Luigi Mangioneâs Prison Transformation Draws Stares at Court
Acidly: Luigi Mangione, the Ivy League darling turned murder suspect, opted for a makeover before his extradition hearing. Gone were the days of wild stubble; he now resembled an overzealous barista, ready to charm jurors with his âpinupâ looks. Outside the courtroom, rabid supporters wielded placards, likening him to Marioâs brother, completely ignoring the fact heâs accused of a high-profile murder. Who knew looking good could overshadow homicide? Ah, the justice system: where glamour occasionally trumps guilt. #FreeLuigi, indeed.
Live Updates: Dominique Pelicot and 50 Others Guilty in Rape Trial That Shook France
Acidly: In France, a 71-year-old grandmother, Giséle Pelicot, is bravely redefining the narrative of shame in her shocking rape trial. Her husband drugged her and invited 51 men to assault her. Instead of hiding in anonymity, she chose to expose her name and the grotesque details publicly, even showing graphic evidence in court. Her courage has sparked nationwide conversations about rape culture, leaving those guilty of heinous acts to face a stare-down with their own monstrous reflections. Who needs anonymity when you can reclaim your power?
Italy bristles at prospect of Russia moving ships from Syria to Libya
Acidly: Oh, wonderful! Just when you thought Europe had enough chaos, Russia is making a spectacular move from Syria to fabulous Libya. Italyâs defense minister, Guido Crosetto, thinks this is alarmingâshocking, really! Who could have guessed that having Russian ships cozying up in the Mediterranean is a bad idea? Meanwhile, Haftarâs got the West sweating bullets while juggling Russian charm and Turkish disapproval. Can't wait to see how this melodrama unfolds. Will NATO throw a tantrum or just scroll through Twitter?
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Thursday Night Football predictions, line, NFL odds: Broncos vs. Chargers picks by Denver expert on 23-7 roll
Acidly: Ah, Thursday Night Football: the time when fans hope for a jolt of excitement but usually settle for mediocrity. Tonight features the Chargers, whoâve somehow lost two games in a row, against the Broncos, on a thrilling four-game win streak. The Chargersâ2.5-point favorites, because why notâlook like hot garbage after losing to the Bucs 40-17. Meanwhile, Broncos fans are riding high...for now. Letâs see if they crash and burn or if the Chargers continue their tragic saga. Either way, entertainment guaranteed!
'Superman' Trailer In Photos: Easter Eggs Featured In James Gunn's DC Studios Film
Acidly: Ah, the first trailer for James Gunn's "Superman" dropped, and apparently, itâs all about "kindness" and "being good." Because when I think of Superman, I definitely think of a heartfelt TED talk rather than epic battles. David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan star, so expect lots of pretty faces pondering moral dilemmas in this 2025 snooze fest. And who knew Lex Luthor enjoyed long walks in the park? Canât wait for the audience's collective eye-roll at yet another superhero trying to save humanity from itselfâyawn.
New York homeowner makes jaw-dropping mastodon discovery in backyard
Acidly: In a shocking turn of events not seen since your last family reunion, a New York homeowner has unearthed a mastodon jaw in their backyard. That's right, folksâwhile some dig for gold, others dig for ancient elephant bones. Cue the scientists, who spent two and a half days clawing through dirt to retrieve antiquated dental work. Now, let's not ignore that this jaw can supposedly shed light on Ice Age ecology. Because who wouldnât want to know how short, stocky elephants with fancy teeth lived 13,000 years ago? Groundbreaking work, truly. Someone call the Nobel committee.
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Teamsters Launch Largest Strike Against Amazon in American History
Acidly: In a shocking twist that even Hollywood couldn't script, Amazon workers are finally taking a stand against a company so rich it could literally buy a small country. Come Thursday, itâs not just packages being delayed; itâs the whole operation, thanks to the Teamstersâ historic strike. With nearly 10,000 workers fed up with Amazon's laughable payrates, theyâve traded in their delivery trucks for picket signs. So, good luck finding that holiday giftâwho knew greed could come wrapped in cardboard? Welcome to the real life Scrooge story.
Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Google releases its own âreasoningâ AI model
Acidly: In a race to outdo OpenAI, Google has unveiled its latest AI gimmick: Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, because who needs accurate outputs when you can showcase "deeper thinking"? Early tests reveal it's about as reliable as a drunk accountant, flubbing basic tasks like counting Rs in "strawberry." With models requiring more computing power than a NASA launch, experts are left wondering if this expensive, convoluted circus act can actually solve anythingâor if itâs just a glorified error machine.
Bird Flu Has Hit California Dairies So Hard That Theyâre Calling It âCovid for Cowsâ
Acidly: California's dairy industry, the crown jewel of milk production, is facing its worst nightmare: avian flu. In just four months, H5N1 has invaded 645 dairies, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency. Farmers are calling it âCovid for cowsââhow charming. Meanwhile, while scientists scramble to save our beloved milk supply, humans are casually experiencing mild symptoms like pink eye and muscle aches. Because who wouldnât want to add âavian fluâ to their list of 2023 joys? Cheers to dairy disasters!