On this day in 2026 - 6/28/2026
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On this day in 2026 - 6/28/2026
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"We'll actually give you a plane ticket, plus roughly $2,100 to help you re-establish when you get there, but temporary protective status, according to the courts and in its name itself, is not permanent status," Markwayne Mullin said on Sunday.
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There is no deal and the negotiations are an illusion.
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OPINION: Trump's decisions and public statements with regard to major moves concerning tech and AI have all been horrific and wrong. He has no idea what he is doing in that arena. He is getting horrible advice from people who are inching this thing closer to the edge of the cliff. They are playing him.
NOTE: Indian Households Enjoy the Highest Median Income by Demographic in the U.S. And the tech landscape is a dumpster fire for the average user. They make a lot of money creating problems and then offering solutions (for a price) to problems that did not exist before they arrived here..
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This is a great example of the 'effect' becoming the 'cause' after the fact. The problem was created by the 'Schrödinger's threat' that preceded the preemptive strikes on Iran as a 'non-disclosed' line item (#5) among the bullet points for Operation Roaring Lion: Israeli defense forces will maintain a preemptive security doctrine.
Now Iran argues - well, now we need nuclear weapons because Israel won't stop preemptively attacking us. We don't have them... We are negotiating a deal... and they keep disrupting a negotiation that was based on the false premise that Iran 'blah blah blah blah blah.' Nice. What it do... Iran must develop nuclear bomb to protect ‘peace and calm,’ IRGC media says — despite pledge to Trump
They made up a problem that did not exist and caused the thing to happen that they made up by pretending it was real and attacking 'imaginary dragons' - This is the SAME framework used by left-wing agitators and anti-right disruptor groups funded an deployed across the U.S. for the past 10 years.
Identity Politics - The game now played by both the left and the right because the strategy is to create infighting on behalf of the people you cannot criticize - FUCK YOU!
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JP: IDF, Shin Bet expose Turkey-based Hamas terrorists carrying out 'military action' against Israel
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Roundup of the latest major news as of Sunday, June 28, 2026.
The dominant stories involve escalating US-Iran tensions and a major disaster in Venezuela.
US-Iran Conflict Escalates
US airstrikes on Iranian targets continued into a second night, prompting direct Iranian retaliation against Gulf states hosting US forces.
Key developments: On June 27, the US struck Iranian military sites (including missile/drone storage, air defenses, radar, and surveillance infrastructure) in retaliation for an Iranian drone attack on the Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Kiku in the Strait of Hormuz.
Early on June 28, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched drone and missile attacks targeting areas in Bahrain (damaging a residential building near the international airport) and Kuwait (near a US air base). Kuwaiti defenses intercepted ballistic missiles; Bahrain reported no fatalities.
Rhetoric and threats: President Trump warned that if Iran continues strikes, the US may “militarily complete the job” and that “the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist.” Iran threatened to halt interim ceasefire talks and warned US bases in the region would face severe consequences. Iran’s Foreign Minister reiterated that Tehran alone controls shipping arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz.
Context: This follows a fragile mid-June interim deal aimed at easing tensions from earlier 2026 fighting. Related clashes continue in southern Lebanon involving Israel and Hezbollah.
Bahrain and Kuwait strongly condemned the Iranian strikes as dangerous escalation. No major casualties have been reported from the latest exchanges, but the situation remains highly volatile with few signs of immediate de-escalation.
Venezuela Earthquakes
Twin powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread devastation.
Magnitudes: 7.2 (foreshock) followed ~40 seconds later by a 7.5 mainshock — the strongest in the country in over 125 years.
Impact: At least ~1,400 people killed (death toll still rising), thousands injured, and many missing. Severe damage to buildings, infrastructure, and homes, especially in La Guaira and Caracas areas.
Rescue efforts continue amid aftershocks, but face challenges including chaos, overwhelmed volunteers, and accusations that the government is politicizing aid. Smaller aftershocks (around 4.8–4.9 magnitude) have been felt since.
International aid offers are in motion, though coordination issues persist.
Other Major Stories
Europe Heatwave: Record-breaking temperatures smashed highs in Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic, and elsewhere in Central Europe. The World Health Organization reported over 1,300 excess deaths linked to the heat.
US Weather Disasters:
Kentucky: Heavy rains caused deadly flooding; at least 4 deaths reported, with a state of emergency declared.
Wildfires: On the Colorado-Utah border, 3 firefighters were killed and 2 injured battling fast-moving blazes.
US Politics:
President Trump nominated former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead ICE.
Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow won the Louisiana GOP Senate runoff primary.
France: A plane carrying skydivers crashed in eastern France, killing all 11 people on board (pilot + 10 passengers).
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ARIZONA
Multiple Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Firefighting Efforts
Wildfires are the biggest local story right now:
Steamboat Fire (Gila County, near Kearny, ~6 miles northeast): Started June 26. It has grown significantly (reports range from ~669 to 1,500 acres) with 0% containment. “GO” evacuation orders are in effect for Linx Ranch and Victory Ranch. Nearby areas like Tory Ranch and Dripping Springs are on “SET” alert (be ready to leave). Strong winds are complicating efforts.
Pocket Fire (Coconino National Forest, north of Sedona): Grown to over 1,500–2,000+ acres, also 0% contained. Crews are actively battling it amid worsening weather.
Spring Fire / Fire near Kendrick Mountain (Coconino County, Kaibab National Forest near Parks/Williams/Flagstaff area): “GO” evacuation order issued for Zone 141. A separate ~100-acre fire is burning near the Grand Canyon.
Other fires (e.g., mentions of Sycamore Fire north of Globe) are also active. Fire danger remains critical statewide.
2. APS Public Safety Power Shutoffs
Arizona Public Service (APS) has begun or is implementing public safety power shutoffs affecting thousands of customers (around 8,000 reported in northern areas like Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon region). This is to prevent new fires from power lines during high-wind and extreme fire-risk conditions. Residents and Grand Canyon visitors are urged to prepare.
3. Deadly Police-Involved Shootings
Two separate officer-involved shootings resulting in fatalities are under investigation:
Phoenix: A deadly shooting involving Phoenix police near 35th Avenue and Greenway Road (occurred Friday). An investigation is underway.
Chandler: An armed man (reportedly with a shotgun) was shot and killed by Chandler police following multiple 911 calls. Officials say the man was armed.
These incidents followed domestic-related calls in some reports. Broader discussions around police procedures in chaotic situations have emerged.
Other Notable Arizona Stories
Missing Mesa child found safe: A child reported missing from Mesa was located in a homeless encampment in Washington state.
Aid for Venezuela earthquake victims: Arizonans of Venezuelan descent (in Phoenix, Tucson, and elsewhere) are organizing supply drives and support efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Traffic and other incidents: Weekend road closures and advisories on major Phoenix-area freeways (Loop 303, 101, 202, US 60, SR 51). Various crashes and smaller crime reports (e.g., robberies) are also appearing in local coverage.
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6/28/2026 - On this day in:
1914: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie were assassinated in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb nationalist. The killings triggered the July Crisis and a chain reaction of alliances that led to the outbreak of World War I just weeks later.
This single event is widely regarded as the spark that ignited one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.
1919: Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
Exactly five years later, on June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed in France, formally ending World War I between Germany and the Allied powers. It imposed heavy reparations on Germany, redrew European borders, and established the League of Nations (the precursor to the United Nations). The treaty’s harsh terms are often cited as contributing to the rise of Nazism and the outbreak of World War II.
1969: Stonewall Riots BeginIn the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village, sparked several nights of riots and protests. The Stonewall uprising is widely considered the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Today, June 28 (and the surrounding period) is commemorated as part of Pride celebrations worldwide.
Other Notable Events
Year | Event | Significance |
1776 | Battle of Sullivan's Island (American Revolutionary War) | American forces defeated the British in South Carolina; also the day Thomas Hickey (one of George Washington’s bodyguards) was executed for treason. |
1778 | Battle of Monmouth | Major Revolutionary War battle in New Jersey that ended in a tactical draw but boosted American morale. |
1838 | Coronation of Queen Victoria | The 19-year-old Victoria was crowned at Westminster Abbey, beginning her 63-year reign. |
1942 | Case Blue launched | Nazi Germany began its major summer offensive against the Soviet Union during World War II. |
1922 | Irish Civil War begins | Anti-Treaty IRA forces shelled the Four Courts in Dublin, marking the start of the Irish Civil War. |
1989 | Gazimestan Speech | Slobodan Milošević delivered a nationalist speech on the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, widely seen as a pivotal moment leading to the Yugoslav Wars. |
2004 | Iraq sovereignty handover | The U.S.-led coalition transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government, ending the formal occupation phase of the Iraq War. |
Additional Context
Earlier history includes medieval battles (such as during the Crusades) and royal successions.
In popular culture and science, June 28 has seen events like the premiere of the ballet Giselle (1841) and the formation of Mercedes-Benz (1926).
June 28 is also observed in some places as International LGBTQ+ Pride Day in recognition of the Stonewall events.
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BREAKING Body of missing 19-year-old FOUND after she vanished during boating trip 23-year-old captain arrested - blood alcohol level allegedly twice the legal limit
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"We'll actually give you a plane ticket, plus roughly $2,100 to help you re-establish when you get there, but temporary protective status, according to the courts and in its name itself, is not permanent status," Markwayne Mullin said on Sunday.
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NOW:
There is no deal and the negotiations are an illusion.
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NOTE: Indian Households Enjoy the Highest Median Income by Demographic in the U.S. And the tech landscape is a dumpster fire for the average user. They make a lot of money creating problems and then offering solutions (for a price) to problems that did not exist before they arrived here..
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The heart wants what the heart wants... - The signs I missed that I was sleeping next to a killer: My husband dismembered his secret girlfriend with a machete. 14 years later, we're still together... this is why I can't wait for him to get out of prison
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There is no equity in baseball: Scottsdale brothers allegedly pistol-whipped, shot rival after recreational baseball game 'went bad' - MEXIZONA
Venezuela's leader Delcy Rodriguez is jeered by earthquake survivors as official death toll nears 1,000 with tens of thousands still missing
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Millions warned to brace for blackouts as extreme wildfire threat sweeps across nine states: 'Particularly dangerous situation' - Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Alaska
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6/26/26 - VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE AFTERMATH: Deaths: At least 589 (per Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and hospital records) 8:21A AST
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also funds Jewish owned small business tech startups; were you aware of that?
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INSIDE JOB: Murder Investigation following the mysterious deaths of ducklings at the White House Reflecting Pool Sparks WILD Conspiracy theories on social platforms...
'D.C. Safer than ever,' Trump claims
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JP: IDF, Shin Bet expose Turkey-based Hamas terrorists carrying out 'military action' against Israel
Who or what is really symbolized by the Mockingjay?
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STATE FAIR: $25 pretzels at Great American State Fair...
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Brookline, Mass. — December 16, 2025
Israel examining possibility Iran involved in murder of nuclear scientist in US - report
March 23, 2026 - OpenAI Enters Advanced Negotiations to Secure Fusion Power from Sam Altman-Backed Helion Energy
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MAGA Gear FLOODING RESALE SHOPS - Does it Signal trouble for the GOP? - 2026 Midterms
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Bridge for sale...
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That was fast... Elon Musk loses trillionaire status Decline in tech mogul’s personal fortune larger than entire wealth of second richest man - Elon Musk is no longer a trillionaire after a global rout in tech shares wiped $500bn (£379bn) off his fortune.
Horrific moment armed carjacker runs over at least 10 pedestrians during two-hour rampage through LA
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Huckabee later wrote on social media: "I stopped by the trial of @IsraeliPM in Tel Aviv today. My conclusion? @realDonaldTrump is right…again."
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- nothing was accomplished over the weekend other than attempting to maintain the illusion of forward momentum
DRUDGE/WAPO: Vance says Iran agrees to nuke inspections, as under Obama deal that Trump threw out...
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Baby steps - Iran will let UN nuke inspectors back in, could buy US crops with unfrozen assets, Vance says after two days of Switzerland talks...
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Go toward the light, Kamala - Video: Kamala Harris Says Hope Should Be a Verb
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February 17, 2026 - Former Israeli PM Bennett warns Turkey poses a new threat Naftali Bennett: “I must tell the truth: Israel's current leadership divided 'us' and is dividing 'us' now, more than ever”
over and over again...
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Polymarket
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Are you better off than you were 4 years ago? - NOPE: Inflation heats up to highest pace in three years, fueled by Isaraeli Influence over the U.S. and the Iran war
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