Ellie's Archives: 2000-2026




JUNE 2026
June 11-July 19 - FIFA World Cup 2026
June 14 - US Flag Day
June 15 - New Moon 24° Gemini
June 19 - Juneteenth
June 20 - World Refugee Day
June 21 - Father's Day
June 21 - Sun in Cancer
June 21 - Summer Solstice
June 28 - NYC Pride March
June 29 - Full Strawberry Moon 8° Capricorn
June 29 - July 23 - Mercury Retrograde


Reading with Ellie




Monday June 8, 2026     7:00 PM ET


Ellie's World Blog Today
Welcome to a Week Highlighted With Sports


'Crystals' of space-time could be the origins of certain rare black holes, theoretical study hints

NASA's Latest Update on International Space Station Leak

NASA Moves to Preserve Hubble With Ambitious Orbital Rescue Mission

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What is space-time? A mystery at the heart of reality

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This yeast-based 3D printed biomaterial could one day replace your wallpaper and drapes

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Heat breaks the rules at the nanoscale and scientists used it to their advantage

Scientists Are Building Electronics That Stretch Like Human Skin and Learn Like a Brain

AI could consume up to 3% of world's electricity the UN warns

5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole

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A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 19, fells buildings and sets off a tsunami

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Scientists discover the brain chemical that helps you break bad habits

Animal vs. Plant Protein: Scientists Found a Surprising Nutritional Difference

The Tragic Case of The Youngest Person Ever Diagnosed With Alzheimer's

Protecting heart health in an era of temperature extremes

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A Roman helmet treasure hidden beneath the sea for centuries has been revealed as evidence of a vast medieval weapons trade network.

A Metal Detectorist Expected Another Roman Coin, Instead He Unearthed a Roman Gold Ring Buried in a Field for 17 Centuries

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More Top Horses Are Being Cloned, Rattling the World of Equestrian Sports

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After Months of War, Iranians Sink Into Disillusionment and Despair

6 injured in stabbing at New York's Penn Station




Today's Events, Birthdays and Quotes


June 8, 2026



World Oceans Day - Wikipedia - Oceanography

2026 Theme: Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet


Atlantic 'cold blob' caused by weakening ocean current system that's
likely nearing a tipping point, reanalysis finds
PhysOrg - June 8, 2026




June 8, 1867 - April 9, 1959

Frank Lloyd Wright Architect - Videos


When I was a small child my father showed me a picture of a waterfall.


It was then I knew I always wanted to live near water.

I am honored to celebrate my birthday on World Oceans Day.




June 8, 1971

Mark Feuerstein - Videos - Filmography

Can planet Earth be rescued from environmental collapse?




June 8, 1984

Torrey DeVitto - Filmography

It's okay to talk about mental health issues.
It's okay to admit that you have anxiety.
It doesn't take away from your power. It's totally normal.




June 8, 1966

Julianna Margulies - Videos - Filmography

Small gestures can have a big impact.




June 8, 1973

Lexa Doig - Videos - Filmography

I'm happy when I work creatively.




June 8, 1958

Keenen Ivory Wayans - Videos - Filmography

Doing stand-up comedy allows you to figure out the
psychology of an audience; what things are funny and not.
In today's crazy world we need humor more than ever.




June 8, 1625 - September 14, 1712

Giovanni Cassini Astronomer, Astrologer - Videos

Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards
and leads us from this world to another.