THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

BE WARY OF

TROPICAL STORMS LEE

AND MARGOT!

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW! 

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

OR M(ONKEY) POX!

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15 IS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 17 IS CONSTITUTION DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.

SEPTEMBER 17 MARKS THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE ORIGINAL BATTLESTAR: GALACTICA.

SEPTEMBER 18 IS BOTH WORLD BAMBOO DAY & CHEESEBURGER DAY.

SEPTEMBER 19 IS INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY.

SEPTEMBER 20 IS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES BETWEEN BOBBY RIGG AND BILLIE JEAN KING.

See our And Finally, Some Good News section below for more details.

SEPTEMBER 21 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE.

SEPTEMBER 24 IS HERITAGE DAY IN SOUTH AFRICA.

ANYTHING THAT DEBUTED IN 1963, LIKE THE OUTER LIMITS,

IS 60 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR.

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

*The conclusion of the latest G20 Summit. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*US President Biden is hoping for a stable America-China relationship.

*Yet did China mock the US on September 11???

*North Korea and Russia held a private meeting. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The United Kingdom has declared The Wagner Group a terrorist organization.

*Why are COVID cases rising again???

*The COVID state of the world, as of September 16, 2023.

*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of September 16, 2023.

*Will these phrases be phased out???

*Just what does lie within the Earth’s core???

*A possible new continent, and its global implications.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*The G20 Summit wouldn’t condemn Russia for the war.

*One look at Russia’s strategy.

*A look at the Ukraine’s current naval successes. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Crimea’s current status.

*How will North Korea's potential involvement affect the war???

*The International Criminal Court has opened a field office in the Ukraine.

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…

*Are lions🦁🦁 at risk of becoming an endangered species???

*Phasing out plastic bags.

*Opinion: How long does the Earth still have???

🌟SPACE POSTS

*Is there a hidden planet in our solar system???

*Did you get to see Comet Nishimura???

*Will you be able to see the solar eclipse in October???

*The James Webb Space Telescope on other planet’s life, the universe and everything. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The latest concerning Venus.

😢PASSING PARADE…

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

*The innocent lives lost during the Libya floods September 11.

*Long time radio/TV personality Dick Bertel has passed away.

*Music DJ/consultant/promoter/adviser Ed Wright is no longer with us.

*Long time TV personality Benito Castro has passed away.

*Actress Jean Boht (Bread, Last of the Summer Wine, much more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Actress Joy Chambers (Neighbours, The Restless Years, much more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Actor Michael McGrath (the Broadway versions of Tootsie, Spamalot, more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*Did Trump have more involvement in the attempted 2020 Michigan election manipulations than first thought???

THE PAPERS CAPER…

*Does Trump have another office in Florida with even more boxes???

*Let the evidence review begin.

POLITICALLY…

*After finishing the G20 Summit, President Biden began a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Did China mock America on September 11???

*President Biden on the House of Representatives Impeachment Inquiry, including current media coverage. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*President Biden on the United Auto Workers’ strike. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Can former President George W. Bush keep the Aids Relief program going???

*Hunter Biden IS facing felony gun charges.

*Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted on 16 impeachment charges.

*Why have ineligible candidates in Oregon filed to be on the state's 2024 ballot???

*Opinion: The Red Side versus the Blue Side.

*The latest from the White House. 

*September 18 marks the 230th anniversary of then President George Washington laying the cornerstone to what would be the US Capitol.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Supreme Court is in recess until the first Monday of October 2023, but the Justices are going over the pending fall docket.

*Could the Court wind up influencing Trump’s legal matters???

*Will they make the decision whether or not he can run in 2024???

*Was a previous Court decision based upon a fraudulent case???

*Congress is investigating at least one Justice for possible corruption charges.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Florida Churches are teaching accurate Black American History, despite the state education program doing otherwise.

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*A gun safe manufacturer has been accused of being “woke”.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*Why are COVID cases rising again???

*Despite the CDC saying otherwise, Ron DeSantis doesn’t think anyone under 65 should have the COVID vaccine!

*Opinion: What’s more important???

😷THE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…

*The state of your state, M(onkey) Pox wise.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*One look at Republican claims against the Bidens.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*As a potential shutdown looms…

*The House is looking into possibly impeaching President Biden, despite Speaker McCarthy not putting the idea to a vote first. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet he needs that vote to officially proceed, let alone make any findings valid.

*At least one Republican doesn't agree with the plan.

*The House and Hunter Biden.

*The Senate is investigating book bans and censorship.

*Did House member Lance Gooden go against what the people he represents in Texas want???

*Why Senator Tommy Tuberville wants to defund the Pentagon.

*Why House of Representatives member Marjorie Taylor Greene wants states to start seceding from the Union.

*One look at Republicans on the Internal Revenue Service.

*The House Freedom Caucus now has one less member.

*Senator Mitt Romney has decided not to seek reelection.

*Is McCarthy versus Gaetz still ongoing???

*Opinion: A look at Congressional Republicans’ impeachment plan.

*Opinion: The impact of a potential Impeachment Inquiry upon the Republican Party.

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

*Trump’s hoping to get all Georgia charges against him dismissed, but has succeed in getting his trial separated from others. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*How the above might affect Georgia’s overall case against him.

*New York’s case against Trump has been paused, pending an appeal decision. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Will the Special Council get its requests in the pending Washington trial??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ELSEWHERE…

*Amazon will no longer offer magazines to Kindle customers, but selected titles are still available to Kindle Unlimited members.

*Even when the Writers and Actors strikes are settled, will The Tonight Show need a new host??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Will these phrases be phased out???

*The winners of the 2023 MTV Music Video Awards were...

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*September 20 is the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Sexes between tennis🎾 champions Bobby Rigg and Billie Jean King. King won the contest in 3 straight sets at the Houston Astrodome.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2017

SEPTEMBER IS CHILDREN’S CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.

SEPTEMBER MARKS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANYTHING DEBUTING IN 1957, INCLUDING PERRY MASON AND MAVERICK.

SEPTEMBER 18 MARKS THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF WHAT WE KNOW TODAY AS CBS STARTED ITS RADIO DAYS AS THE COLUMBIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM.

SEPTEMBER 18 IS ALSO THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT, UNIFYING ALL OF AMERICA’S MILITARY FORCES.

SEPTEMBER 19 MARKS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF GEORGE REEVES'

DEBUT IN THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN.

SEPTEMBER 19 IS ALSO THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCOTT E. FAHLMAN CREATING THE SMILEY. 😊
SEPTEMBER 19 IS ALSO INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY.
SEPTEMBER 21 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE.
SEPTEMBER 22 IS THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX.

BE ALERT FOR HURRICANE JOSE!

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Despite newly passed additional sanctions, North Korea conducted another "missile test" that has Japan currently on alert. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Halimah Yacob ran unopposed to become the first female President of Singapore.
*What is the current state of the European Union???
*What is the future of politics in Iceland???
*The World Health Organization reports that hunger rates have risen as results of war and climate change.
*Pope Francis has publicly spoken against the administration of President Donald Trump’s plan to end the DACA Act and admitted to not understanding the current motivations of North Korea, as the United Nations has imposed new sanctions against the country for their latest “missile test”. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Are ISIL forces planning to target the Philippines next???
*Were members of an Amazon tribe in Brazil murdered???
*The International Olympics Committee has decided that Paris will host the 2024 Summer Games.
*The Cassini Space Probe has completed its 20 year mission by descending into the "atmosphere" of Saturn.
*For what it’s worth, the “monkey selfie” copyright dispute has been settled.

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 lost their lives during Hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Katia.
*Legendary comic book writer Len Wein (co-creator of Swamp Thing, Wolverine, and Lucius Fox in Batman) has passed away.
*Actor Terence Harvey (Hollyoaks) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Frank Vincent (The Sopranos, Casino) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Harry Dean Stanton (Alien, Repo Man) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

HURRICANE HARVEY AFTERMATH…
*Clean up and repair assessments continue.
HURRICANE IRMA AFTERMATH…
*Initial landfall was in Florida as a Category 4. Some say if the storm had landed 20 miles more easterly than it did, things would have been much worse than they are. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*But did forecasters make a mistake???
*There is no estimate on a completion date for restoring power throughout Florida.
*The Marriott Hotel offered a free ride home to anyone stranded in the Caribbean after Hurricane Irma, but only if they were a registered guest of one of the Marriott’s facilities there.
*How long will Barbuda remain uninhabited because of Irma???

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…

*The annual open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act, aka “Obama Care” is approaching, despite the fact that there suddenly seems to be hardly any advertising budget to publicize it this year.
*Will California schedule an earlier date for their primaries in 2020???
*Will Donald Trump soon have to release all his past tax returns after all???
MEANWHILE…
*California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into a law a bill protecting any California resident from detention and questioning, regardless of their actual immigration status.
*Can the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act be fixed???
*Apparently the state of Texas doesn’t have to readjust their voting districts after all.
*Will the Trump Administration soon reopen an Arctic Refuge to drilling again???
ELSEWHERE…

*Is a Motel 6 in Arizona guilty of turning suspected guests into immigration authorities???
*Miss North Dakota Cara Mund is the new Miss America for 2018 after more current events questions were asked. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*The Cleveland Indians' winning streak ended at 22 with Friday night's loss against the Kansas City Royals.
*The International Olympics Committee has decided that Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Games.
*Amongst the winners of the 2017 US Open of professional tennis: Rafael Nadal won the Men’s Singles title, Sloane Stephens the Women’s Singles, Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau the Men’s Doubles, and Chan Yung-jan and Martina Hingis the Women’s Doubles.

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