May-2025

US News Headlines May 7th 2025

Nick Ras

08 May 2025 — 1 min read

Domestic Affairs

Columbia University Protest

On May 7, pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University entered Butler Library, leading to confrontations with campus security. Some protesters were detained after refusing to present identification. The university subsequently called in New York police to clear the sit-in. The Guardian+2New York Post+2U.S. News & World Report+2 The Guardian

Federal Review at University of Washington

The Trump administration initiated a federal review of the University of Washington following incidents labeled as "antisemitic violence" during recent campus protests. Wikipedia+2The Guardian+2New York Post+2

Trade Developments

President Trump announced an upcoming news conference on May 8 to discuss a major trade deal with the United Kingdom. This follows ongoing trade tensions and tariff implementations affecting various sectors. Hawaii Tribune-Herald+6The Guardian+6U.S. News & World Report+6

International Relations

U.S.-China Trade Talks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief negotiator Jamieson Greer are scheduled to meet with China's economic head He Lifeng in Switzerland. The talks aim to address ongoing trade tensions between the two countries. Wikipedia+5Reuters+5YouTube+5

India-Pakistan Tensions

Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan after military strikes resulted in significant casualties. Pakistan labeled the strikes as an "act of war" and vowed to respond, raising concerns over regional stability. YouTube+1PBS+1 PBS+1PBS+1

LGBTQ+ Travel Concerns

Equality Australia issued a travel warning advising LGBTQ+ individuals to reconsider travel to the U.S. for the World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., citing concerns over discrimination and safety following recent policy changes. The Guardian

Economic Indicators

Market Movements

U.S. stock futures rose by 0.6% amid news of upcoming U.S.-China trade talks. Disney shares increased by 6% after surpassing earnings estimates, while Uber shares declined by 3.5% due to lower-than-expected revenue. Bitcoin approached $97,000, marking a 2% gain. Investopedia+1Reuters+1

Day 3 of 3 – Full Body + Conditioning

Warm-up: * 5 minutes of jump rope or treadmill Workout: ExerciseSetsRepsDumbbell Goblet Squats412Incline Dumbbell Bench Press410Bent-Over Barbell Rows310–12Dumbbell Walking Lunges220 stepsCable Woodchoppers (Core)312/sideDumbbell Thrusters (squat → press)312 Conditioning Finisher (3 rounds): * 30 seconds jump squats * 30 seconds push-ups * 30 seconds mountain climbers *

Day 2 of 3 – Pull Focus (Back, Biceps, Glutes + Core)

Warm-up: * 5–10 minutes of mobility work + light rows Workout: ExerciseSetsRepsRomanian Deadlifts (Dumbbells/Barbell)410–12Lat Pulldown410–12Seated Row (Cable or Machine)310–12Dumbbell Curls312–15Face Pulls (Cable)315Swiss Ball Hamstring Curls312–15 Core Superset (repeat 3x): * Hanging leg raises (or lying leg raises) – 15 reps * Russian twists with dumbbell

Day 1 of 3 – Push Focus (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps + Legs)

Workout: ExerciseSetsRepsBarbell Back Squats (Smith Machine)48–10Dumbbell Flat Bench Press48–10Cable Chest Flys312–15Dumbbell Shoulder Press310–12Cable Lateral Raises312–15Triceps Pushdowns (Cable)312–15 Finisher (Optional): * Plank holds – 3 rounds of 30–60 seconds

US News Headlines May 13th 2025

Trump's Trip to Middle East President Donald Trump has begun his trip to the Middle East, focusing on business deals and strengthening ties with regional leaders. He has signed several new agreements with Saudi Arabia, including on military cooperation, and praised Middle Eastern leaders in a speech at