France threw a funeral for Windows 10 ? complete with a coffin and chants of Microsoft's "programmed obsolescence"
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:09:14 +0000
French activists staged a symbolic funeral for Windows 10, slamming Microsoft?s forced Windows 11 upgrades and planned obsolescence.

Discord on Windows Phone 7 in 2026? This fan-made app is a surprising moment of revival for a long-forgotten platform
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:10:38 +0000
A fan has brought Discord to Windows Phone 7 using unofficial apps, showcasing ongoing community support for the discontinued platform in 2026.

"We're doing the work required to win back fans across Windows and Xbox": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is making foundational changes to fix Windows 11 and Xbox
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:34:48 +0000
Satya Nadella has commented on recent announcements around Windows and Xbox that are working to rebuild trust and positive sentiment around its consumer offerings.

Analysts react to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass price drop from CEO Asha Sharma, believe it "should help subscriber numbers grow" ? "Not surprising at all"
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:42:23 +0000
Following Microsoft's huge Xbox Game Pass price drop last week, industry analysts have reacted to the cut and say they believe it will lead to growth.

"This was detrimental to Halo Infinite's post-release development": New Halo report reveals just how destructive "mass culling" Microsoft layoffs were at Halo Studios
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:30:37 +0000
A new Halo report alleges that Halo Infinite devs were burdened by "double the responsibilities and duties" following Microsoft's early 2023 layoffs.

We?ve tested the April 2026 Windows 11 update, and its 11 improvements genuinely make the OS feel better
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:16:23 +0000
Windows 11 Insider builds for the last half of April 2026 introduce major updates, including Windows Update overhaul, Xbox mode, and Point-in-time Restore.

Kevin Harvick says he would have fired Kyle Busch?s crew chief too
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:43:21 +0000
Kevin Harvick says he heard enough from the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway earlier in the month to know that Jim Pohlman and Kyle Busch was not going to work out.
And to wit, despite scoring the first top-10 of the season together at Talladega on Sunday, Richard Childress Racing made a crew chief swap for the two-time Cup Series champion this week with Andy Street returning ...Keep reading

NASCAR television ratings from Talladega
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:04:21 +0000
The NASCAR Cup Series television ratings for the race at Talladega Superspeedway were slightly down year-over-year.
The race, once again aired live on over-the-air FOX, earned an average of 3.967 million viewers on Sunday according to the Nielsen Big Data + Panel metric used since last year. This is down from the 4.041 average in 2025, which was also on FOX. The 2026 race was won by Carson ...Keep reading

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

Stolen chemical-dispersing drones could have facilitated 'action against the homeland,' fmr DHS official warns
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:50 GMT
Federal authorities recovered 15 stolen industrial drones capable of dispersing liquid chemicals, but a former DHS official says key questions remain.

Moms group labeled ?extremist? flips script on SPLC after federal indictment: 'Shut it down'
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:47 GMT
Moms for America founder calls for SPLC to be shut down after DOJ indictment alleging the civil rights group funneled money to extremist groups.

DeSantis' redistricting fight gets major boost from his potential GOP successor: 'Doing the right thing'
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:46 GMT
Rep. Byron Donalds backs Gov. Ron DeSantis' new Florida redistricting map while blasting Hakeem Jeffries and Gavin Newsom over Democratic criticism.

King Charles follows Queen Elizabeth's playbook with a twist during Trump state visit: expert
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:27 GMT
Experts compare King Charles' first US visit as monarch to Queen Elizabeth's historic trips, noting his more outspoken and personal diplomatic approach.

Educators face backlash, firings after posts lament Trump surviving WHCA dinner shooting
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:23 GMT
Education professionals face backlash and terminations after posting online reactions expressing disappointment Trump was not killed Saturday.

Hegseth testifies at Senate as Iran war's $25B price tag and 60-day war powers deadline loom
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:20 GMT
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate on the Iran war and Pentagon budget as the War Powers Resolution deadline nears on Friday.

Liberal city removes anti-crime signs to be more inclusive: ?Just insane?
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:10 GMT
Democrat-led Ann Arbor draws mockery after removing all anti-crime watch signs across the city, saying they are inconsistent with inclusive values.

Takuma Sato avoids collision with a fox and posts 4th-fastest lap during Indy 500 testing
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:50:40 GMT
"Very fortunate we both come back home happy," Sato said of the incident.

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.

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Takeaways from Lakers-Rockets Game 5
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:31:44 EST
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

Rockets outlast Lakers to push series to Game 6
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:55:47 EST
The Rockets prevailed late against the Lakers on Wednesday after faltering in a similar situation last week, avoiding elimination for the second straight game and trimming L.A.'s lead in the series to 3-2.

Source: Amid LIV unrest, players exploring return
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:55:47 EST
Amid uncertainty about the Saudi-backed tour's future, multiple representatives for LIV Golf players have started to reach out to the PGA Tour to explore what a path back would look like, a source told ESPN on Wednesday.

Cade's 45 do trick vs. Magic as Pistons stay alive...
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:55:47 EST
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, as the Pistons beat the Magic to stave off elimination.

Cavs let Schroder cook in 4th, regain series contr...
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:55:47 EST
Limited in the first four games, Dennis Schroder broke out in Wednesday's Game 5, scoring 11 of his 19 points in the fourth as the Cavs won 125-120 to take a 3-2 series lead.

Flyers eliminate Penguins in 6 on York's OT winner...
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:55:47 EST
Cam York scored 17:32 into overtime and chucked his stick into the stands in a wild celebration to send the Flyers into the second round for the first time in six years with a 1-0 Game 6 win over the Penguins on Wednesday night.

Crosby hopes Penguins 'family' stays together
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:55:47 EST
Sidney Crosby is hoping the end of the Penguins' season Wednesday night wasn't the end of his and Kris Letang's time playing with Evgeni Malkin.

Howden's short-handed goal in 2OT lifts Vegas
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:55:47 EST
Brett Howden's goal late Wednesday night against the Mammoth put the Golden Knights one victory away from winning the first-round series.

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Hooked: Cocaine pollution has sharks and salmon off the rails ? and it's not their fault
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:44:48 -0400
Cocaine pollution has sharks and salmon off the rails ? and it?s not their fault. ?Party" pollution refers to drugs entering aquatic ecosystems after human use, exposing fish to their effects?a reality now underscored by two recent studies.

Dangerous great white shark temporarily closes strip of popular California beach
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:25:49 -0400
An active great white shark off the coast of one of California's most popular beaches has resulted in a 48-hour closure of a strip of the Pacific Ocean.

See it: '1 in 50 million' split-colored lobster donated to Massachusetts aquarium in rare discovery
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:46 -0400
An ultra-rare American lobster that's body is split equally between orange and blueish-green is making headlines after being discovered off Cape Cod in mid-April.

Be on the lookout: Sick and dead squirrels in California park trigger concerns among residents
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:41:36 -0400
A notice was posted at Runyon Canyon Park in the Hollywood Hills, cautioning hikers about "sick, lethargic, and deceased squirrels" that have recently been observed in and around the area.

Mother and 3 children rescued from raging floodwaters during dangerous downpour in Texas
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:27:08 -0400
A mother and three children found themselves in a life-or-death situation amid a dangerous downpour in Texas over the weekend after their car was swept into raging floodwaters.

Magnitude 4.4 is latest in series of earthquakes to hit Nevada
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:15:34 -0400
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake shook Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, some 17 miles southwest of Alamo, Nevada, shortly after 8 a.m. local time. According to the USGS, shaking was felt in Las Vegas, roughly 60 miles south of the epicenter.