I dug into the new Windows Update rules coming to Windows 11, and these are the 5 things you need to know
Sat, 09 May 2026 13:55:36 +0000
Windows 11 is getting major Windows Update changes with fewer restarts, better controls, and smarter fixes. Here's what you need to know.

Xbox?s most underrated co?op shooter gets a surprise sequel, and its 4?player bug?hunt vibe has me very excited
Sat, 09 May 2026 13:16:34 +0000
Recently, a new trailer shared by IGN revealed that Aliens: Fireteam Elite, a co-op shooter based on the Alien franchise, is getting a sequel that will be coming soon to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC systems. Here's what's known about this game thus far from this announcement.

"62% won?t pay $70 anymore": Gen Z's shift toward Xbox Game Pass has me rethinking how we buy video games and subscriptions
Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000
A new gaming report claims 62% of players no longer buy full-price games, with younger audiences increasingly favoring subscription services and rotating entertainment habits. The shift raises questions about whether Xbox Game Pass was simply ahead of its time.

?We want a real voice?: Why developers at Double Fine are launching a union effort and what it signals for the wider Xbox ecosystem
Sat, 09 May 2026 12:59:02 +0000
Double Fine employees are officially moving to unionize with support from the CWA, with Microsoft reportedly remaining neutral throughout the process.

How new Windows 11 Insider builds blend smarter touchpad gestures, cleaner File Explorer, and a free EDU upgrade path
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:52:13 +0000
Microsoft rolled out four new Windows Insider builds with upgraded touchpad gestures, clearer File Explorer descriptions, a redesigned voice?typing UI, and a free K?12 upgrade path.

"You had lightning in a bottle and decided to pry the lid off yourself": Helldivers 2 reviews crash to 'Mostly Negative' on Steam after controversial update and AMA, Arrowhead responds
Fri, 08 May 2026 20:48:17 +0000
Helldivers 2 players have review bombed the game's Steam reviews to "Mostly Negative," with many extremely frustrated with its current state.

NASCAR Cup Watkins Glen starting lineup: Shane van Gisbergen beats McDowell to pole
Sat, 09 May 2026 19:10:01 +0000
The grid is set for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International. Defending winner Shane van Gisbergen earned pole position -- his first at the Glen but fifth at the Cup level. The impressive qualifying effort also comes on the Kiwi's 37th birthday!
Spire Motorsports' Michael McDowell will start from the outside of the front row, a full 0.259s off of SVG's fast lap of ...Keep reading

Mum is the word for Ryan Preece about Ty Gibbs penalty until NASCAR appeal
Sat, 09 May 2026 16:04:40 +0000
?Honestly, a bit surprised.?
Ryan Preece was very measured on Saturday morning when discussing the penalty levied against him this week by NASCAR for the incident involving him and Ty Gibbs last Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. Gibbs crashed on Lap 101 and NASCAR deduced intent based on radio communication that indicated Preece could retaliate in some form for a previous incident ...Keep reading

NASCAR adjusts restart zone visuals after Chastain and Ruggiero penalties
Sat, 09 May 2026 14:36:39 +0000
During Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen International, two late-race leaders were penalized for going early and mashing the gas before reaching the restart zone.
The first was Ross Chastain, who led 19 laps before penalized with just ten laps to go. Two restarts later with five laps to go, it was Gio Ruggiero, who was even closer to the line and was getting pushed ...Keep reading

Shane van Gisbergen arrives at Watkins Glen without his superpower
Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:52 +0000
Shane Van Gisbergen finished second to Tyler Reddick in the first road course race of the NASCAR Cup Series season at Circuit of the Americas but also had to work way harder for it than any of his five wins in 2025.
To wit, the three-time Supercars champion turned Cup Series contender isn?t sure he is automatically this favorite for this weekend at Watkins Glen either. His road course prowess ...Keep reading

Important storylines to follow during the Watkins Glen NASCAR weekend
Fri, 08 May 2026 13:05:02 +0000
Watkins Glen International hosts the 12th round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, and will feature all three national divisions and the ARCA Menards Series from Friday through Sunday. This is also the earliest the track has ever appeared on the NASCAR schedule.
Will Shane van Gisbergen go back-to-back, or will another driver capture the checkered flag at The Glen? Here's all some major storylines ...Keep reading

'How I Met Your Mother' actor Nick Pasqual convicted of attempted murder for stabbing ex-girlfriend
Sun, 10 May 2026 10:02:18 GMT
"How I Met Your Mother" actor Nick Pasqual convicted of attempted murder in the stabbing of ex-girlfriend Allie Shehorn, now awaits sentencing.

Nancy Guthrie was alive when abducted, blood evidence shows 'last stand' on front porch: retired FBI agent
Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:51 GMT
Blood spatter evidence shows Nancy Guthrie made a last stand on her porch before being abducted, and the suspect made key mistakes, retired FBI agent says.

Where Trump, GOP vs Democrats redistricting battle heads next in wake of key court rulings
Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:17 GMT
Trump hails Virginia Supreme Court ruling that strikes down redistricting ballot measure as a huge win for Republicans defending their House majority.

Cruise ship linked to deadly Hantavirus outbreak arrives off Tenerife as passenger evacuation begins
Sun, 10 May 2026 07:21:07 GMT
The cruise ship linked to a deadly Hantavirus outbreak arrived off Tenerife, where Spanish health authorities plan to test and evacuate passengers to their home countries.

North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report
Sun, 10 May 2026 03:56:24 GMT
North Korea's revised constitution reportedly requires an automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is killed, according to intelligence briefings.

UFL 2026: Full Regular-Season Schedules, Results for All 8 Teams
Sun, 10 May 2026 03:07:59 GMT
Here are the full 2026 UFL schedules and results for all eight teams.

Wings rookie Azzi Fudd sets dubious WNBA record with lowest-scoring debut by top pick
Sun, 10 May 2026 02:12:25 GMT
UConn star Azzi Fudd set a WNBA record for the fewest points scored in a No. 1 pick's debut, managing just three points for the Dallas Wings.

Christian Lundgaard's daring pass on David Malukas nets him 2nd IndyCar win in Sonsio Grand Prix
Sat, 09 May 2026 23:52:03 GMT
The 24-year-old Danish driver hadn't stood on the top step of the podium since 2023 when he took his maiden IndyCar victory on the streets of Toronto.

Sonsio GP live updates: Christian Lundgaard earns second IndyCar win at IMS road course
Sat, 09 May 2026 23:34:28 GMT
Follow live, in-race updates all afternoon long as the Month of May gets underway for the IndyCar Sonsio Grand Prix on the IMS road course.

Rookie Tymek Kucharczyk holds off Max Taylor to win Indy NXT race 2 at IMS road course
Sat, 09 May 2026 19:55:48 GMT
The victory vaulted Kucharczyk from fourth to second in the championship, just eleven points behind points leader Nikita Johnson.

Oliver Wheldon earns back-to-back podium finishes in Saturday USF2000 races on IMS road course
Sat, 09 May 2026 17:55:58 GMT
The USF2000 Series is part of the "Road to Indy" program, a step below USF Pro 2000 and two steps below Indy NXT.

Alex Palou scores third consecutive Sonsio Grand Prix pole position at IMS road course
Sat, 09 May 2026 16:28:36 GMT
The pole position gives Palou the best chance at winning his fourth consecutive Sonsio Grand Prix.

IndyCar faces backlash after release, removal of T-shirt featuring 'ONE NATION, ONE RACE'
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:50:54 GMT
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. is scheduled for Aug. 22-23, 2026.

Pacers star Andrew Nembhard riding in 'Fastest Seat in Sports' at Sonsio Grand Prix
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:29:11 GMT
Coverage of the grand prix begins at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9.

Thousands at funeral for Italian IndyCar champ and Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi
Tue, 05 May 2026 18:22:03 GMT
One fan inside the church held up a sign that said, ?Farewell Alex, your legend will never die.?

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Takeaways: Thunder take a 3-0 lead
Sat, 9 May 2026 23:39:43 EST
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.

OKC improves to 7-0 after blitzing L.A. in Game 3
Sun, 10 May 2026 02:11:26 EST
With Jalen Williams sidelined and the Lakers' defense focused on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, second-year guard Ajay Mitchell has broken out as a playoff star for OKC.

Strickland stuns bitter rival Chimaev for UFC titl...
Sun, 10 May 2026 02:11:26 EST
Sean Strickland dethroned the previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev in a razor-close split decision at UFC 238 for the middleweight championship.

Kerr agrees to 2-year deal to stay with Warriors
Sun, 10 May 2026 02:11:26 EST
Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year contract to return as head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Dan Eveloff and Rick Smith of Priority Sports told ESPN on Saturday.

Harden's clutch shots help Cavaliers down Pistons
Sun, 10 May 2026 02:11:26 EST
James Harden hit three clutch shots in the final two minutes, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cavaliers beat Detroit 116-109 on Saturday to cut the Pistons' lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Hurricanes sweep Flyers, move to 8-0 in playoffs
Sun, 10 May 2026 02:11:26 EST
Jackson Blake scored 5:28 into overtime, his second goal of the game, and the Carolina Hurricanes completed a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers with a 3-2 victory Saturday, a win that gave coach Rod Brind'Amour's team an 8-0 postseason record.

Avs pull Wedgewood, 'have a decision to make'
Sun, 10 May 2026 02:11:26 EST
Adversity has hit the Colorado Avalanche, who suffered their first loss of the postseason Saturday night, and had to pull starting goaltender Scott Wedgewood after he allowed a third goal on just 12 shots in 24:23 against Minnesota.

'Legend': Players, coaches mourn manager Cox
Sun, 10 May 2026 02:11:26 EST
On Saturday, MLB players and coaches remembered late manager Bobby Cox, who died at 84.

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Brewing Super El Niño could turn the California coast into a summer hotspot for great white sharks
Sat, 09 May 2026 14:42:08 -0400
As a super El Niño develops, rising ocean surface temperatures could make great white sharks and other species more prevalent along the California coast this summer.

Brain-eating amoeba detected in water at iconic US National Parks, study finds
Fri, 08 May 2026 20:10:24 -0400
A new study shows that a devastating brain-eating amoeba has been detected in thermal waters at Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Young great white shark 'Nori' marks major milestone off New Jersey coast as first tagged shark to move north
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:11:26 -0400
A young white shark named Nori is making big moves in the Atlantic, marking a significant moment for white shark seasonal migration this year.

Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano kills 3 hikers during eruption as 17 others, including tourists, evacuated
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:44:04 -0400
Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted Friday morning local time, killing 3 hikers who had entered a restricted zone, according to local police.

Watch: Massive, ominous cloud approaches beach in Brazil, leaving onlookers stunned at phenomenon
Fri, 08 May 2026 07:09:28 -0400
An ominous-looking cloud stunned beachgoers in São Paulo, Brazil, as it approached the South American beach. Footage captured by Gabriel Ferraz de Campos Naufel showed the unusual, tsunami-like cloud expanding across the sky.

Weekend severe storms threaten millions across Plains with Tornado Alley expected to reignite later in May
Fri, 08 May 2026 06:46:47 -0400
After brief reprieve, a severe weather pattern is expected to return later this month across the Plains over the historical "Tornado Alley" which stretches from Nebraska south through Kansas, Oklahoma and parts of North Texas.