UNBIASED Society: June 3, 2025
Trump's Tariff Talks, Tinder's Newest Filter, the Terror Attack in Boulder, and More.
President Trump withdrew his nomination for NASA Administrator just days before he was set to be confirmed. Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur originally nominated in December, was pulled from consideration following a “thorough review of prior associations,” according to the president.
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end humanitarian parole for more than 500,000 migrants while litigation proceeds. Justices Jackson and Sotomayor publicly dissented from the decision.
During a protest in Colorado in support of Israeli hostages, a man set fire to several individuals. He told police he had planned the attack for a year but waited until his daughter graduated to carry it out. He is currently being held on a $10 million bond and faces both state and federal charges.
The U.S. has sent a nuclear proposal to Iran amid ongoing talks about its nuclear program. The offer follows a report confirming undeclared nuclear material in Iran but no current signs of weapon development. Both nations have acknowledged the proposal, though details remain limited due to ongoing negotiations.
President Trump plans to speak with Chinese President Xi this week regarding rising trade tensions. The U.S. and China have accused each other of violating a recent tariff agreement. Officials hope the call will ease tensions and restart trade cooperation.
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Egg prices have fallen 61% since January after reaching a record high in March. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that large white eggs now cost around $2.52 per dozen—down from $6.49 on January 21st.
President Trump has announced a tariff hike on steel and aluminum. The tariffs will rise from 25% to 50% in an effort to “further secure the steel industry in the United States.” The change takes effect June 4th.
For the first time in at least 25 years, office conversions and demolitions will outpace new construction. Commercial real estate firm CBRE Group says this may be the first time such a shift has occurred this century—and possibly even longer.
Roark Capital has acquired Dave’s Hot Chicken in a $1 billion deal. The firm, which also owns Subway and Dunkin’, plans to support the fast-food chain’s global expansion.
Elon Musk’s brain-tech startup Neuralink has closed a $650 million funding round. The company says the new capital will help bring its technology to more patients and support the development of devices that “deepen the connection between biological and artificial intelligence.”
Kevin Costner’s film series Horizon can’t catch a break when it comes to legal troubles. The production is now being sued over unpaid costume fees. This lawsuit comes just one week after a stunt double claimed she was forced into an unscripted rape scene.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee has a new winner. Thirteen-year-old Faizan Zaki beat 242 other spellers during the competition’s 100th anniversary, after coming in second place last year. The winning word was éclaircissement.
Tinder is testing out a new height filter. The new filter is located in the Discovery section and lets users specify the minimum and maximum heights of their matches. As of now, the function is only available to those who subscribe to Tinder Platinum.
Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen got married this past weekend in California. The couple, who announced their engagement in November 2024, tied the knot on Saturday, May 31st, in Southern California.
Taylor Swift has officially bought back the masters of her first six albums. The announcement comes nearly six years after she lost those rights in 2019. Swift revealed the purchase in a handwritten letter to fans.
In a major breakthrough, a new drug combination has been shown to slow the spread of an aggressive form of breast cancer. When taken together, Trodelvy and Keytruda reduced the risk of progression in triple-negative breast cancer by 35%. This type of cancer doesn’t respond to standard hormone therapies, making it one of the most difficult to treat. Experts say the findings could reshape treatment approaches, particularly for younger patients.
The FDA has approved Moderna’s new low-dose COVID-19 vaccine, mNexspike, for people 65 and older and for those 12 and up with certain health conditions. The shot uses just one-fifth of the original dose but remains effective. Moderna plans to offer it alongside its current vaccine this fall.
Drinking coffee every morning may help women stay mentally sharp and physically strong later in life. The study followed nearly 50,000 women from the Nurses’ Health Study over a 30-year period.
The original Make America Healthy Again report has come under fire for containing flawed citations, misinterpreted data, and references to non-existent studies. The White House has since released a revised version.
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A new viral TikTok trend called the “McMigraine Meal” claims that French fries and a regular soda can cure migraines. While the caffeine in soda can act as a nerve disruptor, health professionals warn that excessive processed food and caffeine can actually trigger or worsen migraines over time.
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Democrats screaming they hate fascists are always the same ones practicing fascism, and instead of denouncing political violence, Democrats are encouraging it. https://torrancestephensphd.substack.com/p/the-american-political-party-of-violence