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Monday, June 2, 2025
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Good Morning! On this day in 1953, 27-year-old Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in Westminster Abbey. It was the first British coronation ever broadcast on television. Watch rare color footage here.
Today at The Flyover, we’re digging into 15 of the most unusual and adventurous dishes from across the U.S.—from deep-fried butter to ghost pepper wings and even scorpion lollipops. Ever dared to try one of these? Hit reply and tell us your story!
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 Ukraine Hits Russian Airfields in Drone Attack
Ukraine launched a major drone attack on four Russian airfields Sunday, claiming to have left more than 40 bomber planes burning and destroying $7 billion worth of military assets, including nuclear bombers.
In a surprise attack some have labeled “Russia’s Pearl Harbor,” the Ukrainian military launched drones from the back of trucks concealed in makeshift “mobile houses” with remotely operated roofs that released the drones.
In a statement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the operation had been in the works for a year and a half and was carried out “solely by Ukraine.” See a video here.
Moscow called the attack an act of terror and claimed to have apprehended Ukrainian operatives involved, while Ukraine said all their personnel escaped Russian territory.
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White House Pulls Isaacman’s NASA Nomination
President Trump has withdrawn his nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, just days before a planned Senate vote, according to his post on Truth Social Saturday night, citing a review of Isaacman’s “prior associations” without further detail.
Conservative commentator Laura Loomer suggested that Isaacman’s close relationship with Elon Musk played a key role in the White House’s decision to withdraw his NASA nomination, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Additionally, research group OpenSecrets reports that Isaacman has made donations to the Democratic Party throughout his career, including during the 2024 election.
Trump says a new nominee will more closely align with his “America First in Space” agenda.
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Affordable Housing Shrinks to 11 U.S. Metros
Only 11 U.S. metro areas are considered affordable for median-income families putting 10% down on a home, according to new Zillow data.
Affordable areas are primarily in the Midwest and South, where lenient zoning and responsive building have kept costs lower, though even these regions have seen sharp price increases since the pandemic.
Cities like Detroit offer median home prices as low as $180,000, while a 20% down payment expands affordable options to include Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Oklahoma City.
However, in places like Buffalo, strong job growth and limited housing supply are pushing prices to unaffordable levels for median-income families, even with a 20% down payment. Zillow’s Market Heat Index can help you see if your area leans buyer or seller.
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➤ President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to speak this week in an effort to advance trade negotiations, according to National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett. (More)
➤ The Trump administration is close to submitting a proposal that would ease rules on the largest banks in the U.S., easing restrictions put in place after the 2008 financial crisis. (See Details)
➤ Three members of President Trump’s cabinet will travel to Alaska this week to further pursue oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (More)
➤ European Union officials say they “strongly regret” President Trump’s announcement at a Pittsburgh rally Friday that he would increase steel tariffs by 25%. (See Details)
➤ Chinese Communist officials have reportedly referred to Harvard as the top “party school” outside China, using the term to denote its political training value, not social life, after sending officials there for postgraduate training. (More)
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➤ The Oklahoma City Thunder are heavy favorites over the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals. The series pits one of the league’s top defenses, the Thunder, against the most efficient offense in the NBA, the Pacers. (See Preview)
➤ Baltimore Orioles rookie Colby Mayo sparked a significant altercation during the team’s game against the Chicago White Sox last weekend after appearing to leave the baseline to initiate contact with a Chicago fielder. (Watch Video)
➤ Two soccer fans were found dead after Paris Saint-Germain fans went wild celebrating the team’s victory in the Champions League final. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | WNBA | PGA | LPGA | NCAAB | NCAASB | NASCAR | F1 | INDY | Soccer | Tennis
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➤ Snack maker Mondelez has sued Aldi, claiming the grocery chain “blatantly copies” the company’s packaging for store brand versions of its snacks, such as Oreo, Chips Ahoy, and Wheat Thins. (Compare Packaging)
➤ American Airlines has unveiled its new 787-9 Dreamliner, featuring Flagship Suites to rival new luxury options from United and Delta. (See Dreamliner)
➤ Disney’s live-action hybrid remake of Lilo & Stitch has grossed $280.1 million domestically, passing the movie Sinners to become the second highest-grossing film of the year. (More)
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➤ A 5,000-year-old bread recipe found in central Turkey has been revived using emmer wheat, lentils, and a natural leavening leaf. A local bakery now sells 300 loaves daily. (See Details)
➤ Dawn Aerospace has announced it will sell its spaceplanes directly to customers in the same way airlines sell their aircraft—an unprecedented step in the space launch industry. (More)
➤ The next macOS system will be named Tahoe, according to information leaked from Apple before the scheduled June 9 announcement. (See Details)
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➤ Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen married actress Hailee Steinfeld on Saturday in a lavish ceremony in Ventura, California. The couple began dating in 2023, and Allen credits Steinfeld for supporting him through his 2024 MVP season. (See Photos)
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 Daily Quote
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“I used to think it was normal that the state restricted us so much. I thought other countries lived with this control. But then I realized it was only in North Korea.”
— Kang Gyuri, a North Korean defector, on discovering the regime’s covert smartphone surveillance and censorship
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 Today’s Trivia
What material, once science fiction, is now real and known as “transparent aluminum”?
Show me the answer
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