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United States Semiquincentennial

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July 4th, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence – the Semiquincentennial. Happy 250th Birday America!

I remember the 200th anniversary – the Bicentannial – in 1976. We lived near Washington D. C., and we went to the Washington Monument to watch the fireworks.

There’s two organizations planning this year’s events for Americans to commemorate and celebrate. America 250 is a congressional commission established in 2016. Freedom 250 is a public-private organization created by Executive Order from President Trump.

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SpaceX IPO Made Elon Musk First Trillionare

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This morning, Friday, June 12, 2026, Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire when SpaceX shares (NASDAQ: SPCX) soared on their stock market debut. The initial price was $150 but quickly climbed to $160 per share. With so much demand and so little supply – only 4% was going up for auction – some stock indexes changed their rules to accommodate SpaceX.

Artemis, Returning to the Moon

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Artemis, Greek goddess of the Moon, will follow in twin brother Apollo’s footsteps, and return people to the Moon.

Beginning with the Artemis Accords in 2020, NASA and 7 other countries established the foundations to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Since 2020 there has been much planning, research, and development. They planned the first 5 missions to hopefully begin building a Moon base.

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Operation Epic Fury

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Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. code name for its joint military campaign with Israel against Iran, officially commenced at 1:15 AM EDT on February 28, 2026. The operation involved coordinated strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, including command and control centers, missile and drone launch sites, air defense systems, and naval assets. Israel simultaneously launched its own campaign, dubbed Operation Roaring Lion, in coordination with U.S. forces.

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Project Anchor

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Eschatology: a branch of theology concerned with the final events in the history of the world or of humankind.

Source: merriam-webster.com

Project Anchor is described as a NASA initiative focused on controlling gravitational waves. According to the story, two black holes collided billions of years ago, sending gravitational waves toward Earth. As these waves traveled, they supposedly passed through dark matter, which “lensed” or amplified them. Scientists are said to predict that the waves will reach Earth on August 12, 2026, at 14:33 UTC (9:33 AM CDT), triggering a “gravitational discontinuity event” during which Earth would temporarily lose gravity for seven seconds.

This raises the question: Is Project Anchor just another end‑of‑the‑world prediction like the Mayan calendar scare in 2012 or the Y2K panic in 2000, or is there any truth behind it?

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The 2026 Primary Election in Texas

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The primary election in Texas will be held on March 3 this year with early voting February 17-27, and the general election will be held November 3, with early voting October 19-30. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote in the primary, the top two vote-getters will compete in a runoff on May 26, with early voting May 18-22. The Texas Tribune has published a useful March primary ballot article.

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