THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MAY 3-9, 2026: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

MAY IS BREAST CANCER🎗 AWARENESS MONTH AND

ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH.

MAY 9 IS PUBLIC GARDENS DAY AND LOST SOCK🧦 DAY.

MAY 9 IS ALSO EUROPE DAY AND THE CHANNEL ISLANDS LIBERATION DAY.

MAY 10 IS WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD🐦 DAY.

MAY 10 IS ALSO MOTHERS’ DAY.

MAY 14 IS ISRAEL’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

MAY 15 IS PUN DAY.

MAY 16 IS ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY.

MAY 17 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST

HATRED OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.

MAY 18 IS INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY, FLAG DAY IN HAITI

AND ASTRONOMY🌠 DAY.

MAY 19 IS WORLD BAKING DAY.

MAY 20 IS WORLD BEE🐝 DAY AND

NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE DAY IN CAMBODIA.

MAY 20 IS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF WHAT’S GOING ON BY MARVIN GAYE.

MAY 21 IS WORLD CULTURAL DIVERSITY DAY AND

INTERNATIONAL TEA🫖 DAY.

MAY 22 IS INTERNATIONAL BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY DAY.

INFINITE DIVERSITY IN INFINITE COMBINATIONS.

MAY 22 IS ALSO SHERLOCK HOLMES🔍 DAY AND MARITIME DAY.🚢

MAY 23 IS WORLD TURTLE🐢 DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

FACT BASED OPINION

*Australia and Japan now have agreements concerning energy and critical minerals.

*The Trump/Republican regime canNOT impose a global 10% tariff on everyone.

*US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV May 7 to discuss Trump and other matters.

*The Church's Anti-Nuclear position existed long before the Trump/Republican regime.

*Are watermelons the cause of a family's death in India???

*The MV Hondius Cruise Ship is battling an outbreak of the Hantavirus. But while there is NO risk of a new pandemic, where is the CDC??? (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The Hantavirus is NOT a side effect of the anti-Covid vaccine!

ANALYSIS: MAY 2026

*The reported COVID state of the world, as of May 9, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???

*Louise Arbour will be the next Governor General of Canada.

*Costa Rica has a new President.

*The Trump/Republican regime is demanding the European Union approve a trade deal with the United States.

*A night club in Mexico City is now charging American tourists more because of the Trump/Republican regime's comments towards that country.

*Could Elon Musk be facing criminal charges in France???

*One lady's mission to help children.

*When a lost city myth becomes reality.

*Analysis: The potential economics of the FIFA World Cup.⚽

*Analysis: Is retirement better in France???

*Speculation: Is there now a potential war between the US and Cuba???

*Speculation: Will the Iranian team play in the US hosted FIFA World Cup⚽ games???

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The Israeli military is intentionally destroying buildings in Gaza.

*The US Navy is escorting American vessels and non-Iranian ships through the Strait of Hormuz, much to Iran's displeasure. But while both sides are trading peace proposals, what about the ceasefire??? (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)

*Iran fired missiles at the United Arab Emirates May 4.

*Speculation: Who will gain control of the Strait of Hormuz???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*A brief ceasefire to celebrate World War 2 Victory Day. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: The Ukraine's current status.

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 through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*A monkey rescue.

*Attempting to save the African Mountain Bongo Antelope.

*Protecting private land for conservation.

*California farmers plan to destroy over 400,000+ peach trees because they no longer have a buyer for the fruit!

*Analysis: The latest on the Trump/Republican regime versus solar power.

*Analysis: The El Niño of 2026.

*May 9 is Public Gardens Day.

*May 10 is World Migratory Bird🐦 Day.

*May 16 is Endangered Species Day.

*May 20 is World Bee🐝 Day.

*May 23 is World Turtle🐢 Day.

2023 KQ14

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*A short cut to Mars???

*Of the moon, Jupiter and Venus' alignments this month.

*Speculation: Is the Trump/Republican regime giving up on Mars???

*May 18 is Astronomy Day.🌠

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*The innocent lives lost during a shooting spree at a Korean supermarket in Carrollton, Texas USA May 5.

*Media Mogul Ted Turner (TBS, TNT, CNN, more) has left the studio.

*Noted sports announcer John Sterling is no longer with us.

*Actor Kenji Ohba (many roles in his native Japan) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional basketball🏀 player Jose Ortiz is no longer with us.

*Former professional football🏈 player Joe Senser has passed away.

*Former professional baseball⚾ player and 1967 World Series champion Dick Hughes is no longer with us.

*Noted author Philip Caputo (A Rumor of War, more) has passed away.

*Hall of Fame professional baseball⚾ player turned coach/manager Bobby Cox is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE UTZ POTATO CHIP RECALL???

COULD THE IRS OWE YOU A COVID ERA REFUND???

COULD BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OWE YOU MONEY???

DO YOU HAVE A POTENTIAL WALMART RECALL???

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE SPRING & MULBERRY

CHOCOLATE BAR RECALL???

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE TESLA RECALL???

BEWARE BANKING SPOOF SCAMS!

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV May 7 to discuss Trump and other matters.

*Some American passengers from the MV Hondius Cruise Ship are back in the states and being monitored for the Hantavirus. But  while there is NO risk of a new pandemic, where is the CDC??? (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*The Trump/Republican regime is demanding the European Union approve a trade deal with the United States.

*A night club in Mexico City is now charging American tourists more because of the Trump/Republican regime's comments towards that country.

*Speculation: Is there now a potential war between the US and Cuba???

*Speculation: Will the Iranian team play in the US hosted FIFA World Cup⚽ games???

STRAIT OF HORMUZ
VIA NASA PUBLIC DOMAIN

THE US-IRAN WAR…

*The US Navy is escorting American vessels and non-Iranian ships through the Strait of Hormuz, much to Iran's displeasure. But while both sides are trading peace proposals, what about the ceasefire??? (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)

*If the war is over, why is America sending more troops toward Iran???

*Opinion: Trump doesn't believe Iran has "paid its debts."

*Opinion: "What War?"—Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

*Secretary of State' Marco Rubio's current opinions of the war.

*Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's thoughts on current events.

*Former President Barack Obama's opinions on current events.

*Analysis: The estimated cost of the war, so far.

*Analysis: Is anyone benefiting from the oil/gas situation???

*Speculation: Who will gain control of the Strait of Hormuz???

FACT BASED ANALYSIS

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…

*Why is former President Joseph Biden getting blamed for rising beef prices and the end of Spirit Airlines??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*California farmers plan to destroy over 400,000+ peach trees because they no longer have a buyer for the fruit!

*Kentucky has entered Emergency Regulations Status over the war price of gas.

*The 10% across the board tariffs on everyone have been ruled void.

*New York City plans to tax the excess properties of billionaires.

*Game Stop wants to buy eBay???

*Stanley is closing its yellow tape measure manufacturing plant.

FACT BASED OPINION

*The Treasury Department will soon be handling student loan accounts.

*Analysis: The potential economics of the FIFA World Cup.⚽

*Analysis: The rhetoric of gas prices.

*Analysis: Is retirement better in France???

*Trump's current opinions on gas prices.

*National Economic Council Adviser Kevin Hassett's opinions on current events.

*Speculation: What will companies do with their tariff refunds???

*Speculation: Is AI being used to attempt hacking bank accounts???

*Speculation: Is the Trump/Republican regime actually celebrating people no longer having SNAP/Food Stamp benefits???

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*The Department of Homeland Security is closing the office that investigates allegations of misconduct and abuse in the immigration detention system.

*ICE and the Trump/Republican regime versus a Federal Judge???

*A recent detainee tells her story.

*Civilians are opposing an ICE facility in Maryland.

*Analysis: Has anyone benefited from the Trump/Republican regime's immigration policies???

*Speculation: What's next for Alligator Alcatraz???

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

FACT BASED OPINION

*Melania Trump on Donald's empathy.

*Only former FBI Director James Comey will be prosecuted for "86 47".

*A Federal Judge has ruled that neither the Trump/Republican regime nor DOGE had the authority to cancel Humanitarian Grants.

*Trump addressed a group of children May 5, but could have chosen a better topic.

*Trump's Mother's Day speech of May 8.

*Analysis: The Trump/Republican regime continues to weaken the Federal Emergency Management Agency/FEMA.

AFTERMATH> THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS DINNER…

*The Prosecution says the suspect fired first.

*Did Trump call to check on a reporter or not???

THE 2026 MID-TERM ELECTIONS…

FACT BASED OPINION

*He won the election fair and square but Louisiana Republicans eliminated the position before he could assume the office.

*Now Louisiana gets to redistrict ahead of schedule.

*Florida voters are suing over the state's new redistricting plan.

*Virginia will not be redistricting at the present time, unless it's in the Republicans favor. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Alabama wants the Supreme Court's approval to eliminate a Democratic District in their state.

*Analysis: The fate of Tennessee??? Regardless of heritage, there may not be a Democratic candidate this fall. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: The Trump effect.

*Speculation: Will New York redistrict???

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.

THE BALLROOM BLITZ...

*The proposed Federal Budget for 2027 includes ONE BILLION DOLLARS of Tax Payer money for the ballroom construction fund! And one (questionable) explanation as to why. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Now Trump wants to turn a Washington DC Public Golf Course Private.

*AI Fantasy versus Plans.

*Analysis: Reviewing past Trump comments on the ballroom.

*Speculation: Is Trump doing some of the First Lady's responsibilities???

FACT BASED OPINION

ALSO…

*Federal employees are still having difficulties under the Trump/Republican regime.

*Trump's thoughts on the passing of Ted Turner.

*Trump versus actor Mark Hamill???

*Civilian Donald Trump still doesn't want to pay E. Jean Carroll.

*Florida plans to rename Palm Beach International Airport after Trump.

*Who still currently has a grant???

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump/Republican regime and its personnel.

*The latest from the White House.

FACT BASED OBSERVATION

THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…

*The Epstein Files??? What Epstein Files??? How about UFO Dossiers instead???

*Speculation: She's no longer Attorney General, but is Pam Bondi still protecting Trump and the Epstein Files???

*Speculation: Will Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick resign because of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein???

*Speculation: Did Epstein leave a suicide note???

*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.

ACTUAL CONVERSATIONS

MEDICAL NEWS…

*Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Junior now wants to address mental health issues and his belief that everyone needs a good tan. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The current status of your hospital.

*Analysis: One medical bill: right or wrong???

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*Alabama wants the Supreme Court's approval to eliminate a Democratic District in their state.

*Chief Justice John Roberts' current thoughts on the Court itself.

*Speculation: Will the Court reverse a lower court's decision on mifepristone???

*Speculation: Was the Court's decision that gutted the 1965 Voting Rights Act based on inaccurate data??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

FACT BASED OPINION

DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…

*The Trump/Republican regime continues its crusade against Jimmy Kimmel. However ABC/Disney is now officially standing AGAINST the Trump/Republican regime and its version of the Federal Communications Commission. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*"Who watches the watchmen?"

*Opinion: CNN may be the Trump/Republican regime's next target.

*Former President Barack Obama's thoughts on current events.

*Stephen Colbert's thoughts on his impending replacement.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*The Trump/Republican regime wants to unseparate church and state.

*Elon Musk has settled a lawsuit with the Federal Government.

*A Louisiana Pastor has received his THIRD guilty conviction for molesting teenage boys!

*New Mexico wants child safety rules for Meta apps.

*Minnesota is poised to ban nudification apps.

*Remembering James Brown.

*Analysis: How Voucher Programs affect schools.

*Speculation: Is AI being used to attempt hacking bank accounts???

🛑STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who opened fire at a Korean supermarket in Carrollton, Texas USA May 5???

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*The Hantavirus is NOT a side effect of the anti-Covid vaccine!

*Trump's May 3 comments about the US-Iran War.

*Trump on retirement savings.

*How Trump celebrated Cinco de Mayo in 2016.

*Understanding the lyrics to The Eagles' ♫Hotel California♫.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

FACT BASED OPINION

*The proposed Federal Budget for 2027 includes ONE BILLION DOLLARS of Tax Payer money for the ballroom construction fund! And one (questionable) explanation as to why. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: The Trump/Republican regime is still working towards its objective of trying to END Social Security!

*The latest Bills pending before Congress.

ELSEWHERE…

*It's already been renewed for a second season before the very first episode even airs???

*The NCAA is expanding March Madness to 76/SEVENT-SIX teams to start the annual Men's and Women's College Basketball🏀 Tournaments.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*A tow truck paused to rescue a moose.

*WKRP is broadcasting in Cincinnati again. Sort of.

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MAY 3-9, 2020

BEWARE THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE PENDING VW AIRBAG RECALL?

MAY IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.🎗

MAY 9 IS EUROPE DAY & INDEPENDENCE DAY IN ISRAEL.

MAY 9 MARKS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF KERMIT THE FROG.🐸

MAY 10 IS MOTHERS’ DAY.

MAY 16 IS ARMED FORCES DAY.

MAY 16 MARKS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF

JOAN OF ARC RECEIVING SAINTHOOD.

MAY 16 MARKS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST OPERATIONAL LASER.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Some global opinions on American President Donald Trump’s pandemic responses.
*America (Trump???) thinks Russia and China are spreading lies about the pandemic???
*Alas, the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic numbers continue to rise. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Will the United States’ Congress investigate the World Health Organization???
*Opinion: Did Sweden do the right thing???
*No news in the Philippines???
*A potential aid in the fight against malaria???
*Have you seen Comet Swan???
*May 10 marks the 80th anniversary of Winston Churchill becoming Prime Minister of England. His first formal address before the House of Commons was May 13.

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…
*Matt Keough of the Oakland A’s⚾ is no longer with us.
*Actor John Ericson (various movies and TV series) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Professional football🏈 legend Don Shula has passed away.
*Rapper TY (Benedict Chijioke) is no longer with us.
*Roy Horn🐯 of Siegfried and Roy has passed away.
*Rock and Roll Hall of Famer “Little Richard” Penniman (credits too numerous to mention) is no longer with us.
*The real life Mary Pratt (A League of Their Own) has passed away.
*Indiana Pacers🏀 founder Mike Storen 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.
*Does it really matter what color the (unwanted) wall should be??? The cost certainly does!
*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.
POLITICALLY…
*The Trump Administration doesn’t want any more of Robert Mueller’s investigation records released.
*Trump vetoed a bill that would limit his war authority.
*CNN warns Trump about misleading ad!
*Guess who Trump’s new Post Master General is!
*No case against Michael Flynn???
*So which story is true???
*Will Trump ask the Supreme Court to END Obama Care???
THE US VERSUS COVID-19... (separated from the purely political news)

*Trump’s reaction to Former President George W. Bush’s hope for unity.
*Some global opinions on Trump’s pandemic responses.
*Another opinion concerning Trump's actions.
*America (Trump???) thinks Russia and China are spreading lies about the pandemic???
*Vice President Pence’s Press Secretary has tested positive for the virus.
*WHO wants everything reopened???
*Is Trump trying to blame Dr. Fauci now???
*Did Trump fire someone who tried to warn him about COVID-19 before it actually hit the US???
*Trump thinks the press has treated him worse than Abraham Lincoln???
*Ego Stroking versus the rules.
*The Trump Administration’s true projections concerning the pandemic???
*Trump doesn’t want his people talking!
*Is Trump trying to stage a pandemic news blackout???
*Trump is planning to change his pandemic response team membership roster.
*Trump is disagreeing with a knowledgeable nurse over medical supplies.
*We could of had masks WHEN???
*While there is some question as to where the document currently is, the Trump Administration disagrees with the CDC’s potential reopening guidelines. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Opinion: is the charade over???
*Don’t expect any help from the Small Business Administration!
*WHAT IS PROJECT AIRBRIDGE???
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅
*When DID he know???
*NO, the Obama Administration did NOT give the Wuhan Lab money!
*Did Trump speak truly when he said...???
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*THAT’S your defense???
*Will Congress investigate the World Health Organization???
*Does the Senate Intelligence Committee need a new chair???
ELSEWHERE…
*Did someone try to discredit Dr. Fauci???
*As of May 9, the state of your state, and their impending reopening plans. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*It’s NOT a religious issue!
*Shouldn’t they know better???
*WHY should we STOP our anit-virus research???
*WHY be against health care workers???
*Will the Supreme Court investigate how its members have been chosen lately???
*Is there a problem in Colorado???
*Flying cars in our lifetime???
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*A trip down memory lane for auto buffs.
*That baseball card is worth how much???

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MAY 3-9, 2015

HAPPY EUROPEAN DAY!

THIS IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!

SUNDAY IS MOTHER'S DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK...
*The death toll from the Nepal earthquake has been confirmed at 7000+, but is feared to be much higher by the conclusion of the final tally. Meanwhile, the Kathmandu International Airport has closed because their runways cannot take the continued strain of the relief effort planes.
*South Korea and Vietnam have signed a bilateral free trade agreement.
*The World Health Organization reports Liberia has had no new cases of the Ebola Virus in weeks!
*Guatemala's Vice President Roxana Baldetti has resigned over growing concerns of a corruption scandal.
*The Conservative Party has won a majority within the United Kingdom's House of Commons.
*The New Democratic Party has won the majority within Alberta, Canada's Legislative Assembly; ending the Progressive Conservative Party's 40 year control.
*The new daughter of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; has been officially named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.
*EGS-zs8-1 is believed to be the oldest and most distant galaxy (from Earth) ever observed.
*Prehistoric bird Archaeornithura Meemannae officially represents the oldest known link in bird heritage from the ancient past to the present.

TERRIBLE TERRORIST ACTIVITIES...

*An art exhibit at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas featuring renditions of the Prophet Mohammed, was attacked by two men claiming ties to ISIS/ISIL; despite the fact that one of them is American.
*The United States Pentagon has raised alert status at all American military bases following reports of a new, growing jihadist threat.
*An Iraqi prison break resulted in 40 escapees and 36 dead. While many of the missing prisoners allegedly have terrorist ties, no organization has yet to claim credit for the event.

PASSING PARADE...
*Actress Ellen Albertini Dow (The Wedding Singer, Patch Adams, The Wedding Crashers) has taken her last bow on life's stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...

POLITICALLY...
*Many are growing concerned with the apparent push to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership while not revealing any of the details of the agreement.
*The Senate has passed a bill giving Congress a voice in any deal between Iran and any other world power(s) concerning nuclear material.
*Mike Huckabee, Carly Fiorina, and Ben Carson have all announced their intentions to obtain the Republican nomination for the 2016 Presidential election.
*President Barrack Obama has nominated United States Marine Corps Commandant Joseph Dunford, Junior as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
ELSEWHERE...
*TROPICAL STORM ANA HAS FORMED BEFORE THE ACTUAL START OF THE 2015 HURRICANE SEASON. RESIDENTS ALONG THE CAROLINA COAST ARE URGED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS!

*An art exhibit at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas featuring renditions of the Prophet Mohammed, was attacked by two men claiming ties to ISIS/ISIL; despite the fact that one of them is American.
*The United States Pentagon has raised alert status at all American military bases following reports of a new, growing jihadist threat.
*Drinking water contaminated from fracking has been found in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
*The Wells Fargo Financial Institute faces fraud charges in California amidst allegations that bank employees illegally opened additional accounts and credit cards for customers, thus racking up more fees.

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