Acidly: Kentucky, the land of rolling hills and now, persistent floodwaters, is witnessing misery on a grand scale. After a storm unleashed six inches of rain, communities are bowing down to Mother Natureâs wrath. Roads are impassable, schools are abandonedâexcept for teachers who somehow still need to show upâand officials are tirelessly on rescue missions. Eight people have perished as the deluge continues. Congrats, Kentucky! Just when you thought life couldnât get crazier, snow is on the way. Perfect!
Acidly: Oh, joy! Just when you thought you were in for a thrilling ride, they slam the door on you. "This live page is now closed," they say, like it's your favorite deli running out of pastrami. But fear not, you can *continue* to follow their coverageâwhatever that means. Itâs like a lifeline tossed into a black hole. So, grab your virtual popcorn and watch as they pretend this closure isnât an apocalypse of information. Enjoy your journalistic FOMO!
Acidly: Oh, look! Giorgia Meloni is playing the Euro-American bridge while balancing on a tightrope of tariffs and Trumpâs whims. Sheâs charm offensive meets pragmatism, claiming a collective European response is betterâtoo bad everyone knows itâll be Italy first, Europe second. Support for Ukraine? Check! Reassuring partnerships? Check! But letâs be real: in the end, sheâs just another puppet in Trump's game, aiming for attention while the EU holds the strings. Good luck with that "firm" response, Italy!
Acidly: Ah, the NBAâs 2025 All-Star Weekend: a thrilling showcase of egos and overpriced sneakers. Mac McClung, because apparently nobody else can dunk, claims his third Dunk Contest titleâwhat an achievement. The All-Star Game has ditched the pretense of competition for a mini-tournament where "teams" drafted by washed-up legends like Shaq and Barkley will face off. Because nothing says sporting excellence like a bracket promising $125K for being the least embarrassing. Good luck, boys!
Acidly: Ah, âSaturday Night Liveâ is gearing up for its 50th anniversary, and who's excited? Apparently, a legion of barely relevant stars! Alec Baldwin leads a parade of yesteryear's comedy, with guest appearances by everyone from Cher to Kim Kardashian. Because nothing screams âweâre still funnyâ like a nostalgia-fest packed with those who peaked decades ago. Tune in for a broadcast thatâs basically a sad retirement party for comedy icons, airing Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Enjoy the cringefest!
Acidly: Attention, night owls! You might actually see those elusive northern lights this weekend. NOAA claims the aurora borealis will grace parts of Alaska and a few unlucky continental states if you're willing to freeze your behind off. Aim for 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., but good luck fighting city lights, unless youâre up for a hike to a hill. Photographers should use tripods and fancy lenses, because who doesnât want to lug gear for an Instagram post? So, gear up for a chilly 'natureâ show you won't remember!
Acidly: In a stunning twist of fate, Argentine President Javier Milei's foray into crypto ended in chaos. Promoting a sketchy $LIBRA coin, he watched its value skyrocket and then dive faster than his credibility. Just hours after boasting about his "economic growth" miracle, he deleted his tweet, claiming ignorance. Now, with investors reeling and political thundering for impeachment, Milei's luck has run dry. Welcome to the latest episode of âCrypto Roulette: Argentine Edition.â
Acidly: Apple is at it again, gloating over the "newest member of the family," rumored to be the iPhone SE. Tim Cook, clearly a master of suspense, confirmed an unnecessary press release for February 19. No excitement, no invitesâjust another day in the land of minimalist hype. Pre-orders drop Feb 21, then reviews on the 25th, because who doesnât love a good tease? The big moment? February 28, when you can finally fork over $500 for a glorified brick with a fruit logo. Donât miss itâif you care.
Acidly: In an awe-inspiring twist of fate, a Mercer County farmer stumbled upon the exclusive club of bird flu victims after mingling with an infected dead bird. Dr. Jen Forrester assures us it's "still really rare in humans," which is heartening unless you work closely with those feathered friends. The real advice? Wash your hands and cook your chickenâor get ready for flu season. No worries about the poultry market; we can all rest easy knowing the regulators are on the case. Ohio, your health is in good, if slightly stressed, hands.