We’ve just launched our new product to the world. Get Shades on the App Store to be part of the future of staying informed.

this is Shades of the Day — bringing you different shades of opinion in news and culture so that you can see the big picture quickly.

Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to keep up with what’s happening. Get the Shades app to be part of the future of staying informed.

It’s Sunday, June 9 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• Trump's conviction has dinged his poll numbers

• The discovery of a kinky new metal alloy

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Trump's lead shrinks

The Hill: Trump's lead over Biden narrowed after a New York hush money case conviction -- he's only leading by 1 point now.

Politico: But Trump doesn't care -- he's doubling down on rhetoric, ignoring moderates. He's banking on his base to carry him.

The Guardian: Also, losing his lead may not matter -- Trump is still leading in key swing states like Georgia.

Chuck Todd: But we're in unprecedented territory and should be wary of the polls. They're often way wrong.

WSJ: Weirdly, both Trump and Biden think the verdict is a plus for them -- but in reality, it helps neither. They should just move on.

Kinky new alloy

Berkeley Lab made an exciting announcement: Their scientists discovered a new metal alloy resistant to extreme temperatures. Atomic level kink bands make it possible.

You can read the full paper in Science here.

Popular Mechanics thinks this is incredible -- the applications range from quantum computing to space engineering to nuclear fusion.

Technology Networks: Interestingly, the kink band is actually a defect. But it totally transforms the composition of the alloy, making it tougher.

Poll

1) The Supreme Court revisits abortion, deciding on cases that could impose new restrictions or maintain current access.

2) SpaceX and Boeing achieve key milestones with Starship and Starliner missions, advancing space exploration.

3) Israeli forces conducted a raid in Gaza, rescuing four hostages but resulting in the deaths of at least 274 Palestinians.

4) Arrests at the US-Mexico border decrease after Biden's asylum ban is implemented.