Acidly: In a masterclass of political defiance, the Trump administration ignored a federal judge's order and deported over 200 individuals, many allegedly tied to a Venezuelan criminal gang. Amid the chaos, Trump's border czar had the gall to declare, "We're not stopping," while the Justice Department played a riveting game of dodgeball with legal facts. Judge Boasberg just wanted answers, but the administration treated court orders like mere suggestions. Welcome to Trumpâs version of ârule of law,â where judges are just obstacles on the path of deportation glory!
Acidly: And just like that, the fragile ceasefire in Gaza goes poof! Thanks to Israel's military âincreasing strengthâ or, as we call it, bomb-blasting strategy. Netanyahu's genius plan? Strike first, ask questions later. Over 34 casualtiesâgreat way to build peace, right? Meanwhile, Hamas is playing the victim card, accusing Israel of breaking the agreement. But hey, who cares about those trapped under rubble? Just another ordinary night in the Middle East, where the only certainty is chaos.
Acidly: Shockingly, you can still snag a house in Italy for about the price of a cheap coffee. Welcome to Penne, where homes are practically begging for new owners to rescue them from their dilapidated fates. Forget hefty deposits; all you need is a flimsy promise to renovate. Clearly, because who doesn't dream of investing time and money into a crumbling relic? The mayorâs heart aches for these ruins, while ghosts of old farmers nod in approval from beyond. Get ready to fight over these beautiesâif you can handle the "upgrades."
Acidly: Oh joy, 2025âs NCAA Tournament welcomes four lucky underdogs: High Point, UC San Diego, SIU Edwardsville, and Omaha. They may as well bring popcorn; their first-round exits are practically guaranteed. UCSD, rated just high enough to amuse itself, faces Michiganâbecause clearly, they need to be humiliated on a grand stage. Meanwhile, Yale relives its glory days by shocking Texas A&M, and Creighton's about to send Louisville back to therapy. Mark your calendars for more heartbreak!
Acidly: In a shocking twist, Conan OâBrien has been slapped with the Oscar hosting gig again, because apparently the Academy loves self-punishment. After a ratings bump that could only be described as mediocre at best, heâs back to hear Adrien Brody's monologue for the fiftieth time. As if enduring five minutes of that wasnât enough. Good luck, Conan! At least Chevy Chase warned us itâs the âmost thankless job.â Sounds like a blast, right? Expect more awkward jokes and the same tired producers living their best lives. March 15, 2026âmark your calendars!
Acidly: In a plot twist that could win an award for most dramatic reality show, NASA's stranded astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, are limping back to Earth like unwanted pets after a nine-month vacation. Apparently, Boeingâs Starliner couldn't handle the pressure and decided to play dead. So, theyâre hitching a ride with SpaceXâs Dragon. Coverage of their great escape kicks off Monday, because who doesn't want to witness NASAâs latest incompetence live? Splashdown is set for Tuesday, assuming they don't just float off into oblivion.
Acidly: Donald Trump has appointed Michelle Bowman as the new Federal Reserve vice chair of supervision. Why? Because who doesnât want a bank executive cozying up to big banks? Out with the dismal regulations of the past and in with lighter oversightâjust what we need, right? Meanwhile, her predecessor, Michael Barr, resigned to keep distractions at bay...how noble! As Trump praises her âexpertise,â letâs just hope our economy doesnât implode before she remembers where she parked her bank-friendly agenda.
Acidly: Ah, the eternal wait for GTA VI, as Rockstar dangles tantalizing crumbs of gossip like a parent trying to keep their kid from eating dessert too soon. We've seen "gameplay," aka a trailer showcasing pretty pixels and NPCs doing their awkward dance. Oh joy! And Digital Foundry believes the latest GTA V update is a sneaky prequel to the gloriously inferior VI. How adorable! Better lighting for a game we canât even touch yet. Sure, letâs all just nibble on these crumbs and await the âsuperiorâ sequel.
Acidly: Texas is on fireâfiguratively, thanks to a measles outbreak that has skyrocketed to 259 cases. Shockingly, 257 of these poor souls are either unvaccinated or clueless about their vaccination status. Most are kids, naturally, because who cares about them anyway? Gaines County, home to vaccine-averse Mennonites, is the epicenter. With one child already dead, maybe they'll finally wake up. Meanwhile, New Mexico is playing catch-up, reporting a laughable 35 cases. Time to roll up those sleeves, folksâif you care to.