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Innovation-wise, even today, Russia contributes about the same to global technological advancement as Haiti does. 

Nothing I can do about it.  I also don't care if people take pictures of me or video me when I am in public.  I'd only care if I was doing something I shouldn't be doing and it got me in trouble, in which case my thoughts would be I shouldn't have behaved like that, rather than saying someone shouldn't have filmed me behaving inappropriately.  It's all in my control, whether it becomes an issue or not.

She doesn't get that cameras and videoing are everywhere. Nothing can be done about it if you are in a public place..

That much is good.

Hormuz evacuation plans emerge after months of gridlock
A global effort to create an evacuation lane includes the International Maritime Organization, U.S., Iran, Oman and other countries.
06/23/2026 04:12 PM EDT

An international coalition on Tuesday announced a large-scale plan to free hundreds of ships trapped around the Strait of Hormuz.

The operation, developed by the United Nations-chartered International Maritime Organization, is backed by the U.S., Iran, Oman and other Gulf countries, the group said. It intends to put an end to the monthslong ordeal that began when Iran closed the strait in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli attacks in February.

The deal will mark the end of “months of hardship and distress” for more than 11,000 seafarers who have been stuck in the strait, said Arsenio Dominguez, the IMO secretary-general. He called it “a decisive step towards restoring maritime security and bringing to an end the unacceptable attacks against civilian shipping.”

“We have secured the necessary safety guarantees and have thoroughly verified the conditions for safe navigation to support these operations,” he said in a statement.

The group did not provide any estimate for how long it would take to clear the backlog of about 500 ships, though experts have previously estimated it would likely take weeks.

Alan Wilson wins GOP nomination for South Carolina governor after dual Trump endorsement
Wilson defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, NBC News projects, after a campaign in which President Donald Trump initially endorsed Evette and then backed Wilson, too.

Texas is a tough state for Democrats to win.
Could this time but see here Republicans in primary 63% said would support Paxton vs. Democrat now after primary it's 84%


Ken Paxton narrowly leads James Talarico in new Texas Senate poll


University of Texas and Texas Politics Project poll released on Tuesday, June 22, shows Paxton has a percentage-point lead over Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico, 43%- 42%.

Somebody posted approval number
Look at economic approval number below that
30% overall and 26% on economy

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to a new low in a recent American Research Group poll, with just 30% of Americans approving of his job performance as the 2026 midterm elections approach.

The survey, conducted June 16–20 among 1,100 respondents (plus or minus 3 percentage points), found 66% disapprove of Trump, the highest disapproval and lowest approval ever recorded by the pollster during either of his presidencies.

Americans have also continued to sour on Trump’s economy. According to the newest poll, only 26% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, while 70% disapproved.