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All the merch you need to power up for ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:34 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Mario and Luigi smash box office recordsDespite the initial outrage sparked by Chris Pratt’s Mario voice, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” seems to be doing OK at the box office. In fact, it set the record for the biggest worldwide opening for an animated film ever. It’s packed with everything you love, from all your favorite characters to the game’s iconic music. After seeing it, you’ll want to celebrate by bringing some of the magic home with you. Here’s some Mario Bros. merch that can help you power up your fan status.In this article: Nintendo Switch OLED, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Zadii Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch OLED.‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ scores big with moviegoersThose cha-chings you heard last weekend were Mario cashing in at the box office. Against all odds, it has become a record-setting film, besting even “Frozen 2.” While the critics might be a little pers...

Saratoga Sustainability Fair scheduled for April 16

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:34 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College have partnered to host the 2023 Saratoga Sustainability Fair on April 16. The family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Case Center at Skidmore College. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “This event will bring together the Saratoga region to engage and educate, cultivate community, spur action, and build hope for people of all ages to address the climate crisis," said Jen Natyzak, Assistant Director for Sustainability Programs. "These event offerings explore environmental issues and action from a personal to local to global scale."The Expo Hall will be open for the duration of the event. At 11 a.m. there will be a Keynote Address at the Gannett Auditorium. Jen Kretser and Elodie Linck of The Wild Center will provide an interactive presentation and conversation about climate impacts in New York and solutions. American Red Cross aids five ...

When do the Capital Region's golf courses open?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Spring has sprung, and that means the Capital Region's golf courses are getting ready to open. Some area courses have even opened already. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Here's what golf courses around the Capital Region are already open or when they will be opening.Capital Hills Golf Course, 65 O'Neil Road in AlbanyOpening April 14Hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to dark, and weekends and holidays from 7 a.m. to darkBarney Road Golf Course, 3 Barney Road in Clifton ParkOpened April 10Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every daySchenectady Municipal Golf Course, 400 Oregon Avenue in SchenectadyOpening April 15Hours: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 6:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main Street in Clifton ParkOpened April 8Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every daySaratoga Lake Golf Club, 35 Gracemoore Road in Saratoga SpringsOpened April 8Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every daySa...

Barney Road Golf Course opens for the season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:34 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Barney Road Golf Course is now open for the season. The course was built in 1966 and great for golfers of all ages, with a practice green available for beginners. Town Supervisor Phil Barrett said the Town of Clifton Park is constantly working on improvements to the course, including a new starter shed that was added just a few weeks ago. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Every year we work to give people that come to this course a better experience and that's what we're trying to do this year as well," Barrett said. The course is open seven days a week. Fees for a 9-hole game are $13 for weekdays, $14 for weekends, with a $12 price for Seniors, Students with valid ID and veterans.

Celebrate Polish heritage at the Empire State Plaza

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On April 26, the Office of the General Services is hosting a Polish Festival at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse. The celebration of Polish Heritage will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The event, originally tied to Dyngus Day, has become a more general festival with traditional food, music, and vendors. The Polish Community Center will provide a traditional lunch and music will be provided by Herbie Liebenhagen & the Accord-A-Tones. The event is free to the public. For more information, click here.

Bodies of missing Colorado musician Chuck Morris and son found in Arkansas Lake

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:34 GMT

After four weeks of body recovery efforts, searchers using an underwater drone vehicle have recovered the bodies of missing Colorado musician Chuck Morris, a percussionist for the band Lotus, and his son, Charley, authorities confirmed Monday.They found the bodies in Beaver Lake, at a depth around 180 feet, Benton County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Shannon Jenkins said.An effort on Sunday that drew in a Christian Aid Ministries Search and Rescue Team from Tennessee located and recovered the bodies using the underwater vehicle “in a challenging environment,” Jenkins said.Morris, 47, and his 20-year-old son Charley went kayaking in March and did not return. A storm was approaching as they went out that brought winds at speeds of 40 miles per hour.Searchers initially found two kayaks and a coat on the lake. On March 16, the sheriff’s office launched a search, focusing on an area near Lost Bridge Village. Search teams, technology and other resources from around the nation aided...

The Death of Online Dating Stigma

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:34 GMT

For a long time after its inception as an industry, the idea of online dating was stigmatised. Though those who engaged in the pursuit knew otherwise, public perception was that it was a silly approach which unnecessarily rocked traditions. In recent years, however, this attitude has been consistently challenged enough to be completely overturned. With younger generations turning to online systems to meet partners, the environment has evolved, so how did we get here?Being PreparedWhile online dating can have very positive results, like anything online, it's best to first be prepared for bad actors. As many of us have learned, the anonymity granted online can drive scammers, and as mentioned in this article on scams by ExpressVPN, the online dating variety can take many forms. Popular online dating scam methods covered in this article include the asking-for-help scam, where a person fakes intimacy to gain trust and take another person's money. Another popular method is to link dates ...

How to Tackle Rising Inflation Across Europe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:34 GMT

Wherever you are in Europe, inflation is a hot topic of conversation in 2022. From French lawmakers putting together an $8.4 billion plan to push back against rising costs to Bavaria's increasing interest rates, moves are afoot to tackle rising inflation across Europe. However, waiting for government ministers to ease the strain of inflation can feel like an endless task.Beating inflation isn’t an easy task. It’s an economic dynamic, so you can’t stop it. You could ask for a pay rise or find other ways to increase your earnings. That would increase your income and help offset the rising cost of consumables. However, in tough economic times, companies are often reluctant to pay employees more.Hedging Against InflationAn alternative way to combat rising inflation is to hedge against it. For the non-financially minded, a hedge means making investments with the aim of reducing adverse price movements. Saving money during times of high inflation and low-interest rates means the spending ...

Hate crime investigation underway after Islamic Center vandalized in Koreatown; man sought

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:34 GMT

A man used a permanent marker to allegedly write hateful words at an Islamic Center in Koreatown over the weekend, police said.The incident was reported around 12:40 a.m. Sunday at the Islamic Center of Southern California, located at 434 S. Vermont Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.A man who allegedly vandalized an Islamic Center in Koreatown is seen in surveillance video released by the LAPD on April 10, 2023. The man is accused of writing “anti-Islamic hate words” on the property and ran from the area heading north on Vermont Avenue, police said in a community alert.Police provided a surveillance image of the suspect and described him as being around 40 to 50 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and 180 pounds. He was wearing a black jacket, a black shirt with an unknown type of design, black pants, black shoes and a black beanie.The writing on three pillars was seen covered with paper Monday morning.“This is an appalling act of vandalism targeting the center wher...

The New Bar Is Creating A Nonalcoholic Buzz at Coachella

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:34 GMT

 LA’s Latina-owned, alcohol-free bottle shop, The New Bar, is Coachella’s first-ever official nonalcoholic partner. With growing popularity around booze-free options and a rise in attendee use of #soberchella (yes, there’s a dedicated subReddit to this), the partnership is set to satisfy many palates and change the way mainstream events catering to younger audiences think about nonalcoholic options. At the bar will be Spiritless’ distilled nonalcoholic spirits Kentucky 74 and Jalisco 55, French Bloom’s alcohol-free organic Le Blanc, Le Rosé sparkling wines and Seedlip’s nonalcoholic spirit, Garden 108.Three of the nonalcoholic craft cocktails to be offered exclusively at The New Bar in Indio Central Market and Main Stage VIP include:Mojave Agave – Spiritless Jalisco 55, Hibiscus Tea, Lime, AgaveSuper Bloom Spritz– French Bloom’s Le Blanc Sparkling Wine, Optimist Cali Amaro Aperitif & SodaPolo Buck – Spiritless Kentucky 74, Ginger Beer, St...