Almanac June 5 2025 Almanac features birthdays facts and moon phase
Almanac entry for Thursday June 5 2025 notes the day 156 of the year is spring’s 78th day. It lists birthday honorees such as Adam Smith, Keynes, Suze Orman, Rick Riordan and Nick Kroll among others, states 7.2 million Americans 65 plus have Alzheimer’s, cites Julie Krone’s 1993 Belmont win, quotes Ken Follett and notes the Israeli Arab share, and gives the moon phase between June 2 and June 11.
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Musk exits Trump administration amid public backlash
Monica Hesse reflects on Elon Musk stepping down from a special government role, arguing his tenure corrupted governance and exposed his egotism. The piece critiques his influence on policy, workforce impact, and broader implications for U.S. democratic norms.
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Snyder launches Michigan education reform campaign for 2026
Former Gov Rick Snyder aims to raise a 20 to 30 million dollar effort to force candidates to present school improvement plans. He cites Michigan’s weak rankings and proposes a bipartisan push, possibly including a ballot measure, to adopt reforms seen in Florida Tennessee and Mississippi. Detroit leaders stress school quality as central to the state’s revival.
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Trump rides to the rescue of Chicago's flailing mayor
National Review’s Jim Geraghty outlines Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson’s tenure marked by high taxes and rising costs, despite crime drops. A Justice Department probe into alleged race based hiring follows a bitter political divide, with Trump’s stance widening the rift. Johnson faces 14 percent approval and a challenging reelect.
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