Windows Insider builds ship with touchpad upgrades, File Explorer fixes, and a free EDU upgrade path
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:52:13 +0000
Microsoft rolled out four new Windows Insider builds with upgraded touchpad gestures, clearer File Explorer descriptions, a redesigned voice?typing UI, and a free K?12 upgrade path.

"You had lightning in a bottle and decided to pry the lid off yourself": Helldivers 2 reviews crash to 'Mostly Negative' on Steam after controversial update and AMA, Arrowhead responds
Fri, 08 May 2026 20:48:17 +0000
Helldivers 2 players have review bombed the game's Steam reviews to "Mostly Negative," with many extremely frustrated with its current state.

Xbox posts the Forza Horizon 6 launch trailer a week before its Early Access release date ? I love this tribute to a beloved racer the series partnered with
Fri, 08 May 2026 18:44:23 +0000
A week ahead of Forza Horizon 6's Early Access release date, Xbox has posted the game's official launch trailer ? and it's got some neat references.

Microsoft Store drops registration fees for companies as part of onboarding overhaul
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:31:01 +0000
Microsoft has removed the $99 registration fee for companies joining the Microsoft Store, matching last year?s change for individual developers.

Sony's $565M Bungie hit has me wondering what's next ? Destiny 2 feels strained, and Marathon's future suddenly looks fragile
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:44:49 +0000
Sony has recorded another major impairment loss tied to Bungie, totaling roughly $565 million. The write-down raises fresh concerns about Marathon, Destiny, and the long-term future of the studio.

Resident Evil Requiem's new "Leon Must Die Forever" DLC shadowdrops for free ? Capcom turns zombie roundhouse kicks into a roguelike mode, and more are coming
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:37:16 +0000
Capcom has recently updated Resident Evil Requiem with a free DLC game mode called "Leon Must Die Forever". Here's everything you need to know about this new roguelike challenge mode.

Important storylines to follow during the Watkins Glen NASCAR weekend
Fri, 08 May 2026 13:05:02 +0000
Watkins Glen International hosts the 12th round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, and will feature all three national divisions and the ARCA Menards Series from Friday through Sunday. This is also the earliest the track has ever appeared on the NASCAR schedule.
Will Shane van Gisbergen go back-to-back, or will another driver capture the checkered flag at The Glen? Here's all some major storylines ...Keep reading

NASCAR moves Watkins Glen into September for 2027 as part of Cup Chase
Thu, 07 May 2026 23:16:35 +0000
NASCAR's decision to move Watkins Glen to the spring will not last, as the historic road course confirmed plans to move the Cup date to the fall in 2027. 
WGI will be part of the Chase for the Championship, and unless there is a dramatic change to the schedule, it will likely be the only road course in the Chase. This year, there are no road courses in the ten-race Chase after the Charlotte ...Keep reading

RFK Racing will appeal Ryan Preece penalty for wrecking Ty Gibbs
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:30:59 +0000
RFK Racing has announced plans to appeal the penalties NASCAR issued against Ryan Preece this week.
The driver of the No. 60 Ford Mustang was involved in an incident with Texas Motor Speedway where he spun Ty Gibbs into the outside wall. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver suffered significant damage.
Radio chatter from before the incident seemed to indicate that he intended to turn the driver of ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR at Watkins Glen: Weekend schedule, weather, start time, TV
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:06:35 +0000
NASCAR is back on a road course this weekend with the Cup, O'Reilly, Craftsman Truck, and ARCA Menards Series at Watkins Glen International. This is the earliest WGI has ever appeared on the schedule, and the weather looks iffy with some rain expected.
Shane van Gisbergen is the defending Cup winner at Watkins Glen, and he is hoping to secure his first win of the 2026 season this weekend ...Keep reading

Judge sets trial date in Joe Gibbs Racing, Chris Gabehart, Spire lawsuit
Wed, 06 May 2026 20:58:14 +0000
After hearing arguments from all parties during a telephonic hearing on Tuesday afternoon, the judge overseeing the Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuits has scheduled the trial to take place in January.
This is later than the November timeframe requested by the plaintiffs and earlier than the May timeline requested by the defendants.
From the order:
?The ...Keep reading

Dems blast Trump over Virginia FBI raid but probe started under his predecessor
Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:43 GMT
The FBI raided Virginia Senate leader Louise Lucas' office and cannabis dispensary, sparking accusations of political prosecution from Democrats.

Nancy Guthrie case: Sheriff Nanos says 'we are' closer to solving 84-year-old's abduction
Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:25 GMT
Sheriff says task force is making progress in the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, from her home.

Tom Homan answers how many more deportations needed to restore country: ?One hell of a shot?
Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:25 GMT
Border czar Tom Homan says millions more deportations are needed and expects enforcement numbers to increase despite decreasing border crossings.

Georgia town reinstates police force days after mayor fired entire department
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:24:34 GMT
A small Georgia town reinstated its entire police force days after the mayor shut down the department, leaving the community without law enforcement.

Trump bypasses media gatekeepers as Gov Sanders reveals legacy outlets are losing their grip
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:56 GMT
Gov. Sanders claims the mainstream media's hostility toward Trump stems from his ability to reach voters directly without relying on legacy news outlets.

Trump turns sights on Bill Cassidy, Thomas Massie after decisive Indiana primary victories
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:45 GMT
Trump and allies target Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie in upcoming GOP primaries after decisive wins over Indiana state senators this week.

Medicaid fraud fears grow amid massive red state billing spike in sector that also plagued Minnesota
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:28 GMT
North Carolina's state auditor says a massive surge in Medicaid autism therapy billings signals potential waste, fraud, and abuse in the system.

IndyCar faces backlash after release, removal of T-shirt featuring 'ONE NATION, ONE RACE'
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:50:54 GMT
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. is scheduled for Aug. 22-23, 2026.

Pacers star Andrew Nembhard riding in 'Fastest Seat in Sports' at Sonsio Grand Prix
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:29:11 GMT
Coverage of the grand prix begins at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9.

Thousands at funeral for Italian IndyCar champ and Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi
Tue, 05 May 2026 18:22:03 GMT
One fan inside the church held up a sign that said, ?Farewell Alex, your legend will never die.?

Alex Zanardi, auto racing champion who won Paralympic gold after life-altering crashes, dies at 59
Sat, 02 May 2026 22:22:27 GMT
Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi has died at 59. His life was marked by two life-altering accidents.

Alex Palou lands a multi-year Ganassi contract extension after a banner week at Indy
Fri, 01 May 2026 18:28:49 GMT
The extension was finalized following this week's two-day Indianapolis 500 test. Ganassi never publicly discloses contract terms.

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X to serve as pace car for 110th Indianapolis 500
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:53:26 GMT
The 2026 race marks the 38th time a Chevrolet has paced the Indy 500 field and the 23rd time that the Corvette has served as the official pace car.

Takuma Sato avoids collision with a fox and posts 4th-fastest lap during Indy 500 testing
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:50:40 GMT
"Very fortunate we both come back home happy," Sato said of the incident.

Katherine Legge to race in Indy 500 with HMD Motorsports, AJ Foyt Racing partnership
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:12 GMT
Legge is the only female driver assigned to a car for this year?s race.

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Takeaways from Spurs-Timberwolves Game 3
Sat, 9 May 2026 00:50:43 EST
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.

Spurs take 2-1 series lead behind Wemby's gem
Sat, 9 May 2026 01:57:26 EST
Victor Wembanyama had 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the Spurs, who took a 2-1 series lead with a 115-108 victory over the Timberwolves on Friday night.

Finch calls out Brothers' 'unprofessional behavior...
Sat, 9 May 2026 01:57:26 EST
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch called it "completely unprofessional behavior" for official Tony Brothers to confront him on two separate occasions during a fourth-quarter stoppage Friday night in Game 3.

Brunson shuts door on 76ers as Knicks go up 3-0
Sat, 9 May 2026 01:57:26 EST
Behind 33 points from Jalen Brunson, including big buckets late, the Knicks held off the 76ers to take a 3-0 lead in the semifinal series.

Historic heat: Misiorowski tops 103 mph 10 times
Sat, 9 May 2026 01:57:26 EST
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski threw 10 pitches of at least 103 mph Friday and produced the highest velocity any starter has reached since Statcast tracking began in 2008.

Marner, shedding Cup critiques, scores hat trick
Sat, 9 May 2026 01:57:26 EST
Mitch Marner, once decried for failures in past postseasons, is turning the narrative around with the Golden Knights after scoring a natural hat trick in a Game 3 win.

UCLA's Grant ties softball single-season HR mark
Sat, 9 May 2026 01:57:26 EST
UCLA softball senior Megan Grant tied former Arizona star Laura Espinoza's 1995 record for the most home runs in NCAA single-season history with 37.

McIlroy no longer against return of LIV golfers
Sat, 9 May 2026 01:57:26 EST
Rory McIlroy is no longer opposed to LIV Golf players returning to the PGA Tour, but he said Friday that "it's a question of if they do want to come back."

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Brain-eating amoeba detected in water at iconic US National Parks, study finds
Fri, 08 May 2026 20:10:24 -0400
A new study shows that a devastating brain-eating amoeba has been detected in thermal waters at Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Young great white shark 'Nori' marks major milestone off New Jersey coast as first tagged shark to move north
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:11:26 -0400
A young white shark named Nori is making big moves in the Atlantic, marking a significant moment for white shark seasonal migration this year.

Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano kills 3 hikers during eruption as 17 others, including tourists, evacuated
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:44:04 -0400
Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted Friday morning local time, killing 3 hikers who had entered a restricted zone, according to local police.

Watch: Massive, ominous cloud approaches beach in Brazil, leaving onlookers stunned at phenomenon
Fri, 08 May 2026 07:09:28 -0400
An ominous-looking cloud stunned beachgoers in São Paulo, Brazil, as it approached the South American beach. Footage captured by Gabriel Ferraz de Campos Naufel showed the unusual, tsunami-like cloud expanding across the sky.

Severe storms return to Plains through Mother's Day with Tornado Alley expected to reignite later in May
Fri, 08 May 2026 06:46:47 -0400
After brief reprieve, a severe weather pattern is expected to return later this month across the Plains over the historical "Tornado Alley" which stretches from Nebraska south through Kansas, Oklahoma and parts of North Texas.

America's most popular national park needs help after 33 dead vultures illegally dumped
Thu, 07 May 2026 17:52:23 -0400
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is looking for help finding the person who dumped nearly three dozen dead vultures within the national park.