Dell's XPS 14 (2026) is more affordable, but is the new XPS 16 a better overall choice? This comparison can help you make the right decision.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Dell resurrected its XPS 14 and XPS 16 for 2026, and they arrive with an all-new design and new performance hardware. I can help you choose the right laptop for your needs based on design, performance, display, and more.

Windows Wrap: Microsoft?s new Copilot Reminders show us what not to do ? abandon a once-great app
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:49:49 +0000
Microsoft's latest Copilot feature feels like a retread of Microsoft To Do. It?s a classic example of "what not to do" in software development.

ASUS ROG Kithara review ? an audiophile headset with secondary gaming features
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:35:43 +0000
ASUS ROG Kithara is a high-end open-back gaming headset with excellent sound, but it is expensive and short on features for a wired-only setup.

RTX 5000 GPUs are running dry ? yet with this huge laptop deal you can get an RTX 5070 Ti to enjoy your games at their best
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:11:12 +0000
Best Buy has a special 20% discount for the ASUS ROG Strix G16, an incredible AMD laptop for gaming that's now become one of the cheapest ways to get your hands on an RTX 5070 Ti laptop.

You can now chat with Microsoft Copilot while setting up your Windows 11 PC for the first time
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:43:20 +0000
A new demo experience lets users try Copilot for the first time before ever hitting the desktop, during the out of box setup experience on Windows 11.

ARC Raiders dev is making 2 new games fueled by the "financial security" of the extraction shooter's success ? "We can live for a long time on the money"
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:07:31 +0000
After the colossal success of ARC Raiders, dev Embark Studios has "long-term security," and has two new games in the works that "we hope to finish someday."

Microsoft plans to "expand" Xbox Game Pass, and merge PC Game Pass with another tier ? more third-party service bundles may be on the way, too
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:41:17 +0000
Microsoft and Xbox are reportedly looking to overhaul Xbox Game Pass by merging PC Game Pass with another tier and offering more third-party benefits.

Larian director has a "crash out on main" over HBO's Baldur's Gate 3 TV show, but CEO Swen Vincke is more optimistic ? "the conversation we had ... gives me hope"
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:57:45 +0000
The news that Baldur's Gate 3 is getting an HBO TV show was a huge shock to everyone, and even Larian devs have mixed feelings about it.

Windows 11 is finally killing off legacy printer drivers in 2026 ? and it?s going to shake up a lot of older hardware
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:16:40 +0000
Microsoft is finally discontinuing legacy V3 and V4 printer driver support, starting with the non-security update KB5074105 released in January, changes that will roll out broadly in February 2026. This change could affect some printers from working correctly.

"We recommend using search engines other than Bing" ? 1.5 million Neocities sites are blocked by Microsoft's search engine, and AI support bots aren't helping
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:00:07 +0000
Neocities is home to almost 1.5 million human-made websites, keeping the GeoCities dream alive. Bing search would rather promote dangerous clone sites, and the Neocities founder isn't having any luck with AI-powered support.

Windows 11 locked me out of Notepad via Microsoft Account bugs ? is the 'Thin Client' era ruining my 27 blissful years of PCs?
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
I recently lost the ability to open Notepad and other apps on my Windows 11 PC when Microsoft's servers suffered authentication issues. Has it gone too far?

Call of Duty: Warzone added a new easter egg to snowy Rebirth Island ? here's how to get the secret weapon blueprint
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:23:50 +0000
Rebirth Island in Warzone has been given a much needed overhaul, and it's more than just a bit of snow. With the rework comes a new easter egg, and here's how you solve it.

Windows 11 moves toward multi-device Bluetooth streaming ? but your PC probably isn't invited
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:01:20 +0000
Windows 11's new Shared audio feature lets you stream to two devices at once, but strict hardware requirements mean many PCs are still left behind.

Sony Exceeds $2 Billion in Revenue from Multi-Platform Game Releases on Xbox and PC
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:53:21 +0000
Will PlayStation continue to print money from multiplatform releases? All signs point to yes so far.

Microsoft Teams is finally ditching the clutter with a simple fix ? streamlining meetings with better collaboration
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:35:58 +0000
Microsoft Teams will soon introduce a toolbar hiding option, enhancing video calls by providing more screen space and reducing clutter for smoother collaboration.

NASCAR on superspeedway fuel saving: 'What are we trying to fix?'
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:19:26 +0000
When the Daytona 500 begins next Sunday, the entire field will immediately go into fuel conservation mode and it frustrates a portion of the fan base every year.
The reason drivers spend large portions of the race at half throttle or less in the Great American Race is that using less fuel will allow them to need less when they come down pit road.
Because the competition package with this car ...Keep reading

NASCAR Rule Book update bans using hands to deflect air while driving
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:12:46 +0000
The NASCAR Cup Series Rule Book received a slew of preseason updates in advance of the final weekend before regular season racing begins next week at Daytona International Speedway.
One marginally altered the qualifying procedures for the Daytona 500 and the other banned the practice of drivers placing their hands against their window nets during qualifying in the pursuit of less drag.
The ...Keep reading

Corey Heim will run 12 NASCAR Cup races with 23XI Racing in 2026
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:15:47 +0000
Many were left shocked by the fact that Corey Heim was without a full-time ride entering the 2026 season. The defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion broke various records in his 2025 title run, and is considered the sport's top prospect alongside Connor Zilisch.
However, that doesn't mean Heim won't be racing this year. In a Friday announcement, we learned that Heim will be piloting ...Keep reading

Why NASCAR allowed teams to refuel without penalty late in The Clash
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:08:09 +0000
NASCAR?s senior competition leadership says there were ?multiple layers? to the decision to let teams refuel without penalty on Wednesday in the middle of a sleet-affected and caution-riddled Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
The decision drew the ire of several crew chiefs, those who filled their tank before the start of the race or those who took fuel at the expense of their track ...Keep reading

Chris Gayle has no doubt Denny Hamlin will lock in for 2026 NASCAR title run
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:02:46 +0000
Denny Hamlin returned from a tumultuous off-season by scoring an eventful top-5 in the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday night.
Like much of the field, it wasn?t pretty, and Hamlin survived the chaos better than his peers more than anything else, but it was a top-5. He did it in his first race this season in which he will have to start nursing a re-injured surgically repaired ...Keep reading

Carson Hocevar signs lengthy extension to keep him at Spire until 2030s
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:59:57 +0000
Carson Hocevar isn't going anywhere, signing a long-term contract extension with Spire Motorsports that extends all the way into the 2030s. 
The 23-year-old went full-time in the Cup Series in 2024 with Spire, and has helped elevate the team as one that can compete for race wins. While he is has yet to reach Victory Lane at the Cup level, Hocevar has three top fives and 15 top tens in 81 ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from NASCAR's Clash at the Madhouse
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:06:26 +0000
NASCAR is back, and the season got its unofficial start with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. The event was delayed several days due to historic snowfall, and ended up racing through rain and sleet as Mother Nature continued to throw curveballs at NASCAR.
But in the end, we saw something that's only ever happened twice before -- a driver won the Clash before actually winning a ...Keep reading

Spotter Brandon Wilkinson gets first NASCAR Cup win at Clash
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:49:15 +0000
Just over a year ago, Brandon Wilkinson was still spotting Super Late Models full-time across the Southeast.
Now, and while it doesn?t officially count, he is a first-time Cup Series spotter alongside his driver Ryan Preece and crew chief Derrick Finley after dominating the second half of the Cookout Clash on Wednesday night.
It doesn?t count because the Cookout Clash is a preseason ...Keep reading

The Ryan Preece Show is back on its brightest stage
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:03 +0000
For the first time ever, the NASCAR Cup Series got to experience a full episode of The Ryan Preece Show because Wednesday night in the Cookout Clash was exactly that.
It was also the unedited, unfiltered ?fuck yeah? version of the show, too.
This was Preece Lightning, the 2013 Whelen Modified Tour champion, and a racer who was the man to beat every time he unloaded across the eastern ...Keep reading

From 4 wins to Super Bowl contender ? the secret behind the Patriots? epic turnaround
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:58 GMT
NFL's epic comeback story reveals three essential changes for success: transforming mindset, shifting attitude and committing to decisive action.

Chicken wing champs for Super Bowl: Americans to set consumption record during Sunday's game
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:43 GMT
Americans will devour nearly 1.5 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl LX, up 10 million from last year, for a new record. Wing sales jumped 20% during the playoffs.

'Full House' star Dave Coulier urges Americans not to ignore warning signs after cancer battle
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:02 GMT
Dave Coulier entered complete remission after battling two cancers in 18 months. The "Full House" star credits early detection with saving his life.

Lindsey Vonn's sister recalls watching Olympic ski star's hard crash: 'Last thing we wanted to see'
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:55:30 GMT
Lindsey Vonn's sister was emotional as she described watching the Olympic legend crash hard at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games on Sunday in Italy.

Breezy Johnson notches Team USA's first gold medal at 2026 Winter Olympics
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:25:21 GMT
Breezy Johnson finished on top of the alpine skiing women's downhill on Sunday at the 2026 Winter Olympics. It's the first gold medal for Team USA.

Ex-NFL star wants Bad Bunny to 'unite people with music' during Super Bowl halftime show
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:03:26 GMT
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III and WWE star Logan Paul were among those who weighed in on Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime show performer.

Flying car now for sale for $190,000
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:01:02 GMT
Flying cars are here now. Pivotal's "Helix" eVTOL costs $190,000 amd requires no pilot license. Real people are flying today.

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on leading ladies and music milestones
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:03 GMT
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of leading ladies, music milestones and more.

Lindsey Vonn crashes in Winter Olympics alpine ski women's downhill event
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:25:02 GMT
American ski star Lindsey Vonn suffers a horrifying crash while she tried to power through an injury in the alpine ski women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Something has shifted in the NFL, and it?s not about the game
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:55 GMT
NFL veteran Benjamin Watson says athletes are now "freer" to share their faith publicly, marking a significant cultural shift from the sidelines.

West Virginia worked with ICE ? 650 arrests later, officials say Minnesota-style 'chaos' is a choice
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:51 GMT
ICE surge in West Virginia nets 650 illegal immigrants in two weeks with strong local cooperation, contrasting sharply with Minnesota-style protests.

Mikaela Shiffrin says it's 'tough to reconcile' violence in world while representing USA in Olympics
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:40:40 GMT
At the Milan Cortina Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin spoke about representing her values and cited Nelson Mandela?s message of peace as protests over ICE?s role sparked debate in Milan.

Jake Paul defends ICE agents after watching Olympic hockey with JD Vance, rips American skier's comments
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:54:16 GMT
Jake Paul defended ICE agents while in Italy to support fiancée Jutta Leerdam in the Olympics, calling out Billie Eilish and criticizing U.S. athletes who questioned representing America.

Federal appeals court upholds Trump mass detention policy for illegal immigrants
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:31:59 GMT
A federal appeals court ruled that Homeland Security can lawfully detain illegal immigrants without bond hearings, a major legal win for the Trump administration?s immigration policy.

Chaos ensues at UNC-Duke game after fans storm court too early, evacuate for final 0.4 seconds
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 02:49:11 GMT
UNC fans celebrated early after a last-second three, but officials reset the clock before the Tar Heels beat Duke 71-68 in their biggest comeback over the Blue Devils since 2001.

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.

McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:18:07 GMT
Closing arguments have been presented in McLaren's lawsuit against IndyCar champion Alex Palou.

2026 Indy 500, Brickyard 400 tickets on sale now
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT
Tickets for 2026 marquee events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are now on sale online. Here's what you need to know.

Formula One driver Mick Schumacher returns to Indianapolis to turn laps on road course in an IndyCar
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:10:02 GMT
Mick Schumacher got a glimpse of the Indianapolis 500 in May. Whether he makes this area his next racing home is still to be decided.

Officials explore bringing IndyCar race back to Cleveland
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:30:16 GMT
The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission confirmed it is exploring the potential opportunity to bring an IndyCar race to the streets of downtown Cleveland in 2028.

Andretti Global hires Ron Ruzewski as team principal, reuniting him with driver Will Power
Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:06 GMT
Ruzewski, a former Team Penske executive, will start in January. He replaces Rob Edwards, who will become chief performance officer for TWG Motorsports.

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Vonn, skiing on torn ACL, crashes at Olympics
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 07:09:31 EST
Lindsey Vonn, racing on a badly injured left knee, crashed early in the Olympic downhill Sunday and stayed down on the ground as the 41-year-old American received medical attention.

Fins, Cards seek trade partners for Tua, Kyler
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 08:06:15 EST
The Dolphins and Cardinals will have challenges trading their starting QBs -- Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray, respectively -- because of financial hurdles.

Scheyer: Staff got 'punched' in UNC's court storm
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 08:06:15 EST
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said he had staff members "that got punched in the face" as North Carolina fans stormed the court to celebrate a late winning shot in the famed rivalry Saturday night.

Johnson wins downhill for USA's first Milan gold
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 08:06:14 EST
American ski racer Breezy Johnson won the Olympic downhill with a hard-charging run on a day marred by teammate Lindsey Vonn's crash that saw her being taken off the mountain in a helicopter.

Sengun sorry for sexist remark at female official
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 08:06:15 EST
Rockets center Alperen Sengun expressed remorse for calling a female referee a 'b----' earlier this week and said he apologized to her after the game.

Embattled Fears draws Illini's ire, shines in OT win
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 08:06:15 EST
Jeremy Fears capped a tumultous week by scoring a game-high 26 points to lead Michigan State to an 85-82 overtime win over Illinois, but his play was called into question again when the Illini accused him of intentionally tripping one of their players.

Harden nets 23, delivers winning debut for Cavs
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 08:06:15 EST
James Harden combined with Donovan Mitchell for 58 points in his first game with the Cavaliers, who beat the Kings 132-126.

Jokic passes Robertson for 2nd in triple-doubles
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 08:06:15 EST
Nikola Jokic passed Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles in NBA history with 182 in Saturday's win over the Bulls.

Falcons rookie Pearce arrested on battery charges
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 08:06:15 EST
Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr., who finished third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, was arrested after police said he fled a domestic dispute and crashed his vehicle during a police chase.

? Latest NFL buzz from Super Bowl week
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 08:06:15 EST
Here's what we heard this week in San Francisco on the Super Bowl teams, upcoming free agency, coaching moves and one intriguing trade candidate.

Patriots vs. Seahawks: A look at key Super Bowl intel via NFL Next Gen Stats
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 04:13:11 EST
Ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl, here's a deeper look into the matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

One-stop cheat sheet: Everything you need to know about Seahawks-Patriots
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 01:04:49 EST
We have picks, bold predictions, X factors, key matchups, betting notes and more for Seahawks and Patriots.

2026 Milan Cortina Olympics: Lindsey Vonn crashes, Breezy Johnson wins downhill and more live updates from Sunday
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 07:55:16 EST
The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics continue. Follow along live with the top highlights from Sunday, which include women's downhill skiing, figure skating's team event and more.

'It's over. Guys are gone': What James Harden and the Clippers realized before the shocking trade
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 08:06:39 EST
The Harden trade was a mutual recognition as much as an admission -- that the 11-time All-Star had a better chance to win elsewhere, and a tumultuous era in LA was effectively over.

What NBA insiders are watching amid trade deadline aftermath
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 08:06:38 EST
Tim Bontemps canvases the league after the deadline's grand finale, which now sets up a fascinating summer.

Mike Vrabel's postgame ritual ignited Patriots' Super Bowl run
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 07:22:37 EST
High-fives, headlocks and full sprints: This is how the former All-Pro linebacker molded the franchise in his image.

The team that Vrabel built: ?How the Patriots found success so fast
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 07:22:37 EST
There were five key points over the past year that set New England on track to play in the Super Bowl.

Swami Sez: Chris Berman picks the winner of Super Bowl LX
Fri, 6 Feb 2026 12:45:11 EST
Boomer has correctly picked the winner in five of the past seven years. Which preseason long shot is he picking Sunday?

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Magnitude 2.9 earthquake jolts Charleston, South Carolina region amid reports of wide-reaching shaking
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:41:34 -0500
Residents across parts of South Carolina were rattled by a magnitude 2.9 earthquake this weekend as reports of shaking were felt wide near Charleston.

President Trump approves disaster declarations for Mississippi, Tennessee following catastrophic winter storm
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:41:24 -0500
President Trump has approved major disaster declarations for Tennessee and Mississippi following the catastrophic winter storm that impacted 40 states in late January.

Watch: NYPD, FDNY rescue 3 people from icy waters in Queens
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:59:19 -0500
Three people were rescued from the frozen waters off Far Rockaway in Queens on Friday when they fell through ice.

NASA rocket to conduct 'CT scan' of Northern Lights to help understand auroral electricity
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:54:14 -0500
NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska as early as Saturday to study and help understand electrical circuitry underlying the aurora.

Disruptive snow falling in Boston, Eastern Massachusetts as extreme cold grips the Northeast
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:26:57 -0500
More than a foot of snow has already fallen in parts of Eastern Massachusetts as a fast-moving clipper system pushes another round of extreme frigid temperatures into the Northeast.

Deadly Pennsylvania crash on Interstate 79 amid wintry conditions, at least 18 vehicles involved
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:57:10 -0500
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a deadly crash in the western part of the state on Interstate 79 some 25 miles north of Pittsburgh amid wintry conditions.

Worst cold of winter invades Northeast, life-threatening arctic wind-chills continue across I-95 corridor
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:10:41 -0500
Life-threatening cold has settled in across the Northeast and New England this weekend, with many places seeing dangerous wind chill temperatures between -10 and -30 degrees below zero.

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake rattles northern Utah including Salt Lake City
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:57:55 -0500
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake shook much of northern Utah on Thursday afternoon.

Shelter-in-place orders issued after train carrying hazardous material derails in Connecticut
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:32:16 -0500
A train carrying propane, lumber, grain and grease derailed Thursday morning in eastern Connecticut, causing a shelter-in-place order to be issued for houses around the derailment zone.

Longtime New Jersey firefighter tragically dies after falling into frozen river during ice rescue
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:31:33 -0500
A firefighter has died while performing a water rescue in icy waters of the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey.

See it: Decades-old Hamptons stilt house collapses into bay amid extreme cold in New York
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:12:17 -0500
An iconic abandoned house that once sat on stilts in Lazy Point, New York on Long Island collapsed into the bay over the weekend during the latest round of bitter cold in the Northeast.

Photos: First responders rescue swan from frozen Connecticut river
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:31:37 -0500
Firefighters suited up in their cold-water rescue gear and tactfully entered the river to reach the swan, safely bringing it to shore.

Watch: Green auroras ripple over Earth from orbit, creating dazzling glow
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:20:20 -0500
NASA explains that auroras form when charged particles from the Sun collide with gases in Earth?s atmosphere, guided by the planet?s magnetic field.

More snow blasts Northeast, Great Lakes as millions feel bone-chilling temperatures
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:47 -0500
A fast-moving clipper system is expected to bring powerful wind gusts and a shot of snow to the Great Lakes and Northeast ? regions that are already well above their average winter snow accumulations.