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Two classic weapon blueprints are hiding on Call of Duty: Warzone's Winter Rebirth Island ? here's where to find them
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:49:46 +0000
Winter Rebirth Island in Call of Duty: Warzone brought with it some new secrets to find, like these two old blueprints brought back. You can't keep them, but they're easy to get every match.

5 amazing open-source apps that everyone should use on Windows 11 ? but not the ones you might be thinking of
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Discover five lesser-known open-source apps that significantly improve the clipboard, files, apps, sharing, and media playback on Windows 11.

'Overwatch' just hit its highest player base on Steam PC since launch ? passing Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:20:18 +0000
All it needed was a flying kitty. Overwatch is so back, as the kids say.

EXCLUSIVE: New details on Xbox's next-gen console(s) ? and Microsoft's most ambitious gaming plans ever
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000
From AMD's claims of a 2027 Xbox to the idea of a plurality of Xbox next-gen consoles ? lets sift through some fresh details.

Dell's XPS 14 (2026) is more affordable, but is the new XPS 16 a better overall choice? This comparison can help you make the right decision.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Dell resurrected its XPS 14 and XPS 16 for 2026, and they arrive with an all-new design and new performance hardware. I can help you choose the right laptop for your needs based on design, performance, display, and more.

Windows Wrap: Microsoft?s new Copilot Reminders show us what not to do ? abandon a once-great app
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:49:49 +0000
Microsoft's latest Copilot feature feels like a retread of Microsoft To Do. It?s a classic example of "what not to do" in software development.

ASUS ROG Kithara review ? an audiophile headset with secondary gaming features
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:35:43 +0000
ASUS ROG Kithara is a high-end open-back gaming headset with excellent sound, but it is expensive and short on features for a wired-only setup.

RTX 5000 GPUs are running dry ? yet with this huge laptop deal you can get an RTX 5070 Ti to enjoy your games at their best
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:11:12 +0000
Best Buy has a special 20% discount for the ASUS ROG Strix G16, an incredible AMD laptop for gaming that's now become one of the cheapest ways to get your hands on an RTX 5070 Ti laptop.

You can now chat with Microsoft Copilot while setting up your Windows 11 PC for the first time
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:43:20 +0000
A new demo experience lets users try Copilot for the first time before ever hitting the desktop, during the out of box setup experience on Windows 11.

ARC Raiders dev is making 2 new games fueled by the "financial security" of the extraction shooter's success ? "We can live for a long time on the money"
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:07:31 +0000
After the colossal success of ARC Raiders, dev Embark Studios has "long-term security," and has two new games in the works that "we hope to finish someday."

Microsoft plans to "expand" Xbox Game Pass, and merge PC Game Pass with another tier ? more third-party service bundles may be on the way, too
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:41:17 +0000
Microsoft and Xbox are reportedly looking to overhaul Xbox Game Pass by merging PC Game Pass with another tier and offering more third-party benefits.

Larian director has a "crash out on main" over HBO's Baldur's Gate 3 TV show, but CEO Swen Vincke is more optimistic ? "the conversation we had ... gives me hope"
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:57:45 +0000
The news that Baldur's Gate 3 is getting an HBO TV show was a huge shock to everyone, and even Larian devs have mixed feelings about it.

Windows 11 is finally killing off legacy printer drivers in 2026 ? and it?s going to shake up a lot of older hardware
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:16:40 +0000
Microsoft is finally discontinuing legacy V3 and V4 printer driver support, starting with the non-security update KB5074105 released in January, changes that will roll out broadly in February 2026. This change could affect some printers from working correctly.

"We recommend using search engines other than Bing" ? 1.5 million Neocities sites are blocked by Microsoft's search engine, and AI support bots aren't helping
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:00:07 +0000
Neocities is home to almost 1.5 million human-made websites, keeping the GeoCities dream alive. Bing search would rather promote dangerous clone sites, and the Neocities founder isn't having any luck with AI-powered support.

Windows 11 locked me out of Notepad via Microsoft Account bugs ? is the 'Thin Client' era ruining my 27 blissful years of PCs?
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
I recently lost the ability to open Notepad and other apps on my Windows 11 PC when Microsoft's servers suffered authentication issues. Has it gone too far?


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    NASCAR on superspeedway fuel saving: 'What are we trying to fix?'
    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:19:26 +0000
    When the Daytona 500 begins next Sunday, the entire field will immediately go into fuel conservation mode and it frustrates a portion of the fan base every year.
    The reason drivers spend large portions of the race at half throttle or less in the Great American Race is that using less fuel will allow them to need less when they come down pit road.
    Because the competition package with this car ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Rule Book update bans using hands to deflect air while driving
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:12:46 +0000
    The NASCAR Cup Series Rule Book received a slew of preseason updates in advance of the final weekend before regular season racing begins next week at Daytona International Speedway.
    One marginally altered the qualifying procedures for the Daytona 500 and the other banned the practice of drivers placing their hands against their window nets during qualifying in the pursuit of less drag.
    The ...Keep reading

    Corey Heim will run 12 NASCAR Cup races with 23XI Racing in 2026
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:15:47 +0000
    Many were left shocked by the fact that Corey Heim was without a full-time ride entering the 2026 season. The defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion broke various records in his 2025 title run, and is considered the sport's top prospect alongside Connor Zilisch.
    However, that doesn't mean Heim won't be racing this year. In a Friday announcement, we learned that Heim will be piloting ...Keep reading

    Why NASCAR allowed teams to refuel without penalty late in The Clash
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:08:09 +0000
    NASCAR?s senior competition leadership says there were ?multiple layers? to the decision to let teams refuel without penalty on Wednesday in the middle of a sleet-affected and caution-riddled Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
    The decision drew the ire of several crew chiefs, those who filled their tank before the start of the race or those who took fuel at the expense of their track ...Keep reading

    Chris Gayle has no doubt Denny Hamlin will lock in for 2026 NASCAR title run
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:02:46 +0000
    Denny Hamlin returned from a tumultuous off-season by scoring an eventful top-5 in the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday night.
    Like much of the field, it wasn?t pretty, and Hamlin survived the chaos better than his peers more than anything else, but it was a top-5. He did it in his first race this season in which he will have to start nursing a re-injured surgically repaired ...Keep reading

    Carson Hocevar signs lengthy extension to keep him at Spire until 2030s
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:59:57 +0000
    Carson Hocevar isn't going anywhere, signing a long-term contract extension with Spire Motorsports that extends all the way into the 2030s. 
    The 23-year-old went full-time in the Cup Series in 2024 with Spire, and has helped elevate the team as one that can compete for race wins. While he is has yet to reach Victory Lane at the Cup level, Hocevar has three top fives and 15 top tens in 81 ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from NASCAR's Clash at the Madhouse
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:06:26 +0000
    NASCAR is back, and the season got its unofficial start with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. The event was delayed several days due to historic snowfall, and ended up racing through rain and sleet as Mother Nature continued to throw curveballs at NASCAR.
    But in the end, we saw something that's only ever happened twice before -- a driver won the Clash before actually winning a ...Keep reading

    Spotter Brandon Wilkinson gets first NASCAR Cup win at Clash
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:49:15 +0000
    Just over a year ago, Brandon Wilkinson was still spotting Super Late Models full-time across the Southeast.
    Now, and while it doesn?t officially count, he is a first-time Cup Series spotter alongside his driver Ryan Preece and crew chief Derrick Finley after dominating the second half of the Cookout Clash on Wednesday night.
    It doesn?t count because the Cookout Clash is a preseason ...Keep reading

    The Ryan Preece Show is back on its brightest stage
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:03 +0000
    For the first time ever, the NASCAR Cup Series got to experience a full episode of The Ryan Preece Show because Wednesday night in the Cookout Clash was exactly that.
    It was also the unedited, unfiltered ?fuck yeah? version of the show, too.
    This was Preece Lightning, the 2013 Whelen Modified Tour champion, and a racer who was the man to beat every time he unloaded across the eastern ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Man drives 5,600 miles, spends over $12K chasing lifelong dream of extreme journey
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:38:55 GMT
    A Saudi man drove 5,600 miles from his home to Norway to see the northern lights, spending $12,300 on an epic three-week road trip adventure through 19 countries.

    Jordon Hudson goes scorched earth after Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:25:09 GMT
    Jordon Hudson sent clear messages of frustration after Bill Belichick was left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday in his first appearance on the ballot.

    Treasury secretary predicts blockbuster 2026 for US economy as Dow hits historic milestone
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:06:30 GMT
    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts Americans will benefit in 2026 as strong growth and record stock market highs point to broader economic prosperity.

    The world?s top nuclear powers have no arsenal limits, here are the countries with nukes
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:51:21 GMT
    The expiration of the New START treaty leaves more than 10,000 U.S. and Russia nuclear weapons unconstrained for the first time in decades.

    Keir Starmer?s chief of staff resigns after recommending Epstein-connected ambassador
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:47:57 GMT
    Morgan McSweeney resigns as Starmer's chief of staff amid criticism over Peter Mandelson's UK ambassador appointment linked to Jeffrey Epstein connections.

    NCAA is 'clearly' not doing their job in regards to regulating NIL, former NFL agent says
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:46:23 GMT
    Former NFL agent Ben Dogra told Fox News Digital in a recent interview that the NCAA is clearly not doing its job when it comes to regulating NIL in college athletics.

    Retired general argues military action against Iran is 'best option' as Trump faces 'historic opportunity'
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:12:13 GMT
    Retired Gen. Jack Keane advocated for military action against Iran, saying Trump has a "historic opportunity" to achieve regime collapse and regional stability.

    Spencer Pratt vows to work with federal government on ICE enforcement as LA mayor candidate
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:00:18 GMT
    Spencer Pratt launches Los Angeles mayoral campaign with bold ICE stance, criticizing Mayor Karen Bass's "defiance" of federal law at West L.A. rally.

    Lindsey Vonn undergoes surgery for leg fracture after hard crash during Olympic run
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:58:48 GMT
    American Olympic star Lindsey Vonn needed immediate surgery after suffering a leg fracture on a hard crash during her run at the Milan Cortina Games.

    Iran?s top diplomat says nation?s power lies in defying pressure: ?No to the great powers?
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:45:48 GMT
    Iran's foreign minister said Tehran's strength lies in its ability to stand against pressure from "great powers," emphasizing readiness for diplomacy and war.

    Fetterman expects DHS shutdown amid partisan funding feud, breaks with Democrats on voter ID
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:37:49 GMT
    Sen. John Fetterman breaks with Democratic leadership, warning a DHS shutdown is likely as lawmakers remain deadlocked over agency reforms and funding.

    American Olympian taking social media breather over 'hate' after Trump criticism
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:37:01 GMT
    American Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn to limit social media time after receiving "hate" for comments about the Trump administration.

    Kid Rock's Rock the Country festival canceled in South Carolina after Shinedown pulls out over unity concerns
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:06:53 GMT
    Kid Rock's Rock the Country festival canceled in South Carolina due to unforeseen circumstances, disappointing fans after Shinedown's controversial exit.

    Rockets star's explicit outburst toward female ref sparks apology
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:06:52 GMT
    Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun said Saturday he apologized to a female official after calling her a 'b----' before he was ejected from a game earlier in the week.

    Duke staffers 'got punched in the face' as UNC fans stormed court after upset win, coach says
    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:30:04 GMT
    Duke men's basketball head coach Jon Scheyer said some staffers got "punched in the face" during North Carolina fans' court-storming on Saturday night.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    2026 Indy 500, Brickyard 400 tickets on sale now
    Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT
    Tickets for 2026 marquee events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are now on sale online. Here's what you need to know.

    Formula One driver Mick Schumacher returns to Indianapolis to turn laps on road course in an IndyCar
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:10:02 GMT
    Mick Schumacher got a glimpse of the Indianapolis 500 in May. Whether he makes this area his next racing home is still to be decided.

    Officials explore bringing IndyCar race back to Cleveland
    Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:30:16 GMT
    The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission confirmed it is exploring the potential opportunity to bring an IndyCar race to the streets of downtown Cleveland in 2028.

    Andretti Global hires Ron Ruzewski as team principal, reuniting him with driver Will Power
    Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:06 GMT
    Ruzewski, a former Team Penske executive, will start in January. He replaces Rob Edwards, who will become chief performance officer for TWG Motorsports.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Swami Sez: Chris Berman picks the winner of Super Bowl LX
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:26:24 EST
    Boomer has correctly picked the winner in five of the past seven years. Which preseason long shot is he picking Sunday?

    Barnwell?s annual SB opus: We size up every facet of Seahawks-Pats and pick the winner
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:26:24 EST
    Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? Let's go deep on the matchup.

    Vonn has leg surgery after crashing at Olympics
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:39:20 EST
    Lindsey Vonn's bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill ended in a frightening crash that left her with a broken leg.

    Falcons' Pearce remains in jail, facing 5 felonies
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:39:20 EST
    Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. remains in jail Sunday on multiple charges following what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

    Trump rips Olympian Hess for comments on U.S.
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:39:20 EST
    U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said that it is hard to cheer for American Olympians who are speaking out against administration policies.

    Two-time champ Lillard headlines 3-point contest
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:39:20 EST
    The NBA announced the participants for the 3-point contest on All-Star Saturday, headlined by the surprise addition of two-time champion Damian Lillard.

    Oklahoma State fined over anti-Mormon chant
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:39:19 EST
    The Big 12 has fined Oklahoma State $50,000 over an anti-Mormon chant directed at BYU during the teams' game Wednesday.

    NYU sets D-III mark with 82nd victory in a row
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:39:20 EST
    NYU won its 82nd straight game to set the Division III record for consecutive victories by a women's basketball team.

    Matthews tabbed U.S. captain for men's hockey
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:39:20 EST
    Auston Matthews has been named captain for Team USA's men's hockey team at the 2026 Olympics.

    Fins, Cards seek trade partners for Tua, Kyler
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:39:20 EST
    The Dolphins and Cardinals will have challenges trading their starting quarterbacks -- Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray, respectively -- because of financial hurdles.

    ? Latest NFL buzz from Super Bowl week
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:39:20 EST
    Here's what we heard this week in San Francisco on the Super Bowl teams, upcoming free agency, coaching moves and one intriguing trade candidate.

    2026 Milan Cortina Olympics: Lindsey Vonn crashes, Breezy Johnson wins downhill and U.S. figure skating aims for gold
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 12:45:56 EST
    The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics continue. Follow along live with the top highlights from Sunday, which include women's downhill skiing, figure skating's team event and more.

    Super Bowl LX betting buzz: Final thoughts from the books, six-figure parlays and more
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 14:44:27 EST
    With a few hours before Super Bowl LX, bookmakers gave their thoughts on what they'll be watching closely.

    Sixty bets for Super Bowl 60
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 14:44:27 EST
    We navigated the thousands of bets being offered and narrowed it down to our 60 from 10 different categories.

    Men's Bubble Watch: Welcome to new locks Kentucky, NC State, Villanova, Saint Louis
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 11:12:37 EST
    The dust settles following a big Saturday, with some new locks, some promotions and some demotions.

    Bracketology: Saint Louis could be a real threat come March
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 11:12:37 EST
    The Billikens are an analytical unicorn -- and shaping up to be the Atlantic 10's next generational team.

    Road to Super Bowl LX: Bad Bunny's music is a soundtrack for each NFL playoff team
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:21:10 EST
    Bad Bunny's music provides a soundtrack for every team in the 2026 NFL playoffs.

    Super Bowl commercials that feature athletes: Serena, Peyton and Hall of Fame tight ends
    Sun, 8 Feb 2026 15:21:10 EST
    Breaking down the top commercials during Super Bowl LX that feature athletes.