UNBIASED Society: June 24, 2025

Jun 24, 2025

President Trump says a ceasefire is now in effect after initially faltering. Whether it will hold remains to be seen. In talking to reporters, Trump said, “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f*** they're doing."
- In yesterday’s episode of UNBIASED Politics, I covered everything you should know about the United States’ weekend strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The Supreme Court granted the Trump administrations’s emergency request to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their homeland. This decision pauses a lower court’s block on the policy.

A judge denied the government’s request to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia after failing to find strong evidence that he is a flight risk or gang member. However, as the judge noted, ICE will likely detain him again pending further removal proceedings.

Mahmoud Khalil sat for his first interview since his release from ICE custody. Khalil spoke to ABC News about his time in custody and promised to continue his fight for Palestinian human rights. He was arrested by ICE in March for his role in the on-campus Columbia protests.

A federal jury ordered a man to pay $500,000 in damages to a January 6th officer’s widow. The jury found the defendant liable for assaulting Officer Jeffrey Smith during the Capitol attack. Smith died by suicide shortly afterward, and his widow filed a lawsuit against his attacker.

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P. Diddy’s trial is set to end later this week. Diddy’s lawyers told the judge they would only need two days to defend their client. Diddy’s lead attorney indicated that the defense had no plans to call any witnesses but would submit some evidence before resting its case.

The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Finals after beating the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in Game 7 of the series. The Pacers’ star player, Tyrese Haliburton, suffered a serious Achilles injury in the first quarter, dealing a major blow to the team.

Anne Burrell’s final season of ‘Worst Cooks in America’ will premiere on July 28. Food Network will also air a tribute for the beloved chef on June 25. Burrell was found dead in her Brooklyn home last week, but a cause of death has not yet been determined.

Jon Jones is officially retiring from MMA at age 37. UFC CEO Dana White announced that the reigning heavyweight champion has decided to step away from the sport. Tom Aspinall, 32, who was the interim heavyweight champion prior to White’s announcement, will now be elevated to undisputed champion.

Rapper Fat Joe is facing a $20 million lawsuit from his former hype man. Terrance “T.A.” Dixon has accused Fat Joe of coercing him into performing thousands of sex acts with women and claims he was underpaid and subjected to threats.

Sixteen billion login credentials from Google and other sites have been leaked online. Researchers at Cybernews recently discovered 30 exposed datasets containing user passwords for platforms including Apple, Facebook, and Google.

Tesla debuted its “robotaxi” ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas, this weekend. Model Y rides were offered to invite-only guests for a $4.20 flat fee. Following the launch, Tesla stock rose over 10%.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says he will divide his nearly $14 billion fortune among his 106 children. Durov said his heirs include his six naturally conceived children as well as 100 conceived through anonymous sperm donations. His children will have to wait 30 years before receiving the funds.

Kroger has announced it will close 60 of its stores over the next 18 months. The company says the move will improve efficiency and allow it to reinvest in customer experience. All affected employees will be offered jobs at other locations.

Compass is suing Zillow, claiming a new rule banning early listings on other platforms violates antitrust laws. Compass argues the rule unfairly limits competition and consumer choice. Zillow says the policy ensures all buyers have equal access to listings.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched an initiative to study the long-term health effects of the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The five-year, $10 million research project will focus on public health tracking and community-based studies to better understand and address the disaster’s lasting impact.

A new study shows that a simple blood test could estimate life expectancy. Researchers found that measuring DNA methylation in blood samples could assess “intrinsic capacity,” which is a factor can predict mortality.

An invasive parasite is moving toward the U.S. along a major migrant route. To combat the spread, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $8.5 million to construct a sterile fly dispersal site at a former Air Force facility in Texas. An additional $20 million will go toward expanding output at existing dispersal facilities in Mexico.

HHS Secretary Kennedy and CMS Administrator Dr. Oz secured a pledge from major health insurers to reform the prior authorization process for Medicare and Medicaid. The changes aim to reduce delays, improve transparency, and simplify care approvals.

A new study shows that unhealthy plant-based diets can increase the risk of heart disease. Researchers found that plant-based meat substitutes are often extremely high in sodium and heavily processed, which can damage the heart.

The U.S. State Department issued travel warnings and evacuation orders after strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Americans were ordered to leave Lebanon, and travel advisories were issued for Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

A suicide bomber attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus, Syria, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 50. The attacker opened fire before detonating an explosive vest during a mass.

A hot air balloon caught fire and crashed in southern Brazil, killing eight people and injuring thirteen. The incident occurred in Praia Grande, where the balloon fell after a fire broke out in the basket.

Three police officers in Kenya have been charged with the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang. Authorities initially claimed Ojwang died from self-inflicted wounds, but an autopsy revealed signs of assault. Protests have intensified following the police shooting of a street vendor during a demonstration.

Nearly 150 concertgoers were jabbed with syringes during attacks at a nationwide music festival in France. Officials have not confirmed the contents of the needles but said some victims were taken to the hospital for toxicological testing. Twelve suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.