Microsoft tests a movable Taskbar in Windows 11, restoring a key customization feature many users missed
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:49:06 +0000
Microsoft is finally testing a movable Taskbar in Windows 11, reversing a controversial design decision that has frustrated users since the OS launched.

Microsoft reverses course on Edge password handling but denies users were ever at risk
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:08:07 +0000
Microsoft is patching an Edge behavior that left passwords in system memory, despite claiming the risk was within its expected threat model.

Microsoft fixes annoying BitLocker lockout ? but only for Windows 11, leaving Windows 10 stuck
Fri, 15 May 2026 18:13:29 +0000
Microsoft selectively patches BitLocker recovery issue for Windows 11 25h2, leaving Windows 10 and Windows Server users waiting for updates.

Forza Horizon 6 hits over 170,000 concurrent Steam players after the $120 early access launch, and is still riding high
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:39:15 +0000
Forza Horizon 6, the latest and biggest entry in Xbox's flagship racing series, has launched on Xbox and PC via early access and is quickly attaining a massive following on Steam with over 170,000 players and rising.

Windows 11?s May update is causing install failures and slow internet ? here?s what we know
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:27:28 +0000
Windows 11 update KB5089549 is reportedly failing to install for some users, while others say the May 2026 update slows internet speeds.

ROG?s new XREAL R1 glasses turn your handheld into a 171-inch gaming theater (and you can pre-order them today at Best Buy)
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:45:56 +0000
ROG and XREAL are officially launching the ROG XREAL R1 gaming AR glasses worldwide, bringing the first 240Hz micro?OLED wearable display to gamers. With a 171-inch virtual screen, 3DoF spatial modes, and tight ROG Ally integration, the R1 aims to redefine portable play. Our full Windows Central review is coming soon.

Brad Keselowski has strong feelings about NASCAR's reduced practice
Sat, 16 May 2026 03:28:01 +0000
In what felt like a throwback to a bygone era, the NASCAR Cup Series conducted a 90-minute practice session on Friday in advance of Sunday?s All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.
For drivers who were part of the sport prior to COVID-19, when the Sanctioning Body first started consolidating race weekends, Friday was a time capsule of sports. Chase Elliott was around back then and turned the ...Keep reading

NASCAR stars debate purpose of All Star Race amidst ordinary Dover atmosphere
Sat, 16 May 2026 02:37:08 +0000
Chase Elliott said it succinctly.
?This feels like a normal weekend,? said the 2020 Cup Series champion during media availabilities for the All-Star Race at Dover on Friday afternoon. ?It feels like a normal weekend. I would say this feels the least like an All-Star weekend that we?ve ever had in my career.
?I don?t know if it?s just because I?m not used to having an ...Keep reading

Kyle Larson leads NASCAR All-Star Race practice at Dover
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:48:54 +0000
As Dover hosts the All-Star Race for the very first time, NASCAR provided teams with an extended 90-minute practice session on Friday.
Defending NASCAR Cup series champion Kyle Larson topped the speed charts at 22.792s lap (157.95mph) around around the one-mile concrete oval. 
All 36 entries are taking part in the 350-lap All-Star Race this weekend, but ten drivers will be dropped ahead of ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR All-Star weekend at Dover
Fri, 15 May 2026 02:52:35 +0000
Along with points-paying races for the NASCAR O'Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series, the Cup cars will be on the track at Dover this weekend for the 2026 edition of the All-Star Racing.
NASCAR is bringing its annual All-Star Race to the 'Monster Mile' for the very first time, and revamping the format as well. 
Christopher Bell won last year's All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, while Denny ...Keep reading

NASCAR official details the no-caution call for Cody Ware's late crash at The Glen
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:57:39 +0000
Brad Moran, NASCAR?s managing director for the Cup Series, detailed the thought process behind race control not calling for a caution for a crash involving Cody Ware that left a significant dent in the Turn 7 railing.
Ware was able to keep the car under power, drove down pit road, and attempted repairs but the Rick Ware Racing No. 51 ultimately chose to park it afterwards. This became a ...Keep reading

Route 66 centennial spurs tourism in historic small towns
Sat, 16 May 2026 03:31:30 GMT
A few small towns along U.S. Route 66 crumbled when it was decommissioned in the 1980s, but the road's 100th anniversary this year has rebirthed tourism along the historic route.

UFL 2026: Full Regular-Season Schedules, Results for All 8 Teams
Sat, 16 May 2026 03:14:21 GMT
Here are the full 2026 UFL schedules and results for all eight teams.

Caitlin Clark honored for massive career milestone before Fever fall in overtime thriller
Sat, 16 May 2026 02:41:37 GMT
Caitlin Clark scored 32 points and hit a clutch three-pointer to force overtime, but the Indiana Fever fell to the Washington Mystics 104-102 on Friday.

Ronaldo's Redemptive Brace For Brazil Makes World Cup Top Moments
Sat, 16 May 2026 02:15:57 GMT
The World Cup is defined by memorable moments. Counting down to the top 100 of all-time.

Senator John Kennedy introduces America to ?Margaret,? his elliptical trainer named after Thatcher
Sat, 16 May 2026 02:02:08 GMT
Sen. John Kennedy posts a tongue-in-cheek video introducing his elliptical trainer named Margaret after Margaret Thatcher, going viral on social media.

Washington Nationals unveil the latest stadium snack that will excite some, horrify others
Sat, 16 May 2026 01:58:14 GMT
The Washington Nationals' Hot Dog Day featured hot dog fries, shoestring-style fried wieners with chipotle ranch, sparking debate among baseball fans.

Waymo driverless cars overrun Atlanta neighborhood, circling cul-de-sacs and alarming families with kids
Sat, 16 May 2026 01:54:00 GMT
Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood was overrun by empty Waymo driverless cars circling through cul-de-sacs due to a routing behavior issue.

Felix Rosenqvist, Scott McLaughlin reach the top of Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday
Sat, 16 May 2026 02:31:14 GMT
Scott McLaughlin turned heads with the fastest no-tow lap of the week at 232.674 mph and the second fastest four-lap average of 232.572 mph.

Chevys that made engine changes perform well on Fast Friday ahead of Indy 500 qualifying
Sat, 16 May 2026 01:32:32 GMT
Chevy drivers claimed two of the top three fastest laps of the day and six of the top 10 while also posting four of the six fastest four-lap averages.

'This place is just different' | Defending Indy 500 pole winner Robert Shwartzman pens social media post about not racing at IMS
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:34:13 GMT
"I?ll never take the chance I had to qualify and race here for granted. I hope to be back out there fighting for it again one day," Shwartzman wrote on X.

Dinner with A.J. or Mario? | Milk & Cookies with Dave Calabro
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:23:47 GMT
Would you rather have steak and beer with A.J. Foyt, or Italian and wine with Mario Andretti?

3 engine changes during Indianapolis 500 practice have sent Chevrolet and teams in search of answers
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:09:53 GMT
Three drivers have all made engine changes this week. A Chevy spokesman said each engine went back to Detroit for inspection.

'Wienies, start your engines!' | Wienermobiles visiting 2 central Indiana Kroger locations on Fast Friday ahead of 'Wienie 500'
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:11:26 GMT
The event drew 85,000 fans for the spectacle last year and also garnered 8 million more via livestream.

Pato O'Ward reaches the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart on the 3rd day of practice
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:06 GMT
O'Ward posted the fastest lap of the day on the third day of practice on Indy?s 2.5-mile oval, going 227.308 mph.

Romain Grosjean downplays dust-up with Marcus Armstrong as practice continues for Indianapolis 500
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:59:34 GMT
Grosjean called Saturday?s clash a misunderstanding in the heat of the moment.

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Pistons' huge 2nd half buries Cavs, forces Game 7
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:42:54 EST
The top-seeded Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cavaliers on Friday night to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.

Wilson torches Sun for 45 as Aces win 3rd straight...
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:42:54 EST
A'ja Wilson set a WNBA record with her fifth career 40-point game, dominating the Sun with 45 points on 15-of-18 shooting in the Aces' 101-94 win on Friday night

Smalley, McNealy atop crowded PGA leaderboard
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:42:54 EST
Newcomers Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy grabbed a share of the lead at the PGA Championship on Friday, but seven major champions are within four shots of the lead.

Thunder's Williams says he's healthy entering WCF
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:42:54 EST
Thunder star wing Jalen Williams, who has missed the past six games due to a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring, declared himself healthy entering the Western Conference finals.

Kerr on return to Warriors: 'I have to be better'
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:42:54 EST
In his first media availability since deciding to return to the Golden State Warriors for a 13th season, Steve Kerr was critical of the job he did in his 12th season as the head coach.

Silent Knights: Media freeze-out costs VGK, Torts
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:42:54 EST
The NHL has stripped the Golden Knights of their second-round pick and fined coach John Tortorella $100,000 for the team's decision to avoid speaking to the media after its series-clinching win over the Ducks.

Dodgers' Snell a latch scratch, then lands on IL
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:42:54 EST
Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell was a late scratch from his second start of the season Friday at Angel Stadium because of loose bodies in his left elbow, which will sideline him indefinitely.

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Watch: Massive alligator munches on smaller alligator in Florida wildlife park
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:15:42 -0400
A large, adult alligator was caught on camera eating a small alligator in a wildlife park in late March.

Beachgoers warned after first white shark of the season confirmed in Cape Cod
Fri, 15 May 2026 15:32:46 -0400
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, officials are warning beachgoers to watch out for and report any white shark sightings.

Rounds of severe storms continue across Central US into early next week with millions facing tornado threat
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:03:17 -0400
Severe weather season isn't over, as the week of back-to-back storms has proven. Things are expected to ramp up on Sunday, as another round of dangerous storms moves into the Central U.S.

Video shows powerful dust storm creating blizzard-like conditions on western North Dakota highway
Fri, 15 May 2026 09:27:41 -0400
A major dust storm created blizzard-like conditions in western North Dakota Thursday afternoon, reducing visibility to near-zero and causing several crashes on local highways.

Millions across 1,200 miles from Wisconsin to Texas under threat of 'monster' hail as severe storms fire up
Fri, 15 May 2026 06:55:09 -0400
A more than 1,200-mile corridor from Wisconsin to Texas could see severe weather beginning Friday afternoon, with more than 7 million people under the greatest risk of seeing large hail across Iowa and other parts of the Midwest and Central Plains.

Evacuations underway as lightning sparks massive grassfire and burns thousands of acres in Texas
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:56:53 -0400
Mandatory evacuations are underway in Canyon, Texas, as a rapidly spreading grass fire scorches parts of the region. The Hungate Fire began Thursday afternoon when a storm cell moved across Randall County, producing lightning that sparked a series of grass-fires throughout the area.