THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MAY 1-7, 2022

BAN BOOK BANNINGS AND BURNINGS!

GET VACCINATED, WEAR YOUR MASK😷

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

MAY IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. 🎗

MAY IS ALSO ASIAN AMERICAN-PACIFIC ISLANDER MONTH.

MAY 8 IS MOTHERS DAY IN SOME PARTS OF THE WORLD.

MAY 8 IS WORLD RED CROSS/RED CRESCENT DAY.

MAY 9 IS ISRAEL’S INDEPENDENCE DAY AND EUROPE DAY.

MAY 12 IS THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF GOOFY’S DEBUT IN “MICKEY’S REVUE”.

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

*While COVID and its variants continue to be a global problem, thankfully the vaccination battles continue too. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.

*The state of the world, as of May 7, 2022.

*Who spied on Spanish officials???

*Has North Korea conducted another “missile test”???

*Has Apple been fair to its European competitors???

*Are YOU being watched???

*New information has been discovered about the Earth’s crust.

*Where will you be during the lunar eclipse???

*Dunes on Jupiter’s moon???

*May 8 is the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of that phase of World War 2.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*“Processing Centers” now, Concentration Camps later???

*The Russian Army…??? 

*The Ukraine’s ahead, but Russia isn’t keeping score unless they’re winning. 

*Russia is still trying to seize control of the Mariupol Steel Works. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Is Russia spying on Finland???

*Opinion: What may Russia do next???

*Is there internal strife among Russia’s military leaders???

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.

TWITTER TROUBLE???

*Potential new owner Elon Musk wants to take the company “private” and make sure ALL users are Humans! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…🌐

*Save the oceans, save the world!

*A seaweed problem in Mexico.

*New Jersey to end plastic bag use.

*No more plastic bags at any Aldi’s either, at least in the United States.

*Trying to save Lake Powell.

😢PASSING PARADE…

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

*Drummer🥁 Ric Parnell (Atomic Rooster, Spinal Tap) has passed away.

*Legendary comic book artist/writer George Perez (WAY too many credits to mention) is no longer with us.

*Actor/producer/director Norman Lloyd (St. Elsewhere and much more over a decades long career) 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.

*Did former "President" Trump want to BOMB Mexico???

*No public education for (undocumented) immigrant children??? (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 full y 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 FOUR “detainees” (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*Justice MUST be served! 

*One "Oath Keeper" testifies on another.

*You can’t claim “Self Defense” for willful insurrection!

*Donald Trump Junior talked without invoking the Fifth Amendment.😮

*What did he know, when did he know it, and what did he do with the information???

*More interviews wanted.

POLITICALLY…

*Unfortunately, the smear campaign against current President Joe Biden continues, including attacking his health status. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Biden on “MAGA”.

*Ohio and Indiana’s Primary results. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Get ready for the new Press Secretary. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The latest from the White House.

*May 12 marks the 20th anniversary of Jimmy Carter’s peace trip to Cuba, making him the first (ex)President to visit since Fidel Castro’s rise to power.

ROE V. WADE…😲

*It was just a “first draft”, but is the Supreme Court preparing to END Roe v. Wade??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Were the Republicans planning Roe v. Wade's end from the beginning??? The Court's, the President's, and many other reactions to the first draft's “leak”. (There are 8/EIGHT separate links in this item.)

*Has the potential end of Roe v. Wade been paid for???

*The end of Roe v. Wade’s potential political ramifications this fall and beyond for Democrats and Republicans. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: The Supreme Court and History. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Where does Congress stand on Roe v. Wade??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: What happens if it IS over turned??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*It would also violate the First Amendment rights of those of the Jewish faith!

*The leak versus the real argument: Women’s Health Care!

*Michigan swears not to support any anti Roe v. Wade rulings.

*For those still trying to understand the issues at hand… 

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Should Hate Crimes be illegal in South Carolina??? What do you think!

*Facing a murder charge.

*Political beliefs do NOT equal privilege(s)!

*Did then “President” Trump really want to SHOOT Black Lives Matter supporters???

*Fired Nurse sues hospital.

*The Affordable Care Act, aka “Obama Care” IS AVAILABLE in Georgia, regardless of their “Governor’s” wishes otherwise.

*Starbucks unhappy customers support the EMPLOYEES.

*Opinion: Sports versus Trans Youth.

*A brief note on the right to remain silent.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*Unfortunately, the smear campaign against current President Joe Biden continues, including attacking his health status. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*It wasn’t her!

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Yes, people DO read the Constitution!

*Opinion: Maybe she should make sure her own house is clean.

*Is Congress NOT on the side of hard working employees???

*More problems for Madison Cawthorn???

ELSEWHERE…

*Are YOU being watched???

*Texas’ “Governor” has cost the state potential income!

*Climate change results lead to new crime clues.

*New lawsuit wants Burger King to adhere to “truth in advertising”.

*Rich Strike has won the 2022 Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the annual Triple Crown competition in horse racing.🏇

*NOT good news!

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Guess what we found!

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MAY 1-7, 2016

MAY IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!

MAY 7th MARKS THE 70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SONY CORPORATION.
MAY 8th IS WORLD RED CROSS/RED CRESCENT DAY.
MAY 8th IS PARENTS DAY IN SOUTH KOREA.

MAY 8th IS THE 130th ANNIVERSARY OF COCA-COLA.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK...

*Enda Kenny has been re-elected Taoiseach/Prime Minister of Ireland.
*For the third time, Puerto Rico has defaulted on a debt payment. Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro García Padilla said the action was because of a "humanitarian crisis".
*Fire fighters are battling a wildfire around Fort McMurray, Canada. The cause of the blaze has yet to be determined.
*Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has announced his resignation.
*Some wonder if there might be a possible coloration between the Philippine stock market failing and public fears concerning the possible re-election of current President Rodrigo Duterte.
*Paul McCartney met two of the women who inspired the Beatles' classic "Blackbird" during a recent concert performance.
*The United States Marine Corps has opened an inquiry to confirm the identity of the men within the famous "Iwo Jima Flag Raising" photo from World War 2.
*Due to rising water levels, five islands in the Solomon chain have disappeared!
*Ringling Brothers/Barnum and Bailey Circus has retired its elephants.
*Believe it or not, scientists compared the remains of a recently discovered "hammerhead reptile" to the work of Doctor Seuss.
*The works of Leonardo da Vinci are being examined for traces of his DNA in hopes this genetic evidence will eventually be able to help them figure out where he is actually buried.


TERRIBLE TERRORIST ACTIVITIES...
*Bombs, regardless of their delivery methods, seem to be the weapon du jour for this past week.

PASSING PARADE...
*1996 Nobel Chemistry Prize co-winner (for discovering fullerenes) Harry Kroto has passed away.
*Jazz guitarist Doug Raney is no longer with us.
*Actor Abel Fernandez (Original The Untouchables, Pork Chop Hill) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Producer/director Ian Sander (Ghost Whisperer, Profiler, I'll Fly Away) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...
POLITICALLY...

*Bernie Sanders won the Democratic side, while Donald Trump the Republican side of the Indiana Primary.
*Ted Cruz and John Kasich, the last two Republican Presidential hopefuls, have BOTH DROPPED OUT of the race, leaving Trump the only active candidate and now running unopposed!
*Former Texas Governor and Republican Presidential hopeful Rick Perry has come out officially endorsing Donald Trump, but has also said he wouldn't mind being Trump's Vice-Presidential running mate.
*America's allies have mixed reactions to the possibility of a Trump Presidency.
*The Republican controlled United States Congress still has yet to consider President Barack Obama's nomination to the Supreme Court!
ELSEWHERE...
*Halliburton Co. and Baker Hughes Inc., have announced the cancellation of their proposed $28 billion merger, citing opposition from U.S. and European antitrust regulators. However, Halliburton allegedly has to pay Baker Hughes a $3.5 billion termination fee since the deal was called off.
*The serial killer known to some in California as "The Grim Sleeper" has been convicted on all counts against him.
*The Rhode Island Marine Architecture Project might have found the wreckage of HMS Endeavour, former vessel of (then Royal Navy Lieutenant) James Cook, discovered of the Sandwich/Hawaiian Islands.
*The United States Marine Corps has opened an inquiry to confirm the identity of the men within the famous "Iwo Jima Flag Raising" photo from World War 2.
*The legal smoking age in California will soon be raised to 21.
*"Nyquist" won the 2016 Kentucky Derby, his eighth straight victory in eight races.

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