Showing posts with label June 7-13. Show all posts
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Saturday, June 13, 2026

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 7-13, 2026: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

JUNE IS CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, WORLD OCEANS🌊 MONTH, PRIDE🌈 MONTH AND BLACK MUSIC♫ MONTH.
JUNE 14 IS WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY.
JUNE 15 IS NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY📸 DAY.
JUNE 17 IS WORLD JUGGLING DAY AND WORLD CROCODILE🐊 DAY.
JUNE 18 IS WORLD AUTISTIC AWARENESS DAY
AND INTERNATIONAL PICNIC DAY.
JUNE 19 IS JUNETEENTH. See SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE below for more details.
JUNE 19 IS SUSHI DAY.
JUNE 20 IS WORLD REFUGEE DAY.
JUNE 21 IS INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY, CANADA’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY, WORLD MUSIC♫ DAY AND INTERNATIONAL SURFING🏄 DAY.
JUNE 22 IS WORLD RAIN FOREST DAY.
JUNE 23 IS WORLD CREATIVE WRITING DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of June 13, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR 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, preferably through arrest and trial.

FROM THEIR PERSPECTIVE...
🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*Solar Power is more popular in the United States, yet the Trump/Republican regime favors coal and oil.
*June 15 is Nature Photography📸 Day.
*June 17 is World Crocodile🐊 Day.
*June 22 is World Rain Forest Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Former professional basketball🏀 player turned broadcaster Stacey King has passed away.
*Former professional baseball⚾ players Al Closter and Wes Gardner are no longer with us. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Author/editor Jane Yolen (a very extensive bibliography over a long career) has passed away.
*Noted journalist and critic Gene Shalit is no longer with us.
*Actor and voice artist Ronnie Schell (Gomer Pyle USMC, the American version of Battle of the Planets, much more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Painter David Hockney is no longer with us.
*Dee Palmer of Jethro Tull has left the stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

JUNE 14 IS FLAG DAY IN AMERICA.
JUNE 21 IS FATHERS’ DAY IN AMERICA.

WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…
FACT BASED ANALYSIS
LOVES???
*Trump LOVES inflation??? Yes, he actually said that! And the responses are predictable. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Opinion: One look at the wealthy and why they should pay their fair share of taxes too. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
FACT BASED OPINION
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
THE 2026 MID-TERM ELECTIONS…
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.
FACT BASED ANALYSIS
THE BALLROOM BLITZ...
*The latest on the Kennedy Center. And it IS the KENNEDY CENTER once more! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ALSO…
*Trump went to Game 3 of the NBA🏀 Finals. Besides his security detail taking up space fans would have used but couldn't, Trump was not only booed but SLEPT during parts of the game! There were plenty of post game comments afterwards, especially since the Knicks lost. And Trump's response afterwards. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)
REMEMBER THE VICTIMS!
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
*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.
FACT BASED OPINION
MEDICAL NEWS…
*The Screw Worm Parasite is no longer just confined to Texas Beef! But the Trump/Republican regime is still trying to blame former President Joseph Biden.
*The Court has made 2/TWO different decisions this week concerning finances. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
JUNE 7, 2026
FACT BASED OPINION
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*The latest concerning the Southern Poverty Law Center.
*A United States Federal Judge has ruled that the
HISTORICAL RECORD

Trump/Republican regime's attempts to undermine the Endangered Species Act protections to benefit coal miners are illegal.
*Remembering Prince.
*On June 19, 1865: Blacks in Galveston, Texas USA were finally notified they were officially free, despite the fact that the Emancipation Proclamation had been active since January 1, 1863 and the Civil War ended on April 9, 1865. The day has since become a Federal holiday known as Juneteenth.
FACT BASED ANALYSIS
✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*The Screw Worm problem in Texas, and who/what is NOT responsible for it. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Some House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a pro-Labor bill. But will it pass the Senate, let alone become law???
ELSEWHERE…
*Some states would rather hold their own celebrations than be connected to anything the Trump/Republican regime is staging for America's 250th birthday July 4. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.
OTHER IMAGES VIA PUBLIC DOMAIN SOURCES.

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Saturday, June 13, 2020

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 7-13, 2020



♫WE'VE GOT TO LIVE TOGETHER!♫*





JUNE IS LGBT PRIDE MONTH.
JUNE 14 IS AMERICA’S FLAG DAY.
JUNE 16 MARKS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF DISNEY’S LADY AND THE TRAMP.
JUNE 20 IS THE SUMMER SOLSTICE.🌞
JUNE 21 IS FATHER’S DAY.
NINTENDO’S MARIO IS CELEBRATING HIS 35TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.


*Song quote from ♫Everyday People♫ by Sly and the Family Stone.

 AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*North Korea is no longer talking to South Korea??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Why does American President Donald Trump want to withdraw US Troops from Germany??? Especially when that country is facing pressure from Russia. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*US President Donald Trump versus the International Criminal Court!
*“DON’T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN!”— warns the World Health Organization, as proven by places like Saudi Arabia. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Peru versus COVID-19: fact or fiction???
*Are they or aren’t they???
*International support for racial equality and George Floyd. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Twitter “polices” itself.
*BP International intends to reduce its global staff.
*A landslide on Mars???
*The alien sky.
*June 14 was a dark day 80 years ago during World War 2 as the Nazis seized Paris and opened the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

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…🌐
*HOW MUCH did Donald Trump, Junior spend of American taxpayers’ money to go on an ENDANGERED animal hunt???
*American President Donald Trump will soon make it easier to hunt in Alaska!😒
*Colombia will no longer allow animal tested cosmetics.
*Believe it or not, the pandemic has helped the environment!
*Plant🥀 energy???

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza has passed away while in office.
*Former professional football🏈 player Reche Caldwell is no longer with us.
*Blues singer Frank Bey has passed away.
*Bonnie Pointer of the Pointer Sisters is no longer with us.
*Singer Pau Donés of Jarabe de Palo has passed away.
*Former professional baseball⚾ player Claudell Washington is no longer with us.
*Voice/actor Mel Winkler (credits too numerous to mention) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Writer/editor Dennis O’Neil (credits too numerous to mention) has passed away.
*Former professional basketball🏀 player Earnest Killum is no longer with us.
*Music composer Katsuhisa Hattori has passed away.
*Singer Ricky Valance (♫Tell Laura I Love Her♫) is no longer with us.
*Former FBI Director William Sessions has passed away.

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.
*Detainees are holding a hunger strike to support Floyd/Black Lives Matter protesters.
*A potential visa hold. Allegedly because of the pandemic.
*But what about the health/safety of all the “detainees”???
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.
THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION…🗹
*If it matters at this point, Joe Biden won Georgia and West Virginia June 9.
*Joe Biden’s latest poll numbers are amazing!
*COLIN POWELL officially endorses Joe Biden!
*What other Republicans are dumping Trump???
*Has Wall Street abandoned Trump???
*Trump’s campaign appears to have difficulty in its own “backyard”. Like the lack of a proofreader! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*What are Donald Trump’s chances now??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
POLITICALLY…
*Why does President Trump want to withdraw US Troops from Germany??? Especially when that country is facing pressure from Russia. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Trump versus the International Criminal Court!
*Trump’s latest idea of “fake news”.
*Under Trump, LGBT people and any woman in need of an abortion now don’t have as much medical coverage as they used to! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Trump will soon make it easier to hunt in Alaska!
*It’s Space Force Farce???
THE GEORGE FLOYD SITUATION… (separated from the purely political news)
*Removing offensive monuments during troubled times.
*Police departments: should they be defunded or disbanded??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*“IMPROVE, not defund.”—Democratic Presidential hopeful Joe Biden.
*Will Trump issue an executive order on police reform??? He definitely liked recent police action against protesters in Minneapolis. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*A pro-Trump rally on Juneteenth??? At least he was willing to change the date. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Has Trump been trying to escalate the issues???
*Doubling down to support a lie.
*Trump salutes… the S.S.???
*Trump is against renaming military installations.
*Has the government been spying on the protesters???
*Is the National Guard “afraid” of Trump???
*Attorney General William Barr tells a different reason as to why Trump went to the bunker.
*Some wonder: how will all of this affect the entertainment industry??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*We may be in the south, but…
THE US VERSUS COVID-19… (separated from the purely political news)
*“DON’T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN!”— warns the World Health Organization, as proven by places like Saudi Arabia. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*NEW guidelines from the Center for Disease Control.
*Under Trump, LGBT people and any woman in need of an abortion now don’t have as much medical coverage as they used to! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The state of your state, as of June 13, 2020. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*“When we asked for supplies and equipment, we meant stuff that actually works!”—Nursing homes to Trump.
*Trump thinks the situation is improving, but facts say otherwise. Like in Florida, and Texas, who may reinstate their lock down. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)
*Just how bad is it in America???
*Yet if things ARE better, then why is Trump insisting upon a disclaimer???
*Are we or aren't we???
*New York City attempts reopening, but…
*Is Vice President Pence taking the pandemic seriously or not???
*WHO is actually getting the relief money???
*Not Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival students, according to Trump’s Secretary of Education.
TRUMP TWEETS…
*“Take a Twitter break.”—Condoleezza Rice.
*“Trump is “divisive and a coward.”—Professional Basketball🏀 Legend Bill Russell.
*A Tweet too far??? And the subject’s response after suffering a brain injury! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅
*Checking on the protests.
*About George Floyd himself.
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*With current events, what are Congressional Republicans re-election chances in November??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Testimony on George Floyd before the House Judiciary Committee.
ELSEWHERE…
*The New York Times opinions editor did resign.
*MAD magazine artist Al Jaffe has officially retired.
*Will they ever finish???
*Will Chuck E. Cheese close forever???
*The Garth Brooks DRIVE-IN concert!
*No more Tucker Carlson???
*June 19 is Juneteenth in Texas, when word of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached that state two years AFTER the fact!
*June 14 marks the 245th anniversary of the Continental Army.
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Did you find all the hidden symbols June 7???
*You may have missed Free Comic Book Day this year, but you can still get the Marvel goodies.
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Saturday, June 13, 2015

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 7-13, 2015

JUNE 15th IS THE 800th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAGNA CARTA.
JUNE 16th IS THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF
WALT DISNEY'S LADY AND THE TRAMP.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK...
*Amongst the important matters discussed at the 2015 G7 Summit were the Greek government's debt crisis and the ongoing conflict between Russia and the Ukraine.
*The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) situation in South Korea continues to grow, with 14 dead and 145 known cases still being treated.
*South Korea claims that North Korea is planting landmines in the demilitarized zone between the 2 countries to keep North Korean soldiers from defecting.
*The 2015 French Open of professional tennis concluded with Stan Warinka winning the Men's Singles title and the team of Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Šafárová won the Women's Doubles competition.
*"Golden Horn" won the 2015 Epsom Derby in professional horse racing.

TERRIBLE TERRORIST ACTIVITIES...
*Pakistani soldiers encountered Taliban terrorists in North Waziristan, leaving 7 Pakistan and 19 Taliban dead.
*American President Barack Obama has authorized 450 additional troops to train Sunni forces in Iraq.
*Locals in Northern Nigeria are claiming Boko Haram forces are active there, resulting in the destruction of 3 villages and 43 deaths. Attacks on 5 different villages around Maiduguri, Nigeria have been confirmed.
*The Tunisian Embassy in Libya has been seized by unidentified forces, resulting in 10 known hostages.

PASSING PARADE...
Singer/Actress Monica Lewis (Earthquake) is no longer with us.
Actor Ron Moody (Oliver!, Eastenders) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
Wrestler Dusty Rhodes has passed away.
Rapper Pumpkin Head (born Robert Alan Diaz) is no longer with us.
Actor Sir Christopher Lee (Too numerous to mention) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...
POLITICALLY...
*While "fixing" or ending Social Security still seems to be a strong point on any Republican agenda, historians are quick to point out that former President George W. Bush "borrowed" $1.37 TRILLION DOLLARS of that organization's surplus revenue to cover the expenses of his tax cuts to the rich and the Iraq War, and NEVER paid it back!
*Despite all the "fast track" efforts to get it passed without revealing the contents, the Trans-Pacific Partnership Act failed to get through Congress on its first attempt.
*At least one Congressional Republican has publicly denounced Pope Francis' beliefs on climate control, stating that the Pope does not have the scientific background necessary to claim climate control is real.
As if any Congressional Republican who denies climate change is real possesses the same credentials.
*Within an already crowded field of candidates, Jeb Bush is expected to officially declare his campaign for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination before the end of June.
*While already an official candidate, Hillary Clinton has formally started her campaign for the 2016 Democratic Presidential nomination.
ELSEWHERE...
*A Caucasian woman in McKinney, Texas called her local police, complaining about "too many blacks" in the community pool. The well video documented incident that followed has gained national attention, resulting in one officer being suspended (who has since resigned) and many questions being raised about local police procedures.
*The on-going drought in California has now been declared the worst in that state's history.
*President Barack Obama has authorized 450 additional troops to train Sunni forces in Iraq.
*Rupert Murdoch will step down as CEO of 21st Century Fox in favor of his son James taking over.
*Amongst the winners of the 2015 Tony Awards on Broadway were The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time winning Best Play, and Fun Home winning Best Musical.

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