Microsoft is gearing up to let you spread the cost of Xbox purchases ? partnering with Klarna and PayPal
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:20:35 +0000
Microsoft is exploring ways to help Xbox customers manage the cost of living crisis, adding the ability to split costs in over weeks or even monthly instalment payments "interest free."

Capcom is removing paid DLC and making its content earnable ? and it?s a move worth copying
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:18:10 +0000
Capcom is removing several controversial microtransactions from Dragon's Dogma 2, in preparation for its updates and DLC expansion. I've never seen a company do this before, and it gives me hope that companies are realizing people don't like microtransactions and will stop charging for them.

Want an early access code to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta? The upcoming Call of Duty Endowment Bowl is your chance to score ? Here's when and how to watch
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0000
Call of Duty Endowment, a nonprofit founded in 2009 to assist military veterans in finding high-quality civilian careers after service, is celebrating its 7th annual C.O.D.E. Bowl, presented by USAA, during NASCAR's San Diego Race Weekend on June 20.

"I'm proud to say we delivered": Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan departs alongside chief of staff, read his message to Microsoft devs
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:41:13 +0000
After nearly 14 years working under Xbox and 18 months leading Xbox Game Studios, Craig Duncan is stepping down and leaving Microsoft.

CHUWI's AuBox X 256V mini AI PC keeps looking better as PC prices rise ? I used it for a few weeks to see how well it runs
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000
CHUWI's fresh AuBox X mini AI PC is super compact, relatively powerful, and comes at a very attractive price. Is it right for you? I've been using it for a few weeks to find out.

Windows 11's built-in apps are about to get a boost ? here's what's already in testing
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:28:07 +0000
Microsoft is rolling out a major wave of updates to Windows 11's native in-box apps in the Insider channels, bringing bug fixes, UI tweaks, and highly requested updates to tools like Paint, Photos, and Clock before they ship to all users.

How GM is perfecting their sim tools for the unknowns of San Diego, Chicagoland
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:53:10 +0000
Preparing to race at a brand new track like the San Diego street course can be a daunting task when there isn?t any data or video to study so we dug into how the tools are built that help competitors to prepare. Driver-in-the-loop simulators are a key part of modern racing so we spoke with Keith Rodden at General Motors to learn more about the process for building out San Diego in their ...Keep reading

San Diego NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the Anduril 250
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:44:46 +0000
NASCAR is taking a trip across the entire country towards Naval Base Coronado for an all-new race on the 2026 schedule. The 17th round of the Cup Series season will take place around a massive, temporary street course existing entirely within an active military base.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the first-ever running of the Anduril 250 at Qualcomm Circuit on the historic Naval ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin says Michael Jordan is 'finding out'
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:16:51 +0000
What is most impressive about Denny Hamlin in 2026 isn?t what he is doing but what he theoretically could have done.
Much to his chagrin.
Think about it: Dover this year was the All-Star Race so it doesn?t technically count but then Hamlin appeared poised to win the Coca-Cola 600 before the rain negated what looked to be a race winning pass on Daniel Suarez.
He?s won three in a row ...Keep reading

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Pocono 2026
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:36:25 +0000
Entering the Coca-Cola 600, Tyler Reddick led the NASCAR Cup Series championship with 129 points between himself and Denny Hamlin. But after finishes of 2nd, 1st, 1st, and 1st again this weekend at Pocono, Hamlin had obliterated that advantage. It's down to just 19 points as the Cup Series heads to Naval Base Coronado for an all-new street course.
In the battle to make the Chase, Austin Cindric ...Keep reading

Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Pocono
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:49:18 +0000
Denny Hamlin cruised to the win ahead of title rival Tyler Reddick at Pocono Raceway, with William Byron leading the way for Chevrolet in third.
John-Hunter Nemechek earned his first top five of the year, placing fourth, while Kyle Larson rounded out the top five.
Erik Jones placed sixth, Chris Buescher seventh (top Ford driver), Ross Chastain eighth, Ty Gibbs ninth, and Ryan Blaney ...Keep reading

Chaotic car chase ends with ICE nabbing alleged foreign terrorist leader accused of holding wife captive
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:19:01 GMT
ICE arrested an alleged leader of two foreign terrorist organizations in North Carolina after a vehicle pursuit and crash as he allegedly fled to Mexico.

Jemele Hill claims she'd have a job she's 'unqualified for' and a higher salary if she were White
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:15:31 GMT
Jemele Hill says she would have a better job and a higher salary if she were White, responding to a viral question on Threads over the weekend.

Six men allegedly kidnapped two people at vacation resort, tortured them at boat ramp: FBI
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:12:36 GMT
Six men allegedly kidnapped two people at gunpoint from Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Florida, tortured them and demanded money, officials say.

OutKick's campaign to save Cracker Barrel proves to be a huge success with latest stock news
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:01:13 GMT
Cracker Barrel stock soared 37% after CEO Julie Felss Masino reversed controversial rebranding changes that caused a 53% stock drop in late 2024.

De Niro says he can't love America, compares country to abusive husband
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Robert De Niro said Sunday he can't love a country led by President Donald Trump, comparing it to an abused spouse loving their abuser at a New York City event.

Trump may have won a strategic pause in Iran. Now comes the hard part
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:35:37 GMT
President Trump announces U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to end conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but securing peace remains uncertain.

Padres vs Cardinals preview: Why San Diego offers betting value despite St Louis' surprising season
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:31:34 GMT
The San Diego Padres take on the St. Louis Cardinals as baseball takes center stage after NBA and NHL seasons conclude. Lucas Giolito faces Dustin May in this key matchup.

Dennis Reinbold, founder of IndyCar team Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, dies at 65
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:57:30 GMT
Reinbold died June 13 surrounded by his family, the team said in a statement.

Alex Palou survives carnage to win IndyCar Detroit GP from pole
Sun, 31 May 2026 20:59:05 GMT
Palou led 71 laps in a race that saw six full-course caution flags waive throughout the afternoon.

Palou earns pole for IndyCar race in Detroit as Indy 500 top-2 of Rosenqvist and Malukas fail to advance out of first round
Sat, 30 May 2026 20:09:57 GMT
It was Palou's third IndyCar pole in a row, having set the fastest time in qualifying for both the Sonsio Grand Prix and 110th Indy 500.

Renew, upgrade your Indy 500 tickets by June 15 before price increase
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:12:14 GMT
Fans who went to the 2026 Indy 500 have until Monday, June 15 to renew or upgrade their tickets for the best prices of the entire year.

'Nothing else I could have done' | David Malukas emotional after coming up short in closest Indy 500 finish
Sun, 24 May 2026 22:22:43 GMT
"I just don't know what else we could have done," Malukas said after the race. "We were driving 150% that whole race."

Super Swede | Felix Rosenqvist beats David Malukas in historic finish to win 110th Indianapolis 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 20:53:43 GMT
Rosenqvist beat Malukas by .0233 ? the closest finish in Indy 500 history ? after a one-lap shootout.

Indianapolis 500 live updates | Felix Rosenqvist passes David Malukas at the line to win 110th Indy 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 20:45:01 GMT
Keep it here all afternoon long for live updates of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

Here are all of the wrecks from the 110th Indianapolis 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 17:12:46 GMT
Crashes are part of the tragic history of the Indianapolis 500.

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Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:09:01 EST
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Peterson visits Wizards, won't meet other teams
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:52:50 EST
Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson has visited the Wizards but does not plan to grant another team a meeting, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Bulls finalizing hiring of Splitter as HC...
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:52:50 EST
Chicago is finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter, who guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record, to succeed Billy Donovan as the Bulls' head coach, sources told ESPN.

Hurricanes win Game 6, raise Cup for second time
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:52:50 EST
Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake each scored their seventh goal of the playoffs and Nikolaj Ehlers had an empty-net tally as the Hurricanes topped the Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to claim the franchise's second Stanley Cup.

Big 12 sues Texas Tech, Texas AG over Sorsby
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:52:50 EST
The Big 12 filed a federal lawsuit Monday in the Northern District of Texas seeking both a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief to allow the league the authority to use its bylaws to potentially punish Sorsby.

White: UFC at White House 'great,' never again
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:52:50 EST
UFC president and CEO Dana White was proud of his promotion's White House event but also made clear that "we'll never do this again."

Deion on gambling scandal: 'Something's wrong'
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:52:50 EST
Colorado coach Deion Sanders says "something's wrong with that" when it comes to someone gambling on their own team.

Sources: Jets, durable Tippmann reach $62M deal
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:52:50 EST
The Jets and right guard Joe Tippmann have agreed to a four-year, $62 million contract extension that includes $31 million in new guarantees, sources told ESPN on Monday.

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See it: Heavy rain triggers dangerous flash flooding across Texas, prompting multiple water rescues
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:06:38 -0400
A firehose of tropical moisture is fueling torrential downpours across Texas, triggering ongoing emergency rescues and road closures amid life-threatening flash flooding.

Severe weather outbreak to reload across Midwest and Northeast by midweek, impacting recently battered regions
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:16:11 -0400
A multi-day severe storm outbreak is set to slam portions of the Midwest and Northeast by midweek. This comes just days after tornadoes, destructive winds and large hail moved through many of the same areas. Severe weather will begin Tuesday in Illinois and Indiana, sparking thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail.

Hawaii?s K?lauea volcano erupts for its 49th episode, sending fountains of lava into the air
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:29:06 -0400
Hawaii?s K?lauea volcano erupted for the 49th time on Sunday, blasting lava and thick plumes of smoke high into the air.

Invasive jellyfish with a painful sting returns to Jersey Shore, raising public health concerns
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:31:02 -0400
The Clinging jellyfish, which carries potent venom capable of causing severe pain and other localized symptoms, has been spotted along the Jersey Shore.

New NASA space mission is set for launch in 2027 to study the dynamics of tropical storms
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:27:38 -0400
The next leap in weather research is here as NASA?s Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) mission is set to launch soon with the mission to study storms from space.

Drought emergency at largest Native American reservation in the US could create ripple effect
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:36:46 -0400
The Navajo National Commission on Emergency Management ? the largest Native American reservation in the United States ? has officially declared a State of Emergency due to the severe, ongoing drought. Authorities said conditions are impacting communities across the Navajo Nation.