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☆ 8 of the world’s best new theme parks
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Kate Springer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Peppa Pig Theme Park, FloridaFlorida's Peppa Pig Theme Park opened in 2022. Peppa Pig Theme ParkThe world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park opened last year in Winter Haven, Florida, and has been delighting children with wholesome fun ever since. Look out for another Peppa Pig Theme Park, opening in Dallas, Texas, next year. Peppa Pig Theme Park. Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, MalaysiaMalaysia's Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park offers 26 attractions across nine themed areas.

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☆ Where 9-Year-Olds Do 60 M.P.H.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Scott Rossi | Maria Jimenez Moya | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

As mechanics tinkered with vehicles, drivers talked strategy with their coaches and tried to memorize the curves of the racetrack at the Speedsportz Racing Park outside Houston. “I imagine it in my brain,” said Mikey Collins as he waited for his heat to start on the last weekend in April. “I envision it and try to do laps.”Mikey isn’t a professional racecar driver, yet — he’s only 9. But for lots of kids who dream of racing professionally, this is where it all starts: steering go-karts around a twisting track at 60 to 70 miles an hour, flying just inches over the ground. Like lots of drivers, Mikey started young, when he was just 5, on his local track in Orlando, Fla.

Persons: “, ”, Mikey Collins, ” Mikey isn’t, Mikey Organizations: Texas, Prix, ” Locations: Houston, Orlando, Fla, Texas

☆ Shopify's midlife crisis: How a surprise pivot away from logistics capped the e-commerce giant's whirlwind year
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-29 | by ( Madeline Stone | Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

But Shopify's logistics acquisitions, which came with around 550 more staff altogether, started to look like dead weight after the shine of the initial announcements wore off. By the beginning of 2023, the attitude toward logistics inside Shopify had shifted to palpable frustration, four people who worked for Shopify's logistics division said. Lance McMillan/Toronto Star via Getty ImagesIndependent of logistics, Shopify saw massive cultural shifts in the past several years. One core tenet of Shopify's work culture is "default to open," meaning it values transparency and sharing information with employees. The letter referred to Shopify's logistics work of the past four years as a "side quest" that distracted the company from its "main quest."

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☆ BMW's newest luxury sedan offers video games that use your phone as a controller
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Passengers will be able to play games in the new 5 Series using their phones as controllers. The "Ultimate Driving Machine" is now the ultimate gaming machine. BMW unveiled the latest version of its 5 Series sedan last week with an unlikely twist: in-car gaming. The BMW 5 Series sedan. The BMW 5 Series sedan.

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☆ The Florida Man of Formula 1
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-13 | by ( Michael M. Grynbaum | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

‘I just want to get back in the gym.’Before his tough Miami weekend, Mr. Sargeant was asked how he would celebrate a top 10 finish. “That’s all I want to do.”For a wealthy, handsome, globe-trotting athlete, Mr. Sargeant can be soft-spoken and endearingly self-conscious. Mr. Sargeant was 6 when he and his brother Dalton got a kart from their parents for Christmas. “We just picked it up as a hobby, something to do on the weekend.” He began winning junior races around the country — too easily. “I get away from a race weekend, and I just want to get back in the gym,” he said.

The Mario Choose One Bundle comes with a Switch, a sticker sheet, and a code for one free Mario game. The code lets you download Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, or Super Mario Odyssey. This exclusive Switch bundle includes a standard Nintendo Switch console, Mario Red Joy-Cons, stickers featuring art from the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie, and a code you can redeem for one free Mario game. For more Mario Day discounts, check out our roundup of Nintendo Switch game deals you can snag right now. Deal Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle This bundle includes a standard Nintendo Switch console, special Joy-Con controllers, a free game, and exclusive stickers, all for the cost of a regular Switch.

Right now, Best Buy is taking $20 off popular Switch games like Super Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart 8. Deal Nintendo Super Mario Odyssey Down to $40, this is an excellent chance to save on the most recent of Nintendo’s flagship Super Mario games. Great Price Nintendo Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Mario Kart 8 lets you bring the classic racing game to wherever the party may be with your Nintendo Switch. Deal Nintendo Super Mario Maker 2 A Mario game designed for the most creative of fans, Super Mario Maker lets you play, create, and share your very own side-scrolling Super Mario courses. Lowest Price Nintendo Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Nintendo Switch Set Mario Kart Live brings the classic racing game to life by letting you control a real-life Mario Kart alongside your game.

☆ Look inside Super Nintendo World's Toadstool Cafe, where you can get a burger with Mario's hat and mustache for $17
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-18 | by ( Aidan Pollard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Super Nintendo World opened to the public at Universal Studios Hollywood this weekend. Its flagship Toadstool Cafe restaurant has themed foods from burgers to tiramisu. Loading Something is loading. Among the main attractions at the new park, which opened February 17, is Toadstool Cafe, a theme restaurant run by "Chef Toad." Take a look inside the new restaurant, which offers foods with names based on the Mario's world, including burgers and tiramisu.

☆ Look inside Super Nintendo World, which just opened at Universal Studios Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-17 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Mario poses at the "SUPER NINTENDO WORLD" welcome celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood on February 16, 2023 in Universal City, California. Princess Peach's castle in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. Mario Kart visors from Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. Merchandise available at 1-UP Factory inside Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. Toadstool Cafe during a media preview of Super Nintendo World theme park at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California, US, on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

[1/5] A general view of the grand opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 15, 2023. The theme park world is meant to ignite interest from both new and seasoned fans of the Mario games through an immersive experience. It follows in the footsteps of its predecessor in Universal Studios Japan, also owned by the Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O) unit. Super Nintendo World will also be added to Universal Studios Florida in 2025. The opening of the park will be followed by the “Super Mario Bros” movie, which arrives in theaters on April 7 and stars “Guardians of the Galaxy” actor Chris Pratt, who voices Mario.

☆ Universal's new Mario Kart ride is receiving high marks, but critics say its size restrictions exclude some
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-05 | by ( Aidan Pollard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Early reviews have praised Universal's Super Nintendo World for bringing the Mario Bros. to life. Super Mario World is set to open in Florida February 17. But its flagship Mario Kart ride has spurred backlash, because its seat-size limits riders to those with a waistline smaller than 40 inches. "Man, Universal Studios' Mario Kart ride is a bummer for those of us who don't fit the size requirements!" one user wrote.

☆ You’re Good at Your Job, but Are You ‘Fun’ Enough?
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Callum Borchers | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The Beastie Boys warned that you gotta fight for your right to party. The real battle at work (of all places) might be for your right to be boring. It’s no longer just a happy hour here and a holiday party there. In the hybrid era, when bosses feel compelled to make up for the reduction of daily chitchat, the quarterly all-hands meeting now comes with a team-building trip to the go-kart track, brewery or ballgame.

☆ At Theme Parks, You Must Be This Tall—and This Thin—to Ride
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Jacob Passy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The newest ride at Universal Studios Hollywood, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, takes visitors into the classic Nintendo game using augmented reality and animatronics. It also warns that they might not be allowed to ride if their waistline measures 40 inches or more. The ride, one of several at the California park with that admonition, illustrates how navigating theme parks has grown tougher for plus-size visitors as parks balance accessibility with heightened safety requirements.

☆ 'GoldenEye 007' is coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“GoldenEye 007,” a classic first-person shooter made for Nintendo 64 in 1997, is being revived for Nintendo Switch and Xbox more than 25 years later. For fans who subscribe to additional content on both gaming systems, the game will be available on Friday. The Xbox version has been “faithfully recreated and enhanced,” said one ad for the re-release, while the Switch game features an online multiplayer mode. The return of “GoldenEye 007,” often referred to as one of the greatest video games of all time, has been years in the making. Now, Rare, the game’s original developer, has recreated it for Xbox with “a few modern touches,” while Nintendo is re-releasing the original on its Switch console.

☆ Super Nintendo World opens in Los Angeles next month with a Mario Kart-themed ride, gigantic Bowser statue, and Princess Peach cupcakes — take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-22 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Guests were invited to a preview of the park on January 13, where they wandered around what looks like a Super Mario Bros. game come to life. Guests explore during a preview of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, California, on January 13, 2023. Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images

☆ The tunnels and bridges linking Asia to Europe
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Lisa Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Sometimes called FSM Köprüsü, it’s another gravity-anchored steel suspension bridge similar in length to the First Bridge and costing a similar toll fee to use. Yavuz Sultan Selim BridgeThe Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge opened in 2016. irina lepnyova/Adobe StockIn 2016, a third suspension bridge opened up across the Bosphorus, near the Black Sea. With a 58.8-meter-wide single deck slab, it is the world’s widest suspension bridge, able to carry eight lanes of traffic and a double-track railway line. Çannakale 1915 BridgeThe 1915 Canakkale Bridge has the world's longest suspension bridge span. Measuring just short of 2.3 miles, it now claims the world record for the longest suspension bridge span.

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☆ Electric school buses are giving kids a cleaner, but costlier, ride to class
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( John Rosevear | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Right now, only a tiny fraction of the roughly 480,000 school buses in America are battery-powered. Greener pasturesEnvironmental activists have been working for years to try to replace diesel and gasoline school buses with new electric models. Gander leads the World Resources Institute's Electric School Bus Initiative, a project funded in part by the Bezos Earth Fund established by Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos. The initiative works with school officials, utility companies and ESB manufacturers to try to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission school buses. A Thomas Built electric school bus in Beverly, Massachusetts.

☆ Wedbush says sell GameStop shares before Wednesday's earnings, stock still very much irrational
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Retail investors have inflated GameStop 's price to a point that is "disconnected from the fundamentals of the business," according to Wedbush. Analyst Michael Pachter reiterated the stock at underperform with a price target of $6, which reflects a downside of 76.5% compared with where the stock closed Monday. Though trading feels disconnected from actual business trends, Pachter expects its challenges will be apparent in third-quarter earnings and beyond. "GameStop's transformation efforts have missed the mark so far, leaving it to rely on a challenged core business," Pachter said. Pachter expects inventory investments and the success of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II" will boost sales in the the third quarter, which will be announced after the bell Wednesday.

☆ ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ trailer shows being a hero isn’t all fun and games
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

The new trailer comes more than a month after fans got a glimpse in a teaser trailer that lit up the internet. The upcoming movie does have lots of references to the video games, like the obstacle course in Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart, with a visit to Rainbow Road. Princess Peach in 'Super Mario Bros. IlluminationFans also get a peek inside Peach’s castle in the movie. The “Super Mario Bros. Movie” is set for release on April 7, 2023.

☆ The Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday bundle sale includes a free game plus 3 months of online multiplayer for only $300
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( William Antonelli | Tech Reporter For Insider Reviews | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Right now, you can pick up a Nintendo Switch, a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month membership to Nintendo Switch Online for only $300. This package would normally cost $368 — that's $300 for the Switch, $60 for the game, and $8 for three months of Nintendo Switch Online. This bundle includes the standard Nintendo Switch, not the newer Switch OLED or budget Switch Lite. Also note that once your three months of free Nintendo Switch Online access end, your membership will automatically renew for $4 a month. Check out our guide to Nintendo Switch Online for a full rundown on all the features, perks, and pricing options.

The best Cyber Monday game console dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Great Price Xbox Series S During the holidays, Microsoft is offering their budget console, the Xbox Series S, for $60 off. The best Cyber Monday game dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. $39.99 from Best Buy Originally $59.99 Save 33%The best Cyber Monday gaming accessory dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Deals on essential subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass and Nintendo Switch Online are also available during Cyber Monday, too.

The Nintendo Switch Black Friday Bundle, which pairs the console with a Mario Kart game and three-month online membership, all for the same price as the Nintendo Switch alone. Nintendo Switch BundleIf you want to introduce a loved one to the magic of the Nintendo Switch gaming — or just give it a try for yourself — then this bundle is a good place to start. Nintendo Switch accessories on saleTo ensure the quality of each deal, we’re running deals through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel and Honey — each product is at its lowest price in three months. 4.8-star average rating from 15,571 reviews on AmazonWhile the Nintendo Switch is famously portable, it can come with various accessories and games. Best Cyber Monday 2022 gaming salesHere are the best Cyber Monday gaming sales we think you’ll want to know about.

The Nintendo Switch Black Friday Bundle, which pairs the console with a Mario Kart game and three-month online membership, all for the same price as the Nintendo Switch alone. Nintendo Switch BundleIf you want to introduce a loved one to the magic of the Nintendo Switch gaming — or just give it a try for yourself — then this bundle is a good place to start. The dock also allows for tabletop gaming, Nintendo says, which can be great when gaming with an audience. Nintendo Switch accessories on sale4.6-star average rating from 17,971 reviews on AmazonThis Bluetooth-enabled, wireless controller has everything you need if you want to play Nintendo Switch games with a crowd, PowerA says. Best Black Friday 2022 gaming salesHere are the best Black Friday gaming sales we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals: The best discounts available on consoles, games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( William Antonelli | Tech Reporter For Insider Reviews | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

But among the deals available this Black Friday, we're seeing some great discounts on both the Nintendo Switch console and its games, as well as accessories. Best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals on consolesNintendo Switch with Neon Joy-Con and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe System Bundle This bundle includes Nintendo's portable console with a digital copy of the most popular Switch game, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month membership to Nintendo Switch Online. Best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals on gamesDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Deal Eovola Nintendo Switch Accessories Kit This Nintendo Switch Accessories Kit from Eovola is a treasure trove of gear with steering wheel grips, Joy-Con grips, screen protectors, a Joy-Con charging base, and more. Great Price SanDisk microSDXC for Nintendo Switch (128GB) This SD card for the Nintendo Switch has Mario-inspired art, but any MicroSDXC under 2TB will work.

The Nintendo Switch Black Friday Bundle, which pairs the console with a Mario Kart game and three-month online membership, all for the same price as the Nintendo Switch alone. Here, what you need to know about it — and why, exactly, this bundle is such a big deal. Nintendo Switch BundleIf you want to introduce a loved one to the magic of the Nintendo Switch gaming — or just give it a try for yourself — then this bundle is a good place to start. The dock also allows for tabletop gaming, Nintendo says, which can be great when gaming with an audience. It also includes a three-month Nintendo switch online membership, which gives you access to online play, cloud saves and classic games — making it a great value whether you choose to gift it or keep it.

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