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Saturday, June 8, 2024

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 2-8, 2024: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS!
WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

JUNE IS LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH.🌈
JUNE IS ALSO WORLD OCEANS MONTH & BLACK MUSIC MONTH.
JUNE 8 IS WORLD OCEANS' DAY.
JUNE 9 IS THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF DONALD DUCK'S DEBUT
IN THE SILLY SYMPHONY "THE WISE LITTLE HEN".
JUNE 9 IS THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF
STAR TREK 5: THE FINAL FRONTIER.
JUNE 11 IS HAWAII'S KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY.
JUNE 12 IS THE PHILIPPINES' INDEPENDENCE DAY.
JUNE 12 IS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BASEBALL⚾ HALL OF FAME
OPENING IN COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK, USA
JUNE 15 IS NATURE PHOTOGRAPH DAY.
JUNE 16 IS FATHERS' DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The 80th anniversary of D-Day. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The COVID state of the world, as of June 8, 2024.

*There are 5/FIVE separate links in the header above.
*Yet Israel is reporting the rescue of 4/four more hostages. (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.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES...
*June 8 is World Oceans’ Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS…
*The Chang’e 6 Lunar Explorer on the dark side of the moon. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

😢PASSING PARADE...
*Apollo 8 Astronaut William Anders is no longer with us.
*Actor William Russell (one of the first traveling companions on Doctor Who, The Adventures of Sir Lancelot, much more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress Janis Paige (many roles in a 60 year career) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Nicholas Ball (East Enders, Who Is Killing The Great Chefs Of Europe?, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
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.
*A look at President Biden’s proposed new Border Policy. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
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…
*President Biden visited Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
🗹ELECTION 2024…
*Texas Republicans have decided upon their 2024 Campaign Platform. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
*The Court on Federal funding for Native American health care. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*All but two Senate Republicans voted against the potential Right To Contraceptives Act. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19 (This header returns as needed)
*House Republicans interviewed Dr. Anthony Fauci in their investigation of America’s response to COVID 19.
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Opinion: Are House Republicans attempting to get revenge for Donald Trump’s recent multiple count conviction???
TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…
The Georgia Election Interference Trial…
*Defendant Donald Trump has an appeal to attempt getting Georgia’s Attorney General Fani Williams disqualified from the case tentatively scheduled for this October. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
The Classified Documents Trial…
*Judge Aileen Cannon will still be presiding over this, whenever it happens. Yet she has scheduled a hearing for June 21 to decide if Special Council Jack Smith was properly appointed to investigate, let alone whether or not all charges against Defendant Trump should be dropped. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
New York’s ‘Hush Money’ Trial…
*Yet with the trial over, who’s still threatening the jurors???
Other Trump Troubles…
ELSEWHERE…
*At Day 4 of Hunter Biden’s gun trial…  and Day 5. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*While many wished otherwise, Caitlin Clark will NOT be on the US Women's Basketball🏀 Olympics Team.
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS...
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Saturday, June 8, 2019

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 2-8, 2019

JUNE IS GAY/LGBT PRIDE MONTH.
JUNE 8 IS THE FORMAL OBSERVANCE OF THE QUEEN'S♕ BIRTHDAY
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM & TUVALU.
FOR THOSE OBSERVING, SHAVUOT BEGINS AT SUNDOWN JUNE 8.
JUNE 9 MARKS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF DONALD DUCK’S DEBUT IN
THE SILLY SYMPHONY “THE WISE LITTLE HEN”.
JUNE 9 MARKS THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF
STAR TREK 5: THE FINAL FRONTIER.
JUNE 12 MARKS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME OPENING IN COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK.
JUNE 14 IS FLAG DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.
JUNE 16 IS FATHER’S DAY.



 AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Pope Francis recently visited Romania.
*James Marape is the new Prime Minister-elect of Papua New Guinea.
*United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May has officially resigned as leader of her party.
*The International Space Station is going commercial!
*Was George Orwell right???
*The neon blue volcano!
*Just how slow IS snail🐌 mail???

AN AMERICAN PRESIDENT IN GREAT BRITAIN...
*American President Donald Trump visited Great Britain, to mixed reactions of England. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*How well was Trump received???
*Trump's opinions of London's mayor.
*"I can't see FOX News in England?"
*Trump shared his views on climate change with Prince Charles and attended a Royal dinner party. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Who’s paying for the travel expenses of Trump’s family entourage???
*IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*Trump observed the 75th anniversary of D-Day while in Great Britain.
*After England, Trump went on to Ireland.
*Is Trump planning to golf in Ireland while abroad???
*Did anyone pay the bar tab???

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…
*Actor Alistair Browning (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Artist Keith Birdsong (various Star Trek series, Shadowrun, Star Wars, the US Postal Service) is no longer with us.
*Actor Paul Darrow (Blake’s 7, Doctor Who) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Musician Doctor John (aka Malcolm John Rebennack) (“Right Place, Wrong Time”) has passed away.
*Actor Alexander Kuznetsov (The Alaska Kid, Space Cowboys) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress Nonnie Griffin (Good Fences, The Believers) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
TARIFF TALK…
*Whose side are the Republicans on???
*Mexico’s reaction to the increased Trump Tariffs.
*Will Trump declare another national emergency just to issue more tariffs??? For now, it looks like he’s trading “No tariffs” for a “new immigration policy”. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
POLITICALLY…
*President Trump visited Great Britain, to mixed reactions of England. SEE ABOVE FOR MORE DETAILS. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett has resigned.
*Trump wants AT&T boycotted to “correct” CNN!
*Will Hope Hicks testify or not???
*It should come as no surprise that Trump still doesn’t like Nancy Pelosi, but to consider her “a disgrace to her family”???
*The Trump Administration wants to sell arms to Taiwan, and has changed the travel guidelines for any possible trip to Cuba. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*"Climate change doesn't exist if we don't hear about it."
*The moon versus Mars???
*The Taxpayer’s bill for all of Trump’s presidential golf trips is $102 MILLION, so far.
*And where were you Sunday, June 2???
THE MUELLER REPORT…
*The House of Representatives isn’t done discussing the matter yet.
MEANWHILE…
*Will the American Dream and Promise Act replace the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act???
*If Congress won’t take any action on the issue, will Virginia tackle gun control locally after last week’s senseless shooting??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*So what has Mrs. Mitch McConnell been up to lately???
*Why would Republicans want to stop a disaster relief bill???
*Will South Carolina Republicans do away with their 2020 Primary in favor of Trump???
*North Carolina failed to overturn the veto on their abortion bill.
ELSEWHERE…
*YouTube has changed its rules concerning hate speech.
*Who’s killing transgender people in Dallas, Texas???
*Fired and arrested for NOT doing his job!
*“You may be valedictorian, but you CAN’T talk about your parents!”
*Jeopardy! has a new champion.
*So, how have things been at your Walmart lately???
*Vegan versus beef. Which are you getting???
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*“I want to graduate too!”

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!
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Saturday, June 8, 2013

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 2-8, 2013

THIS WEEK MARKS THE 69TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY (JUNE 6, 1944), THE ALLIES RALLYING POINT TO EVENTUALLY DEFEAT THE AXIS POWERS AND WIN WORLD WAR 2.


Amongst events happening around the world this past week...
*It has been reported that Nelson Mandela is now in a local South African hospital, listed in critical condition with a lung infection. The Free Choice E-zine hopes the former South African President and peace activist gets well soon.
*Over 70 countries have now signed the United Nations International Arms Trade Treaty.
*A new medical study has confirmed the previous belief that a mother's natural breast milk is better for brain development that formula milk.
*Sadly, an unmarked mass grave estimated to contain at least 200 bodies has been found near Jaffa.
*China's President Xi Jinping is attending a summit with United States President Barack Obama to discuss cyber security issues.
*Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the 60th anniversary of her actual coronation. Meanwhile, English Parliament has taken the final step to make same gender marriages legal in England, but there is no word on an exact date for the measure to take effect yet.
*While not in great numbers, scientists have discovered that the Hula Painted Frog is actually still alive, despite previous beliefs that the species was extinct.
*Online retailer Amazon.com has begun operating in India.
*Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova to win the Women's Singles title of the French Open Tennis Championship.
*Bollywood actress Jiah Khan apparently took her own life willingly to permanently leave the stage this week.
*Author Tom Sharpe has passed away from diabetes complications.
*Civil unrest continues in Bahraini, Turkey, Syria, and Afghanistan.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
*What appears to be 3 unusually well preserved  triceratops specimens have been found in Wyoming.
*The trial of the United States versus Bradley Manning, accused of revealing military secrets to Wikileaks, has begun.
*As of April 2013, the United States trade deficit has widened to 8.5% as imports have grown greater than exports.
*Major League Baseball is about to suspend 20 players proven to have continued using human growth hormone and/or steroids despite the ban on the illegal substances. The Free Choice E-zine wants to restate its position that any player proven to have used should be stripped of any and all honors "earned" while using!
*Famed swimmer/actress Esther Williams has passed away of natural causes at age 91.
*Joey Covington, drummer for Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane lost his life as a result of a traffic accident.
*Former professional American football player David "Deacon" Jones has passed away of natural causes at age 74.

For more news at any time, either scroll down to our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or else visit any other reputable news source.
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