Microsoft blames Slack's lackluster growth on "inferior capabilities" while Salesforce's antitrust lawsuit targets Teams bundles
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:28:37 +0000
Slack and Salesforce are taking Microsoft to court in London, accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive bundling of Teams with Office.

Microsoft Teams users are outraged at a new 'Unlock Premium' banner, raising questions about Microsoft's UX designs: "This seems really unprofessional"
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:55:09 +0000
Teams users worldwide are unhappy with a new ?Unlock Premium? banner, accusing Microsoft of using misplaced upselling tactics and other poor design choices.

"Brewmaster is a little ahead right now": World of Warcraft has a serious tank shortage ? instead of nerfing monks, BUFF everything else
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:10:07 +0000
Blizzard seems to be getting the wrong message on the state of balance in World of Warcraft. The tank shortage in WoW seems worse than ever, and Blizzard seems to be hinting at nerfs to make things even more miserable?

Microsoft needs to license its abandoned Surface hardware, starting with the Surface Studio ? but with a twist
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:41:38 +0000
Microsoft no longer builds devices like the Surface Studio, but the design still has value. Licensing the Studio?s display and hinge to another OEM could revive the hardware as a premium monitor without the outdated internals that held it back.

Fallout creator Tim Cain plans to make one last game after rejoining Xbox's Obsidian last year ? "I think I am gonna make one more game before I retire again"
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:51:43 +0000
Tim Cain, co-creator of the Fallout series, believes he'll make one final game before retirement ? and said this after returning to Xbox's Obsidian.

Razer's near-perfect Xbox controller and its wired counterpart are "Simply brilliant" for their controls and quality builds, and they're now 25% off
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:24:37 +0000
Amazon Gaming Week's second day has given 25% discounts on the critically-acclaimed Razer Wolverine V3 Pro and Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition controllers for a limited time.

Joe Gibbs Racing intends to amend Spire, Gabehart lawsuit
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:50:56 +0000
Prior to the weekend, Joe Gibbs Racing notified both Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart that it intended to amend and refile its lawsuit against them both.
As a result, their intended responses to the lawsuit due on Monday is no longer necessary. The below in italics is taken from the notice to the Western District of North Carolina.  
?Defendants requested JGR provide a copy of the ...Keep reading

Everything you wanted to know about Carson Hocevar's Talladega celebration
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:02:11 +0000
It was one of the most epic victory celebrations in the history of motorsports on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.
Carson Hocevar, who stands 6'4", sat on his door against the B-post and was able to work the clutch and throttle to be able to drive both ways around the track while personally waving to the attending fans following his win in the Jack Link?s 500.
In fact, someone even ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a tense NASCAR Cup race at Talladega
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:31:24 +0000
The Jack Link's 500 at Talladega was another memorable superspeedway race with high-drama, big wrecks, a new winner, and some of the same frustrations we've come to expect in these events.
While Carson Hocevar became the 208th different winner in NASCAR Cup Series history, Chris Buescher just missed out on ending RFK's win drought. 
Here's a look back at the biggest winners and losers from ...Keep reading

RCR makes another crew chief change for Kyle Busch, effective immediately
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:18 +0000
Ten races into the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, Richard Childress Racing has just one top ten finish as an organization -- a tenth by Kyle Busch this past weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.
Jim Pohlman, who left behind a successful career as crew chief for Justin Allgaier in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series to take over crew chief duties for Busch, is now being moved off the pit box. Pohlman, who won ...Keep reading

The worst of NASCAR's superspeedway product on display at Talladega
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:56:53 +0000
They saved fuel for half the raceThey then tried to race and immediately crashed nearly the entire fieldThey were then stuck 2x2 and were unable to pass the front row
"You said it perfectly," said Ryan Blaney after the massive 26-car crash at the start of the final stage. ?We?re either fuel saving or we?re running all over each other because that?s just what this car is and that?s how ...Keep reading

Riley Gaines says motherhood inspired her new children's book celebrating American exceptionalism
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:30:59 GMT
Riley Gaines' new board book celebrates America's 250th anniversary by teaching young children about American exceptionalism and how to count.

Former Vikings captain reacts to FBI raids on alleged Somali fraudsters in Minnesota
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:19:15 GMT
Jack Brewer, former Minnesota Vikings captain, reacts to FBI raids targeting alleged Somali welfare fraud schemes across Minneapolis and surrounding areas.

Vikings invite draft pick Caleb Banks to bring his pythons, Cane Corso and chameleon to Minnesota
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:13:08 GMT
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell and coordinator Brian Flores welcomed first-round pick Caleb Banks and all his exotic pets to the organization.

House Republican from Florida announces he won't seek re-election this year
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:11:08 GMT
Republican Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida, who has served in the House since 2011, announces he will not run for re-election this year.

After no-hitter, Trevor Bauer says media pushed an old ?bad teammate? narrative
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:07:35 GMT
Trevor Bauer rips media for spinning his seven-inning no-hitter into a negative story, saying coverage has unfairly framed him since 2011.

WATCH: Hearing erupts after Dem chair tries to sidestep GOP transgender sports bills: ?They?re petrified?
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:32 GMT
Pennsylvania Republicans say Democrats are petrified of voting on transgender youth sports bills after a chaotic committee hearing broke legislative norms.

Johnson scrambles as Trump, Senate Republicans pressure House to fund DHS
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:32 GMT
Congressional Republicans are increasingly divided over how to end the record-breaking DHS shutdown as Speaker Johnson demanded changes to a Senate bill.

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.

Central Indiana Girl Scouts get a behind-the-scenes look at an IndyCar team
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:22:13 GMT
Girl Scouts are about more than cookies; they?re about building courage, confidence and character. On Thursday, that mission shifted into high gear.

INDYCAR names Scot Elkins managing director of officiating
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:43:42 GMT
Elkins will start this new role on Monday, May 11.

Jacob Abel entering 2026 Indianapolis 500 with Abel Motorsports
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:27 GMT
?The Louisville native will pilot the No. 51 Chevrolet for his family's team as he seeks his first Indianapolis 500 start.

Quick pit stop propels Alex Palou to maiden Long Beach Grand Prix victory
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:41:59 GMT
Palou also reclaimed the championship lead and now heads into the Month of May with a 17-point advantage over Kyle Kirkwood.

Felix Rosenqvist scores first pole position since 2024 in IndyCar qualifying at Long Beach
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:56:14 GMT
Rosenqvist will be joined on the front row by Pato O'Ward.

Colton Herta's Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar change
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:15:53 GMT
Now that Herta is not available, Andretti Global said Thursday it will focus on its current three-driver lineup for the Indy 500 and not enter a fourth car.

500 Festival event vehicles revealed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:06:55 GMT
Built by Hoosiers at the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant, the trucks will hit the streets with Indianapolis 500 graphics to remind everyone the Indy 500 is almost here.

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West playoff takeaways: Spurs eliminate Trail Blaz...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:18:23 EST
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

Spurs run away with Game 5 to finish off Blazers
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:17 EST
The Spurs are back in the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since 2017 after eliminating the Trail Blazers 114-95 in Game 5.

Sources: NCAA tournaments set to expand to 76
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:17 EST
The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that clearing the final steps needed is just a formality.

Sources: NBA finalizing lottery reform proposal
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:17 EST
The NBA has proposed a new anti-tanking draft reform that expands the lottery, flattens odds and penalizes the bottom three teams, sources told ESPN.

Embiid's 33 downs Celtics, keeps 76ers alive
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:17 EST
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and the 76ers stepped up their defense in holding the Celtics to only 11 points in the final period to stay alive after a Game 5 victory.

Brunson's 'phenomenal' performance lifts Knicks
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:17 EST
With the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series tied at 2-2, New York's Jalen Brunson delivered a signature game at the right time, helping the Knicks to post a comfortable 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

Dominant defense smothers Stars in Wild's G5 win
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:17 EST
After trailing this Western Conference first-round series 2-1, the Minnesota Wild have now won consecutive games, the last being a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, and are now one win away from advancing for the first time since 2015.

Rockets rule out Durant (ankle) for Game 5
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:17 EST
The Rockets, again facing elimination, officially ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Wednesday night's Game 5 against the Lakers because of a left ankle sprain.

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Watch: Deputy wrangles dozens of escaped farm animals in Indiana
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:22:30 -0400
A police deputy in Indiana found himself in an odd rescue situation regarding escaped farm animals over the weekend.

Tornado causes injuries and significant damage in North Texas city of Mineral Wells
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:37:10 -0400
On the tail end of a relentless severe weather marathon, a destructive tornado tore through the North Texas town of Mineral Wells, leaving a trail of significant structural damage and reported injuries Tuesday evening, officials said.

Pets to pests: Goldfish found to be harmful to natural freshwater ecosystems
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:17:37 -0400
One of the most common "starter" pets for families, the goldfish, may not be so harmless when released into the wild.

Back-to-back storms to bring beneficial rain to the Southern US
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:07:01 -0400
Back-to-back storms are expected to douse the Southern U.S. this week, just in the nick of time for millions of Americans.

Michigan officials seeking information on 5 bald eagles found dead in same area over 2 weeks
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:35:58 -0400
After five bald eagles were found dead under suspicious circumstances in an area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula in a two-week timeframe, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for answers.

May skywatching guide: From meteor showers to micromoons, here is what to look up for
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:07:42 -0400
This May, be on the lookout for another meteor shower, full moons ? which may appear slightly smaller than usual ? and a super new moon, as the trend of stunning displays continues.