Schools across the country are saving money and shining a light on solar electricity.
Morgan Jerkins’s New Book Traces Her Family’s History Back 300 Years
In “Wandering in Strange Lands” the author reveals uncomfortable truths about the history of black migration.
1980s Sitcom Star Royana Black Dies At Age 47
She also starred on Broadway in “Brighton Beach Memoirs.”
Neil Young Reveals The Final Straw Making Him Reconsider Suing Trump
The rock icon ripped Trump in a new open letter, describing him as a “rogue president.”
Pregnant ‘Riverdale’ Star Vanessa Morgan And White Sox Pitcher Divorcing
Michael Kopech filed for divorce after just months of marriage.
How Kids Sports Will Be Utterly Transformed In The COVID-19 Era
More drills, no spectators — but still plenty of opportunities for kids to learn and play.
You Are What Your Cow Eats: The Health Benefits Of Grass-Fed Beef And Dairy
We all know grass-fed is better for the planet and the animals, but here’s how it can be better for our health, too.
Pokemon Go August Community Day Features The Most Worthless Pokemon
Pokemon Go Fest 2020 has come and gone, but Niantic already has some more events lined up for the hit mobile game, including August’s Community Day. That will take place on August 8, and the featured Pokemon this time around will be an unexpected choice: Magikarp.
Throughout the event, Magikarp will appear in the wild much more frequently than usual, giving you plenty of opportunities to catch it and stock up on Magikarp Candy–which you’ll need a lot of if you hope to evolve it into Gyarados. Any Magikarp that you evolve up to two hours after the Community Day ends will learn the move Aqua Tail. You’ll also have a chance to encounter a Shiny Magikarp during the event.
On top of that, Niantic will offer a few other in-game bonuses during August’s Community Day. First, any Incense that you use during the event will remain active for three hours rather than the usual 30 minutes, letting you attract more wild Pokemon without having to leave home. In addition, you’ll earn triple the normal amount of Stardust for catching Pokemon.
The Mandalorian Nabs 15 Emmy Nominations
The Mandalorian, Disney+’s Star Wars space western, has been nominated for 15 Emmy Awards–including Outstanding Drama Series. According to a release issued by the Television Academy, The Mandalorian has also received nominations for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program, Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series, Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes, among others. The full list of all show nominations can be found here.
The Mandalorian was created by Jon Favreau (who has also directed Iron Man, Elf, and the 2019 version of The Lion King), and it premiered with the launch of Disney+ in November 2019. The series has received positive reviews and has been picked up for both a second season (due to release in October) and a third season.
Pedro Pascal stars in the title role, who is a bounty hunter in the mold of Star Wars favorite Boba Fett. In interviews, Favreau himself has summed up The Mandalorian as “set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. The series depicts Din Djarin, a lone bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.”
New Xbox One Games Sale Discounts Titles To Their Lowest Prices Yet
This week’s Xbox One game deals are now live, and while not as many hard hitters are available when compared to past weeks, there are still a number of great games and deals. A couple of EA Sports titles have hit their lowest prices yet. Madden NFL 20 and NHL 20 are both $12 this week, making it a great time to pick up a sports game before the new one releases–and with the current pandemic, it’s sure to keep you busy for the next couple of weeks.
One of 2019’s best games also sees a nice discount. Outer Wilds is only $15 right now, and if you’re in the mood for exploring the cosmos and a number of gorgeous, mysterious planets, then you can’t do better than Outer Wilds. It scored a 9/10 in our Outer Wilds review for its captivating story, non-linear exploration, and visually distinct planets.
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