France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans
French authorities have handed preliminary terrorism charges to an 18-year-old accused of a plot targeting spectators attending Olympic soccer games.
$842 million Powerball ticket sold in Michigan, 1st time the game has been won on New Yearโs Day
Someone in Michigan has won an $842.4 million Powerball jackpot on the first day of 2024, the first time it has been won on New Yearโs Day since the gameโs start in 1992.
The New York Timesโ Connections game is the most fun Iโve had on the internet
The New York Times may have hard hitting journalism, but they also have a slew of fun mind games that are super fun to play every day.
How to improve your โWordleโ game -- plus, some of the best starting words
It seems as though Wordle has swept the internet: Everywhere you turn, you see people posting that little box grid, showing off their final score, and what it took to get there.
Activists urge athletes to speak out at Beijing Olympics
Human rights activists have issued a call to action against the Beijing Olympics, imploring athletes and sponsors to speak out against what they call the โgenocide games.โ.
Entering Beijing's Olympics bubble is a surreal experience
For the thousands of athletes, journalists and others descending on Beijing for the Winter Olympics, Chinaโs strict pandemic measures are creating a surreal and at times anxious experience.
Three NFL games moved due to COVID-19 outbreaks
The NFL has moved three games because of COVID-19 outbreaks: Las Vegas at Cleveland from Saturday to Monday; and Seattle at the Los Angeles Rams and Washington at Philadelphia from Sunday to Tuesday.
What new sports are coming to the Tokyo Olympics?
While much of the Olympic attention from U.S. viewers will be on sports such as swimming, gymnastics, track and field and basketball, those who want something different will get a chance to tune in for five new sports at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Board game company creating San Antonio Monopoly featuring iconic landmarks from the city
SAN ANTONIO โ San Antonians will be able to help design a Monopoly board featuring iconic San Antonio landmarks. Beginning Wednesday, and until March 17, fans can share locations they would like to see featured on the board via the official Monopoly San Antonio email: sanantonio@toptrumps.com. ๐คฉ San Antonio is getting a Monopoly game! ๐คฉ Posted by KSAT 12 & KSAT.com on Wednesday, March 3, 2021Locally themed squares will replace Boardwalk and Park Place from the original Atlantic City Monopoly board and include a customized โCommunity Chestโ and โChanceโ playing cards, making the entire game a San Antonio experience. Top Trumps Inc, the original manufacturers of the official San Antonio version of Monopoly under license from Hasbro, says the game will be on shelves starting in September.
Bach comes to Tokyo as cheerleader for next year's Olympics
TOKYO โ The IOC and Tokyo Olympic organizers have been shouting the message for months now, that despite the continuing pandemic, the Games will open on July 23, 2021. Bach was also asked last week whether he was going to Tokyo to talk about contingencies for canceling the Olympics. Bach is travelling on a private charter and will meet new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Monday morning. An hour later heโs with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, and then holds a media conference with Tokyo organizing committee President Yoshiro Mori, another former prime minister. The IOC president has has called Tokyo the best prepared Olympics in history, a point he's likely to repeat.
Create your own fair fun at home with carnival games, funnel cake
SAN ANTONIO โ Weโre all bummed we canโt go to the State Fair this year. Thatโs why Adeina Anderson, of Creative Lifestyles with Adeina, is bringing the fair fun to you! Watch the video above to learn how to make easy carnival games at home, like DIY goldfish bowls and the ring toss. Anderson also shares how to make easy funnel cake. You can find more crafts on her website.
Why your kids are revved up about the Fortnite update
A long-awaited update for Fortnite looks like it is finally getting the green light. After a few delays, regular cars is going to be added to Fortnite by Epic Games on Wednesday, according to Engadget. While Fortniteโs map has had bikes, hoverboards, planes and shopping carts, cars have been absent until now. Epic Games was forced to delay the update due to technical problems, leading to weeks of speculation over when the update will arrive. Hereโs the trailer video for the โJoyrideโ update:
60 different games for road trips & more summer fun toys
SAN ANTONIO One box, 60 different games for a road trip, a toy thats been to space, and the craziest way youve ever played horses... These are the toys and games that will get your through the long summer. The Categories are: Everlasting Games, Logical Games, Ridiculous Games, Games for Humanity, Creative Games and Games Outside the Car. Swingin Shoes, Fat Brain Toys (ages 6+, $26.95) A topsy-turvy point-wranglin challenge! Take action against the Covid-19 Virus and show it whos boss...be a Virus Smasher!
Where nostalgic games like Neopets and MapleStory are now
Nostalgic video games like Neopets and brands like Atari are still pumping out new content after decades, spawning a TV show, new games and even hotels. Some video game company portfolios are filled with legacy titles, with just a sprinkle of one-off original releases every year. Here's a look at where several well-known video game brands and franchises have landed decades after they first captured fans' hearts. NeopetsThe beloved browser game Neopets first launched in 1999. Its French counterpart lives on, and today it still manages classic video games like "Asteroids" and "Centipede.