THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 6-12, 2024: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

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OCTOBER 12 IS SPAIN’S NATIONAL DAY, ASTRONOMY DAY

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OCTOBER 15 IS WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY DAY.

OCTOBER 20 IS INTERNATIONAL SLOTH🦥 DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*The European Union is putting tariffs on Chinese manufactured electric cars, so China is taxing French Brandy??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet China continues producing goods in former Russian manufacturing plants.

*The United Nations hopes to one day rid the world of ALL nuclear weapons.

*The existence of a new COVID variant has been confirmed in the United Kingdom.

*The COVID state of the world, as of October 12, 2024.

*The MPOX state of the world, as of October 12, 2024.

*Former Great Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s memoir isn’t doing well in early reviews.

*Who invented Bit Coin???

*What happens to all the coins in the Trevi fountain???

*Is reality repeating the movies???

*After scientifically examining the Shroud of Turin…

*Guess what we found???

*The road workers’ discovery.

*The painting is by WHO???😦

*Speculation: North Korea’s plan to change its Constitution could lead to new problems with South Korea.

*New speculation on how the pyramids might have been constructed.

THE 2024 NOBEL PRIZES…

*For Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA.

*For Physics was awarded to Geoffrey Hinton and John J. Hopfield for their work in developing artificial intelligence.

*For Chemistry was awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper for their collective work in protein research.

*For Literature was awarded to Han Kang.

*The author's thoughts on the honor.

*The Peace Prize was awarded to the Nihon Hidankyo Group of Japan in their ongoing efforts against nuclear weapons.

*The Nobel Memorial Economics Prize winner will be announced Monday October 14, with the Prize presentation ceremony scheduled for December 10.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST… (NEW HEADER FOR EXISTING SECTION)

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

*As the fighting continues… 

*On the first anniversary of current events… (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Hezbollah is now hoping for at least a temporary ceasefire as Israeli forces continue to enter Lebanon. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Germany is supplying Israel, at least for the moment.

*The United Nations is investigating Israel for possible war crimes.

*Iran is facing new American sanctions.

*Holiday attacks.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*Lithuania sent captured Russian supplies to the Ukraine???

*West Germany’s peace proposal.

*Will North Korea soldiers aid Russia against the Ukraine???

*Russia is suspected of preparing a new propaganda campaign against the Ukraine.

*Fear that the war could turn nuclear.

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…

*Peru’s wildfire statistics, so far.

*NASA’s latest results checking Earth’s atmosphere.

*Did Earth once have a Saturn-like ring???

*From historic ocean vessel to aquatic reef???

*October 20th is International Sloth🦥 Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*A nova???

*The latest comet passing by.

*The launch of the Europa Clipper was delayed due to Hurricane Milton.

*October 12 is Astronomy Day.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*The innocent lives lost to Hurricane Milton.

*The innocent life lost at an Oklahoma party October 12.

*Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy Senior, is no longer with us.

*Auto executive Ratan Naval Tata has passed away.

*Author Lore Segal (Other People’s Houses, Her First American, more) is no longer with us.

*Singer/actress Cissy Houston (The Sweet Inspirations, The Preacher’s Wife, mother of Whitney Houston) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Legendary professional baseball⚾ pitcher Luis Tiant is no longer with us.

*Actor Nicholas Pryor (the original Beverly Hills 90210, Port Charles, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 5. ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE???

EVEN FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS ARE ENCOURAGING AMERICANS TO VOTE!

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE REGIONAL MEAT & POULTRY RECALL???

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS!

POLITICALLY…

*ALL THE MISINFORMATION AND LIES ARE HAMPERING POST HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF AND RECOVER EFFORTS! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Candidate Donald Trump accused President Biden of doing something President Donald Trump actually did.

*“Get a life.”—President Biden to Donald Trump over the Republican’s hurricane beliefs.

*Even Homeland Security has commented on the issue.

*Florida has been declared a disaster area and is now eligible for Federal assistance.

*Iran is facing new American issued sanctions.

*Did then President Trump give Russia COVID supplies that America needed???

*Will the Department of Justice break up “the Google Monopoly”???

*President Biden has postponed his Diplomatic Trip to discuss the Ukraine situation to deal with Hurricane Milton.

*So far, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has refused to talk to Vice President Kamala Harris about any hurricane.

*The Biden-Harris Administration hopes to have all lead water pipes replaced within the next decade.

*Analysis: The stock market between the Trump-Pence and Biden-Harris Administrations.

*The latest from the White House.

🗹ELECTION 2024…

*THE RULES OF VOTING ELIGIBILITY.

*Are Trump supporters threatening election officials???

*CNN wanted a definitive answer from Trump about the pending next Presidential debate, while Trump has turned down a debate offer from FOX News. But with no word from the candidate, there will NOT be another Presidential Debate at this time. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Candidate Trump’s latest proposed tax cut would only benefit the rich.

*North Carolina newspapers refute Trump’s claims concerning FEMA and Hurricane Helene, which are fact checked by CNN and rebuked by FOX News! (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The New York Times questions whether or not Candidate Donald Trump is still healthy enough to hold office.

*Kamala Harris has released her medical records and wonders about Trump's health too.

*Yet will Trump release his medical records???

*Kamala Harris’ 60 Minutes interview. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Donald Trump is angry at 60 Minutes, even though he turned down his chance to be interviewed by them, and is now demanding Harris cede the election to him and drop out of the race while wanting CBS permanently taken off the air. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*If they all came to pass, which candidate’s proposals would cost more??? Remember though: promises and actual enactment are two different things.

*So who won all the sweepstakes the Trump campaign has been sponsoring???

*The Trump campaign wants military assets for security.

*Donald Trump is on the record against China's trade practices, yet guess who printed his version of the Bible.

*The interesting history of one Alabama race.

*The Republican Party’s new fund raising strategy.

*Analysis: The elections in the court rooms.

*Analysis: Crowd sizes.

*Speculation: How many times have Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin actually spoken to each other???

*Speculation: Where, if any place, does Roger Stone fit in???

*Opinions: Elon Musk's potential role in things. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Will Trump’s lies hurt other Republicans???

*Opinion: Why won’t JD Vance admit Trump running mate lost his reelection bid in 2020???

*Opinion: What not to say.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*With the Court back in session, a look at pending cases.

*The Court’s latest weapon’s decision.

*The Court will NOT protect Donald Trump’s Twitter/X information, hear the latest argument about abortions in Texas, pause the EPA’s emission rules for power plants, hear a Republican challenge against the Biden Administration or a case concerning Social Security benefits. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*The latest development in Georgia.

*The issue on the Florida ballot next month is heating up. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*One man’s opinion on the issue.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*A 2020 Presidential election case has been settled out of court.

*Oklahoma has amended its regulations to accept other Bibles besides Donald Trump’s.

*A tricky issue in Utah has been voided from the state ballot.

*A high school graduate who can’t read???

*Remembering singer Johnny Nash.

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who opened fire at a party in Oklahoma October 12???

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*CNN fact checks Trump’s comments about FEMA and Hurricane Helene.

*The results of Donald Trump being fact checked during an interview.

*A closer look at Candidate Trump’s proposed car loan tax deduction.

*Candidate Trump on the wind.

*What apology???

*Donald Trump on Barack Obama and teleprompters. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*JD Vance on health insurance.

*During his Presidency, did Donald Trump ask Vladimir Putin for advice on the Ukraine???

*The Biden-Harris Administration’s record on immigrants.

*Candidate Kamala Harris on taxes and first time home buyers. (There are 2//TWO separate links in this item.)

*Snopes Kamala Harris fact checking record, to date.

*Trump on Colorado.

*Not the right people pictured.

*Do former Presidents collect Social Security???

*Why you should fill a bathtub before a hurricane.

*Why some cheese is yellow.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Speaker of the House Mike Johnson will NOT recall Congress from their Election Break Recess to vote on Hurricane Helene disaster relief measures.

*Others disagree with the decision.

*But what about Hurricane Milton???

*And President Biden wants Congress back at work to provide funding for those in need.

*Yet Speaker of the House Johnson still says no, and also still will not confirm who won the 2020 Presidential election. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*And on a related matter, at least one Republican member of Congress disagrees with all of the Hurricane Helene misinformation and lies.

*Nebraska might have a new Senator after the elections.

*Is a Senate Hopeful in legal trouble???

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

The Election Subversion/January 6, 2021 Trial…

*Defendant Trump wants all the evidence kept from the public. The judge disagreed in favor of the public's right to know and released an edited version of the reference section, but won’t reveal anymore at this time. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

ELSEWHERE…

*Donald Trump doesn’t like Bob Woodward’s new book about him, nor apparently The View either. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Boeing is planning layoffs.

*The 7-11 Convenience Store franchise plans to close over 400 under performing locations.

*Tips for hopefully preventing dementia.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*At least one good thing resulted from Hurricane Milton.

*Arizona wildfire victims will receive disaster relief from the IRS!

*The painting is really worth HOW much???

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 6-12, 2019

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE BMW RECALL?

OCTOBER 12 IS NATIONAL DAY IN SPAIN.

OCTOBER 14 IS COLUMBUS DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw American Forces from Syria, drawing criticism from not only US allies, but both his own party and the Democrats too. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Turkish forces have since entered Syria.
*Will Uganda start executing those who like their own gender???
*Is a trade deal between the United States and China on the horizon???
*What about the trade dispute between Japan and South Korea???
*Italy has decided to reduce the size of its government.
*And you thought the cruise with Gilligan was bad! 🚢
*What holds the universe together???

THE 2019 NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS ARE…
*In Physics: TIED between Jim Peebles for his physical cosmology theories and Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz for discovering exoplanet 51 Pegasi B.
*For Chemistry: John Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino for their work on lithium ion batteries.
*Of Physiology or Medicine: Peter J. Ratcliffe, William Kaelin Junior, and Gregg L. Semenza for discovering how cells sense and adapt to varying oxygen levels.
*In Literature: The 2018 Prize belatedly to Olga Tokarczuk and the 2019 Prize to Pete Handke.
*For Peace: Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
*In Economics: a statement on the status of this award will be issued October 14, 2019.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*Sadly, new wildfires are being fought in California, USA.
*What you can do to help the birds🐦, bees, and butterflies🦋 locally.

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…
*Those who died during the recent California wildfires.
*Actress Juliette Kaplan (Last of the Summer Wine, Coronation Street) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Drummer Ginger Baker (Cream, Blind Faith) is no longer with us.
*Actor Robert Forster (The Black Hole, Jackie Brown) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Comedian Rip Taylor (credits too numerous to mention) has passed away.
*Bassist Larry Junstrom (38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd) 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.
*The wall, no matter what!
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.
TARIFF TALK…
*Is a trade deal between the United States and China on the horizon???
POLITICALLY… Including the Impeachment Inquiry.

*President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw American Forces from Syria, drawing criticism from not only our allies, but both his own party and the Democrats too. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*It should come as no surprise that neither Trump nor Guiliani will cooperate with the Impeachment inquiry, despite the fact a couple of Rudy’s “assistants” have been arrested. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)
*Are Trump’s lawyers ready to defend him???
*Now the Environmental Protection Agency wants Trump investigated!
*Is potential impeachment as an asset???
*The Department of Homeland Security needs another new “acting head”.
*It should come as no surprise that Donald Trump does not like negative comments about him.
*Is the Trump Administration AGAINST unions???
*Trump MUST let New York examine his past tax returns! Unless he wins his appeal. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*WHO’S paying for security???
*You can’t please everybody.

*We should OBEY God and Trump???
TRUMP TWEETS
*Trump thinks he can intimidate other countries via Tweets???
*One reporter’s thoughts on Trump's latest comments.
MEANWHILE…
*A look at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s current Congressional record.
ELSEWHERE…
*The Supreme Court is considering gay rights in the work place.
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Mom did the right thing.
*Let's play!
*A helping hand paw.
*How did I catch THAT???

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 6-12, 2013

OCTOBER 12 IS BOTH OUR LADY APARECIDA'S DAY and CHILDREN'S DAY IN BRAZIL, WHILE SPAIN CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY.
MONDAY IS COLUMBUS DAY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Amongst events that have occurred around the world this past week...
*Malala Yousasafzai has been announced as the winner of the 2013 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought for her efforts campaigning for women's rights and education in Pakistan. The United Nations will present the prize on Human Rights Day this December.
*North Korea has begun saber rattling again as it allegedly put its military forces on red alert after warning the United States of an "impending, horrible disaster".
*The British Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed the recovery of nine missing episodes from the 1960s era of the Doctor Who television series. The adventure known as "The Enemy of the World" is now complete, while "The Web of Fear" now only lacks part three of six. Both serials star Patrick Troughton as the second Doctor.
*Ilham Aliyev was re-elected President of Azerbajin, although allegations of voter fraud still have to be investigated.
*Mulatu Teshome has replaced Girma Wolde-Giorgis as President of Ethiopia.
*Civil unrest continues in Syria, Egypt, Iran, and Afghanistan.

THE NOBEL PRIZES

Medal example

The initial winners of the 2013 awards are:
*The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons was awarded the Peace Prize.
*The team of Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt, and Arieh Warshel won in Chemistry for their work in computational chemistry.
*The team of James Rothman, Randy Schekman, and Thomas C. Sudhof have won the Physiology/Medicine Prize for their work on examining transport systems in cells.
*The Physics Prize was awarded to the team of Peter Higgs and Francois Englert for exploring the origins of mass in subatomic particles.
*Author Alice Ann Munro has won the Peace Prize for Literature.
*A recipient(s) for the 2013 Prize in the field of Economics had yet to be announced as this article was posted.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
*The shutdown of the federal government continues, despite the fact many within the Republican party are now demanding its end too.
*President Barack Obama has nominated Janet Yellen as the new head of the Federal Reserve. The appointment has yet to be approved by Congress because of the shutdown.
*While the city is within the midst of its own financial crisis, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been sentenced to a total of 28 years on multiple charges of fraud, racketeering, conspiracy, and tax crimes.
*NASA's Curiosity probe has found plenty of evidence supporting the theory that the planet Mars may once have supported some form of life as Human beings know it, but not at the present time.
*The 2013 Major League Baseball playoffs are down to four teams, as the Boston Red Sox face the Detroit Tigers to determine who will represent the American League, while the Los Angeles Dodgers compete against the Saint Louis Cardinals to determine who will represent each side in the World Series later this month.
*Scott Carpenter, an original member of the Mercury Space Program, has passed away.

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