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President's Day has conceived a $500 saving on this high-performing laptop we rated 4.5/5 stars ? packing an OLED display and Ryzen AI 9 365 CPU
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
President's Day is drawing closer, and more laptop discounts are cropping up to celebrate, like Best Buy's 33% bargain for the reliable and slick ASUS Zenbook S 16 laptop.

"This vertical mouse will blow your mind" ? The Logitech ergo mouse I recommend to solve wrist and forearm pain is down to the lowest price of the year
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:05:20 +0000
Logitech's MX Vertical is the mouse I always recommend first when I hear someone complaining about wrist or forearm pain, and right now you can pick it up for a lot less than normal during President's Day weekend.

What's the best Fallout game? As Season 2 of the TV show aired, we asked you ? here's what you said (and why I'm not surprised)
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:29:59 +0000
Which Fallout game is the best? We asked our readers that question, and the answer we got was clear ? and with a few surprises in the results.

Call of Duty is gifting everyone the recent Black Ops 7 event rewards after leaderboard bugs ? even if you didn't play it
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:41:34 +0000
The recent leaderboard event on Black Ops 7 Zombies newest map, Mars Survival, was so bug-ridden that all players will get the rewards.

One of the best RPGs I've ever played just came to Xbox Game Pass, and got a free next-gen upgrade update too ? trust me, you don't want to miss this one
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:19:05 +0000
Kingdom Come: Deliverance stands as one of the best RPGs of the last generation, and now it's on Xbox Game Pass ? and with a free next-gen update, too.

Xbox is quietly shutting down a pretty major console feature ? here's when it's going away
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:56:18 +0000
Xbox is shutting down Social Clubs on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in April 2026. Here is what is changing, what happens to existing clubs, and how players can stay connected using other features.

Quality Thunderbolt 5 docks don't get any cheaper than this ? Wavlink's new Thunderlight station is an easy recommendation at full price, never mind this limited-time deal
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:33:23 +0000
Wavlink's Thunderlight docking station proves that Thunderbolt 5 docks don't have to cost an arm and a leg. This limited-time deal is indeed very limited, so don't wait too long.

Helldivers 2 hackers just tried cheating the Cyberstan Major Order with "in-game exploits," but the devs cracked down ? and now it's harder for everyone
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:08:28 +0000
After Helldivers 2 cheaters used "in-game exploits" to try and get an easy Major Order win, the Battle for Cyberstan just became harder. Thanks, "dissidents."

One of the first Copilot PCs with 120Hz AMOLED is now under $900 and still holds up surprisingly well
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:00:36 +0000
We have found a massive 33% discount on the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, one of the first laptops ever made with Copilot+ AI that still holds up today with its Snapdragon X Elite CPU, vibrant AMOLED display, and other rich features.

Microsoft warns attackers can secretly manipulate AI recommendations
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:40:32 +0000
Microsoft has warned of a new tactic called AI Recommendation Poisoning, where hidden instructions inside links can manipulate an assistant?s memory and bias future recommendations. The company advises users to review and clear saved AI memories to reduce risk.

Is this former PlayStation exclusive hinting at a possible Xbox version?
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:32:26 +0000
Shift Up has stated it is reviewing platform expansion beyond PS5 and PC for Stellar Blade, positioning 2026 as a transitional year for the franchise and sparking speculation about a possible Xbox release.

This new open-source tool brings Warcraft flair and classic Wololo sounds to your coding workflow
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:00:48 +0000
Coding doesn't have to be boring; you can spice it up a little bit and work work like a Peon! Add PeonPing to your AI coding app, and you'll never be held back by a silent terminal again.

Windows 11 is testing new 2026 features ? and some of them are already changing how the OS feels
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:01:15 +0000
Check out the latest Windows 11 Insider builds in 2026, including System Monitor, AI Narrator, camera updates, and WebP desktop backgrounds.

Lenovo's "Mac Mini competitor" is a perfect Windows PC for productivity ? and it's also never been cheaper than right now during President's Day sales
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:31:50 +0000
Lenovo's IdeaCentre Mini x is a compact PC with some impressive specs, including a Snapdragon SoC and 32GB of RAM. We loved it enough to give it a Best Award, and we know you'll love this massive 34% discount available for a limited time.

Someone got Minecraft running on a Sega Saturn and it?s as ridiculous as it sounds
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:16:31 +0000
A developer has successfully ported a playable version of Minecraft to the Sega Saturn. While currently limited in features, the homebrew project allows players to place and destroy blocks.


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    Ryan Preece leads final Daytona 500 practice, despite handling concerns
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:03:26 +0000
    The third and final practice for the 68th running of the Daytona 500 was very calm, and there were no issues.
    Of the 41 starters, only 18 actually chose to go out on track. There was some drafting, and the biggest pack formed early with RFK Racing and Team Penske Fords, but also a handful of Chevrolets that joined them.
    Jimmie Johnson was the only Toyota driver to even go out on track, and ...Keep reading

    NASCAR moves up start time of Daytona 500 due to incoming storms
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:16:23 +0000
    After historic snow postponed the Clash at Bowman Gray several days into the week, NASCAR has enjoyed optimal weather for Speedweek at Daytona. However, there is a real threat of thunderstorms on Sunday, and it's all about when -- not if -- the bad weather will arrive.
    In a proactive move, NASCAR has moved up the start of the 68th running of the Daytona 500 a full hour to 1:30pm EST. The NASCAR ...Keep reading

    Why the 2027 Daytona 500 is the end of a road for Jimmie Johnson
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:31:47 +0000
    Jimmie Johnson will end his NASCAR Cup Series career a year from now with 702 starts in the 69th Daytona 500.
    Sure, his full-time career with Hendrick Motorsports ended after the 2020 season and then came a chapter that included IMSA and IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing but the seven-time Cup champion returned home as a team owner with Legacy Motor Club in 2023.
    Since then, Johnson has made ...Keep reading

    Austin Dillon leads Friday's Daytona 500 practice
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:38:05 +0000
    The second practice session for the Daytona 500 is complete, and there were no issues during the hour-long session. Manufacturers stayed with their own, running carefully coordinated groups to minimize risk.
    Chevrolet had the biggest group, so it's no surprise that bowties dominated the top ten on the speed. Austin Dillon led the way in the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet (195.63mph) ...Keep reading

    NASCAR's current OEMs committed to internal combustion horsepower
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:53:18 +0000
    At least for the time being, NASCAR?s identity is internal combustion engines that making loud noises and relate to a majority of the American consumer.
    While the Sanctioning Body continues development on a prototype race car that can adapt to any alternative fuel or power source, all four manufacturers that compete across the three national tours are content with the internal combustion ...Keep reading

    All ways NASCAR teams are honoring Greg Biffle at Daytona
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:05:22 +0000
    On December 18th, 2025, a plane crashed in Statesville, North Carolina. There were seven lives lost in that accident -- Dennis Dutton and his son Jack,  Craig Wadsworth, but also NASCAR legend Greg Biffle alongside his wife Cristina, their son Ryder, and his daughter Emma.
    Biffle was a champion of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, as well as the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. He went on ...Keep reading

    Hendrick would have signed Kyle Larson to lifetime deal if he could
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:11:53 +0000
    The last time Hendrick Motorsports had a tandem like Kyle Larson and Cliff Daniels, the driver (Jeff Gordon) was signed to a lifetime contract and the crew chief (Ray Evernham) left to form a factory team for Dodge.
    Rick Hendrick was very adamant, with the two-time champions both on a contract year, to not lose his latest dynasty to any sort of free agency or market shift.
    ?Well, it was ...Keep reading

    Official starting lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:05:03 +0000
    Kyle Busch will lead the field to the green flag in this Sunday's Daytona 500, driving the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. Chase Briscoe will join him on the front row for 'The Great American Race' after these two topped qualifying on Wednesday.
    But after the Duel qualifying races on Thursday, which were won by Joey Logano and Chase Elliott, we now know the starting positions for the ...Keep reading

    Duel shows why anything is possible in the Daytona 500
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:20:32 +0000
    Just like everyone predicted, BJ McLeod Motorsports and Garage 66 made it into the Daytona 500 over cars fielded by RFK Racing, Front Row Motorsports and a Richard Childress Racing affiliate.
    In the words of Casey Mears, driving the Garage66 for Carl Long, anything can happen at Daytona.
    It?s the reason McLeod and Mears signed up to drive figurative knives to a figurative gunfight. When ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Gordon Ramsay denies Brooklyn Beckham's wedding dance allegations against Victoria Beckham
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:43:32 GMT
    Gordon Ramsay denies Brooklyn Beckham's wedding allegations against mother Victoria, saying claims of inappropriate dancing are untrue and hurtful.

    Sweden's Ebba Andersson makes miraculous recovery to win silver medal after epic wipeout
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:42:47 GMT
    Sweden's Ebba Andersson crashed and lost her ski during the women's 4 x 7.5 km relay, running with one ski under her arm before the team rallied to win a silver medal.

    Trump tears into 'jerk' Bill Maher on Truth Social, says hosting him at White House was 'total waste of time'
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:33:59 GMT
    President Donald Trump slammed Bill Maher on Truth Social on Saturday, calling their White House meeting a 'total waste of time' and called the comedian a "jerk."

    John Fetterman slams anti-Israel 'rot' in Democratic Party, rejects AOC claims of Gaza 'genocide'
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:30:32 GMT
    Sen. John Fetterman blasted ?rot" in the Democratic Party over Israel, rebuking Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for calling to condition U.S. aid and accusing Israel of genocide.

    Canada faces new cheating allegations at Milan Cortina as Olympic curling controversy grows
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:28:52 GMT
    Canada curling team faces fresh cheating allegations as Swiss player claims to witness "double-touching" violations during their 9-5 win at Milan Cortina.

    ICE ramps up deportation push by boosting capacity to 92,600 beds with $38.3B expansion
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:46:32 GMT
    ICE plans massive $38.3 billion detention expansion to 92,600 beds for deportations, according to an internal memo revealing eight mega-centers by 2026.

    A $10 Walmart gun holster could help identify suspect in Nancy Guthrie case
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:36:29 GMT
    FBI recovers doorbell video showing masked suspect with rare $10 Walmart holster in the abduction of NBC host Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother.

    Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:22:13 GMT
    Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.

    Rubio blasts ?world without borders? fantasy, warns mass migration threatens Western civilization
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:14:13 GMT
    Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns European leaders that unchecked mass migration threatens Western civilization at the Munich Security Conference.

    Bolsonaro dynasty eyes comeback as Brazil?s socialist president faces challenge from jailed rival?s son
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:12:10 GMT
    Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, addresses his brother Flavio's recently launched 2026 presidential campaign against President Lula da Silva

    AOC, other 2028 Democratic hopefuls called out for 'sliming' America during Munich conference
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:30:48 GMT
    Democrats took aim at President Donald Trump in Munich as Hugh Hewitt predicted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will top the 2028 Democratic ticket.

    Americans attending Olympics urged to 'exercise caution' after Italian railways hit by suspected 'sabotage'
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:30:16 GMT
    Italian officials have launched an investigation into suspected railway sabotage linked to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after criminal acts damaged key high-speed lines.

    Fetterman slams Democrats' 'Jim Crow 2.0' voter ID rhetoric as party unity fractures
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:27:16 GMT
    Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., breaks with Senate Democrats on voter ID legislation, rejecting the "Jim Crow 2.0" characterization of the SAVE Act.

    Jessica Alba cuts seven-figure check to finalize Cash Warren divorce: report
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:23:13 GMT
    Jessica Alba's divorce from Cash Warren is finalized with $3 million payout and joint custody. The "Honey" actress is currently dating actor Danny Ramirez.

    Shut out of Valentine's Day dinner reservations? Last-minute alternatives save the day
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:22:41 GMT
    Missed Valentine's Day dinner reservations? Relationship experts reveal last-minute romantic alternatives that offer meaningful connection at lower costs.


    Indy Car Racing

    Romain Grosjean rejoins Dale Coyne Racing, returns to full-time IndyCar competition
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:52 GMT
    ?Grosjean will drive the No. 18 Honda and be partnered with 2025 Indy NXT champion and IndyCar rookie Dennis Hauger.

    James Hinchcliffe making NASCAR debut in Truck Series race at St. Petersburg
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:54:38 GMT
    Hinchcliffe joins Dario Franchitti as former IndyCar drivers competing in the first street race in NASCAR Truck Series history.

    IndyCar announces historic deal with Honda, Chevrolet
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:49 GMT
    Each Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) agreement will begin in 2027 and run for several years.

    Phil Krueger, 2-time Indy 500 starter, dies at 74
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:22:14 GMT
    Krueger, who entered ten Indy 500s from 1981 through 1991, died Feb. 9 after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home in Freetown, according to his obituary.

    President Trump announces new IndyCar race in Washington, DC
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:18:50 GMT
    An executive order says the Freedom 250 will run near the National Mall in conjunction with the celebration of America's 250th birthday.

    Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin's race strategist
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:56:09 GMT
    Cindric had previously been the team president and race strategist for Josef Newgarden.

    Indy 500 champ Josef Newgarden is still getting acclimated to seeing former teammates in new places
    Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:36:15 GMT
    Newgarden is still trying to get acclimated to seeing longtime teammate Will Power and Ron Ruzewski, Penske?s ex-managing director, working together at a rival team.

    Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
    Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:07:19 GMT
    It is not clear if Chip Ganassi, the team owner Palou drives for in IndyCar, is covering any of the losses.

    Why Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for junior series F2
    Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:43:19 GMT
    Herta says he hopes to race in the Indianapolis 500, despite potential conflicts with his F2 schedule.

    Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:19:50 GMT
    Power's determination and experience are expected to boost Andretti's performance this season.

    Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
    Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:22:56 GMT
    ?I?ve been called a lot of things, but I never thought that ?Sir? was going to be one of them," Dixon said.

    Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champ, to 2026 IndyCar lineup
    Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:13:24 GMT
    Mick Schumacher is coming to America to jump-start his racing career.

    Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren's Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
    Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:34:06 GMT
    Rossi is considered one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever and is the only road racer to have competed in 400 or more Grands Prix.

    Indy 500 winner Alex Palou has likeness unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy
    Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT
    As he has for every winner of the "500" since 1990, renowned sculptor Will Behrends crafted Palou's image for the Borg-Warner Trophy.

    Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indianapolis 500
    Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:25:31 GMT
    Hunter-Reay, the 2014 winner of the "500" and 2012 IndyCar Series champion, will drive the No. 31 Chevrolet.

    AJ Foyt Racing signs Indy NXT runner-up Collet for full 2026 IndyCar campaign
    Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:56:35 GMT
    Caio Collet will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet with backing from Brazilian logistics company Combitrans Amazonia in all 17 IndyCar races.

    McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
    Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:18:07 GMT
    Closing arguments have been presented in McLaren's lawsuit against IndyCar champion Alex Palou.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Six players ejected in St. John's-Providence clash
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:01:40 EST
    Six players were ejected from Saturday's game Big East clash between No. 17 St. John's and Providence after a hard foul by Friars forward Duncan Powell on Red Storm star Bryce Hopkins.

    No. 5 Iowa St. snaps No. 9 Kansas' winning streak
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:01:40 EST
    Milan Momcilovic scored 18 points and No. 5 Iowa State shook off a slow start to defeat No. 9 Kansas 74-56 on Saturday, snapping the Jayhawks' eight-game winning streak.

    Source: Fiala's season likely over after surgery
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:01:40 EST
    Kings star Kevin Fiala's leg injury suffered in Switzerland's loss to Canada is likely season-ending, an NHL source told ESPN.

    Accused Canadian curler points finger at Swedes
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:01:40 EST
    Canadian curler Marc Kennedy says his team may be the target of a "premeditated" attack after a Swedish curler accused Kennedy of illegally "double-touching" a rock after releasing it during a match Friday.

    U.S. speedskater Stolz wins 2nd gold of Olympics
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:01:40 EST
    American speedskater Jordan Stolz collected his second gold medal of the Olympics, winning the 500-meter race to keep alive his goal of four golds at the Milan Cortina Games.

    Wasserman to sell agency, stay on LA28 Olympics
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:01:40 EST
    Casey Wasserman, chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, is selling his talent agency in the wake of the release of emails tying him to the Jeffrey Epstein controversy.

    Ronaldo ends protest, scores 18 minutes later
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:01:40 EST
    Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Al Nassr's lineup for Saturday's match at Al Fateh -- and swiftly scored.

    Daytona 500 start moved up for bad weather
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:01:40 EST
    NASCAR is moving the start time of Sunday's Daytona 500 up one hour because of the threat of inclement weather.

    ? One key offseason question for every NFL team
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:01:40 EST
    Which teams will make a splash move? Which teams must make adjustments? We answered big offseason questions.

    Denmark takes early lead over USA: Live updates from Olympic men's hockey
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:12:16 EST
    With one win under its belt, the U.S. is looking for a second to take command of Group C.

    2026 Winter Olympics: USA men's hockey back in action and more from Milan Cortina
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:03:28 EST
    Saturday at the Winter Olympics includes Team USA men's hockey looking to win against Denmark and USA curling round-robins.

    Slam dunks, global games, emerging stars: What to watch on All-Star Weekend
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:10:59 EST
    Our experts break down what to watch over the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and their picks for contests, competitions and more.

    NBA All-Star 2026: Team Vince defeats Team Melo to win Rising Stars championship game
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:10:59 EST
    All of the live updates, top moments and results from NBA All-Star 2026 weekend in Los Angeles.

    'I blew it': Malinin falls twice in Olympic shocker
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:47:43 EST
    American sensation "Quad God" Ilia Malinin fell twice in a disastrous free skate, allowing Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov to claim a stunning gold medal.

    A supersized Big Mac attack: Grades, takeaways from Canada's 5-1 win over Switzerland
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:43:04 EST
    Canada has two victories and a 10-1 goal differential in the tournament. Here's how Game 2 was won.

    2026 Daytona 500 preview: Your cheat sheet to the Great American Race
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:37:23 EST
    Impress your friends by repeating ESPN's easy-to-learn fun facts about the Great American Race ahead of this year's edition of the Daytona 500.

    11 draft prospects with a true first-round grade
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:28:35 EST
    There's a difference between going in Round 1 and being graded in Round 1, so who makes the list?

    Beyond dunking: Mac McClung's quest for full NBA roster status
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:40:08 EST
    Jumping over cars -- and Shaq -- wins fans but doesn't translate into the talents recruiters want to see