Thursday, June 5, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley made his second appearance on The Milton Berle Show, performing Hound Dog with tremendous energy. His provocative hip-swinging moves during the performance sparked controversy and ignited a debate about the impact of rock ‘n’ roll on American society. See the performance here.

Speaking of music that sticks, have you ever wondered why certain songs get lodged in your brain for days? Turns out, your brain might actually be syncing up with the music, as we report in Science.

Do you have a favorite song that never gets old? Just hit reply and tell us your all-time favorite track—we’d love to hear it.

🎧 New today: We’re debuting Podcast Extra, a new section featuring stories you’ll only hear on The Flyover Podcast. These are important headlines we’re covering exclusively in today’s episode—don’t miss them.

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Feds Threaten to Pull $4B from California Rail

The Trump administration is moving to revoke $4 billion in federal funds for California’s long-delayed high-speed rail, citing cost overruns and delays uncovered in a 315-page federal review.

Originally pitched as an 800-mile line from San Francisco to Los Angeles, the project has shrunk to a 119-mile stretch in the Central Valley—already $35 billion over budget with billions more needed.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called it a “boondoggle” and gave the state 37 days to prove it’s still viable.

California leaders pushed back, saying the review misrepresents progress and ignores state funding commitments.

Social Security Sending $14.8B in Back Pay

The Social Security Administration has processed benefit increases for 91% of nearly 3 million Americans impacted by the Social Security Fairness Act, distributing $14.8 billion in retroactive payments just five months after the law was signed in January 2025.

The changes primarily benefit teachers, police officers, and other public workers with pensions from jobs that didn’t pay into Social Security.

The law repeals two long-criticized provisions—the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision—that had slashed benefits for many.

Monthly payments are rising by an average of $700 for affected spouses and over $1,100 for surviving spouses.

Germany Defuses WWII Bombs in Mass Evacuation

Cologne, Germany, carried out its largest evacuation since World War II on Wednesday, clearing over 20,000 residents to safely defuse three massive U.S. bombs uncovered during roadwork.

The 0.6-mile evacuation zone covered homes, 58 hotels, nine schools, a hospital, and key transit routes, with Rhine River shipping also halted. Watch a video report here.

Bomb squads defused the devices in just over an hour, though the operation was briefly delayed by a resident who refused to leave.

Authorities warned holdouts of fines and forced removal, while weddings, commuters, and cultural events were all disrupted.

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

➤ The Education Department said that Columbia University has failed to meet federal accreditation standards due to antisemitism. (Listen Now)

➤ The Pentagon has ramped up efforts to declassify and share more UFO-related data. (Hear Episode)

➤ Weddings in 2025 are all about personalization and experience, with trends like candy stations and film photography. (Hear More)

➤ President Trump said his 75-minute call with Russian President Putin on Wednesday won’t bring “immediate peace” and warned that Russia plans to respond to Ukraine’s recent strike on a Russian airfield. (More)

➤ A federal judge halted the deportation of Colorado terror suspect Mohamed Soliman’s family, ordering they remain in the U.S. unless a higher court overturns the ruling. (More)

➤ The Trump administration paused a tariff hike on U.K. steel and aluminum but warned the 50% rate, up from 25%, will take effect if the May U.S.-U.K. trade deal isn’t implemented by July 9. (More)

➤ Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei slammed U.S. nuclear demands Wednesday, calling them “rude” and warning Washington “cannot do a damn thing” to stop Tehran’s enrichment program. (More)

➤ Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced Wednesday she’s no longer a Democrat and will release a memoir this fall detailing a “broken” Biden administration. (See Details)

➤ President Trump has called on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates after a weak May jobs report showed the slowest private payroll growth in over two years. (More)

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Here in Appalachia, one in five children in our communities is suffering from hunger. This issue worsens during the summer when children do not have access to school meals.

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is responding through the No Child Goes Hungry Summer Fund, providing meals to children in need all summer long.

Thanks to God’s blessings and support from friends like you, we are working every day to meet the crisis of hunger in our communities. But with food prices rising and families struggling to make ends meet, the need is growing.

Your gift can make a real difference. Just $35 helps feed a child nutritious meals for an entire month.

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➤ No. 2 Coco Gauff overcame 10 double-faults yesterday to beat No. 7 Madison Keys and return to the French Open semifinals. She plays again today against No. 361 Loïs Boisson. (More)

➤ USMNT player Christian Pulisic made ESPN’s list of the top 100 soccer players in the world as the only American to do so this year. (More)

➤ Minnesota Vikings legend Jim Marshall passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87. Marshall was best known for his streak of 282 consecutive NFL games played, a record bested only by Brett Favre. (More)

➤ The Stanley Cup Finals kicked off last night with the Florida Panthers facing off against the Edmonton Oilers. (See Score)

➤ White Sox fans are hoping that Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago roots will make them Vatican City’s adopted team, similar to how Japan has adopted Shohei Ohtani’s LA Dodgers. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | NHL | NCAASB | Soccer | Tennis

Daily Market Report 06/04/2025

▲	NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	19,460.49	0.32%
▲	SPX S&P 500	5,970.81	0.01%
▼	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	42,427.74	-0.22%
▼	BTC Bitcoin	$104,970.36	-0.44%
▲	GOLD Per Ounce	$3,396.60	1.38%
▲	LYEL Lyell Immunopharma Inc	$13.47	+68.59%

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➤ Big Stock Move: Lyell Immunopharma’s stock skyrocketed 69% on Wednesday after promising early results for its cancer treatment, with a wave of investor excitement earlier this week even causing trading to pause briefly due to high volatility. (More)

➤ Amazon announced Wednesday it will invest $10 billion in new data centers in North Carolina, part of its broader $100 billion commitment to AI-related projects. (More)

➤ Wells Fargo had its $1.95 trillion asset cap lifted Tuesday, ending restrictions imposed in 2018 over its fake account scandal and prompting shares to rise nearly 3% in after-hours trading. (More)

➤ Uber has rolled out new senior accounts across the U.S., making its ride-hailing app easier for older adults to use. (More)

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Here in Appalachia, one in five children in our communities is suffering from hunger. This issue worsens during the summer when children don’t have access to school meals.

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is responding through the No Child Goes Hungry Summer Fund, providing meals to children in need all summer long.

I pray you will send your most generous gift today to help fill empty plates and bring hope to children in Appalachia.

Just $35 can help feed a child for an entire month. Every gift shared with our Christian brothers and sisters makes a difference. Please support the No Child Goes Hungry Summer Fund today.

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➤ A new theory called neural resonance says our brainwaves sync with music, making certain songs feel especially satisfying. Rhythm and pitch align with natural brain patterns, triggering a response that feels almost instinctive. (See Details)

➤ TikTok has disabled search results for #skinnytok, a tag linked to extreme thinness content critics say promotes disordered eating. (More)

➤ Wild sulphur-crested cockatoos in Western Sydney, Australia, have learned to use public water fountains, turning the handles with their feet and even lining up to take turns. Researchers say the behavior likely began with one clever bird and spread through observation. (See Video)

Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:

➤ Between 1976 and 2003, roughly 2.5 million passengers flew aboard Concorde, enjoying meals as legendary as its Mach 2 speed—think caviar, vintage Champagne, and fine dining at 60,000 feet. (See Meals)

➤ A bride surprised guests by transforming her mother-in-law’s 1992 floral wedding gown into a mini dress for her welcome party, keeping the original neckline and embroidery for a nostalgic touch. (See Dress)

➤ A photo roundup revisits 1963, a pivotal year in American history, through 30 striking images that capture the everyday charm, shifting style, and historic moments that defined the era. (See Roundup)

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➤ There is an urgent new warning about vitamin C. Millions of Americans currently use these popular vitamin C products to stay healthy, so we must get the word out quickly.

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➤ National Donut Day rolls in this Friday, with chains like Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme marking the occasion with free donut giveaways. (See Freebies)

➤ A burst of mud and hot water erupted from the Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park, captured by a new webcam installed at the site. (See Eruption)

➤ Hazel, a shorthair tabby from the Longmont Humane Society, has been elected pet mayor of Louisville, Colorado, beating out nine other animal candidates. (See Mayor)

➤ A rare 9-foot-long oarfish, often called a “doomsday fish,” washed up on Ocean Beach in Tasmania this week—an event steeped in superstition due to past sightings ahead of natural disasters like Japan’s 2011 tsunami. (See Fish)

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