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The Thursday Flyover Replay : Rail Trouble in California, Uber for the Elderly, and Free Donuts.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
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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.
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.
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TAKEOFF.
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.
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.
POLITICS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
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.
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.
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.
The Stanley Cup Finals kicked off last night with the Florida Panthers facing off against the Edmonton Oilers.
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.
FINANCE.
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.
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.
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.
Uber has rolled out new senior accounts across the U.S., making its ride-hailing app easier for older adults to use.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
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.
TikTok has disabled search results for #skinnytok, a tag linked to extreme thinness content critics say promotes disordered eating.
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.
THE ROTATOR.
THROWBACK THURSDAY.
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.
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.
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.
ET CETERA.
National Donut Day rolls in this Friday, with chains like Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme marking the occasion with free donut giveaways.
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.
Hazel, a shorthair tabby from the Longmont Humane Society, has been elected pet mayor of Louisville, Colorado, beating out nine other animal candidates.
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.
Daily Quote.
“Our country deserves high-speed rail that makes us proud, not boondoggle trains to nowhere.”
— Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, on California’s high-speed rail project following a critical federal report
Inspirational Verse of the Day.
Proverbs Chapter 1 Verse 16. For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. KJV
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