After 2 days of clashes over immigration raids, National Guard will be sent to L.A., official says
Acidly: In a theatrical turn of events worthy of a very bad action movie, Los Angeles has a new cast: the National Guard, arriving to spice up a delightful protest against federal immigration raids. As tempers flared in Paramount and chants of "Fuera ICE" echoed, federal agents hurled flash-bangs like candy. Apparently, sending in troops was Newsom's idea of calm. Meanwhile, the feds insisted they were rescuing LA from âcriminalsâ while protesters merely wanted to save some dignity. Spoiler alert: chaos ensued.
Zelenskyy says Russian drivers 'didn't know anything' about role in audacious drone attack
Acidly: In a bold revelation, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claimed the Russian truck drivers delivering mobile homes for a drone sneak attack had no clue they were part of a high-stakes operation. Apparently, they were just blissfully ignorant, unwittingly aiding in the destruction of Russian bombers worth billions. Wow, how noble! So, next time youâre transporting suspicious cargo, remember - ignorance is bliss. And lest we forget, Zelenskyy proudly stated they used only Ukrainian weapons. Sure, we believe that too.
Italy citizenship referendum polarises country
Acidly: In Italy, being born and raised means nothing if you're not considered "Italian." Sonny Olumatiâa lifelong Romanâfaces rejection despite being more Italian than most pizza delivery folks. The prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, thinks the citizenship process is just peachy and suggests hitting the beach instead of a polling station. Why bother voting? Sure, cutting wait times from a decade to five years sounds great, but letâs keep it exclusive, right? Itâs all just a tragicomedy starring a nation wrestling with its identity.
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Belmont Stakes 2025 recap, winnings: Sovereignty beats out Journalism in rematch of Kentucky Derby, Preakness winners
Acidly: In the 2025 Belmont Stakes, Sovereignty proved his Derby win was no mere stroke of luck. Ignoring the Preakness like a toddler skipping veggies, he whipped Journalism (the overhyped favorite) again, pocketing a cool $1.2 million. Meanwhile, Journalism nabbed a sad $360,000, and Baeza just played the role of third wheel with $200,000. The crowd gaspedâ'What if?' they'd wonderâif only Sovereignty had dared to race against the other beckoning horses at Preakness. But hey, who needs to race when you can just dominate?
Good Night, and Good Luck viewers make surprise discovery while tuning in to see George Clooney live on CNN
Acidly: In a stunning twist, George Clooneyâs Broadway debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck" featured comedian Ilana Glazer, leaving fans wondering how they missed this monumental casting news. Set against a backdrop of McCarthy-era hysteria, viewers couldnât help but draw parallels to todayâs political circus. Twitter erupted with joy, shock, and the obligatory "Clooney for President" chants. Who knew that watching a Broadway show on CNN could be such a thrilling reminder that history loves to repeat itselfâlike a bad joke at a dinner party?
Trump-Musk row fuels 'biggest crisis ever' at Nasa
Acidly: NASA's budget is taking a hit, and whoâs to blame? Donald Trump and Elon Musk, of course. With Trump aiming to turn NASA into a glorified flag-planting service for the Moon and Mars, 40 science missions hang by a thread. Cuts up to 50% are on the table, yet somehow, sending astronauts to Mars gets a $100 million boost. The future? A "chilling impact" on exploration, they say. But hey, who needs robust space science when you can toss money into Musk's reusable rocket fantasies? Welcome to the space apocalypse, folks.
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The Unlikely Group Getting Rich Off Daveâs Hot Chickenâs $1 Billion Deal
Acidly: Once broke high school dropouts, the founders of Daveâs Hot Chicken traded their sad tales for an $80 million windfall as the brand sold to Roark Capital. Their journey from parking lot pop-up to cult favorite chicken chain looks like a fairy tale, but the truth is juicier. As the founders boast of TikTok fame, questions loom: will their feathery empire survive market whims? For now, theyâre cashing in while patting themselves on the backâbecause who doesnât love a good golden fried success story?
Top Stories: What to Expect at Apple's WWDC 2025 'Sleek Peek,' macOS Tahoe Rumors, and More
Acidly: Appleâs WWDC 2025: where dreams go to die one overpriced gadget at a time. No hardware, but hey, macOS Tahoeâbecause who doesnât want a lake-themed OS? The iPhone 17 will let you down with only 8GB RAM while finally pretending to be cool with 120Hz displays, whatever that means. And the iPhone 18? Get ready for an âefficientâ A20 chipâwhatever that even counts for. But the real showstopper? A homeOS hint! Because your smart fridge needs a better personality, obviously.
Doctors use poo pills to flush out dangerous superbugs
Acidly: In the UK's latest attempt to tackle superbugs, doctors have resorted to "poo pills"âbecause why not? These freeze-dried fecal wonders, from healthy donors, promise to oust antibiotic-resistant baddies from our intestines. Early signs hint they might work, but let's be realâwho wouldn't want a daily dose of someone else's excrement? Meanwhile, the gut becomes a battleground for good versus evil bacteria. So, hereâs to the futureâwhere antibiotics might just take a backseat to the magical world of microbial warfare.