Americans remember George Floyd on fifth anniversary of his death
Acidly: Five years post George Floydâs untimely exit, the U.S. is back to the same old songâgatherings, speeches, and empty promises. Sure, thousands showed up to remember him, but the âreckoningâ with racism is as fleeting as a TikTok trend. Political puppets like Trump roll back police reforms while others blissfully ignore that Floydâs death sparked outrage, not change. As murals crumble and support for Black Lives Matter wanes, it seems America has a selective memory. Change? Please, thatâs so last year.
US âsilenceâ encouraging Putin, says Zelensky, after Russia launches record air assault
Acidly: In an inspiring show of audacity, Russia decided to ramp up its bombing spree in Ukraine, taking the "largest aerial assault" title for the second night running. With at least 12 fatalities, including children's casualties from the Zhytomyr region, it seems the true goal is to keep the body count rising. President Zelensky is in a tizzy over America's "silence"âapparently expecting a standing ovation from the US while his country burns. Meanwhile, Trump tosses casual frustration like confetti amid the gruesome spectacle. As they say, âWar is hellââjust ask the poor souls in Ukraine.
As it happened: GC attacks on dramatic Alpine stage 15 of the Giro dâItalia
Acidly: Oh, what a surprise! Another day, another cycling drama. Verona decides to take a break from his mediocre career and finally snag a stage win. Meanwhile, RogliÄ, once a darling, tumbles from 5th to 10th overallâhow the mighty have fallen! He finishes 1:30 behind, mumbling something about being âhappyâ he even crossed the line. As Lidl-Trek pops champagne for their sixth win and their GC leader lays in a hospital bed, itâs clear: cycling is just one long episode of "Survivor," minus the tropical beaches.
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Alex Palou wins 109th Indy 500: Results, reaction
Acidly: In a mind-blowing display of speed and drama, Alex Palou, the new king of brunch at the Brickyard, snagged his first oval win at the Indy 500. Yes, folks, almost perfect season. With 14 laps to go, he decided to steal victory, darting past poor Marcus Ericsson, whose second-place finish felt more like a kick in the gut. Thatâs right, Ericssonâagain a bridesmaid at the altar of glory. Meanwhile, Chip Ganassi is probably too busy basking in glory to worry about his last win. Cheers to another round of âWhat could have been!â
'Lilo & Stitch' and Tom Cruiseâs âMission: Impossible' power record Memorial Day weekend box office
Acidly: Memorial Day weekend was one for the books, with Disneyâs âLilo & Stitchâ raking in $183 million, shattering records and dragging the industry back from the brink of oblivion. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise's âMission: Impossible â The Final Reckoningâ feebly limped in second with $77 millionâsorry, Tom. After last year's disaster of just $132 million, this is practically a victory lap. Everyone's cheering, but let's be real: it's like celebrating a C on a math test. The theater revival may be real, or just a mirage. Enjoy your overpriced popcorn!
What was that noise? SpaceX Dragon capsule rattles Los Angeles area with sonic boom
Acidly: Oh joy, another delightful night courtesy of SpaceX! Los Angeles residents were treated to an impromptu sonic boom that rattled their windows and their nerves, courtesy of a Dragon capsule reentering Earth's atmosphereâbecause who doesnât enjoy being jolted awake at 10:45 p.m.? Some folks thought it was an earthquake, others a prelude to Armageddon. One genius even checked if his fish tank exploded. And while the Space Force continues to shatter peace like itâs popcorn, residents just shrug and prepare for Round 2. How romantic!
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Trump delays 50% EU tariffs until July 9
Acidly: In a stunning display of indecision, Trump decided to delay a 50% tariff on EU imports, pushing it from June 1 to July 9. After declaring he wasnât interested in a deal just days before, he suddenly found himself all buddy-buddy with Ursula von der Leyen during a ânice call.â Maybe he was just charmed by the EUâs penchant for âserious negotiation.â Whatever the reason, the markets are left in turmoil, likely clutching their pearls at yet another dramatic tariff saga. As for manufacturing, who needs sneakers when you can have military tech? Priorities, folks!
Everything from Google I/O 2025 you might've missed: Gemini, smart glasses, and more
Acidly: ZDNET claims to sweat over testing and research like a caffeinated squirrel, gathering info from vendors and customer reviews before recommending products. Their big reveal? If you buy something through their links, they get a kickbackâoops! But, hey, they promise this doesnât warp their reviews. Sure, and Iâm the queen of England. They assure you their integrity is unscathed by cash, while you blindly trust their âindependentâ judgment. The irony is delicious, isnât it?
Alert issued over dangerous new Covid strain - 'Mask up!'
Acidly: Oh, joy! A new COVID-19 strain, NB.1.8.1, is making the rounds like it's some hot new fashion trend. This time, it's strutting through China, hopping countries like an unwanted guest at a partyâCalifornia, New York, you name it. Donât forget Hong Kong, where officials are back to their mask-shaming ways. Meanwhile, the US and China are in a blame game, arguing about who unleashed this unholy terror first. Because, clearly, arguing over a virus is the best way to solve a pandemic. Cheers!