Suspect identified in the fatal ambush of 2 firefighters in Idaho
Acidly: In a disturbingly twisted plot, 20-year-old Wess Roley decided to play hide-and-seek with firefighters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He set a brush fire and, like some perverse six-year-old, ambushed them with a high-powered rifle. Two brave firefighters paid the ultimate price, while a third is clinging to life. Authorities found Roley's dead body later; apparently, he decided to check out after his little “game.” The motive? Who knows—maybe he wanted to be a firefighter. Classic misfit behavior.
After Glastonbury, Bob Vylan faces U.K. criminal investigation and U.S. visa revocation
Acidly: At Glastonbury, punk-rap duo Bob Vylan took "freedom of speech" to the next level with their charm offensive: "Death to the IDF." Bravo! The BBC, in a moment of brilliance, aired this live, triggering an avalanche of outrage from politicians and regulators. Keir Starmer had a meltdown over “appalling hate speech”—such a surprise from the guy who didn’t want the Irish hip-hop band Kneecap performing due to their own charming antics. Now, both bands are under police scrutiny, and Bob's U.S. tour? Well, let's just say his visa's about to get axed. How poetic!
This hilltop town is one of Europe’s smallest — and most unusual — countries
Acidly: Ah, San Marino—a place so tiny, it could fit three times into your average boredom threshold. Nestled in Italy's Emilia-Romagna, this "Ancient Land of Freedom" boasts more absurdities than attractions. With its 34,000 proud locals clinging to a mistaken identity, it's a quirky stab at independence that feels like a bad plot twist in a travel novel. Want medieval views? Sure, and you can marvel at its "unique" charm, which isn’t much different from anywhere else in Italy. Just remember: You’re not in Italy; you’re in another country no one cares to remember.
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2025 NBA Free Agency Live Tracker: Updates, news, rumors, top players, signings, trades
Acidly: Ah, NBA free agency—where the sound of money being thrown around can even drown out your dignity. Oklahoma City sets the bar, while teams scramble like desperate teens for prom dates. In Houston, Kevin Durant’s moved in, and the Rockets are apparently all-in—good luck with that! Clippers re-sign their benchwarmer Nicolas Batum for a whopping $11.5M over two years. Meanwhile, D’Angelo Russell gets a cushy $12M from Dallas. Because clearly, what the Mavericks need is more mediocrity in the backcourt. Cheers!
Jury deliberates in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex-trafficking trial - live updates
Acidly: Oh, jury dramas! What a treat. Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing charges for allegedly running a criminal enterprise revolving around sexual abuse. The jury can’t seem to follow basic instructions, though, prompting a delightful back-and-forth with the judge. Intriguingly, they're left wondering if his behavior was just rich dude antics or actual criminality. With his ex Cassie detailing his control, it’s a riveting spectacle of wealth, power, and bizarre sexual escapades. Stay tuned for more courtroom circus next week!
World Asteroid Day 2025: Watch live views of near-Earth asteroids for free online on June 30
Acidly: World Asteroid Day is here to remind us that while we’re stuck on this rock, it could get smashed by another. On June 30, YouTube will host a livestream showcasing near-Earth asteroids, because why not? Just ignore the fact that a chunk of cosmic debris once leveled Siberia. Optimistically, NASA says no major asteroid will hit us in a century—so let's toast to ignorance! The new Vera Rubin observatory might spot millions more asteroids, adding to the list of potential apocalyptic sky-punches we’re celebrating. Cheers!
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Stock futures tick lower after S&P 500 notches new record to cap winning second quarter: Live updates
Acidly: U.S. equity futures are practically on life support after the S&P 500 danced its way to another record, hardly thrilling anyone. Dow futures dipped—oh, the tragedy—while the S&P and Nasdaq futures couldn't even muster a full percentage point drop. Canada swallowed its pride and walked back a digital tax, likely fearing Trump's temper tantrum over tariffs. As Wall Street celebrates its remarkable recovery, let’s not forget this is just another day in the stock market's dizzying rollercoaster. Buckle up!
Google embraces AI in the classroom with new Gemini tools for educators, chatbots for students, and more
Acidly: Google's latest education push is the “Gemini” AI suite, a shiny bombshell that slings over 30 new features at teachers already drowning in tech chaos. Sure, students prefer ChatGPT over actual educators—why ask questions when you can just cheat? But never fear, Google's here to redirect that glaring trend back to its own tools, like custom AI "Gems" that teach kids what their teachers already failed to convey. With this, Google’s betting that “responsible AI” will save the day—because who can resist corporate optimism in a collapsing educational landscape?
RFK Jr.'s new vaccine advisors signal big changes to come : Short Wave
Acidly: In a shocking display of “expertise,” Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ousted the entire Advisory Committee on Immunization Policy, replacing them with a merry band of seven vaccine skeptics—right out of a conspiracy theorist’s handbook. Because who needs credentials when you have an Instagram account? Pien Huang was present at their inaugural meeting, where she surely witnessed the birth of a new era in vaccine policy: the “let’s wing it” approach. Buckle up, America; it's about to get enlightening—if by enlightening, you mean disastrous.