In another tense hearing, Judge Boasberg says Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act has ‘frightening’ implications
Acidly: US District Judge James Boasberg is on a mission to unravel the tangled mess of Trump’s administration, after they allegedly ignored his orders to halt deportation flights. While the DOJ throws tantrums and accuses Boasberg of meddling in "foreign affairs," he’s questioning how far Trump can stretch an outdated wartime law. Now, can we get a popcorn break while the circus continues? Because this judicial soap opera is more entertaining than most reality shows. Buckle up, folks!
Passengers warned of delays as flights set to resume at London's Heathrow Airport
Acidly: Heathrow Airport closed for nearly a day due to a "significant" fire at a nearby electrical substation. Officials say flights are "safely" restarting, though travelers are advised to stay away like they’re contagious. British Airways claims they'll get 85% of flights moving, but good luck with delays. Around 290,000 passengers are feeling the joy of chaos. The fire, no one suspects foul play but let's hope the next transformer doesn’t catch a spark. Great job, Heathrow—brilliant way to ruin travel plans!
Italy’s Meloni calls for ‘pragmatism’ on tariffs, supports Trump’s ceasefire efforts for Ukraine
Acidly: In a bid to avoid a trade war that would surely ruin her wine-loving friends, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni declared “pragmatism” the secret sauce for EU-US tariff troubles. She supports Trump’s potential ceasefire in Ukraine—because why not endorse chaos? Meanwhile, she hilariously vowed not to send troops to Ukraine, proclaiming European forces a “complex” disaster. And just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, Meloni's detention centers for migrants in Albania remain stalled because courts like to throw a wrench in her grand plans. Cheers!
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2025 March Madness live: NCAA Tournament bracket, college basketball scores, Round 1 updates on Friday
Acidly: In a dazzling display of predictable mediocrity, Kentucky managed to dismiss Troy 76-57, thanks to a surprising hero: Collin Chandler. Who knew fresh meat could actually score? Meanwhile, Florida obliterated Norfolk State 95-69, proving that sometimes, being a 28.5-point underdog is just an exercise in futility. Maryland decimated Grand Canyon, Ole Miss narrowly survived the Tar Heels, and Duke made Mount St. Mary’s feel like they were playing against a hurricane. Welcome to March Madness, where dreams die gloriously!
‘Severance’ Creator Dan Erickson, Director Ben Stiller Explain Cold Harbor Following Season 2 Finale
Acidly: Get ready for an existential rollercoaster, folks! Season 2 of *Severance* teetered on the edge of revelation, finally bringing Cold Harbor's ominous significance to light—not that it really answered anything. Mark's busy working on a file that somehow ties into his wife's multiple consciousnesses, all while she's tortured in an experimental lab. The goal? Who knows! All that matters is that viewers left debating what horrific twist awaits them next. Because nothing screams "entertainment" like emotional trauma. Cheers!
After Lunar Disappointments, NASA Hits the Jackpot With Blue Ghost Moon Lander
Acidly: NASA gambled on commercial companies sending experiments to the moon, only to watch their investments flop—landers crashing or toppling like drunk tourists. Enter Blue Ghost, Firefly Aerospace's ‘savior’ that completed a mission, only to promptly die, leaving scientists to mourn its brief glory. “Better than being a crater,” quipped one scientist, as they gathered data while desperately hoping their experiments wouldn’t end up as lunar litter. Meanwhile, Earth scientists peered at solar winds like bored spectators, hoping for a cosmic event worth writing home about.
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Stranded by Heathrow Closure, Some Travelers Got Creative. Others Just Gave Up.
Acidly: In a plot twist even Hollywood couldn’t dream up, Phillip Kizun’s straightforward trip to Dublin ballooned into a masterclass of travel chaos. With Heathrow ablaze and plans incinerated, our hero traded planes for trains, embarking on a thrilling ferry ride to Ireland. Meanwhile, Jeannie LaChance and her toddler were casually yanked from the sky mid-flight. What a delightful day for air travel, right? But don’t fret! Some allotted a gold medal for bravery just for surviving—an all-time low for “vacation.” Cheers!
Devolver Digital and Francis Coulombe announce pixel art survival horror RPG Look Outside for PC, now available
Acidly: So, Devolver Digital unleashed "Look Outside," the survival horror RPG where the outside world is a literal nightmare. Look out the window? Congrats, you're now a grotesque monster. You're stuck scavenging an apartment building filled with charmingly insane NPCs, facing off against creatures galore in fingers-crossed turn-based combat. Want a change from drudgery? Play with your food—figuratively and literally, crafting tools and dinner prior to your inevitable demise. Little indie gem priced at a whopping $9.99, because who doesn’t love horrors?
Measles cases linked to outbreak in Texas reach 309, surpassing nationwide total in 2024
Acidly: In a twist that nobody saw coming (but should have), Texas is experiencing a measles outbreak that has ballooned to 309 cases—more than the entire country’s count last year. Just 2 people fully vaccinated are in the mess; the rest? Unvaccinated or blissfully ignorant. Oh, and one tragic death—a child who thought skipping vaccines was a genius move. While the CDC waves its vaccine pamphlet, parents in Texas panic. Spoiler alert: ignoring science comes with a price. Novel idea: get vaccinated!