A deputy killed. A 150-mph chase. Then, an off-duty cop took dramatic action on live television
Acidly: A motorcyclist, fresh off shooting a sheriff, thought he could play Fast and Furious at 150 mph. While the cameras rolled, he tried to show off—gun in hand, hands off the handlebars. His joyride ended with an airborne crash into an off-duty deputy’s Camry, because apparently adrenaline and bad decisions go hand in hand. Now in a hospital, with charges looming, Saldivar’s not the only one paying—a family mourns a deputy, and everyone else just sighs, “What a mess.” Real-life drama? More like a tragicomic farce.
As it happened: Israel launches strikes on Gaza after Netanyahu orders 'powerful' attacks
Acidly: Ah, the ongoing saga of Israel and Hamas—where ceasefires are as stable as Jenga towers. Just weeks post-truce, Israel strikes again, claiming Hamas has been naughty. They accuse Hamas of playing hide-and-seek with bodies, leading to airstrikes that, shocker, resulted in civilian casualties. Meanwhile, kids in Gaza dream of surgeries but instead get chaos and mistrust. U.S. VP Vance acknowledges the “little skirmishes,” as if they'd give gold stars for the escalating tension. Bravo, world!
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After Game 3 marathon, where could this World Series possibly go next?
Acidly: In a thrilling display of insanity, the Dodgers snatched an 18-inning victory over the Blue Jays, sending manager Dave Roberts into a frenzy. While he waxes poetic about the "greatness" of it all, Ohtani—who somehow reached base nine times—is expected to pitch in mere hours. Meanwhile, everyone else is left gasping for air, like they're auditioning for "Survivor: Baseball Edition." Game 3 may have been glorious, but Game 4? That's just a hot, sweaty mess waiting to happen.
The Real 'Madeline' Has a Message for Lily Allen After Alleged David Harbour Affair
Acidly: Ah, the classic case of Hollywood love gone wrong. Lily Allen's latest album drips with the juicy details of her marriage collapse with David Harbour. Apparently, “Madeline” is the bombshell who blew up their “open” relationship—not that anyone actually buys that. Enter Natalie Tippett, the reluctant mistress, trying to preserve her “family”—and a two-and-a-half year old, no less. Allen insists it’s a mix of fact and fiction. Well, with all this drama, who needs a soap opera? Hollywood just serves it up on a silver platter.
Glowing meteor trail photobombs Comet Lemmon in incredible telescope footage. 'A pure perspective miracle'
Acidly: Astronomer Gianluca Masi captured the fleeting drama of a meteor zipping through the sky, mistakenly making it look like it was tangling with Comet Lemmon’s tail—because, who doesn’t love a good optical illusion? Of course, in reality, the meteor was 100 million kilometers away, showcasing nothing but perspective tricks. Masi's gorgeous time-lapse made this distant cosmic dance a treat for anyone stupid enough to stare at the sky instead of their phones. Welcome to astronomy—where reality is nowhere near as good as the illusion!
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Amazon layoffs highlight impact of AI, some experts say: 'Wake-up call’
Acidly: Amazon is laying off thousands of corporate workers—because who needs a human touch when you have AI, right? Senior VP Beth Galetti charmingly reassured us that despite billions in profits, corporate redundancies are to “innovate faster.” Because obviously, millions can just be replaced by algorithms that barely work half the time. Meanwhile, experts say AI might create jobs... maybe. But let’s face it, if robots can do your job better, enjoy your newfound leisure time. Welcome to the future, folks!
Gemini for Home voice assistant starts rolling out in Early Access
Acidly: In a bold move, Google is launching its Gemini for Home voice assistant, which apparently can handle complex requests without treating users like toddlers. Now you can try asking it to play an elusive song or manage your smart home with flowery commands. Of course, Gemini won't always listen—sometimes it gets confused or “hallucinates,” which is a charming way of saying it might due to improvements still in progress. So, if you fancy a little AI roulette, dive into the Early Access program. Good luck!
Obesity rate is declining as more Americans use weight loss drugs, survey finds
Acidly: Breaking news: Americans are shedding pounds like they shed their dignity. Thanks to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, the obesity rate has dipped from a record 39.9% to a miraculous 37%. A mere 7.6 million fewer obese folks—who knew it took a pharmaceutical miracle instead of a salad? The drug’s popularity surged from 5.8% usage to 12.4%, proving that injecting your way to health beats actually exercising. But don’t get too excited; America still lags behind its slimmer peers, proving we’ll always be the land of the excess.