From Arlington, to Algorithms 🇺🇸
Remembering those we lost this Memorial Day. Here’s everything you missed while unplugged.
Wishing you a meaningful and restful Memorial Day! While you were unplugged (or trying to be), here’s what you missed.
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1. Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers at Arlington
President Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier today at the Arlington National Cemetery alongside Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. At the Memorial Day ceremony, Trump praised America’s “best and bravest,” with remarks focused on unity and sacrifice.
2. Democrats Drop $20M to Win Back the Bros
Democrats are launching a $20 million campaign called “SAM”—short for “Speaking with American Men”—aimed at winning back young male voters online with ads in games and viral media.
3. Trump Blasts Putin as ‘Absolutely Crazy’ After Major Ukraine Strike
After Russia launched major airstrikes on Ukraine, Trump called Putin, “Absolutely crazy” and said new U.S. sanctions are on the table. He also scolded Ukraine’s president for calling out U.S. silence.
4. Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Imported Smartphones
Trump says phones made outside the U.S. could face a 25% tariff unless companies like Apple and Samsung move their factories to America. It’s part of a push to bring tech jobs back home.
5. Google Drops Veo 3: AI That Makes Videos Talk
Google just launched Veo 3, a powerful AI that creates full videos with sound, voices, and effects straight from text. It’s a major tech breakthrough, but some people online worry that this blurs the line between reality and fiction.
6. American Music Awards Return Tonight in Las Vegas
The AMAs are back tonight, live from Las Vegas and airing on CBS for the first time. Jennifer Lopez hosts, Kendrick Lamar leads in nominations, and Janet Jackson and Rod Stewart will be honored.
7. Trump Delays EU Tariffs After 'Very Nice Call'
President Trump has postponed a planned 50% tariff on EU imports until July 9 after a friendly call with the European Commission president. The delay gives both sides more time to negotiate.
8. Macron Downplays Viral Shove from Wife in Vietnam
A video goes viral showing French President Macron’s wife, Brigitte, pushing his face as they arrived in Vietnam. Macron called it a ‘lighthearted moment’, but users online say otherwise.
9. ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Dies
Phil Robertson, founder of Duck Commander and star of “Duck Dynasty,” has died. He was known for his faith-driven persona and became a cultural symbol for conservative America.
10. 5 Years After Floyd’s Death, Racial Justice Push Persists as DEI Retreats
On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, the fight for racial justice continues even as public support and federal backing have cooled. President Trump, who campaigned against DEI, is now reshaping the national conversation from the White House.
The Last Atom: Keep Moving Forward
When I was in high school, I was obsessed with a YouTuber named TJ Hunt.
He used to end every video—and still sometimes does—with the same phrase:
“Keep moving forward.”
Sometimes that’s all you need to remember.
Life gets messy, plans shift, and things rarely go as planned.
But let’s keep moving forward, create the future, and do something that matters.
Today’s Brain Teaser:
What’s everywhere, but no one agrees on where it’s going?
That’s the whole enchilada!
I’ll see you next time.
-Adam