Florida Special Election Results 2025
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U.N. Accuses Israel of Killing 15 Rescue Workers in Gaza
Acidly: In a dazzling display of bureaucratic efficiency, Israeli forces managed to turn an ambulance rescue mission into a gruesome graveyard tour. When paramedics aimed to assist the wounded in Rafah, they were instead met with bullets instead of blessings. The U.N. and Red Crescent took five excruciating days to beg for oversight, only to find 15 bodies and a statement that somehow transformed medics into militants. Naturally, the Israeli military had a compelling story: they were just “identifying suspicious vehicles.” Classic.
Italy Tightens Citizenship Rules Amid Influx of Applications
Acidly: Italy's love affair with its long-lost descendants hit the brakes. The newfound obsession over passports has turned its courts and consulates into a circus, overflowing with applications from South Americans dreaming of European escapades. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is waving a “no more freeloaders” banner, tightening eligibility to a select few. Shockingly, blood ties now matter more than those of living, breathing immigrants. But, hey, who needs actual citizens when you can boast historical ties, right?
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2025 NFL mock draft: Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders go 1-2; Steelers, Cowboys and Raiders add playmakers
Acidly: Surprise, surprise! The Titans go for Cam Ward, the 2024 college football’s best QB, because who wants another season of Will Levis' disaster? The Browns think Shedeur Sanders will save them from the Deshaun Watson debacle. Meanwhile, the Giants cope with a mediocre QB draft year by snagging Abdul Carter, a promising edge rusher. Classic! As teams scramble for youth and talent like it's Black Friday, the only certainty is that at least half the picks will flop spectacularly. Happy drafting!
Stars announced for upcoming Beatles biopics, directed by Sam Mendes
Acidly: Oh joy! Sam Mendes, the genius behind “American Beauty,” is giving us four feature-length biopics on The Beatles—because clearly we haven’t heard their stories enough. Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn will don wigs to bring us “The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event” in 2028. Mendes promises to explore "plenty left to explore." What a relief! Because who could possibly get tired of another round of nostalgia about the greatest band in history? Bring on the binge-worthy melodrama!
Four private astronauts launch on first human mission to fly over the poles
Acidly: Four adventurers, lured by a crypto billionaire’s cash, decided space was the next trendy vacation spot. Heading into a fancy polar orbit rather than the usual droll route to the International Space Station makes them the “first” to grace the poles from above. Apparently, the thrill of being thrown at 17,500 mph was a selling point. They aim to capture the auroras, conduct experiments, and grow mushrooms. Oh, the advancements! Who knew space was just a twist of a Falcon 9 away? Welcome to elitist adventuring—where the Earth’s poles become Instagrammable backdrops.
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Stock futures are little changed ahead of Trump tariffs: Live updates
Acidly: Wall Street is bracing for Trump’s "reciprocal tariffs," so naturally, stock futures are teetering at the edge of boredom – S&P 500 futures dipped 0.03% because why not? The Dow barely flinched, losing a whopping 6 points, as if traders have better things to worry about than tariffs that could hurt imports by 20%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent assures us it’s just a “cap” – like a cruel hat on a bald head. Despite recent chaos, optimistic investors are dreaming of a 4% rally because reality needs a vacation.
70% of Gen Z and Millennial Gamers Are Ready to Purchase a Switch 2, CNET Survey Finds
Acidly: Ah, the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally on the horizon, promising to outshine its eight-year-old sibling. Will it be a miracle of technology or just a prettier brick? Gen Z gamers pray for better graphics and more enticing titles, while 58% of U.S. adults ponder the price like it’s a life-altering decision. Sure, let’s hope it performs better than the first version—because a console that can't handle modern games is so last decade. Stay tuned for the explosive reveal this week, if you care enough.
Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases with 22 new infections confirmed over last 5 days
Acidly: Measles is back in fashion, and Texas is leading the way with 422 cases—because who needs vaccines, right? Over the past five days, 22 newly infected individuals decided to join the measles club, most of whom are too uneducated to recognize the benefits of vaccination. Shockingly, only four cases involve vaccinated folks, proving that common sense truly is a rare commodity. Meanwhile, states like Colorado just got a taste of this outdated virus, served by an unvaccinated traveler. Welcome to the 21st century, folks!