators too. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*A Confederate themed statute in North Carolina has since been torn down by protesters there, although it wasn’t originally scheduled for destruction. But who vandalized a Holocaust memorial in Boston??? (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Several more businessmen have resigned from Donald Trump’s American Manufacturing Council because of Trump’s hesitancy in condemning the white supremacists involved. This has since led President Trump to either cancel or outright end his Presidential Advisory Council on Infrastructure, the Strategic and Policy Forum and the American Manufacturing Council. (There are 4 separate links in this item.)
*The debate over Civil War monuments: historical archives or embarrassment??? (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*In the end, Trump and Charlottesville: pass or fail??? Here’s another opinion. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
POLITICALLY…
*Given recent events in Charlottesville, will President Trump fire Steve Bannon, Sebastian Gorka, and others??? Trump originally said “we’ll see” in regards to Bannon, but Bannon has since resigned, although fears for Trump's presidency, and has vowed to "continue fighting" for the President by returning to "Breitbart News". (There are 6 separate links in this item.)
*In light of recent events, Carl Icahn has since stepped down as President Trump's special adviser, and the entire membership of Trump's President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, with a special message to Trump within their letter. Read the first letter of each paragraph to discover what it is. (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*Despite President Trump’s opinions on the subject, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has other thoughts about transgender soldiers in the military.
*Don't bother looking for Donald and Ivanka Trump at the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony.
MEANWHILE…

*When they return to work in September, what do President Trump and Congress plan to do about taxes???
*Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell probably isn’t happy with how things are going in Alabama right now.
ELSEWHERE…
*Do “blue collar workers” want to stay “blue collar workers”???
*Justin Thomas won the 2017 Professional Golf Association tournament.
*Test results reveal that professional golfer Tiger Woods wasn’t “clean and sober” at the time of his DUI arrest back in May 2017.

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