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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Like they say, "The grass is always greener..."

 


Galactic Trailer > Star Wars: Starfighter - Teaser Trailer "The Imperial Heir" | Matt Smith, Ryan Gosling | 2027

30 June 2026 
Watch the 'FAN (CONCEPT) Trailer Concept' For Star Wars' Star Wars: Starfighter (2027) (More Info About This Video Down Below!) 

Star Wars: Starfighter introduces a new chapter in the Star Wars galaxy centered on elite starfighter pilots and high-risk missions across the stars. 
  • Set in a period where the galaxy is still recovering from major conflicts, new factions and hidden threats begin to rise, forcing skilled pilots into dangerous battles that determine the fate of entire systems. 
  • The trailer highlights fast-paced space combat, intense dogfights, and a fresh perspective on the Star Wars universe focused on courage in the cockpit rather than Jedi or Sith mythology.

One Battle of Hormuz After Another, with Sal Mercogliano | School of War Podcast and What's Going on With Shipping?

Jun 29, 2026
Sal Mercogliano, professor of history at Campbell University and host of the What’s Going on with Shipping YouTube channel, joins the show once again to discuss Iran's renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Why is the ceasefire already beginning to unravel? What is Iran trying to accomplish by asserting control over the strait? And what could the long-term consequences be for global trade, energy markets, and freedom of navigation?

02:11 - New arrangement in the Strait of Hormuz 05:19 - Humanitarian situation for sailors 06:53 - Jobs at sea and AI 08:05 - New rounds of violence 11:02 - Route options for ships 13:30 - Why did the ceasefire break down? 15:05 - Iran asserts control over the strait 16:10 - Why were these ships targeted? 19:08 - Strait of Hormuz as a strategic choke point 21:49 - What Iran learned from the Houthis 23:21 - Why energy prices haven't spiked 28:20 - Impact on developing nations 29:13 - The endgame in the Strait of Hormuz 33:22 - U.S. naval presence in the Gulf 36:26 - Iran's maritime protection racket

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🌡️ This data visualisation, based on data from the Copernicus Marine Service, shows sea surface temperature anomalies on 29 June 2026 | Copernicus EU

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🌊 After the marine heatwave of the end of May 2026, the intense temperatures which affected western and central Europe during the third decade of June caused further warming of the surrounding seas.
🌡️ This data visualisation, based on data from the Copernicus Marine Service, shows sea surface temperature anomalies on 29 June 2026. The red and dark red tones 🔴 show areas where sea surface temperatures above the long-term average were recorded.
The largest anomalies reached approximately 6°C in the western Mediterranean Sea, particularly in the Gulf of Lion off the coast of southern France, and in the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian seas along the western coast of Italy.
Sea surface temperature anomalies also increased markedly in the southern North Sea and the Baltic Sea compared with late May.
🛰️ The #CopernicusEU Marine Service data help track the development of marine heatwaves, support the assessment of ocean conditions, and the monitoring of potential risks to marine ecosystems globally.

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