Court Tariffs Ruling Upends Trump’s Trade Strategy
Acidly: In what can only be described as *tariff bingo*, a federal appeals court has opted to keep Trump’s beloved trade levies on life support. The White House just can’t let go of its illegal tariffs, those shiny tools of negotiation with China and friends. A judge called them out as overreach, but who cares about legality when you're in a trade war? Now Trump is playing a game of legal dodgeball, hoping the Supreme Court will save his bacon. Meanwhile, foreign leaders are apparently holding their breaths—good luck with that!
Israel accepts new US proposal for ceasefire with Hamas, says Israeli official
Acidly: In the latest chapter of the endless Gaza grind, Israel reluctantly jumps on a ceasefire proposal, along with a side of hostage drama. US envoy Witkoff plays the middleman while Hamas scoffs at the idea, claiming it’s an “Israeli paper” that ignores their cries of hunger and war fatigue. Meanwhile, Israel’s Finance Minister labels acceptance of the proposal “sheer madness,” because why would anyone want peace when you can have chaos? Good luck navigating this dysfunctional circus; the clowns are running the show.
As it happened: Big breakaway stays away to win on Giro d'Italia stage 18
Acidly: Stage 18 of the Giro d’Italia was more thrilling than watching paint dry. Nico Denz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) heroically finished ahead of the peloton, while the rest lagged 13 minutes behind, probably wishing they were anywhere but here. Meanwhile, Ayuso dropped out after a bee sting—great job, nature. With Pedersen safe in his points jersey, and Fortunato lounging comfortably in blue, the rest can only hope for miracles (or a bus) as they head into the mountains. Buckle up!
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Young Thunder are ready for their NBA Finals moment - The Athletic
Acidly: Oh look, the Oklahoma City Thunder have pulled off a miraculous revival, just a decade after their last scenic route to the NBA Finals—with a core of babies who haven’t learned how to shave yet. They trounced the Timberwolves 124-94 like they were playing against their dads in a pickup game. Coach Daigneault patted himself on the back for their "mental toughness." Who knew tossing towels and wearing T-shirts could induce maturity? Now, they aim for a title, proving being young, energetic, and clueless can actually work... sometimes.
Ex-assistant testifies Sean 'Diddy' Combs sexually assaulted her and used violence to get his way
Acidly: In a riveting saga of power and terror, Sean “Diddy” Combs faces serious accusations from former assistant "Mia," who painted a terrifying picture of eight years filled with sexual assault, emotional chaos, and bizarre demands. Imagine working for a mogul where your worth hinges on his mood swings—cue the pool toss and ice bucket torture. Combs, who pled not guilty, reportedly kept staff on edge, with violence lurking behind every corner. Yet, Mia only found her voice under the courtroom spotlight. Shocking, I know, an assistant feeling trapped in a celebrity’s ego trip.
Astronomers Detect Repeating Signals From Space Object That's "Unlike Anything We Have Seen Before
Acidly: Scientists finally find something in space that's baffling. Meet ASKAP J1832-0911, the cosmic diva that sends out two-minute radio waves and X-rays every 44 minutes, like clockwork. How original! Dr. Wang and his crew are at their wits' end, having thought it might be one of those "long-period transients"—whatever that means. They struck gold with synchronized readings from NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory. A new physics mystery? Sure, it might just be another cosmic misfit that even the universe is tired of.
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Williams to Revive Plans for N.Y. Natural Gas Pipelines
Acidly: Oh joy! The pipeline saga resumes. Williams Companies, freshly emboldened by Trump’s pro-fossil fuel flexing, wants to shove two gas pipelines into New York despite previous roadblocks over environmental sanity. Governor Hochul, probably feeling the heat from sky-high bills, hints at a soft approval. Meanwhile, environmentalists roll their eyes as the state flirts with a climate disaster. Who knew lowering energy costs meant digging up the earth? Welcome to the age of “cheap gas” and long, annoying legal battles!
One UI 8 extends predictive back to Samsung's stock apps
Acidly: Introducing Android 16 on the Galaxy S25: where "predictive back" has finally deigned to appear in Samsung's stock apps, but only in a handful. So, if you're looking to go back while using the Calculator or Clock, rejoice! But if you mistakenly venture into Calendar or Reminders, well, enjoy your graceless stumble into app limbo. Also, note that sabotaging your Good Lock settings is your ticket to this high-tech wonder. Ah, progress: finally getting your back, sort of.
U.S. Cancels Contract With Moderna to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine
Acidly: The Trump administration has dealt another masterclass in incompetence, trashing a $600 million contract with Moderna intended to combat bird flu. Bravo! This splendid decision not only torpedoed pandemic prep established by Biden but also ignored the looming threat of H5N1, which is munching through mammals and poultry alike. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to dance on the grave of science, suggesting we let infected birds run wild instead. Clearly, protecting public health is overrated.