Fornite Hacked

Hackers are making millions by stealing Fortnite accounts. The accounts are being sold in a black market specifically dealing in stolen video game accounts, which makes over a billion dollars annually. The average stolen account goes for 200-250 dollars, while some accounts are sold for thousands. 

Disappointed in the labor day weekend traffic? Same. But thankfully flying cars are almooost here. Toyota-backed company SkyDrive conducted its first public test flight this week in Japan. The car--which looks extremely futuristic, btw--is projected to land in a commercial market in 2023. The developers are hoping that flying cars will create a world with less traffic, especially in crowded cities. 

David Blaine flew across the Arizona desert holding on to 52 helium balloons this week. Blaine is a YouTuber previously famous for his magic tricks and scaring celebrities by storing amphibians in his stomach. His balloon stunt, which he dedicated to his daughter, went viral on Wednesday after he streamed it live. Watch the uplifting footage here.   

With many colleges keeping classes online this year, students are finding ways to adapt. Some students are still choosing to live with their classmates in the cities that their colleges are located in, while others rented Airbnb homes in places like Hawaii and Montana in search of new experiences. Living together, even off campus, gives students the opportunity to work together and “recreate campus camaraderie”. Read more about the shift in Taylor Lorenz’s piece here. 

Two TikToks that brought me joy this week: this Halloween costume idea i will in fact be stealing, and this degenerate dog video.