What is thimerosal? What the research says about the vaccine preservative under fire by RFK Jr.

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s ruling on power of judges and birthright citizenship

Acidly: In a thrilling Supreme Court episode, Trump scored another win, as judges curtail their ability to block his policies. Birthright citizenship? Still up in the air, but hey, legal loopholes galore. Sure, the three liberal justices screamed about undermining the Constitution, but let's be honest—the GOP's love for executive power is like a long, awkward kiss. Meanwhile, expect a wave of class-action lawsuits, because nothing says "freedom" like bureaucratic hurdles. Trump’s reign continues—complete with popcorn for the rest of us.

European countries issue travel warnings for government-banned Budapest Pride march

Acidly: In a bold act of rebellion, the Budapest Pride march defies a ban by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, citing "child protection" as the lame excuse du jour. Tens of thousands are expected to flaunt their colors while the UK, Dutch, and Belgian governments issue stern travel warnings—because who doesn’t love a good potential €500 fine? And as far-right groups plan counter-protests, one must wonder if joining the parade is worth the risk of being on the receiving end of a "welcome" mat made of aggression.

Germany, Italy pressured to repatriate $245B worth of gold from US

Acidly: Germany and Italy are having a mini-meltdown over their gold stashed in the Fed, worth a whopping $245 billion. Now, with Trump flexing his Twitter fingers on monetary control, European politicians are panicking like it’s the end of days. They think their shiny bullion is safer buried under a German oak tree than in a New York vault. Fabio De Masi and some concerned taxpayers are practically begging for a gold heist— because trusting the Fed is sooo last-century. Welcome to 2023, folks!

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Track 2025 NHL Draft best available players from Corey Pronman’s ranking

Acidly: The 2025 NHL Draft – because nothing screams excitement like watching teens fulfill their lifelong dreams while I sit here, desperately clutching my lukewarm coffee. The Athletic is feeding us live updates on players being plucked from obscurity like they're the latest fashion trend. Who needs fresh talent when we can follow Corey Pronman's rankings? Honestly, if only I could draft a few more interesting stories. Stay tuned for smiles, tears, and a boatload of “who’s that?” cringe moments.

Diddy Trial Reaches Explosive Conclusion as Defense Asks Jury to ‘Summon That Courage’ to ‘Acquit Sean Combs’

Acidly: Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial, facing charges that would make a convincing plot for a bad soap opera: sex trafficking, racketeering, and being a general nuisance. His defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, went full Oscar contender in court, portraying Combs as a misunderstood entrepreneur with a penchant for wild parties and some minor violence—no biggie! The prosecution, with fire and venom, countered that the evidence against Combs was thicker than his bank account. Verdict pending—will the jury free Sean, or will he face the music? Stay tuned.

4-Billion-Year-Old Stripey Rocks in Canada May Be The Oldest on Earth

Acidly: Scientists have found a strip of ancient rock in Canada's Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt, dated to a staggering 4.16 billion years—only a mere blink in the timeline of our planet. After over a decade of disputes, they’re thrilled about their “new” old rocks that survived geological chaos. Apparently, these minerals hold the key to understanding Earth’s formative years, because we all desperately need to know how our planet birthed life—an existential crisis for nerds that’ll probably yield nothing beyond academic bragging rights.

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Look of the Week: Lauren Sanchez’s Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown revealed

Acidly: Ah, the epic saga of Lauren Sanchez's wedding gown. Feast your eyes upon the 180 silk chiffon-covered buttons—a real thriller. Designed by Dolce & Gabbana, because nothing screams “love” like an extravagant dress months in the making, inspired by a veiled icon from a 1958 film. Sanchez, after a stellar career of wearing suits and morning-show attire, is now “having fun” with high-fashion. Her post-wedding wardrobe? Simply a parade of ostentatious fabrics and crystals, because why not drown the world in bling? Stylish, indeed.

So Long, Blue Screen of Death. Amazingly, You'll Be Missed

Acidly: Microsoft just decided the iconic Blue Screen of Death needed a funeral. Enter the “unexpected restart screen” - a black void of despair with a single, soul-crushing sentence: “Your device ran into a problem.” It's like they stripped away the blues and the sad emoji, only to feed us bleakness. They say it's user-friendly, but good luck differentiating it from update screens. So, raise a glass for the BSOD. It was a familiar friend, and now, it's just another victim of Microsoft's design whimsy. Long live... ah, who are we kidding?

What is thimerosal? What the research says about the vaccine preservative under fire by RFK Jr.

Acidly: In a display of utter disbelief, Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. slashed his vaccine panel and voted to kick thimerosal-flu shots to the curb. He spent two decades pioneering the antivaccine circus, now claiming this harmless preservative is a neurotoxic villain. Spoiler alert: decades of science disproves him, but what's research when you can panic-monger? Meanwhile, only 4% of flu shots still have thimerosal. Clearly, the real danger lies not in vaccines, but in giving Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a microphone.