Microsoft Teams removal shows why we shouldn't get too excited about preview features
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:34:21 +0000
Microsoft just paused development on a pair of minimized views in Teams that would have improved multitasking. It's a frustrating example of why we shouldn't get too excited about features still in testing.

Lenovo?s stunning new Windows 11 all?in?one finally dethrones the Surface Studio with its bold Yoga AIO i Aura design
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:19:08 +0000
Lenovo's latest flagship all-in-one might be the best-looking Windows AiO we've ever seen, complete with a unique design and best-in-class display that elevates it above the competition.

Over eight hundred reviews say this laptop is perfect, and with its snappy performance and high-quality features that's now 15% off, it's easy to see why
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:28:25 +0000
Dell is offering a limited-time 15% discount on the Dell Pro 16 laptop, which has earned over eight hundred 5-Star customer reviews on Dell's website for its exceptional performance and build quality.

Former Halo 4 developer says game execs were "stupid, detached, money?grubbing idiots" after recalling meeting with Xbox boss
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:59:59 +0000
A former Halo 4 developer has recalled an internal meeting where former Xbox boss Don Mattrick allegedly suggested adding a Diablo 3-style real-money auction house for mech skins. The story has reignited discussion around Xbox's leadership during the Xbox 360 and Xbox One transition.

Windows 11 cleanup is finally simple with this powerful open?source tool that strips bloat, boosts speed, and gives you real control
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:15:28 +0000
BleachBit is an open-source Windows 11 cleaner with advanced cleanup options. Check out the recommended settings, secure deletion, and safe usage tips.

People want more value from Microsoft Rewards, and the new feedback portal makes that impossible to ignore
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:38:40 +0000
Microsoft has launched a dedicated feedback portal for its Rewards Program, giving people a clearer way to submit ideas, vote on suggestions, and follow progress on changes.

NASCAR payback gone wrong: When vengeful drivers wrecked themselves
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:21:09 +0000
This week, two moments of apparent payback have dominated discourse in the NASCAR world, with Shane van Gisbergen vs. Austin Hill and Zane Smith vs. Carson Hocevar. No penalties were issued for other moment of frustration.
In Zane's situation, he actually ended up wrecking himself in the process of bumping Hocevar into the wall, and ultimately finished behind the driver who drew his ...Keep reading

NASCAR officials detail reasons to not issue penalties after Chicagoland
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:04:04 +0000
NASCAR competition officials reviewed every radio transmission and every bit of SMT data before deciding not to penalize any drivers for on-track behavioral reasons in the aftermath of the Cup Series race on Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway.
On Lap 48, Hill was spun hard into the wall by Van Gisbergen, and the Richard Childress Racing No. 33 team immediately felt like it was intentional and ...Keep reading

Larry McReynolds on NASCAR's future, Hamlin spat and not slowing down
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:13 +0000
The NASCAR Cup Series is 77 years old and Larry McReynolds has been inside the garage for 50 of them with no signs of slowing down whatsoever.
Well, kind of.
On Sunday, the two-time Daytona 500 winning crew chief and longtime NASCAR on FOX analyst will lead the field to green in the Quaker State 400 at Echopark Speedway. In other words, he?s going to have slow down for the field before ...Keep reading

What went through the nose of Tyler Reddick's car at Chicagoland?
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:05:02 +0000
Tyler Reddick is now 44 points behind Denny Hamlin in the championship standings, continuing to lose ground in a 173-point swing since Memorial Day Weekend.
But this latest issue was truly a case of bad luck. On Lap 132 of 267 as the race approached the halfway point, and in the middle of green flag pit stop cycle in Stage 2, Reddick's car suddenly slowed, leaking fluid everywhere. 
?We ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a thrilling NASCAR Cup return to Chicagoland
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:26:15 +0000
Next Gen cars raced at Chciagoland Speedway for the first time ever this weekend, and it was a truly thrilling race, even as the Toyotas once again prevailed over the field.
Hendrick Motorsports showed some might, and there was nonstop action throughout the field. It was also the first of three consecutive Sunday night races on the 2026 Cup schedule, really forcing teams to work hard to keep ...Keep reading

WATCH: Surfaced videos of Dem Senate candidate backing 'defund the police' contradict recent denials
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:47:42 GMT
Unearthed video shows Abdul El-Sayed questioning whether police need guns and their funding despite repeated claims he never backed defunding.

Trump asks Supreme Court for rehearing over $5M E Jean Carroll civil judgment
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:47:37 GMT
Lawyers for Trump filed a rehearing petition after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal of the $5 million E. Jean Carroll civil judgment last week.

Barrett, Kagan to make rare Capitol Hill appearance as Supreme Court seeks more security amid threats
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:45:50 GMT
Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan will testify on a $20.5 million budget increase request, with most of the funding aimed at boosting security.

Tennessee conductor fired after telling July 4 passengers America is greatest country, critics should 'leave'
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:37:21 GMT
Video captures a conductor's statement, praising America and telling critics to "leave," on Independence Day before CARTA fired him from the Chattanooga Incline Railway.

Fierce Trump critic makes stunning admission on defense spending: ?He has won the argument?
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:34:22 GMT
Mark Carney says Trump has "won the argument" on NATO defense spending, crediting years of U.S. pressure for shifting the security burden to allies.

Rosie O'Donnell fumes over Trump's involvement with FIFA after US star's red card: 'It's sickening'
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:31:03 GMT
Rosie O'Donnell said she was "horrified" that President Donald Trump reached out to FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's red card, calling it "sickening."

Teachers who celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination now cash in with taxpayer-funded settlements
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:30:49 GMT
Public universities paid over $2.7 million to educators disciplined for controversial social media posts about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Indy 500 winners Dixon, Rosenqvist sign multiyear deals to begin racing for Arrow McLaren in 2027
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:27:44 GMT
The team also announced 2014 Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay will drive in the 111th Running of the Indianapolis 500 next May.

Meyer Shank Racing extends Marcus Armstrong's contract; will drive No. 60 car in 2027
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:25:58 GMT
Meyer Shark Racing announced Friday Armstrong has signed a multi-year contract extension that will keep him with the racing team.

REPORT: Indy 500 winners Felix Rosenqvist, Scott Dixon heading to Arrow McLaren
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:06:25 GMT
Felix Rosenqvist, who won his first Indy 500 in thrilling fashion this May, and 2008 winner Scott Dixon will join Arrow McLaren in 2027, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist leaving team at end of IndyCar season
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:07:14 GMT
Just a month after winning the Indy 500, the driver announced he will be leaving his team at the end of the season.

Christian Lundgaard goes from last to first to win at Road America for 3rd career IndyCar victory
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:08:12 GMT
Lundgaard damaged his front wing at the start of the race, but he fought back to earn his second win of the season.

Alex Palou earns 5th straight IndyCar pole in Road America qualifying
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:31:51 GMT
The last time there was an IndyCar race that did not have Alex Palou on the pole was the Long Beach Grand Prix ? in April.

'It's pathetic' | IndyCar driver Graham Rahal calls Indianapolis a 'complete dump' on social media
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:38:34 GMT
Rahal complained of security concerns at a recent event he said he hosted in Indianapolis.

Dennis Reinbold, founder of IndyCar team Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, dies at 65
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:57:30 GMT
Reinbold died June 13 surrounded by his family, the team said in a statement.

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Blame Pochettino if you want, but these USMNT play...
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 09:42:10 EST
U.S. fans expected more out of the USMNT's expensive, famous coach at the World Cup, but there was one problem: the players.

Pay-to-play youth soccer explains America's World ...
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 09:42:11 EST
Focus is more on parents' ability to pay for travel matches than on young player development.

British wild card Fery shocks 9-seed at Wimbledon
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:47:20 EST
British wild card Arthur Fery, a two-time All-American at Stanford who grew up about a mile away from the All England Club, shocked No. 9 seed Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 to reach the Wimbledon semifinals on Wednesday.

Egypt FA: Can't be silent on Argentina ref calls
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:47:20 EST
The Egyptian FA has said it "cannot remain silent regarding the refereeing decisions" following the team's round-of-16 loss to Argentina at the World Cup.

Yankees make history, strike out 17 times again
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:47:20 EST
In a 6-4 loss to the Rays on Tuesday night, the Yankees whiffed 17 times to become the first team in American League history to hit that mark in consecutive nine-inning games.

Sources: Grizz land Post after Dubs don't match
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:47:20 EST
The Warriors will not match the three-year, $30 million offer sheet for reserve center Quinten Post, allowing the restricted free agent to join the Grizzlies.

Royals' Tolbert (12 ABs, 12 hits) ties MLB record
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:47:20 EST
Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single in a 16-12 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.

McGregor says he's the UFC's featherweight GOAT
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:47:20 EST
Conor McGregor is fighting Max Holloway as a welterweight in UFC 329, but he believes a win would firmly cement him as the greatest featherweight of all time.

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Bryan Norcross: We'll watch for storms developing close to the coast as hurricane season forecast gets reduced
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:49:39 -0400
Colorado State University is out with their updated forecast for this hurricane season. Dr. Phil Klotzbach and the team are predicting even fewer storms than they were in April and June.

Revised Atlantic hurricane season forecast for named storms revealed as brewing Super El Niño intensifies
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:05 -0400
Colorado State University (CSU) again lowered its Atlantic hurricane season forecast Wednesday, citing the high potential for a very strong El Niño during the peak of the season.

Watch: Deputies perform 'close call' rescue of snorkelers swept away by strong current off Florida beach
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:38:47 -0400
What authorities are calling a "close call" unfolded over the holiday weekend when two snorkelers found themselves in a critical situation after being swept farther from shore by a strong current at Destin?s East Pass.

FDNY rescues 8 from sinking boat in New York City waters
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:31:13 -0400
The New York City Fire Department rescued eight passengers on Sunday after their boat began sinking in the Bronx, New York. FDNY arrived on the scene within minutes and found a partially submerged 30-foot cabin cruiser.

Severe thunderstorms bring damaging winds to Mid-Atlantic while South faces expanding flood threat
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:19:32 -0400
Thunderstorms are targeting the Mid-Atlantic, including Virginia and North Carolina, with another round of damaging wind gusts, just days after storms disrupted July 4 celebrations across the region. Meanwhile, this summer storm pattern will expand the flash flood threat into parts of the South.

Video: Family dog heroically saves child from a charging black bear
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:47:18 -0400
A family dog in Torrington, Connecticut, is being hailed as a hero after protecting a young child from a black bear.