Windows Central

"We have no desire to move away from the console business": Xbox reaffirms Microsoft's commitment to console even as it plans to "get better" at PC, mobile
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:13:25 +0000
While Microsoft and Xbox plan to explore other platforms, it says it needs to "shore up the platform we have," and vows it won't "move away" from consoles.

I just started Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and I already see why everyone gets a flight stick for it ? so here's what I'm getting and why
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000
I've just got into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and it's already clear how much value even a budget flight stick is to the experience. Here's what I'm getting and why.

A 120Hz 4K OLED monitor with speakers this good shouldn't exist, but Dell actually pulled it off ? then added a tempting discount
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:56:18 +0000
Dell is offering a limited-time 38% discount on its 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor (S3225QC), which we gave a glowing review for its immaculate 4K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and excellent built-in soundbar.

Microsoft refuses to add this File Explorer feature, so the Files app stepped up
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:33:04 +0000
An update to the Files app adds a clever button to view the size of folders on demand without eating up your PC's resources.

"Not only viable but quite enjoyable": I used Windows 11 with 8GB of RAM to see if it's as bad as everyone says
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000
I'm seeing a lot of negativity recently about running Windows 11 on 8GB of RAM, so I thought I'd test it out myself to see what the experience is really like. Here's what I found out.

"It has become difficult to articulate why you should pick an Xbox console": Xbox says exclusives are about more than just selling games
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:46:01 +0000
Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball says Xbox has struggled to clearly explain why players should choose its consoles. In a recent interview, Ball argued that exclusives are about more than selling games, helping give players a stronger reason to invest in the Xbox ecosystem.

Nascar

Trackhouse team owner Justin Marks to race for Spire in San Diego Truck race
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:18:27 +0000
Trackhouse founder and team owner Justin Marks is putting his helmet back on for a start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Naval Base Coronado. He will drive the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, with sponsorship from Jockey.
Marks founded Trackhouse Racing in 2021, a team that has since won 15 NASCAR Cup races, including the 2025 Coca-Cola 600. They field the No. 1 of Ross Chastain ...Keep reading

Josh Berry ?not surprised? but optimistic? for future after losing Wood Brothers seat
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:52:01 +0000
The Wood Brothers informed Josh Berry that they would be moving in a different direction at the end of this season, meaning the winner of the Las Vegas spring race last season joins a crowded list of impending free agents.
The 35-year-old, and long-time short tracker turned NASCAR success story over this decade, has competed in the Cup Series since 2024 following a four-year stint in the ...Keep reading

Expect chaos, bumps, extra spotters and corner workers for NASCAR San Diego
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:34:53 +0000
?It?s very much going to be a survival race. Really challenging for the drivers.?
That?s how Brad Keselowski summed up his expectations for the NASCAR Cup Series race next weekend at Naval Base Coronado. While no one else put it so bluntly, the consensus over the weekend at Michigan International Speedway is that the second-ever street course event should be an eventful one.
On one ...Keep reading

NASCAR: Christopher Bell crash hardest impact in at least a decade
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:06:24 +0000
Christopher Bell endured the hardest impact in the four-plus-year history of the NextGen car during his crash on Lap 148 of the NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway.
The incident transpired when Chase Elliott broke traction over a bump in Turn 3 and slid up into Bell while racing for second. The contact shot Bell into the wall, that impact resulting in a 21-minute SAFER Barrier ...Keep reading

Kyle Busch's father and son honor him with special tribute lap at Charlotte
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:29:56 +0000
As part of Charlotte Motor Speedway's annual Summer Shootout, there was a special tribute to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch on Tuesday evening. The 41-year-old icon of the sport died suddenly on May 21st, just before the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte.
There have been countless memorials to the two-time Cup Series champion, a driver who won 234 races across all three national NASCAR ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

Mets minor league affiliate to honor TV's most underappreciated sitcom, 'The King of Queens'
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:28:17 GMT
The Brooklyn Cyclones will host a "King of Queens" night on July 11, featuring a bobblehead inspired by the "Doug Out" episode and special uniforms.

White House blasts Washington Post's claim Reflecting Pool 'looks almost the same' after Trump renovations
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:26:28 GMT
The Washington Post faced backlash from the White House and critics after claiming the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall looks almost the same after recent renovations.

UFC star Bo Nickal sounds off on America's 'lost young men': Drinking, drugs, sex and fame won't fill the void
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:17:33 GMT
UFC star Bo Nickal shares advice for lost young men on Sean Hannity's show, urging faith, family, and community ahead of UFC Freedom 250 event.

Best early Prime Day tool deals: Save up to 46% on DeWalt, Craftsman and Bosch
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:15:33 GMT
Get a head start on Prime Day with early tool deals from trusted brands. Shop discounts on power tools, hand tools and workshop essentials starting at just $29.

Pasadena police officer shot by fellow cop in 'horseplay' incident
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:02:26 GMT
Pasadena Police Department releases shocking video of an officer being shot after pointing his gun toward a fellow officer in a vehicle.

Best early Prime Day sleep deals: Up to 55% off sheets, pillows and cooling blankets
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:52:51 GMT
Ahead of Prime Day, snag a cooling blanket for its lowest price this year, goose feather pillows for half off and satin pillowcases for just $15.

Three choices now define Trump's Iran war and all of them have a cost
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:51:16 GMT
One hundred days into the Iran war, renewed strikes and a failing ceasefire raise urgent questions about escalation, containment, or armed truce.
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

Why this will be a World Cup like no other
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:55:18 EST
Welcome to the 2026 World Cup, where everything is bigger and louder than ever before.

World Cup predictions: 19 ESPN experts make their ...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:55:18 EST
It's time for our experts to make their picks for silverware, surprise results and everything in between.

Broncos reward Payton with new 5-year contract
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:21:07 EST
The Broncos have signed coach Sean Payton to a new five-year contract that will run through the 2030 season.

Wembanyama, Spurs still resolute after collapse
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:21:07 EST
The Spurs expressed belief Wednesday night after surrendering a 29-point lead to allow the Knicks to make the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.

Hurricanes goalie Bussi likely starter for Game 5
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:21:07 EST
Brandon Bussi is the likely starting goaltender for the Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Lions won't rush Branch return from Achilles tear
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:21:07 EST
Lions coach Dan Campbell says DB Brian Branch is "doing well" as he continues to recover from an Achilles injury, adding that he does not want to put a timetable on Branch's return to play.

Skubal rejoins Tigers' rotation Sat. vs. Guardians...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:21:07 EST
Tarik Skubal will start Saturday's game against the Guardians, as the ace left-hander rejoins the Tigers less than six weeks after elbow surgery.

Hurts briefly addresses Brown trade, looks forward...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:21:07 EST
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed the A.J. Brown trade for the first time since it became official Wednesday, briefly focusing on what they achieved during their four years together before spinning things forward.