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Yet, despite their strong end to the decade, we can’t let that streak of quality cloud our memories. Yes, a good ending can save a rather middling story, but we still have to suffer through the middling story to get there—and Nintendo released some true tripe this decade, let us tell you. These are the ten worst Nintendo games of the decade, according to Metacritic. RELATED: The 10 Best Nintendo Games Of The Decade (According To Metacritic)...

The Republican governor had previously suggested transferring control of the city’s police before announcing that a bill had been drafted Monday on Twitter. Details of the legislation are not clear, while any lawmakers who might be planning to file the bill have not yet been identified. “Just in time for Christmas: The Legislative Council has sent draft language for a proposed law that would transfer control of the Austin Police Department to the Texas Department of Public Safety,” Abbott tweeted....

The Texas Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) coronavirus dashboard shows that 1,935 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. This is higher than the previous record of 1,888, recorded on May 5. Texas began its process of reopening, with social distancing guidance and measures remaining in place, on May 1. The state has also seen a noticeable rise in the rate of people testing positive for the virus since the end of May....

The Paris School District, located around 100 miles from Dallas announced on Tuesday that its board of trustees had voted to alter the dress code for its students to include the use of face masks, according to a press release seen by Newsweek. In the release, the district housing around 4,000 students wrote: “The Texas Governor does not have the authority to usurp the Board of Trustees’ exclusive power and duty to govern and oversee the management of the public schools of the district....

Shoppers were seemingly trapped in their cars—and presumably the store—when the flock descended onto the supermarket’s parking lot, off highway 80 in Mesquite. One man, named Denis Mehic, filmed the “terrifying” spectacle from his car, where he sat with his children as birds swarmed the vehicle, with droppings landing on the windshield. “I’m not getting out, it’s scary,” he said in a follow-up clip. He shared both videos to his TikTok page, @denisdina12, on Wednesday, as he narrated the sight with numerous expletives, which can be seen here....

A surge in new cases and deaths due to the more contagious Delta variant has caused a strain on hospital facilities and threatens economic setbacks. Siam BioScience, owned by Thailand’s king, was meant to supply 10 million doses a month to the country but acknowledged it can produce only 5 million to 6 million. Countries meant to receive the vaccine from Siam BioScience have reported they were told they would not receive the contracted vaccines on time, causing speculation that the factory is having trouble producing vaccines....

So it’s settled. That’s it. Murray, who by some was considered closer to 5-9 before his Combine measurement, now has a chance to succeed as a passer in the NFL. He became better at football Thursday when his height and hand size numbers were revealed to be greater than expected. MORE: Explaining Murray’s toughest challenges in NFL Draft process Forgive the sarcasm, but because “Kyler Murray is 5” immediately began trending on Twitter once the Heisman Trophy winner’s measurements were announced, one could be led to believe these disclosures actually have a single bearing whatsoever on his ability to play the sport he chose over a professional career in baseball....

Snow is expected to fall over the central Rockies in Colorado on Monday as the storm system takes shape, according to a November 23 report from AccuWeather. Denver is projected to get between 1 and 3 inches of snow, while areas west of the city are expected to see 6 to 12 inches of snow Monday night. Snow will also spread into areas of eastern Colorado, western Nebraska and western Kansas late Monday night into Tuesday....

Telling a joke like that could get you maimed, tortured and even killed in Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. The most common penalty was tongue amputation. Iraqis know the story of Lt. Gen. Omar al-Hazzaa, one of Saddam’s top officers. During a backgammon game with friends in 1984, the subject of Saddam’s mother came up. Al-Hazzaa joked, “Who is she, anyway?” Saddam and his four brothers all had different mothers. Everyone laughed, but one of them informed on him....

Despite its exhaustive detail, Eleanor Roosevelt Volume One, 1884-1933 (587 pages. Viking. $27.50) brings no startling new facts to light. Instead, Cook gives the familiar story-the triumph over an unhappy childhood and a difficult marriage-a convincing feminist frame. In showing ER as a strong, confident, independent woman, she’s bucking not merely sexist caricatures but also the reflexive self-deprecation of ER’s own autobiographical writings. But the facts are on Cook’s side....

The France international has established himself as one of Ligue 1’s outstanding talents since returning to L’OM from Newcastle United, netting his 10th league goal of the season on Friday. Although Thauvin’s fine form has reportedly attracted the interest of both Atletico and Bayern, he says he is happy in France. “I’m not worried about the transfer window; I’m very happy at Marseille,” Thauvin told Canal+. “I’ve had a hard time getting back to the club and I feel good....

But the real gold for any fan of the 1997 million-selling album “Buena Vista Social Club” is the splendid solo albums released recently by members of the club, including Eliades Ochoa (“Sublime Illusion”) and Barbarito Torres (“Havana Cafe”). Best is Ibrahim Ferrer’s self-titled solo album, capped by a duet with Omara Portuondo on “Silencio.” This is haunting stuff.

It’s a big and poisonous snake, as federal prosecutors will attempt to prove this week as the first defendants go to trial. Armed with the computer list, wiretaps and informants’ testimony, prosecutors intend to expose the enormous drug operations of the self-proclaimed “street nation,” which has an estimated 50,000 members in 35 states. Sicking federal authorities on gangs has its advantages. The Feds have deeper pockets and friendlier wiretap statutes than local law enforcement....

UNDERHILL: Why is the Semantic Web so important? BERNERS-LEE: It’s about [allowing] information to be understood by machines rather than just by people. At the moment the data is processed for human consumption, and if it is to be reprocessed [for machines] it first has to be undressed into raw data. That is very cumbersome. The Semantic Web says, “Let’s get the data on the Web with its meaning.”...

This macabre little critter stacks skulls on its head to fend off predators. These gothic, 25mm-long creatures “really do capture your imagination,” says Dieter Hochuli, from the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney, Australia. They live in the eucalyptus forests of Australia and New Zealand and have likely been around for millions of years. “Insects do a lot of weird stuff, but these guys look really weird,” Hochuli told Newsweek....

RELATED: 15 Nintendo Switch Games To Play if You Like Wii Sports Unsurprisingly, the Nintendo Switch has been flooded with numerous fantastic action games that have helped Nintendo bounce back from the disappointment of the Wii U. With the line between what is and what isn’t an action game often being hard to determine, it’s worth pointing out that the titles on this list were chosen as they are categorized in the action genre by Metacritic....

The Arduino development board is ideal for this purpose, even more so as there is a wide variety of models, from the tiny Arduino Nano to the beefier Arduino Mega, all portable enough for a drone’s design. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most impressive drones created with an Arduino. 1. The Drone Pi The Drone Pi is a drone made with a MultiWii board based on Arduino....

These days, it’s not necessary to go out and buy an actual coloring book. Instead, you can simply use these free coloring websites to color online or download various coloring pages. Download and Color Online With These Sites: While you can use an adult coloring book app to color, these websites feature online tools so that you can color the image online. Additionally, you can download or print the coloring pages for free....

With a host of new content such as the highly anticipated How I Met Your Mother sequel, How I Met Your Father on Hulu, and Apple’s The Aftermath, you may just find your next TV addiction. There are also upcoming installments to much-loved shows such as Netflix’s Ozark and HBO’s Euphoria, ultimately leaving you spoilt for choice. Here is Newsweek’s recap of the biggest and best TV shows coming to streaming services in January 2022....