THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MARCH 10-16, 2024: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

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ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO 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!

MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH.

FOR THOSE OBSERVING, RAMADAN IS MARCH 10 THROUGH APRIL 9.

MARCH 16 IS PANDA🐼 DAY.

MARCH 17 IS SAINT PATRICK’S DAY.🍀

MARCH 17 ALSO CELEBRATES THE UNIFICATION OF ITALY.

SPRING BEGINS MARCH 19.

MARCH 21 IS WORLD DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY,

INTERNATIONAL FORESTS DAY & WORLD POETRY DAY.

MARCH 22 IS WORLD WEATHER DAY.

MARCH 22 IS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE BEATLES’ FIRST ALBUM: PLEASE PLEASE ME.

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

*As issues heat up between Russia and NATO…

*Vladimir Putin is up for reelection as Russia's President, but...

*Is China having internal problems???

*A look at China's position on social media.

*American President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris both met with Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this week. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Denmark plans to change its military service rules.

*The COVID state of the world, as of March 16, 2024.

*Egypt lost a premier movie studio.

*Why were global McDonald's temporarily closed March 15???

*Will Saudi Arabia invest in American Tennis next???

ON ISRAEL, PALESTINE, HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH AND THE GAZA STRIP…

*There are 4/FOUR separate links in the header above.

*On ceasefires and hunger.

*Israel hopes to capture Rafah.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*The latest war news as drones versus missiles continue… (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: The potential fate of the Ukraine if Trump is reelected in America.

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…

*Candidate Donald Trump on the environment if reelected President of the United States.

🌠SPACE NEWS…

*The launch was successful, but…

*If there is anyone out there...

*America’s response to the China-Russia plan for a nuclear reactor on the moon!

*A brief look at Venus.

*Anyone for an outer space vacation???

*The 12P/Pons-Brooks Periodic Comet is passing Earth again.

*Depending upon your location, are you ready for the Solar Eclipse April 8??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.

*Singer/songwriter Eric Carmen (founding member of The Raspberries, a long solo career) has passed away.

*Actor/writer Malachy McCourt (multiple credits over a long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional football🏈 player Ernie Clark is no longer with us.

*Bass Guitarist T. M. Stevens (numerous credits over a decades long career) has passed away.

*Former professional baseball⚾ player turned coach Bill Plummer (part of the 1975 and 1976 World Series winning Cincinnati Reds teams) is no longer with us.

*Actor and stuntman Grant Page (Stunt Rock, Mad Max 1, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Film director/writer Joe Camp (the Benji series, Hawmps!, The Double McGuffin, more) is no longer with us.

*Screenwriter David Seidler (Quest For Camelot, Tucker: The Man and His Dreams, The King's Speech, more) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*The House of Representatives has released a pro-Trump report of that fateful day.

*What Trump allegedly knew at the pre-chaos rally.

POLITICALLY…

*The Biden Administration on junk fees and improving the Infrastructure. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*President Biden and Vice President Harris both met with Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this week. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*New nominees for administrative positions.

*The latest from the White House.

🗹ELECTION 2024...

*2024 will be Biden versus Trump, Round 2.

*Trump’s daughter-in-law now co-leads the Republican National Committee.

*Former Vice President Mike Pence will NOT endorse Trump.

*If reelected, Donald Trump wants to CUT Social Security and Medicare, he will "Free the January 6 hostages", but there will be serious consequences if he isn't. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Trump also wants his critics jailed.

*Opinion: A look at what one group hopes will happen if Trump wins reelection.

*Opinion: Should Trump be reelected???

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*Justice Clarence Thomas is facing possible charges on Tax Evasion and Ethics Violations.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Is Florida lessening their LGBTQ+ restrictions???

*Will employee hours change in the future???

*Opinion: Can the laws keep up with AI???

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Facts about sharks.🦈

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Apparently three Senators don't agree with the new rules against "Jury Shopping".

*The House of Representatives are still hoping to find something to initiate Impeachment proceedings against President Biden with. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Yet they still apparently support Trump’s actions of January 6, 2021.

*While Congress is considering possibly banning TikTok in the United States, one Trump supporter wants to buy it. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Senator Bob Menendez does not have immunity in his pending trial.

*Colorado House of Representatives’ member Ken Buck has announced his impending resignation.

*Opinion: If there are no grounds to initiate Impeachment proceedings, what next???

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

*The latest on the pending documents case.

*The continued stalling tactics are not making Attorney General Merrick Garland happy. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Although some of the charges have changed, Fani Willis remains Georgia’s Attorney General and on Trump’s RICO case. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump posted a bond to delay paying her. Wants a new trial to defend himself against her, but is still defaming E. Jean Carroll???

*Can Trump pay his legal debts or is he trying to hide assets??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Although the start of the Hush Money Trial has been delayed, are things getting “Stormy” for Trump??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ELSEWHERE…

*"You're missing a panel. Again."

*A quick look at current events in Florida.

*Will Elon Musk buy Trump’s Truth Social???

*Will Rudy Giuliani sell his $3.5 million Florida condo to help pay off his nearly $152 million debt???

*If you're planning to fly either Southwest or United Airlines this year...

*Ladies in the Marine Corps will soon no longer have to wear panty hose.

*Duke University is closing its Herbarium.

*The latest on retail closings.

*And the 2024 Oscars went to...

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*The new roof was on the house, and it wasn't a joke.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MARCH 10-16, 2019

MARCH 17 IS SAINT PATRICK’S DAY.🍀

MARCH 20 IS THE VERNAL EQUINOX/FIRST DAY OF SPRING.

MARCH 20 IS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMPLETING THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL AROUND THE WORLD BALLOON TRIP.

2019 MARKS THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JUMP START COMIC STRIP.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*British Parliament to Prime Minister May: Try again, concerning Brexit. Britain has since formally requested a delay in leaving the European Union. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*After the tragic terrorist attack, New Zealand is preparing to overhaul their gun laws. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Donald Trump was an inspiration???
*Is North Korea planning to resume their nuclear program???
*Did the United States commit war crimes in Afghanistan???
*While their alleged involvement in the 2016 American Presidential election is still under investigation, will Russia interfere with another election???
*The Boeing 737 MAX is grounded until further notice.
*President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria has announced he will not seek a fifth term.
*GLOBAL WARMING IS A GLOBAL CONCERN! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The USS WASP has been found!
*Bertrand Piccard (Switzerland) and Brian Jones (Britain) completed the first around the world hot air balloon trip on March 20, 1999.

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 victims of the New Zealand terrorist attack March 15.
*Those who lost their lives in the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 March 10.
*Famed Drummer Hal Blaine has passed away.
*Former professional baseball player Leroy Stanton is no longer with us.
*Suspected mobster Frank Cali.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*President Trump declared the lack of a border wall a “national emergency”. There have since been legal and legislative battles initiated over this.
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 two detainee minors, let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.
POLITICALLY…

*Did the United States commit war crimes in Afghanistan???
*One stop shopping for “ladies of the evening” AND political access???
*Has Ann Coulter turned against President Trump???
*Are Trump and Fox News against Greenpeace???
*The anticipation waiting for Robert Mueller’s investigation results into Russia’s possible interference in the 2016 Presidential election is growing.
*New York is investigating Donald Trump too!
*While the original sentence against him was light, Paul Manafort is facing additional charges.
THE BUDGET BATTLE…
*Despite all the opposition to it, Trump wants $8.6 BILLION dollars dedicated to building his border wall as part of the largest budget proposal ever submitted by a President! The Democratic response: NO! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The same budget reduces domestic (education, welfare, housing, etc) expenses to offset increased defense expenses, leaving little savings and an ever growing deficit.
MEANWHILE…
*The Senate has declared the lack of a border wall a NON emergency, but Trump has since vetoed that decision. Congress is planning an override veto vote for March 26. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Whenever Robert Mueller files his final report, will the results be made public???
ELSEWHERE…
*Donald Trump was an inspiration???
*The Boeing 737 MAX is grounded until further notice.
*What would you do to help your child get into college??? It shouldn’t be this! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Suspected mobster Frank Cali has been murdered.
*Are you ready for the 2019 baseball season’s NEW RULES???
*Peter Kaiser commanded the winning dog sled team in the 2019 Iditarod.
*The USS WASP has been found!
😁AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Although not as celebrated, March 17 is also Saint Gertrude, the Patron Saint of Cats🐱 Day. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

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