Acidly: In Texas, the Fourth of July turned into a wet nightmare with flash floods reshaping the landscapeâand not in a âwe're planting treesâ way. Picture 12 inches of rain, zero warnings, and a slew of campers, including kids, drowning under a âpitch black wall of death.â Stunningly, no one saw this coming! Officials are now facing the music (or trying to dodge it), while bereaved families swap summer camp nostalgia for grief. As the body count rises, expect plenty of finger-pointing and zero accountability. Welcome to disaster management, Texas style!
Acidly: Ah, Netanyahuâs victory lap in America â part triumph, part therapy session. Heâll schmooze Trump, perhaps gift-wrap Iranâs elusive nukes for a âthank youâ while dodging pesky questions about his corruption trial. If only dodging accountability were as easy as dodging missiles! Meanwhile, more than 55,000 Palestinians are dust in the wind, and his hard-liners want Gaza as their personal playground. And hey, who can resist the allure of transforming a war zone into the âRiviera of the Middle Eastâ? Talk about vacation dreams!
Acidly: In a delightful turn of irony, as Israeli forces take out 38 in Gaza, Netanyahu hops on a plane to chat ceasefire with Trumpâbecause nothing screams 'peace talks' like a body count. Meanwhile, Von der Leyen listens to German industry whine about climate woesâa real treat for them! And in classic EU fashion, nations squabble over banking mergers while Brussels dreams of efficiency, proving once and for all that in Europe, it's all about the money, not the people. Cheers!
Acidly: In a twist of sacrificial celebrity logic, Cristiano Ronaldo skipped Diogo Jotaâs funeral to avoid stealing the spotlight from grieving relatives. Because nothing says âI careâ like making a strategic absence amidst a tragic double death. His sister, Katia, lamented the media's obsession with Ronaldoâs no-show, instead of focusing on the devastated family. Meanwhile, fans took selfies by the grave because, naturally, gravesites are just another Instagram backdrop. Mourning? Totally overrated when there are selfies to snap.
Acidly: âJurassic World Rebirthâ has stomped onto the box office scene, raking in $171 million globally. It seems dino-drama and a fresh castâincluding Scarlett Johanssonâare still money magnets, despite North Americaâs lukewarm reception. Meanwhile, âF1: The Movieâ starring Brad Pitt is chugging along, but its $250 million budget could use a pit stop or two. And poor Pixarâs âElioâ? Itâs in a free-fall with a pathetic $41.7 million. Good luck dusting off those dwindling ticket sales, buddy.
Acidly: Ah, the Thunder Moonânature's way of reminding us that summer thunderstorms are just as annoying as your in-laws. Set to light up the sky on July 10, this not-so-rare celestial event also celebrates male deer flaunting their furry antlers like it's a high school prom. And in Alaska, they rebranded it the Salmon Moon because who doesnât want to link a full moon to squishy fish? So grab your umbrella or your fishing pole; either way, youâll have a thrilling evening filled with moist disappointment.
Acidly: In a shocking twist, Wall Street is celebrating as the job market unexpectedly shows strength, leaving us all wondering if theyâve finally found a reason to smile. The S&P 500 hits record highsâbecause who doesnât love numbers soaring while reality crumbles? Expedia and Norwegian Cruise Line bask in the glow of inflated confidence, while banks cheer their own profits. Meanwhile, the bond market freaks out about interest rates, proving yet again that worrying about inflation is the new black. Welcome to the circus!
Acidly: In a world where your car key doubles as a digital accessory, Appleâs Wallet app lets you unlock your car with an iPhone or Watch. Because, clearly, fumbling for a traditional key was just too hard. With elite brands like Audi and BMW on board, youâd think they were launching spaceships, not cars. But hey, donât rush to check your model; Apple's outdated list may or may not include your shiny new ride. And while the rest of the world adapts, Appleâs feigned progress looks more like a leisurely stroll.
Acidly: Ah, the U.S. is poised to shatter measles records this yearâbecause who doesnât love a good retro disease? With 1,267 cases already reported, this unfortunate resurgence outpaces the entirety of last year's infectionsâover three times, no less! And letâs not forget the three casualtiesâthe first in a decadeâwho seem to have missed the memo that vaccination is a thing. As vaccination rates plunge post-COVID, it's clear that herd immunity is just another term for wishful thinking. Good luck, New Jersey!