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The Windows Control Panel is one step closer to death as account rename option makes its way to Windows 11's Settings app
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:59:54 +0000
Microsoft is adding the ability to rename your user account to the Windows 11 Settings app, ported over from the legacy Control Panel.

Surface Pro update fixes key cellular bugs ? just as Microsoft leans into 5G
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:59:12 +0000
Microsoft?s latest Surface Pro firmware update fixes VPN and cellular issues, arriving as the company deepens its 5G push through a new Ericsson partnership.

World of Warcraft: Midnight global launch times ? here's when the game will be released in early access and for the general public
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:46:51 +0000
Blizzard Entertainment has released the final, definitive public release and early access dates for World of Warcraft's upcoming Midnight expansion, and we have curated them so you won't miss out on the launch.

Microsoft Paint is gaining a feature I've been waiting 25 years for ? Windows 11's built-in image editor is one step closer to replacing Photoshop
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:50:27 +0000
Windows 11's in-box Paint app is gaining a new feature that will let you rotate shapes and text into any position you like. Believe it or not, this hasn't been possible until now!

Samsung's "Penta Tandem" display tech finally solves OLED brightness woes ? Your next PC or TV screen will be brighter AND more efficient
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:47:01 +0000
Samsung's five-layer OLED stack now has an official name, and the tech is expected to arrive in displays of all shapes and sizes in 2026.

Xbox?s new Chief of Staff just reunited with Asha Sharma ? but who exactly is Craig Cincotta?
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:14:58 +0000
Craig Cincotta has been named Chief of Staff at Xbox, reuniting with new CEO Asha Sharma. Here is his Microsoft career history and what the role means for Xbox leadership.

This tiny app exposes a massive problem at Microsoft ? and shows how smooth Windows could be
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:03:03 +0000
A fast, lightweight whiteboard app called Markerpad highlights how sluggish and web?heavy Microsoft Whiteboard feels on Windows 11.

Microsoft crowns Copilot king of productivity on Windows 11 ? but reports suggest no one is actually using it
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:57:44 +0000
Microsoft ranks Copilot among the top productivity apps on Windows 11, potentially reshaping the future of work with AI.

A farewell to Phil Spencer, he who saved Xbox ? and salutations to Asha Sharma, who will steer Xbox through its toughest era
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:51:51 +0000
The biggest change to Xbox in years, and it might've come at exactly the right time.

New Xbox CEO hits social media running ? Here's everything Asha Sharma has said so far about the future of Xbox
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000
In all the turmoil, Asha reached out to the Xbox community on X answering questions and putting out some early thoughts on the future of the brand.

Monster Hunter Stories 3's latest trailer reveals some crazy new Monsties up for taming ? and it's making me miss Monster Hunter Rise
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0000
Over the weekend, Capcom dropped a new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, which includes more scenes from the story and massive reveals for a wide variety of monsters to hunt and Monsties to tame.

Microsoft is killing off a key Edge security feature ? are you ready for the switch?
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:47:50 +0000
Edge is discontinuing custom primary password support in June 2026, as Microsoft shifts security to Windows Hello and system authentication.

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme driver support discontinued? ? Lenovo confirms no further Legion Go plans
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:44:01 +0000
Lenovo Korea has reportedly confirmed no further driver updates are planned for the Legion Go powered by AMD?s Ryzen Z1 Extreme, raising broader concerns about long-term support for Z1 Extreme handheld devices.

Windows Wrap: I don't care if the new Xbox CEO is a gamer ? I care if she puts gamers first
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:59:42 +0000
Asha Sharma?s appointment as Xbox CEO has raised questions about her gaming background, but the real issue is whether she?ll put players and creativity first.

Things are looking worse for laptop prices, but not for Microsoft's ultimate Snapdragon X Elite laptop ? this 5-Star Copilot+ PC is now under $1,000
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:47:29 +0000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop's mid-range configuration with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, 120Hz display, and other beneficial features for hardworking typists has had its high MSRP reduced, so its cost is now under $1,000.


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    Connor Zilisch shares karting story that proved Kimi Antonelli was destined for F1
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:21:48 +0000
    19-year-old NASCAR Cup driver Connor Zilisch said he could always tell that Kimi Antonelli would get into Formula 1 after karting together.
    The two grew up karting together when the American driver would spend his summers in Europe to gain experience other forms of racing. During an appearance on the Gypsy Tales podcast, the Trackhouse Racing driver explained that Antonelli was "one of the best ...Keep reading

    Hurricane Hocevar experience on full display in NASCAR Atlanta
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:10:34 +0000
    On one hand, it was the full Carson Hocevar experience at Atlanta, where he was going to take any gap that presented itself but he also acknowledged after the race that he likely has some apologies to make too.
    It was an adventure out there:
    His race began with a flat tire running inside the top-five and lost a lap on pit road. He started racing the leaders to stay just one lap down but had ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Atlanta
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:37:29 +0000
    After winning the first two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, Tyler Reddick holds a 40-point lead in the championship standings. 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace sits second after back-to-back top tens to open the year, with Chase Elliott third.
    Some notables deep in the standings include Denny Hamlin (27th), Christopher Bell (31st), Alex Bowman (32nd), and rookie Connor Zilisch ...Keep reading

    23XI Racing riding high after Tyler Reddick sweeps first two NASCAR races
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:34:39 +0000
    Through two races, the NASCAR Cup Series is 23XI Racing?s world and everyone else is just living in it.
    Tyler Reddick has won back-to-back races to open season and leads the championship standings over his teammate, Bubba Wallace. NASCAR has made headlines all month now with team co-owner Michael Jordan celebrating on pit road following a year that challenged 23XI on the track and in the ...Keep reading

    Shane van Gisbergen spins twice, still earns career-best oval Cup finish
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:21:52 +0000
    Shane van Gisbergen had an eventful race at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) on Sunday. The site of his best oval showing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (third) is now the site of his best oval finish in Cup, finishing an impressive sixth.
    SVG did that despite two mid-race trips through the infield grass on the way to improving on his previous best oval finish of tenth at Kansas last ...Keep reading

    Official race results from 2026 Atlanta NASCAR Cup race
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:31:55 +0000
    Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta featured a record number of lead changes with over a dozen different drivers taking a turn out front.
    For the first time since 2009, a driver opened the season with back-to-back wins as Tyler Reddick surged ahead in double overtime to win the race. It was an improbable comeback after being collected in a mid-race wreck and losing his right-front ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick goes back-to-back, wins mad Atlanta Cup race with no fender
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:26:36 +0000
    Tyler Reddick had no right-front fender after a mid-race frontstretch wreck, but that didn't stop him from capturing the checkered flag in a chaotic finish at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta). 
    It was Reddick's 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace who had the lead on the final restart, and Reddick was the pusher. Carson Hocevar lined up on the outside with Ross Chastain directly behind him.
    The ...Keep reading

    Spire confirms hire of Chris Gabehart, who lawyers up after Gibbs lawsuit
    Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:57:25 +0000
    Spire Motorsports made it official on Saturday morning with a confirmation that it has indeed hired former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart to serve as Chief Motorsports Officer, a role that will oversee multiple disciplines.
    The hire, in part, has served as the basis for a lawsuit by JGR against Gabehart, whom the team alleges accessed proprietary information while ...Keep reading

    Recovering Brad Keselowski has road ace Joey Hand on standby for COTA
    Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:53 +0000
    Brad Keselowski continues to recover from a broken right femur, suffered while slipping on ice during a family skiing trip in December, but his first real test was positive as he experienced a crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500 without aggravating the injury.
    And he finished fifth, too. 
    Overall, last weekend did not provide any addition discomfort beyond getting in and out of the ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Trump's science and tech man lays out White House's global AI strategy
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:34:05 GMT
    Exclusive interview reveals White House AI strategy: Michael Kratsios details new export program targeting developing countries with tech support.

    Newsom tells Georgia crowd, 'I am like you ... I'm a 960 SAT guy'
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:33:34 GMT
    California Gov. Gavin Newsom claimed he's a "960 SAT guy" who "cannot read a speech" due to dyslexia in a candid Atlanta book tour moment.

    NJ Democrats push ?F---ICE Act? to let residents sue over immigration enforcement
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:31:24 GMT
    New Jersey Democratic lawmakers face backlash over controversial "F---ICE Act" targeting federal immigration enforcement after reported detentions.

    Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murdering parents
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:24:08 GMT
    Nick Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles court Monday and entered a plea. The 32-year-old was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in deaths of Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner.

    Robert De Niro claims Trump will 'never leave' office at end of his term, says 'up to us to get rid of him'
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:10:41 GMT
    Robert De Niro claimed Monday that President Donald Trump will "never leave" office and said "we have to make him leave," during a recent podcast interview with Nicolle Wallace.

    Sarah Chalke calls ?Roseanne? set a ?pressure cooker,? details chaos behind the scenes
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:05:13 GMT
    Sarah Chalke reveals the "insane" behind-the-scenes drama on the "Roseanne" set, calling it a "pressure cooker" with constant writer firings and tensions.

    Top AI firm alleges Chinese labs used 24K fake accounts to siphon US tech
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:59:23 GMT
    Chinese AI labs allegedly used 24,000 fraudulent accounts to extract capabilities from Anthropic's Claude chatbot in coordinated "distillation" attacks.

    Lindsey Vonn shares she nearly had leg amputated, needed blood transfusion
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:52:12 GMT
    American Olympic legend Lindsey Vonn shared some of the harrowing details around her leg injury, revealing she nearly needed her leg amputated.

    Trump fires judge-picked US attorney as top DOJ official warns courts to stay in their lane
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:42:10 GMT
    Justice Department announces firing of second court-appointed U.S. attorney in two weeks as constitutional battle escalates over federal prosecutor appointments.

    Reporter's Notebook: Trump's State of the Union becomes political boxing match as Democrats boycott
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:39:15 GMT
    Trump's State of the Union becomes political boxing match with theatrical buildup, congressional outbursts, dramatic showmanship and orchestrated political theater.

    Mexico violence sees dozens of military troops, criminals dead after cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:36:13 GMT
    Mexican officials said 25 Mexican National Guard troops were killed in the ensuing violence triggered by the killing of cartel leader "El Mencho."

    Kingpins fall, prices don?t: How cartels defy the rules of economics
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:31:14 GMT
    Why killing drug cartel leaders barely affects prices: a look at the surprising economics behind resilient trafficking networks that operate like corporations.

    Sen Adam Schiff says he'll skip the State of the Union for the first time, slamming President Donald Trump
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:21:20 GMT
    President Donald Trump is scheduled to give the State of the Union address on Tuesday, but Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., announced that he will not attend.

    Iran president vows defiance as protests build against regime amid US military build up
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:17:37 GMT
    Iranian university students chanted anti-regime slogans in Tehran on Monday as nuclear talks with the U.S. and Iran are expected to resume on Thursday.

    Trump, Schumer find rare common ground on releasing UFO files
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:17:34 GMT
    President Donald Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon to release the government's files on UFOs, UAPs and "all other information" related to the phenomena.


    Indy Car Racing

    Indy 500 veteran Simona de Silvestro turns to speed of Olympic bobsleigh
    Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:17:40 GMT
    The 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year is competing in two events at the Milan Cortina Games.

    Romain Grosjean rejoins Dale Coyne Racing, returns to full-time IndyCar competition
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:52 GMT
    ?Grosjean will drive the No. 18 Honda and be partnered with 2025 Indy NXT champion and IndyCar rookie Dennis Hauger.

    James Hinchcliffe making NASCAR debut in Truck Series race at St. Petersburg
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:54:38 GMT
    Hinchcliffe joins Dario Franchitti as former IndyCar drivers competing in the first street race in NASCAR Truck Series history.

    IndyCar announces historic deal with Honda, Chevrolet
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:49 GMT
    Each Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) agreement will begin in 2027 and run for several years.

    Phil Krueger, 2-time Indy 500 starter, dies at 74
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:22:14 GMT
    Krueger, who entered ten Indy 500s from 1981 through 1991, died Feb. 9 after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home in Freetown, according to his obituary.

    President Trump announces new IndyCar race in Washington, DC
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:18:50 GMT
    An executive order says the Freedom 250 will run near the National Mall in conjunction with the celebration of America's 250th birthday.

    Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin's race strategist
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:56:09 GMT
    Cindric had previously been the team president and race strategist for Josef Newgarden.

    Indy 500 champ Josef Newgarden is still getting acclimated to seeing former teammates in new places
    Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:36:15 GMT
    Newgarden is still trying to get acclimated to seeing longtime teammate Will Power and Ron Ruzewski, Penske?s ex-managing director, working together at a rival team.

    Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
    Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:07:19 GMT
    It is not clear if Chip Ganassi, the team owner Palou drives for in IndyCar, is covering any of the losses.

    Why Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for junior series F2
    Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:43:19 GMT
    Herta says he hopes to race in the Indianapolis 500, despite potential conflicts with his F2 schedule.

    Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:19:50 GMT
    Power's determination and experience are expected to boost Andretti's performance this season.

    Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
    Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:22:56 GMT
    ?I?ve been called a lot of things, but I never thought that ?Sir? was going to be one of them," Dixon said.

    Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champ, to 2026 IndyCar lineup
    Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:13:24 GMT
    Mick Schumacher is coming to America to jump-start his racing career.

    Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren's Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
    Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:34:06 GMT
    Rossi is considered one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever and is the only road racer to have competed in 400 or more Grands Prix.

    Indy 500 winner Alex Palou has likeness unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy
    Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT
    As he has for every winner of the "500" since 1990, renowned sculptor Will Behrends crafted Palou's image for the Borg-Warner Trophy.

    Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indianapolis 500
    Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:25:31 GMT
    Hunter-Reay, the 2014 winner of the "500" and 2012 IndyCar Series champion, will drive the No. 31 Chevrolet.

    AJ Foyt Racing signs Indy NXT runner-up Collet for full 2026 IndyCar campaign
    Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:56:35 GMT
    Caio Collet will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet with backing from Brazilian logistics company Combitrans Amazonia in all 17 IndyCar races.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    NFL free agency tiers: Barnwell ranks the best QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs and OL
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:31:24 EST
    NFL free agency is almost here, and we placed players on offense into tiers based on their potential offseason contracts. Who could get paid?

    Draft intel: Who is the best player in the class? Could Vegas trade out of No. 1?
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:31:24 EST
    We asked NFL execs, scouts and players to weigh in on the Raiders' No. 1 pick and the best prospects in 2026.

    Vonn says surgery saved her from leg amputation
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:29:01 EST
    American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

    KD eyes '28 Games, bemoans U.S. hoops critics
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:29:01 EST
    Kevin Durant told ESPN that he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

    Geno makes record 655th AP Top 25 appearance
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:29:01 EST
    Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Tara VanDerveer for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 on Monday when UConn was again a unanimous No. 1.

    Prestianni banned over alleged Vini racist abuse
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:29:00 EST
    UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni for Wednesday's Champions League match against Real Madrid following the incident with Vinicius Junior in last week's first leg.

    Union: WNBA made enough for revenue sharing
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:29:00 EST
    The WNBA players union says that the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing.

    Sources: Suns to be without Brooks for 4-6 weeks
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:29:00 EST
    The Suns will be without Dillon Brooks for four to six weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, as the guard recovers from a broken left hand.

    Games in Mexico called off after cartel boss killed
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:29:00 EST
    Four high-level soccer matches were postponed Sunday after the Mexican army killed the leader of a powerful drug cartel in a town close to the World Cup host city of Guadalajara.

    Roddick joins ESPN for coverage of Grand Slams
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:29:00 EST
    Andy Roddick is joining ESPN for its coverage of Wimbledon and the US Open under a multiyear deal announced Monday.

    ?? Shots of gold: Winter Olympics, in pictures
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:29:01 EST
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    Let's predict the 2028 USA Olympic men's basketball roster: Expect a youth movement
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:22:02 EST
    In a time of transition for USA basketball, here's what the 12-man squad that will go up against a competitive international slate could look like.

    USA Basketball's road to 2028: New era, new coach, new decisions
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:22:02 EST
    With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, what lies ahead for USA Basketball?

    'The time is now': Inside the Darryn Peterson availability saga at Kansas
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:20:03 EST
    The projected No. 1 NBA draft pick has sat out enough time to cast uncertainty on his team's potential in March.

    Who makes Team USA in men's hockey at the 2030 Olympics?
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:32:20 EST
    While the 2026 roster returns home with medals, here's who could represent the U.S. in the French Alps Games.

    Way-too-early preview for the 2030 Olympics
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:32:19 EST
    After an amazing two weeks at Milan Cortina, what can we expect from the French Alps in four years?

    As NIL cash grows, coaches call for rules to protect athletes from 'street agents'
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:50:58 EST
    Coaches and other observers see a growing need to protect athletes by regulating middlemen in NIL deals.

    'It's going to be a huge focus': Teams are dialing in on pitch tipping in 2026
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:25:44 EST
    With a new rule already in place, MLB front offices are cracking down on another tiny way to get an advantage.