WEATHER ALERT
France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans
Read full article: France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fansFrench authorities have handed preliminary terrorism charges to an 18-year-old accused of a plot targeting spectators attending Olympic soccer games.
The New York Times’ Connections game is the most fun I’ve had on the internet
Read full article: The New York Times’ Connections game is the most fun I’ve had on the internetThe 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 ‘Wordle’ game -- plus, some of the best starting words
Read full article: How to improve your ‘Wordle’ game -- plus, some of the best starting wordsIt 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
Read full article: Activists urge athletes to speak out at Beijing OlympicsHuman rights activists have issued a call to action against the Beijing Olympics, imploring athletes and sponsors to speak out against what they call the “genocide games.”.
Entering Beijing's Olympics bubble is a surreal experience
Read full article: Entering Beijing's Olympics bubble is a surreal experienceFor the thousands of athletes, journalists and others descending on Beijing for the Winter Olympics, China’s strict pandemic measures are creating a surreal and at times anxious experience.
Gamers Christmas wish? Bud Light video game console chills beers
Read full article: Gamers Christmas wish? Bud Light video game console chills beers(Copyright 2020 by CNN Newsource - All rights reserved.) A video game console that chills beer -- its an obvious sign 2020 is making a turnaround. Bud Light has debuted this 3-in-1 gaming device called BL6. It’s a video game console with two koozies and a projector built in so you can game wherever you’d like. It features six games including Tekken 7, Soul Calibur VI, and RBI Baseball 20.
Bach comes to Tokyo as cheerleader for next year's Olympics
Read full article: Bach comes to Tokyo as cheerleader for next year's OlympicsTOKYO – 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 he’s 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.
Xbox Series X coming in November while Halo Infinite delayed to 2021
Read full article: Xbox Series X coming in November while Halo Infinite delayed to 2021X-box Series X will be here in time for the holidays. Microsoft's gaming arm announced the next-generation console will be out in November. But fans will have to wait a bit longer for "Halo Infinite." The shooting game has been delayed to 2021 because of challenges, including COVID-19. The Halo franchise has been synonymous with the Xbox brand and this new game could have an affect on sales.
Why your kids are revved up about the Fortnite update
Read full article: Why your kids are revved up about the Fortnite updateA 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 Fortnite’s 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. Here’s the trailer video for the “Joyride” update:
PlayStation offering free PS4 game downloads during coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: PlayStation offering free PS4 game downloads during coronavirus pandemicPublished: April 15, 2020, 9:01 am Updated: April 15, 2020, 9:07 amSony is helping people “play at home” while they’re staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic. The company announced that it is offering PlayStation 4 games for free. Players can get “Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection,” which includes three games featuring treasure-hunting hero Nathan Drake. As part of the initiative, Sony is also donating $10 million to support independent game developers during these difficult times. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
Mattel replaces red, blue cards in new UNO Nonpartisan deck
Read full article: Mattel replaces red, blue cards in new UNO Nonpartisan deckMattel Games has introduced a new game called UNO Nonpartisan, which features slight variations from the original. A study by YouGov found that 40% of people admit that opposite political views and voting patterns are problematic within families. UNO wants families to take a break from political discussions when playing the game. The biggest difference from the original UNO is all red and blue cards have been removed so there’s “no taking sides.” The colors have been replaced by orange and purple. UNO Nonpartisan (Credit: Mattel)There’s also a new veto card that can be played to force political talk to stop and keep the focus on fun.