THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 22-28, 2024: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH & MUSHROOM🍄 MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15 IS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 29 IS WORLD HEART💖 DAY AND

THE 195TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCOTLAND YARD.

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.🎗

OCTOBER IS ALSO FILIPINO AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.

OCTOBER 1 IS CAMEROON’S UNIFICATION DAY

AND INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY.

OCTOBER 1 IS ALSO INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR NIGERIA AND TUVALU.

OCTOBER 2 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE.

OCTOBER 3 IS WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY.

OCTOBER 3 IS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNDERDOG.

OCTOBER 5 IS CHILDREN’S HEALTH DAY & WORLD TEACHERS DAY.

ANYTHING THAT DEBUTED IN 1959, LIKE ROD SERLING’S THE TWILIGHT ZONE,

IS 65 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*The Iraq mission with US military is scheduled to be over by September 2025.

*US President Joseph Biden made his last speech to the United Nations September 24.

*Are they three different attacks or a united effort to interfere with the November elections in America???

*The world on current events in Lebanon.

*The United Nations is concerned about the rise of gang violence in Haiti.

*The COVID state of the world, as of September 28, 2024.

*The MPOX state of the world, as of September 28, 2024.

*Thailand will allow same gender weddings, starting in 2025.

*At the 45th Chess Olympiad…

*Rock band Uriah Heep has announced plans for a Farewell Tour.

*A message in a bottle.

*♫Eternal Flame♫ isn’t just a song by the Bangles.

*Speculation: Is the abortion issue heating up in Australia???

ON ISRAEL, PALESTINE, HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH, THE GAZA STRIP AND IRAN...

*There are 5/FIVE separate links in the header above.

*As the fighting continues… 

*Hezbollah considers exploding pagers a declaration of war.

*Israeli missiles bombarded Southern Lebanon, who’s people hope to find safety in Syria. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*"There will be no ceasefires at this time" among Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's latest statements on the war. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Israeli missiles struck Beirut under allegations there are Hezbollah weapons there.

*With the confirmed death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, what happens next remains to be seen.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the United States this week, sharing his thoughts on the ongoing war and Russia. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Yet Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Ukraine’s allies about potential retribution, despite the fact Poland confronted Russia about their lies at a UN Summit. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

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…

*Wildfires continue in Brazil and Argentina. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*One long term after effect of wildfires.

*A solar powered tractor???

*Steel made without fossil fuels???

*The (temporary???) greening of the Sahara Desert.

*Speculation: Are European floods an omen of the future???

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*The latest about black holes.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war. 

*The innocent lives lost to Hurricane Helene.

*Civil Rights and Labor leader William "Bill" Lucy has passed away.

*Former professional football🏈 player and two time Super Bowl champion Eugene “Mercury” Morris is no longer with us.

*Singer/dancer Cat Glover has passed away.

*Actress Dame Maggie Smith (the Harry Potter franchise, Downton Abbey, much more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional basketball🏀 player turned coach Joe Wolf is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

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

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE ANSWERS PET FOOD RECALL???

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS!

POLITICALLY…

*Are they three different attacks or a united effort to interfere with the November elections in America???

*The Iraq mission with US military is scheduled to be over by September 2025.

*Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the United States this week, sharing his thoughts on the ongoing war and Russia. Yet while Zelensky also talked to Donald Trump, Republicans want to know why he visited Pennsylvania and send his American Ambassador back to the Ukraine. (There are 7/SEVEN separate links in this item.)

*President Joseph Biden made his last speech to the United Nations September 24.

*A brief look at relations between Turkey and the United States.

*The United States continues its commitment to help the Ukraine, but still assists Israel too at this time. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Georgia, New York, Nebraska, Vermont, Alabama and Kansas will all receive Federal Disaster Assistance. (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)

*Other bills signed include...

*The latest from the White House.

*September 29 is the 235th anniversary of the War Department establishing the first US Army.

🗹ELECTION 2024…

*Will the House of Representatives certify the November election results in January 2025???

*What the alleged Iran hack of the Trump-Vance campaign is supposed to have revealed. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Haitians in Ohio have filed criminal charges against Trump and Vance. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on business and the economy, with Senator Mitch McConnell against Trump’s plans. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*At least one media outlet apparently doesn't like Kamala Harris' command of the English language.

*Some Republicans are trying to downplay Donald Trump knowing North Carolina’s Mark Robinson.

*Donald Trump now wants to prosecute Google if reelected for being "pro Harris with their research".

*Nebraska’s Governor will not change the state’s election rules to favor Donald Trump.

*Who is Launchpad Strategies???

*The Vice Presidential Debate is still currently scheduled for October 1, but host CBS will not be doing any fact checking. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: "Undecided" is NOT a viable option this November.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*Except for administrative/clerical functions, the Court is in recess until the first Monday of October.

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*Speculation: Is Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis trying to make sure a State Amendment on the issue fails???

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Ohio residents won their Class Action Suit against Norfolk Southern Railroad.

*The IRS has recovered over one BILLION dollars from rich tax dodgers!

*Are Republicans trying to keep Trans People from voting???

*That Ohio Sheriff doesn’t like the backlash he is facing for his comment concerning wanting to know who plans to vote for Kamala Harris in his town. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Is VISA guilty of antitrust violations???

*BEWARE THE PRIVACY HOAX!

*He killed the neighbor’s dog with a shovel???

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*The FBI on Donald Trump’s Crime Statistics.

*Sorry Mister Trump, but there is no “giant faucet” and Johnny Carson passed away in 2005. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Past JD Vance comments about his running mate.

*JD Vance on health care.

*Taylor Swift did NOT say that.

*There is no "witch hunt".

*There was no “security lapse” on an Obama detail.

*You and your Cast Iron Skillet.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID…

*Free COVID testing kits are available again.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Federal Budget funding has been extended until December 20, but House Speaker Mike Johnson is already warning that “there will be no Christmas Miracle” on further extensions. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet Congress is now arguing about LGBTQ+ service members regulations in the pending military budget.

*Former Quarterback Brett Favre testified before Congress.

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

The Election Subversion/January 6, 2021 Trial…

*The Prosecution has filed their Opening Brief, yet will it be made public??? Trump's lawyers are on deadline to respond to the brief and its contents. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Yet Defendant Trump wants to file a motion for a different reason, and doesn’t want former Vice President Mike Pence involved in the trial. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

Other Trump Issues include…

*Even if Candidate Trump were to win the November election, President Trump still might not be able to clear his criminal record.

ELSEWHERE…

*Could JP Morgan Chase countersue the Federal Government if they face charges from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau???

*Could Donald Trump’s son in law Jared Kushner be in trouble???

*New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams certainly is.

*Alex Jones will be paying off his debts, whether he wants to or not.

*Louis DeJoy, Post Master General since President Donald Trump's Administration, wants HOW MANY rate hikes???

*Johnny Cash has a new memorial statue.

*Rock band Uriah Heep has announced plans for a Farewell Tour.

*The Chicago White Sox officially have the worst record in Major League Baseball history.⚾

*Speculation: Does Donald Trump hold a grudge against ABC???

*September 29 is the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Expos announcing their impending move to become the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball.⚾

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*A lost copy of the US Constitution has been found!

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 22-28, 2019

ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS AT SUNDOWN SEPTEMBER 29.

SEPTEMBER 29 MARKS THE 190TH ANNIVERSARY OF

SCOTLAND YARD BEING ESTABLISHED.

SEPTEMBER 29 IS ALSO THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROCKY & BULLWINKLE.
OCTOBER 2 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE.
Shouldn't the rest of the year be non-violent too?

OCTOBER 2 MARKS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE ORIGINAL TWILIGHT ZONE.

OCTOBER 3 MARKS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNDERDOG!
OCTOBER 4 IS INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS' DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*NOT the way to start a visit.
*The British Supreme Court has ruled AGAINST Prime Minister Boris Johnson over Brexit! But could he be facing other problems??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Will Taliban interference affect the 2019 Afghanistan Presidential election??? Election officials suddenly have no contact with some polling places! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*American President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations September 24.
*No agreement yet, but they're still talking.
*The United Nations will investigate Venezuela for possible human rights violations.
*Are Russian athletes in trouble again???
*The Thomas Cook Travel Agency is no more, stranding tourists.
*Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Abbey Road.
*The future of space exploration???
*“O.K.” is NOT okay???

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*The Amazon Fires are not the only problem in Brazil! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Science can NOT be ignored!
*Germany wants to eliminate their dependency on coal.
*First Greta Thunberg, now this young lady. Maybe we should listen to the children more! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Why pick on the messenger if you don't like the bad news???


THE LATEST FROM/ON IRAN...
*Releasing the tanker.

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 victims of the Pakistan earthquake September 24.
*Songwriter Robert Hunter (The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan) has passed away.
*Actor Sid Haig (credits too numerous to mention) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress Libi Staiger (The Most Happy Fella) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress Linda Porter (Superstore, Twin Peaks) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Rob Garrison (Karate Kid 1, Cobra Kai, Iron Eagle) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

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 Senate has voted to END Trump's "national emergency"! Whether Trump will veto this one too remains to be seen.
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, WITH MOST OF THIS COVERING THE TRUMP/UKRAINE SITUATION...

*A breach of ethics??? Trump wants Biden investigated instead while the Senate enters the picture. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*The complaint that started it all.
*The transcript (Images may take time to load, if they haven't been redacted) and what it might mean. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Trump’s envoy to the Ukraine has resigned over all of this.
*And the whistler blower is… revealed by The New York Times??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*“He did it?” NOW WHAT??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*“He’s lying.”—MSNBC.
*Will the National Rifle Association come to Trump’s defense???
*Trump and the foreign press.
*With everything else going on, Trump addressed the United Nations September 24.
*Trump’s not worried about possible election interference from Russia???
TRUMP TWEETS
*Trump versus Greta Thunberg???
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅
*Trump, Biden, and the Ukraine.
*Trump versus the Democrats over the previous item.
*The Impeachment Process.
THE BUDGET BATTLE…
*Another temporary extension while awaiting a new plan.
MEANWHILE…
*Will Congress impeach President Trump???
*The Senate WILL investigate???
*“It’s another witch hunt!”—Donald Trump.
*Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been subpoenaed.
*Uninformed???
*Rereading the Mueller Report!
ELSEWHERE…

*Health care at Best Buy???
*The 2019 Emmy Award winners are…
*September 29 marks the end of the 2019 regular Major League Baseball⚾ season. Let the playoffs begin!
*September 29 marks the 230th anniversary of the US War Department officially establishing America’s Army.
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*The next generation!
*Watching Marshall grow.
*That painting is worth HOW much???

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 22-28, 2013

THE 2013 BANNED BOOKS WEEK AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AGAINST CENSORSHIP RUNS FROM NOW THROUGH OCTOBER FIFTH.

Amongst events that have happened around the world this past week...
*Former Pope Benedict XVI has admitted to covering up sexual scandals involving priests during his tenure.
*In the aftermath of Typhoon Usagi, the confirmed death toll currently stands at 33.
*The Westgate shopping centre massacre in Nairobi, Kenya is at 60 confirmed dead and 175 injured.
*Cambodia's Parliament has voted for Prime Minister Hun Sen to continue in office, despite a boycott attempt.
*United States President Barack Obama has revealed that he chatted with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the first conversation since the Iranian Revolution.
*Civil unrest also continues in Iran, Bahraini, and Afghanistan.

CONCERNING SYRIA
*President Bashar al-Assad said he would allow outside inspection of chemical weapons plants.
*The United States and Russia have agreed on the draft of the United Nations' Security Council's resolution to rid Syria of its chemical weapons.
*Meanwhile, United Nations' investigators are looking into additional allegations of those weapons being used since the initial incident.



WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...

*REPUBLICANS ARE STILL THREATENING TO NOT PASS A BUDGET AND THUS SHUT DOWN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ON OCTOBER 1 UNLESS OBAMA CARE IS AT LEAST DEFUNDED, IF NOT TOTALLY ENDED!
*Oracle Team USA won the 2013 America's Cup sailing competition.
*Amongst the winners in the 65th annual Prime Time Emmy Awards are Modern Family for Outstanding Comedy, Breaking Bad for Best Drama with Anna Gunn as Outstanding Supporting Actress, The Colbert Report for Outstanding Variety Series and Writing, and Behind The Candelabra for Outstanding Miniseries/Movie and Michael Douglas for Outstanding Best Actor in a Miniseries/Movie.

THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS LOYAL READERSHIP FOR GIVING US OUR HIGHEST RATING EVER!

2500 PAGE VIEWS IN SEPTEMBER 2013!

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