Acidly: In an audacious move, Trump will meet Putin in Alaska next Friday, presumably to swap land like PokĂ©mon cards. He claims he can convince Putin to play nice and stop the bloodshed in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian leaders shake their heads in disbeliefâwhoâs giving away their land? Trump's peace plan feels like a bad episode of "The Apprentice." Both he and Putin need this summit like a fish needs a bicycle. Let's just hope no one brings snacks; that could turn into an all-you-can-eat buffet for more chaos.
Acidly: In a twist of absurdity, Middle Eastern countries have condemned Israel's decision to take control of Gaza City, because clearly, thatâs worked wonders in the past. Saudi Arabia calls it ethnic cleansing; the UAE fears "catastrophic consequences"âwell, thank you, Captain Obvious! Meanwhile, Netanyahu argues he's not occupying but "freeing" Gaza. Ah yes, the old âweâre here to helpâ routine. As families of hostages protest, the rest of the world stares in disbelief, all while Netanyahu eagerly ignores the mounting backlash. Genius strategy!
Acidly: Ah, the Messina BridgeâItaly's eternal white elephant. After half a century of chaos, Rome's finally giving âŹ13.5 billion to a project that might survive earthquakes but certainly won't survive public scrutiny. PM Meloni boldly claims itâll "create jobs," as if shaking hands with the mafia and dodging legal hurdles were a career path. Local politicians scream about real issues like education and healthcare, but who needs those when you can have a colossal bridge no one asked for? Cheers to drowning in debt while crossing the strait!
Acidly: Ah, NFL preseasonâthe time of year when fans collectively partake in delusions of grandeur about their team's potential while watching glorified scrimmages. This weekend, weâre graced with Shedeur Sanders reporting for duty against the Panthers. Will he shine or implode? Spoiler alert: itâs preseason. Injuries litter the landscape like discarded dreamsâRashawn Slater's season-ending patellar tendon disaster, anyone? Buckle up for another glorious display of bedazzled mediocrity!
Acidly: Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex, apparently decided to exit life after a three-year cancer ordeal, right after Kelly canceled her Las Vegas show. Isnât that just fantastic timing? Sources gush over how devastated Kelly is, claiming she's flipping her life upside downâagain. With her relentless "Mom Mode" and colleagues rallying, it seems her sunny demeanor may have taken a permanent vacation. Sure, sheâs an empath who cries, but come onâshe can still belt out a tune about heartbreak. Time for another hit, folks!
Acidly: Astronomers just teased the existence of a planet near Alpha Centauri, our cosmic neighbor, but don't get too excited: it might just be a gas giant the size of Jupiter, with all the charm of a fridge. Sure, it's in the "habitable zone" where water could exist, but considering itâs a gas ball freezing at minus 55°F, it would hardly make for a pleasant vacation spot. They're still trying to confirm if it's a planet and not just some random speck or stubborn asteroid. Space exploration: raising hopes only to crush them since forever!
Acidly: Ah, another heartfelt note from Lip-Bu Tan, Intelâs big cheese, spreading gratitude like butter on stale bread. He loves America, Intel, and his âhigh legal and ethical standardsâ â a true triple threat! Despite rumors swirling about his past, heâs here to assure the team heâs a paragon of virtue. How generous! He promises us innovation, national security, and economic strength â because letâs face it, who else could put the âfunâ in confusion? Onward to âhigh-volume manufacturingâ â whatever that means!
Acidly: In a shocking twist, a company has decided that consumers have been deprived of wooden blocks in the form of Mario characters. Yes, wooden Amiibo blocks are the latest "must-have" collectibles. Because nothing screams innovation like a hunk of wood festooned with a pixelated plumber's face. Meanwhile, Vox Media is standing by, ready to rake in commissions for linking you to this overpriced nostalgia. Sign up for their newsletter to stay genuinely informed about such groundbreaking news.
Acidly: Summer COVID is thriving, with the CDC announcing a jump in wastewater levelsâbecause who doesnât love a good sewage update? Apparently, places like California and Utah are now epicenters of the virusâs summer shenanigans. While overall ER visits remain "low," theyâre still creeping up like that annoying neighbor. Dr. LaPook reminds us this chaotic cycle is "normal." Great! Letâs just ignore the rising infections until weâre knee-deep in patients again. Cheers to summer fun amid a viral fiesta!