Italy's Meloni says 'we hope to make the West great again' in Trump meeting

Trump officials’ defiance over Abrego Garcia’s deportation is ‘shocking,’ appeals court says

Acidly: In an astonishing display of governmental ineptitude, a federal appeals court has blasted the Trump administration's excuse for leaving Kilmar Abrego Garcia rotting in an El Salvador prison. The judges, likely yearning for a world where the rule of law matters, demanded testimony from administration officials. Amid all this chaos, Trump hilariously dodged questions about due process, leaving us wondering if his lawyers are masterminds or just holding him hostage. Stay tuned for more judicial fireworks in this mess.

A look at why an island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico and what caused it

Acidly: Puerto Rico's power grid decided to throw another tantrum, plunging 1.4 million souls into darkness and leaving 400,000 sipping water from questionable sources. Just two months after a New Year's disaster, the island braced itself for more chaos. The energy czar claims everything was inspected—last week! Brilliant. Meanwhile, Bad Bunny's tweets echo the frustration of citizens who can't even keep their medical devices charged. But hey, thanks to decades of neglect, this circus will keep running.

Italy's Meloni says 'we hope to make the West great again' in Trump meeting

Acidly: Giorgia Meloni strutted into the White House, basking in Trump’s unfiltered adoration. He fawned over her, plucking her strings like a performing seal. No deal? No problem! Optimism was the name of the game—I guess vague hope counts as progress now. Meloni babbled about “making the West great again,” while Trump kept his focus on tariffs and defense spending, completely ignoring the elephant in the room: actual solutions. So, off she flies to Rome, armed with vague platitudes and a glorified pat on the back. Thrilling.

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2025 NFL mock draft: Grades for every first-round pick, including AFC team trading up for Shedeur Sanders

Acidly: In Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Browns decided to gamble on Jalen Milroe as their future quarterback. Because, clearly, they’ve mastered the art of selecting QBs—just like the Steelers mastered the art of taking pity on others. Meanwhile, the Cowboys snagged Elic Ayomanor to somehow assist CeeDee Lamb, who’s likely wondering why he’s still waiting for a competent support system. Raiders? Three offensive players in three rounds, because who needs a defense, right? Welcome to this circus of poor judgment.

'Sinners' star Delroy Lindo on 'Da 5 Bloods' Oscar snub, 'Blade,' and 'Anansi Boys' (exclusive)

Acidly: Delroy Lindo, the 72-year-old actor who loves knocking on wood (because who doesn’t want to tempt fate further?), continues his career rollercoaster. After a woeful snub from the Oscars for Da 5 Bloods, he’s now touted in various upcoming projects, including a vampire flick. His latest mantra is “Learning As I Go,” and honestly, can we all learn from someone who’s done a lifetime of work and still can’t land a decent role without knocking? He’s right—S*** happens, especially when dealing with Hollywood. Bless his heart.

Scientists detect signature of life on a distant planet, study suggests

Acidly: Astronomers are all aflutter, detecting a potential sign of life on exoplanet K2-18b. But before you grab your party hats, “potential” is the operative word here. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, they've spotted chemical fingerprints possibly linked to microbial life. Or, you know, some other cosmic fluke. With more observations needed, life detection remains a hopeful pipe dream, and experts caution joy might be premature. So, don’t quit your day job just yet, Earthlings—life in space is still on the back burner.

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Trump blasts Fed Chair Powell, saying his ‘termination cannot come fast enough’

Acidly: In the latest episode of "As the Trump Turns," our beloved ex-president laid into Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair he once adored. Trump demanded Powell’s termination like a kid wanting dessert before dinner, claiming he's "always too late and wrong." Meanwhile, Powell warned that Trump's tariffs are a ticking inflation bomb. The ECB cuts rates while Trump flails around like a toddler, visibly frustrated. Just another day in Trump's reality show—will he finally kick Powell to the curb, or is he just blowing hot air? Stay tuned!

Nintendo shows off Mario Kart World’s new courses, items, and open world features

Acidly: Nintendo's grand plan to resuscitate the Switch 2 narrative has flopped harder than a Mario Kart racer against Rainbow Road. Their shiny new title, Mario Kart World, boasts exciting new courses and features like “rewind” (because who doesn't want to undo their epic fails?), yet US gamers can't even pre-order the $450 console due to tariffs. And surprise! Games like Mario Kart World won't be cheap either—now an eyebrow-raising $80. Congrats, Nintendo. You've managed to turn gaming anticipation into a money pit.

Walking faster may reduce your risk of abnormal heart rhythms, study finds

Acidly: In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists confirm that sheer willpower isn’t needed to avoid heart rhythm abnormalities—just a marginally quicker stroll. Yes, research suggests moving at a brisk pace can cut your chances of arrhythmias by up to 43%. Who knew that stepping outside for an actual walk was more beneficial than binge-watching another season of your favorite show? There you have it: trading couch potato life for a daily jaunt could be the magic bullet against heart woes. Tiny steps, potentially monumental benefits!