THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 18-24, 2024: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

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

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

AND MPOX TOO!

AUGUST 24 IS THE UKRAINE'S INDEPENDENCE DAY,

DESPITE CURRENT EVENTS.

AUGUST 24 IS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANDY PANDA’S DEBUT IN “LIFE BEGINS FOR ANDY PANDA”, A WALTER LANTZ CARTOON.

AUGUST 25 IS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF

FRANCE BEING LIBERATED DURING WORLD WAR 2.

AUGUST 26 IS WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY AND DOG DAY.

AUGUST 27 IS MOLDOVA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

AUGUST 30 IS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY’S MAIDEN FLIGHT.

AUGUST 31 IS MALAYSIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY AND

INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY.

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 1 IS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF GENE AUTRY’S VERSION

OF RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER.🦌

SEPTEMBER 2 IS VIETNAM’S NATIONAL DAY

AND LABOR DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Is there trade trouble between China and Russia???

*Apparently North Korea doesn't like the United States' position on current events.

*The Taliban has issued more restrictions against women.

*Canada experienced a railroad employees strike, but it didn’t last long. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*As numerous MPOX cases around the European/African region of the world continue to be reported… (There are 8/EIGHT separate links in this item.)

*Why this is a serious concern. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Those who do not learn from history...

*Updating the COVID Vaccine.

*The COVID state of the world, as of August 24, 2024.

*The MPOX state of the world, as of August 24, 2024.

*Katarzyna Niewiadoma has won the 2024 Tour de France Femmes.🚴🚵

ON ISRAEL, PALESTINE, HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH, THE GAZA STRIP AND IRAN...

*There are 5/FIVE separate links in the header above.

*As the fighting continues… 

*While the Israeli Defense force says they have recovered more deceased hostages, they continue airstrikes against Palestine. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Hamas may agree to a ceasefire, IF—

*Counter attacking before the attack???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*A Russian warning to Poland.

*Because of the war, more European countries are considering mandatory military service again.

*Yet it’s apparently no going good for Russia at the moment.

*Of multiple drone strikes and advances. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*When Russia TV was hacked…

*As Ukrainian forces pressed onward, Russia has lost another military installation, causing Russian President Vladimir Putin to declare a state of emergency. (There are 3/THREE 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.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*Drought and wildfires continue in South America.

*What is off the San Diego coast???

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*At the south pole of the moon…

*The mystery of the Dyson Sphere.

*Will humanity ever reach Mars???

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war. 

*The innocent lives lost to a knife rampage in Germany August 23.

*Current United States House of Representatives member Bill Pascrell passed away while in office.

*Actor John Aprea (numerous TV and movie credits in a decades long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Talk show host Phil Donahue is no longer with us.

*Voice actress Atsuko Tanaka (much TV and film anime work from 1993 until her passing, with some projects not scheduled to be released until next year) is no longer with us.

*Roger Cook of This Old House has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE BMW RECALL?

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS!

THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…

*Former President Trump declared a “national emergency” to build his border wall, separating families upon apprehension. President Joseph Biden nullified the emergency, but other matters pertaining to these issues still have to be dealt with.

*Republican states are suing the Federal government to prevent immigrant spouses of official US Citizens from having legal status.

*One Texas newspaper took state Governor Greg Abbott to task over his immigrant policies.

NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to fully discuss the health and safety of all the detainees as well as the various costs under Donald Trump of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FIVE detainees (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.

POLITICALLY…

*Apparently North Korea doesn't like the United States' position on current events.

*A Federal Judge in Texas has struck down the Biden Administration’s ban on No Compete Causes in employee contracts.

*Will everyone eligible get to vote in Arizona this November???

*Montana will receive Federal disaster assistance.

*The latest from the White House.

*August 30 is the 70th anniversary of then President Dwight Eisenhower signing the Atomic Energy Act.

🗹ELECTION 2024…

*Robert Kennedy Junior has suspended his Presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump.

*Singer Beyonce says the Trump campaign is illegally using her song ♫Freedom♫ when the Kamala Harris campaign has the rights.

*The Trump campaign doesn't have rights to the Foo Fighters' music either.

*Candidate Donald Trump on electric cars and Project 2025. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

The 2024 Democratic National Convention…

*On Day One: President Biden officially passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Day Two: Harris and Walz are officially nominated while the Democrats explain what the country is up against, including speeches from Barack and Michelle Obama. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*An ex-Donald Trump aide on past events.

*Day Three: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz becomes the Democrat’s official Vice Presidential Candidate.

*Day Four: Current Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination to campaign for the Presidency.

*The Democrat crowd size versus the Republican’s, convention wise.

*How each convention did on television.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*Except for administrative/clerical functions, the Court is in recess until the first Monday of October.

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*Nebraska voters will have TWO different options this November.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Free speech won, for now.

*“When are you going to pay for your employees’ health insurance?”

*A pro-consumer company.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Fact checking Tim Walz’s acceptance speech to be the Democratic Vice President Candidate.

*Fact checking Kamala Harris' acceptance speech to be the Democratic Presidential Candidate.

*Footage from the Democratic National Convention has been altered, but by whom???

*Kamala Harris never agreed to a September 4 debate.

*JD Vance's past comments on Donald Trump.

*Campaign crowd sizes is still an issue.

*Taylor Swift does NOT support Donald Trump!

*Within McDoanld’s ice cream...

😷THE US VERSUS COVID…

*Updating the COVID Vaccine.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Republican led investigative committees claim to have enough evidence to impeach President Joseph Biden.

*Former House of Representatives member George Santos pleaded guilty on all counts in court. Sentencing pending.

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

The Georgia Election Interference Trial…

*While the trial is still pending, Georgia has ruled that the 2020 Presidential Election was NOT stolen from Donald Trump.

Other Trump Issues include…

*Trying to figure things out in New York.

ELSEWHERE…

*There is more legal trouble ahead for Steve Bannon.

*Dr. Anthony Fauci caught the West Nile Virus.

*Apparently Apple doesn’t want Epic Games to have an app store.

*Baseball⚾ history will be made August 26.

*Professional baseball⚾ player Joey Votto has decided to retire.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Overcoming her fears.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 18-24, 2019

AUGUST 24 IS INDEPENDENCE DAY IN THE UKRAINE.

AUGUST 24 IS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF 

ANDY PANDA’S CARTOON DEBUT IN “LIFE BEGINS FOR ANDY PANDA”.
AUGUST 25 IS INDEPENDENCE DAY IN URUGUAY.

AUGUST 25 IS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WIZARD OF OZ MOVIE.

AUGUST 25 IS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF

ALLIED FORCES LIBERATING PARIS, FRANCE DURING WORLD WAR 2.
AUGUST 26 IS WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY.

AUGUST 30 MARKS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER SIGNING THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT, REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY.

AUGUST 30 MARKS THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY’S MAIDEN FLIGHT.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Italy is in trouble! Their Prime Minister has resigned! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Syria's civil war continues.
*Greenland isn’t for sale (or trade???), so American President Donald Trump won’t be visiting Denmark, and how they feel about that. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*The latest G-7 Summit has begun.
*Independence? No, and forget the internet!
*Palestine authorities ban LGBT activities before a LGBT rally???
*But what does it mean???

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES...
*The dangers to the Amazon Rain Forest!🔥
*When will it end???🔥🔥
*We NEED bees! 🐝🐝🐝

THE LATEST FROM/ON IRAN...
*Keeping the ships safe.
*A potential plan to ease tensions???

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 guests intentionally killed during a WEDDING August 17.
*Larry Taylor of Canned Heat has passed away.
*Former Major League Baseball player Al Jackson (Mets, Cardinals, Pirates) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*With families being separated upon apprehension, President Trump declared the lack of a border wall a “national emergency”. There have since been legal and legislative battles initiated over this.
*If you’re going to arrest the illegal employees, why not their employers???
*Will Trump change the rules again???
*Is this the President’s objective???
NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to discuss the costs of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FOUR detainees (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.

TARIFF TALK…
*The costs???
*Raising their own tariffs, will China win in the end??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Even MORE tariffs??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Can Trump order American businesses out of China??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

POLITICALLY…
*Has President Trump changed his mind on new gun regulations??? He told the NRA no universal background checks. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Greenland isn’t for sale (or trade???), so Trump won’t be visiting Denmark, and how they feel about that. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Are these Trump’s views on those of the Jewish faith, and their voting beliefs??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Apparently, in his own opinion...
*Was it sarcasm???
*IT’S FACT CHECK TIME! Trump versus Google.
*Does Trump deserve a Medal of Honor???
*Guess what’s rising???
MEANWHILE…

*Congress is on vacation recess until after Labor Day 2019.
*But apparently, it’s not a pleasant one. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Will Mitch McConnell change his position on election safety this fall???
*Is McConnell already against the next possible Democratic President???
*Not one, but TWO Democratic hopefuls have left the 2020 Presidential race. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…
*Changing how we elect the President???
*Did “The House of Mouse” lie???
*Did the school do the right thing???
*85 years for a refund???
*Hasbro now owns Peppa Pig???
*Could Daylight Saving Time become permanent???
*The 2019 College Football season has begun.
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Apparently it doesn’t pay to be a racist.

Although our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen was suspended when Blogger updated its gadgets, we have ADDED a new TRANSLATE feature in the upper right hand corner!

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 18-24, 2013

AUGUST 28 MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON, D.C. AND DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JUNIOR'S FAMOUS "I HAVE A DREAM..." SPEECH.

Amongst events that have happened around the world this past week...
*The Fukushima nuclear disaster area has been declared a Level 3.
*Same gender marriages are now legal in New Zealand.
*Civil unrest continues in Iraq, Egypt, and Syria.


WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...

*Former soldier Chelsea(?) Bradley Manning has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to Wikileaks.
*Former Army Sgt. Robert Bales has been sentenced to life without parole for killing 16 Afghan civilians in March 2012.
*Former Army Major Nidal Malik Hassan has been convicted on multiple murder counts in the 2009 Fort Hood massacre.
*Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has announced he will retire from his position sometime within the year.
*NASA has announced it will reactivate the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) to search for asteroids at risk of colliding with Earth.
*Author Elmore Leonard (Get Shorty, Mr. Majestyk) passed away, following complications after a stroke.

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