Windows Central

?Bring Android apps to Windows.? Ten years later, Microsoft?s app-gap problem still exists, but we have AI and Phone Link as alternatives
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:52:21 +0000
Microsoft is using the Cortana notification sync feature in Windows 10 to add a "request app" feature if the notification comes from an Android smartphone.

Windows 11 users say Microsoft account requirements are creeping into everything and they are tired of it
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:18:33 +0000
A Reddit thread continues to show the growing frustration with Microsoft's mandatory account setup and confusion around BitLocker recovery.

There are too many Windows laptops, and I can't blame Microsoft for confusing choices ? but there are ways it could help us all
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Shopping for a Windows laptop is more complex than for its MacBook rivals, due to the sheer number of options. Microsoft could help simplify everything.

Should Xbox CEOs have term limits, and did this week show why the question matters?
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Xbox?s financial troubles and leadership questions overshadowed Windows 11 updates and PC reboot fixes this week.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is getting a DLC expansion along with long-overdue performance and balance patches ? but will they be enough to pull me back in?
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:03:14 +0000
After Capcom announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, it launched a massive Quality-of-life patch for the base game of Dragon's Dogma 2 and plans to implement a long-awaited performance patch in August 2026.

Better than Pokémon?! 'Monster Crown: Sin Eater' delivers ? Pixel art, epic soundtrack, and monster fusion on your Xbox Series X|S.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:15:07 +0000
Another creature collection title that's more than a simple Pokémon love letter.

Nascar

NASCAR Cup Pocono starting lineup: Denny Hamlin earns pole as Wallace, Hocevar spin
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:27:59 +0000
There's just no stopping the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Denny Hamlin right now, who snagged pole position for this weekend's NASCAR Cup race at Pocono Raceway.  He was the only driver to break into the 51-second bracket with a fast lap of 51.948s.
This is Hamlin's 51st career pole (tying Ryan Newman) and his sixth at Pocono. He will be joined on the front row by Kyle Larson in the No. 5 ...Keep reading

Drivers proud of NASCAR safety initiatives after Christopher Bell crash
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:26:14 +0000
Chase Briscoe took a look at what was left of the crashed Christopher Bell car on Monday at the Joe Gibbs Racing facility and was ?blown away? by it.
The impact was the worst since this car?s debut in 2022 and at least a decade. And while it left Bell with a fractured left wrist, one he will attempt to race through, it had the appearance of something that could have been much ...Keep reading

Car chief and engineer ejected after Larson and Dye fail NASCAR inspection twice
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:33:40 +0000
During Saturday inspection ahead of practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Cup race at Pocono, most cars managed to pass without issue.
However, the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet of Kyle Larson and the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet of Daniel failed twice, before both cars passed on the third attempt.
As a result of failing twice, both teams have lost their pit stall selection ...Keep reading

Christopher Bell grateful for NASCAR safety advances after Michigan crash
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:31:45 +0000
More than anything else, Christopher Bell is just relieved that everything checked out good when it came to his head after his violent crash at Michigan International Speedway last weekend.
The fractured wrist and bruised ankle, as far as he is concerned as of Saturday morning, will be manageable this weekend. The 31-year-old has Brandon Jones as a backup driver, just in case, but genuinely ...Keep reading

NASCAR moves up start time for Pocono Cup race due to weather threat
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:43:34 +0000
Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway was originally scheduled to start just after 3pm EST, with the green flag planned for 3:21pm EST.
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the start of Sunday's 400-mile/160-lap event has been moved up a full two hours to 1pm EST. Such a change is partly thanks to this leg of the NASCAR season existing on the streaming platform Prime Video, which ...Keep reading


Fox News Headlines

Republican leaders embrace viral World Cup fans they say are discovering the 'real America'
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:14:10 GMT
German soccer fan FreddyLA7 goes viral documenting American road trip experiences from Waffle House to college football ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FBI says Russian hackers hijacked old Wi-Fi routers
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:01:20 GMT
The FBI says Russian hackers exploited vulnerable TP-Link home routers to spy on targets and steal login data. Learn which models are affected.

Gabbard says declassified biolab records validate concerns previously dismissed as misinformation
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:51:38 GMT
DNI Tulsi Gabbard releases declassified records showing U.S. funded over 120 biolabs in 30-plus countries, including more than 40 in Ukraine.

World Cup 2026 features impressive win by USMNT to star tournament
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:50:51 GMT
The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11 with 48 nations competing across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, with the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.

World Cup Buzz: Jameis Winston Rides The 'Orange Army Bus'
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:45:33 GMT
Here's the latest look at some of the most notable news around the World Cup.

Biden-appointed judge orders Trump to restore slavery, climate change references at national parks
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:40:21 GMT
A Biden-appointed judge ordered Trump's administration to restore national park exhibits on slavery and climate change removed under an executive order.

Tyra Banks sues Netflix, claims documentary edited interview to imply 'America's Next Top Model' cover-up
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:36:06 GMT
Tyra Banks sues Netflix for defamation, alleging the streaming giant deliberately edited her interview to falsely imply she ignored a sexual assault.


Indy Car Racing

Alex Palou survives carnage to win IndyCar Detroit GP from pole
Sun, 31 May 2026 20:59:05 GMT
Palou led 71 laps in a race that saw six full-course caution flags waive throughout the afternoon.

Palou earns pole for IndyCar race in Detroit as Indy 500 top-2 of Rosenqvist and Malukas fail to advance out of first round
Sat, 30 May 2026 20:09:57 GMT
It was Palou's third IndyCar pole in a row, having set the fastest time in qualifying for both the Sonsio Grand Prix and 110th Indy 500.

Renew, upgrade your Indy 500 tickets by June 15 before price increase
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:12:14 GMT
Fans who went to the 2026 Indy 500 have until Monday, June 15 to renew or upgrade their tickets for the best prices of the entire year.

'Nothing else I could have done' | David Malukas emotional after coming up short in closest Indy 500 finish
Sun, 24 May 2026 22:22:43 GMT
"I just don't know what else we could have done," Malukas said after the race. "We were driving 150% that whole race."

Super Swede | Felix Rosenqvist beats David Malukas in historic finish to win 110th Indianapolis 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 20:53:43 GMT
Rosenqvist beat Malukas by .0233 ? the closest finish in Indy 500 history ? after a one-lap shootout.

Indianapolis 500 live updates | Felix Rosenqvist passes David Malukas at the line to win 110th Indy 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 20:45:01 GMT
Keep it here all afternoon long for live updates of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

Here are all of the wrecks from the 110th Indianapolis 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 17:12:46 GMT
Crashes are part of the tragic history of the Indianapolis 500.

Snake Pit styles | Here are the best looks from inside the 2026 Indy 500's EDM festival
Sun, 24 May 2026 13:41:58 GMT
Every year, thousands of festival-goers crowd the northeast corner of the infield at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Indy 500 for the Snake Pit.


ESPN Sports Headlines

Way-too-early Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams r...
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:42:26 EST
Here's where all 30 NBA teams stand ahead of the 2026-27 season, based on votes from our insiders. Who's No. 1? And who's No. 30?

NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:42:26 EST
The offseason is here for all 30 teams. What lies ahead for the Knicks, Spurs, Lakers, Thunder and every franchise?

Wemby: Losing in Finals 'biggest lesson of my life...
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:08:46 EST
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama says he is "not running away" from the pain of losing to the Knicks in the NBA Finals, calling the experience "the biggest learning moment" of his life.

Hamilton: 'Never gave up hope' on Ferrari dream
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:08:46 EST
Lewis Hamilton has said he "never gave up hope" of achieving a victory with Ferrari after securing his first win with the Italian team at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday.

Three teams ahead of Knicks in 2027 title odds
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:08:46 EST
Three teams -- the Spurs, Thunder and Celtics -- have better odds to win the 2027 NBA championship than the Knicks at sportsbooks around the nation.

Euphoric fans celebrate Knicks' title across NYC
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:08:46 EST
It was bedlam on Broadway as the Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years.

Koepka WDs from Canadian Open with hand injury
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:08:46 EST
Brooks Koepka's status for the U.S. Open next week could be in jeopardy after he withdrew from the final round of the RBC Canadian Open with a hand injury.

Sources: Somali ref to receive full World Cup pay
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:08:46 EST
Somali referee Omar Artan will be paid for his World Cup match assignments by FIFA, sources have told ESPN, despite being refused entry into the United States prior to the start of the tournament.