Subtraction, not addition, is emerging as the central threat to Republicans in the 2026 election.
The subtraction risk for Republicans is the prospect that President Donald Trump’s slipping approval rating among his 2024 voters will cause meaningful components of the coalition that elected him to sit out November’s midterms.
Some blue material at the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is peeling off, days after the pool was painted blue and refilled as part of a multi-million dollar renovation ordered by President Donald Trump.
On Thursday at the National Mall, CNN observed a flap of blue material that was partially attached to the bottom in one area of the pool and floating toward the top. It is unclear if the material is paint or sealant, and it’s unclear what caused it to come up.
Do kids these days even know about Xeroxes? I still remember the mimeograph in elementary school where the teach would write or type on a sheet of blue carbon paper and then they had the large roller thing that would imprint that on individual sheets for the kids.
Instead of timed like it has been for quite a few years, it's changed to number of swings. It used to be outs, then timed, and now swings. And if the player homers on their last swing, they go until they don't get a HR. No bonus round (for 2 HRs > 440 ft). https://www.mlb.com/news/home-run-derby-format-change-for-2026
The Golden State Valkyries host the first-place Minnesota Lynx at Chase Center on Juneteenth. In celebration of Juneteenth, the first 10,000 fans to enter Ballhalla will receive a tote bag featuring artwork "Lady Liberty Reimagined" by Zoë Boston. The Lynx were the Valkyries’ opponent in their first-ever playoff series and they are again off to a hot start, led by standout rookie guard Olivia Miles. On Wednesday, Miles recorded the most points in a half by a rookie in WNBA history (24) — she also has the most points generated (scored + assisted) by a rookie through 15 games in league history (485 points generated). Golden State lost that playoff series 2-0 and were defeated by three points in their Commissioner’s Cup matchup. However, the Valkyries are currently on a four-game winning streak, tied with the Indiana Fever for the second-longest active streak in the league.
OAKLAND, CA – The Oakland Ballers lost the rubber match to the Long Beach Coast by a final score of 12-8 at Raimondi Park on Thursday night.
After Oakland (12-15) opened the scoring in the bottom of the first on a Jaden Collura RBI double, Long Beach (21-6) scored in every inning from the second through the seventh. Jacob Jablonski drove in two of Long Beach's three runs in the second with a two-run homer and Cooper Vest hit a two-run shot in the fourth to put the Coast ahead by five.
That field is a bandbox. like 314 down the left field line and 320 something down the right field line. And they don't even have a tall fence like the Green Monster.
I'm thinking of just setting up a chair on the other side of the street from the LF fence and collecting HR balls.
I got one from the 1B after a pre-inning warmup. Their balls seem a little soft and instead of red laces have blue and black laces. The laces do seem a little higher than MLB laces. I wonder if the ball being a little soft is some sort of restricted flight balls.
Former Cal baseball pitcher and coach, and current color broadcaster Jim Darby has been selected to the College Baseball Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2026, the organization announced Thursday.
Former California men's rower and volunteer assistant coach Jack Smith will rejoin the Golden Bears' coaching staff as an assistant coach, head coach Scott Frandsen announced this week. Smith, who rowed at Cal from 2016-20 and was a volunteer assistant coach from 2021-23, returns to Berkeley after spending the last three years at Dartmouth with its men's heavyweight rowing program.
Dumb Government stuff
Who stays home may threaten Republicans this year as much as who votes
https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/14/politics/republicans-trump-2026-midterm-election-voter-turnout
Subtraction, not addition, is emerging as the central threat to Republicans in the 2026 election.
The subtraction risk for Republicans is the prospect that President Donald Trump’s slipping approval rating among his 2024 voters will cause meaningful components of the coalition that elected him to sit out November’s midterms.
Blue material peeling off bottom of Reflecting Pool, days after costly renovation
https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/18/politics/blue-material-reflecting-pool-renovation
Some blue material at the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is peeling off, days after the pool was painted blue and refilled as part of a multi-million dollar renovation ordered by President Donald Trump.
On Thursday at the National Mall, CNN observed a flap of blue material that was partially attached to the bottom in one area of the pool and floating toward the top. It is unclear if the material is paint or sealant, and it’s unclear what caused it to come up.
Word and geo games
Globle
🌎 Jun 19, 2026 🌍
🔥 2 | Avg. Guesses: 7.3
🟨⬜⬜🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥
🟧🟥🟩 = 11
https://globle-game.com
#globle
🌎 Jun 19, 2026 🌍
🔥 5 | Avg. Guesses: 9.69
⬜⬜⬜🟨🟥🟥🟧🟥
🟥🟥🟥🟩 = 12
https://globle-game.com
#globle
Worldle
#Worldle #1610 (19.06.2026) X/6 (98%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 0 days
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨➡️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨↙️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨➡️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨➡️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨↙️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨↘️
https://worldle.teuteuf.fr/share
I know many country names but I still don't know theit relationship of locations.
oh interesting...when editing a parent, the child comments disappear...
oh I see, no it doesn't. Just on my screen. When I refresh it reappears.
#Worldle #1610 (19.06.2026) X/6 (98%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 0 days
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨↘️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨⬇️
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🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨➡️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨↘️
https://worldle.teuteuf.fr/share
Couldn't remember which country was below and next to 2 others.
Octordle
Daily Octordle #1607
7️⃣🕚
6️⃣🕛
5️⃣9️⃣
8️⃣4️⃣
Score: 62
Quordle
🙂 Daily Quordle 1607
4️⃣7️⃣
8️⃣9️⃣
m-w.com/games/quordle/
🙂 Daily Quordle 1607
7️⃣4️⃣
6️⃣5️⃣
m-w.com/games/quordle/
Wordle
Wordle 1,826 4/6
⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨
⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜
⬜🟨⬜🟨🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
WordleBot
Skill 90/99
Luck 46/99
Wordle 1,826 5/6*
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🟨🟨⬛🟨⬛
⬛🟨⬛🟨🟨
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WordleBot
Skill 94/99
Luck 37/99
Duplicate
Do kids these days even know about Xeroxes? I still remember the mimeograph in elementary school where the teach would write or type on a sheet of blue carbon paper and then they had the large roller thing that would imprint that on individual sheets for the kids.
And carbon paper for making copies at home.
Pro
U.S. Open coverage starting on NBC. Collin Morikawa out early today and shot 65 to get into contention.
Nice. Hopefully he goes on a run like he did to start his career.
Interesting changes to the Home Run Derby.
Instead of timed like it has been for quite a few years, it's changed to number of swings. It used to be outs, then timed, and now swings. And if the player homers on their last swing, they go until they don't get a HR. No bonus round (for 2 HRs > 440 ft). https://www.mlb.com/news/home-run-derby-format-change-for-2026
Footy
CZE ties RSA 1-1
SUI beats BIH 4-1
CAN beats QAT 6-0
MEX beats KOR 1-0 (someone check on Rob)
I happened to be watching when Mexico scored. Fluky goal.
Valkyries Host First-Place Lynx on Friday
Game Preview: Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx - 6/19/26
https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/gameday-preview-20260619
The Golden State Valkyries host the first-place Minnesota Lynx at Chase Center on Juneteenth. In celebration of Juneteenth, the first 10,000 fans to enter Ballhalla will receive a tote bag featuring artwork "Lady Liberty Reimagined" by Zoë Boston. The Lynx were the Valkyries’ opponent in their first-ever playoff series and they are again off to a hot start, led by standout rookie guard Olivia Miles. On Wednesday, Miles recorded the most points in a half by a rookie in WNBA history (24) — she also has the most points generated (scored + assisted) by a rookie through 15 games in league history (485 points generated). Golden State lost that playoff series 2-0 and were defeated by three points in their Commissioner’s Cup matchup. However, the Valkyries are currently on a four-game winning streak, tied with the Indiana Fever for the second-longest active streak in the league.
Ybarra’s two homers not enough in Thursday night loss (Ballers lose 12-8 to the Long Beach Coast)
https://www.oaklandballers.com/sports/bsb/2026/releases/202606194ocdyj
OAKLAND, CA – The Oakland Ballers lost the rubber match to the Long Beach Coast by a final score of 12-8 at Raimondi Park on Thursday night.
After Oakland (12-15) opened the scoring in the bottom of the first on a Jaden Collura RBI double, Long Beach (21-6) scored in every inning from the second through the seventh. Jacob Jablonski drove in two of Long Beach's three runs in the second with a two-run homer and Cooper Vest hit a two-run shot in the fourth to put the Coast ahead by five.
That field is a bandbox. like 314 down the left field line and 320 something down the right field line. And they don't even have a tall fence like the Green Monster.
I'm thinking of just setting up a chair on the other side of the street from the LF fence and collecting HR balls.
I got one from the 1B after a pre-inning warmup. Their balls seem a little soft and instead of red laces have blue and black laces. The laces do seem a little higher than MLB laces. I wonder if the ball being a little soft is some sort of restricted flight balls.
Dodgers win the off-day and the Giants get rained out, again.
Cal
[BASE] Darby Elected Into College Baseball Hall Of Fame
https://calbears.com/news/2026/6/18/darby-elected-into-college-baseball-hall-of-fame.aspx
Former Cal baseball pitcher and coach, and current color broadcaster Jim Darby has been selected to the College Baseball Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2026, the organization announced Thursday.
[MROW] Jack Smith Returns To Cal As Assistant Coach
https://calbears.com/news/2026/6/18/mens-rowing-jack-smith-returns-to-cal-as-assistant-coach.aspx
Former California men's rower and volunteer assistant coach Jack Smith will rejoin the Golden Bears' coaching staff as an assistant coach, head coach Scott Frandsen announced this week. Smith, who rowed at Cal from 2016-20 and was a volunteer assistant coach from 2021-23, returns to Berkeley after spending the last three years at Dartmouth with its men's heavyweight rowing program.
It must be the holiday. Quiet here and quiet on the streets when I was out. Didn’t even see wildlife going around Roosevelt Island.
Is today Juneteenth? Wasn't sure if it was today or Monday.