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My 5 wishes for Blizzard Entertainment in 2026 range from a single-player Overwatch to the return of Starcraft ? they may never happen, but a man can dream
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Blizzard Entertainment is gearing up for its 35th anniversary later this year. In honor of this event, I'm going to list 5 things I wish to see from that may be impossible, but are worth dreaming about including improvements exisiting games or bringing back a dormant franchise.

PC hardware is entering a golden age of design and engineering, while Windows ? with its newfound AI obsession ? has never felt worse. Something must change.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
My visit to CES 2026 cemented my opinion that PC hardware has never been in a better state from a design and engineering standpoint. Windows, on the other hand, seems to be on the decline.

Lenovo?s rollable laptop demo failed live on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, turning CES hype into a national TV blunder
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:04:54 +0000
Linus Tech Tips was invited onto The Tonight Show to demo cool tech that was unveiled at CES 2026, but one device from Lenovo failed to show off its party trick.

Games Workshop, the creator of Warhammer, has banned its developers from using AI ? but admits it?s still inquisitive about the tech ? "None are thatexcited about it yet"
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:56:28 +0000
Games Workshop, the makers of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000, have banned its staff from using generative AI. Some senior managers are experimenting with it, though.

RuneScape turns 25 years old, and Jagex is celebrating with record player counts, a full 2026 roadmap, and global events
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:45:55 +0000
RuneScape is turning 25, and Jagex is using the milestone to roll out a full year of announcements, roadmaps, and community events across Old School RuneScape, RuneScape 3, and DragonWilds.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says ?God AI? could exist someday on biblical or galactic scales, fueling hype and skepticism online
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:36:39 +0000
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has claimed that a "God AI" may exist someday, but this feat won't arrive in this decade, as the executive likens the timeline to a gigantic scale.

Microsoft Edge is killing off its Collections feature, leaving users scrambling to figure out what happens to their saved data
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:20:26 +0000
The clock is ticking for Microsoft Edge Collections. As retirement looms, users face a choice: lose their saved notes or move their data offline.

Microsoft finally built a Slack?to?Teams migration tool, but it leaves DMs behind ? raising questions about how useful it really is
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:09:02 +0000
Microsoft is rolling out a native Slack-to-Teams migration tool this month, but it only supports channel data, leaving DMs and workflows in the cold.

I spent two weeks using Geekom's first 16-inch laptop ? an interesting processor choice, but a solid performance from one of our favorite mini PC brands
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Geekom has been designing and manufacturing mini PCs since the 2010s, but now the company has released its first laptops. The 16-inch GeekBook X16 Pro has a few surprises, most of them good. Our review.

OpenAI is slapping ads into ChatGPT ? Microsoft Copilot is obviously next
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:44:45 +0000
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has had an unfortunate dose of reality, reckoning with the fact ChatGPT is a uniquely powerful money destruction machine.

Rust director offers Amazon $25 million to save its dying MMO New World, with Hytale's creator extending support ? "Games should never die"
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:15:48 +0000
Could Amazon's dying MMO New World be saved? The director of the fan-favorite survival game Rust is offering $25 million to buy the title.

The Division executive producer leaves the series to join Battlefield 6 devs at EA ? Ubisoft says "don't worry" to players
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:57:16 +0000
After 10 years of working on The Division and with The Division 3 still in development, producer Julian Gerighty is leaving for Battlefield.

Furry fine dining?! 'Beastro' mixes up deck-building with cozy restaurant gameplay when it comes to Xbox Game Pass this year.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:33:02 +0000
The developers behind The Red Lantern are gearing up to release Beastro, a card-battling fantasy adventure where players must craft delicious recipes by farming and foraging to feed the mighty heroes who protect the town from ravenous monsters. Beastro is coming to Xbox consoles, PC, and handhelds in 2026.

You're not alone, X (Twitter) is down as major outage impacts service [UPDATE]
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:58:45 +0000
A major outage has taken X offline for millions of users, with people reporting they are unable to access the website or the app.

"This kind of feels like cheating" ? MSI?s MEG X AI gaming monitor might be the wildest display at CES, blending over?the?top design with AI features nobody asked for
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:52:26 +0000
MSI introduced a new MEG X OLED ultrawide gaming monitor at CES, and its AI tools make it easier than ever to cheat in competitive play.


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    NASCAR Rule Book update formally abolishes The Playoffs
    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:18:50 +0000
    A massive NASCAR Rule Book update was posted on Friday and removes every instance of ?the playoffs? and ?playoff points? to reflect the return of the Chase for the Championship format this season.
    Essentially, this codifies the new regulations with NASCAR also making several adjacent adjustments alongside other items that needed addressing after consideration over the ...Keep reading

    Dale Jr. says 2025 playoff format was making him 'fall out of love' with NASCAR
    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:32:09 +0000
    Dale Earnhardt Jr. was one of those present for NASCAR's announcement earlier in the month, revealing the return of The Chase and more emphasis put on points-racing.
    He was a big fan of the changes, which those within the sport say adds legitimacy to the championship, even if the NASCAR Hall of Famer still prefers a full, 36-race format. He confirmed that in a recent episode of the Dale Jr ...Keep reading

    Greg Biffle's home burglarized by thieves weeks after fatal plane crash
    Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:46:59 +0000
    NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder and his daughter Emma were among seven killed in a tragic plane crash on December 18th in Statesville, North Carolina. Dennis Dutton, son Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth were also killed in the the accident, which remains under investigation from the NTSB.
    Weeks later, WCNC Charlotte and other local outlets report that the ...Keep reading

    Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. set to make NASCAR Truck debut
    Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:16:38 +0000
    Niece Motorsports has announced Ricky Stenhouse Jr. as the driver of the No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway.
    Stenhouse is a veteran of the NASCAR Cup Series with over 400 starts and four wins -- all at superspeedways. He won the summer Daytona race in 2017, but his crowning achievement came in 2023 as the winner of the ...Keep reading

    The pros and cons of NASCAR's new championship format for 2026
    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:05:17 +0000
    NASCAR has a new championship format for 2026, and the overwhelming reaction has been positive. But what exactly has changed with this latest iteration and why is it such a good thing? Let's take a look:
    Looking over the format, it is much better in regards to rewarding the best driver during each particular season. The eliminations and multiple rounds/resets are completely gone, replaced by a ...Keep reading

    Cleetus McFarland considered quitting NASCAR after Greg Biffle's passing
    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:10:37 +0000
    Garett Mitchell, better known as the popular YouTuber Cleetus McFarland, began his stock car racing career last year in the ARCA Menard's Series. He did so under the guidance of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, who became close friends with Mitchell over the past 1.5 years.
    However, Biffle was among seven who lost their lives in December plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina. They were planning ...Keep reading

    Tony Stewart to make surprise NASCAR return with first Truck start in 20 years
    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:17:51 +0000
    Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is back, at least for one race at the national level of NASCAR.
    Stewart, who is now 54 years old but still actively racing, will pilot the 'free agent' truck for Kaulig Racing and Ram in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway. 'Smoke' hasn't started a NASCAR race since retiring from the Cup Series at ...Keep reading

    NASCAR drivers, legends say new format is about legitimacy
    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:30:56 +0000
    The return of The Chase for the Championship has immediately been pitched to NASCAR fans as a return to civility.
    This of course doesn?t mean a loss of intensity or consequence but those who were part of the announcement on Monday at NASCAR Productions believe that points racing will result in a product that is a little more professional.
    And in the process, everyone involved ultimately ...Keep reading

    The evolution of NASCAR's championship format over the years
    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:56:16 +0000
    NASCAR's championship format has just undergone its latest change, but it's far from the first time the Sanctioning Body has tweaked the way it crowns a champion.
    Red Byron winning the inaugural season in 1949, The King earning his first crown in 1971, Dale Earnhardt winning his seventh in 1994, Jimmie Johnson's historic run of five in-a-row in 2010, and Kyle Larson's latest triumph in 2025 -- ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Border Patrol commander vows continued tear gas use after Minnesota federal judge?s order
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:11:56 GMT
    A Trump administration immigration official said federal agents will continue using tear gas against violent protesters in Minneapolis, pushing back after a judge barred its use on peaceful demonstrators.

    Trump vows to protect Army-Navy game from 'Big TV Money' interference with executive order
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:52:51 GMT
    President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order protecting the Army-Navy football game's traditional December broadcast slot from College Football Playoff expansion.

    Ending soon: Save up to 75% on Costco, Sam?s Club and BJ?s memberships
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:01:57 GMT
    StackSocial is offering unbeatable incentives to join Sam's, Costco or BJ's wholesale clubs right now.

    Seahawks dominate 49ers in playoff blowout, advance to NFC Championship game
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:52:59 GMT
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold leads team to 41-6 victory over San Francisco 49ers, advancing to NFC Championship despite oblique injury.

    John Mellencamp shares his unconventional advice to his children about work
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:23:36 GMT
    Rock legend John Mellencamp opens up about family values, his parenting approach, and wanting his adult children nearby as his daughter battles cancer.

    Woman wakes up with 8-foot python coiled on her chest while sleeping: 'Don't move'
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:11:47 GMT
    A Brisbane woman calmly removed an 8-foot carpet python from her bedroom after waking to find the non-venomous snake on top of her chest Monday night.

    Man allegedly assaulted with flagpole by Minneapolis anti-ICE agitators in violent parking garage attack
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:54:06 GMT
    Jake Lang, a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, was also allegedly attacked during anti-ICE protests, Saturday, outside Minneapolis City Hall.

    Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffers season-ending injury during playoff win vs Bills
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:53:17 GMT
    Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix injured his ankle bone on second-to-last play of overtime win against Buffalo Bills and will undergo surgery Tuesday, ending his playoff run.

    Surfer says shark attack felt 'like being hit by a car' as board bitten in half: reports
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:55:40 GMT
    A shark broke a surfer's board in half during an attack in Mendocino County waters, marking the first shark incident of 2026 in Northern California.

    Bills doomed by bizarre interception in playoff loss to Broncos
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:46:58 GMT
    Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills lost AFC Divisional Round 33-30 to Denver Broncos after controversial interception call on Brandin Cooks catch in overtime ends their playoff run.

    Melissa Gilbert stands by 'protector' Timothy Busfield as she?s named on witness list in child sex abuse case
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:39:59 GMT
    Melissa Gilbert named as potential defense witness for husband Timothy Busfield, who faces child sexual abuse charges related to "The Cleaning Lady" set.

    Iran?s supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed as Trump calls for new leadership: reports
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:28:06 GMT
    Iran's supreme leader Khamenei reportedly acknowledges thousands died in recent protests for the first time, as death toll estimates reach over 3,000.

    Minnesota National Guard placed on standby to support law enforcement as protests turn violent
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:21:24 GMT
    Minnesota National Guard members will wear yellow reflective vests to distinguish themselves from other law enforcement if activated during anti-ICE protests.

    Protests explode in Greenland amid Trump takeover push: 'We are not interested in being Americans'
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:16:09 GMT
    Thousands marched in Greenland wearing "Make America Go Away" hats, rejecting Trump's purchase demands and tariff threats saying, "We are not interested in being Americans."

    Former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood killed in NYC hit-and-run: police
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:05:20 GMT
    Kianna Underwood, who appeared on Nickelodeon's "All That" and voiced a character on "Little Bill," died after being struck by two vehicles in Brooklyn, police said.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    David Malukas joins Team Penske as new driver of No. 12 IndyCar entry
    Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:53:44 GMT
    Malukas replaces Will Power, who announced he had signed with Andretti Global to drive the No. 26 car for 2026.

    IndyCar announces 2026 schedule with new races in Phoenix, Arlington
    Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:56:05 GMT
    Start times for the 2026 events will be announced at a later date, officials said.

    IndyCar says no Mexico City race for 2026 due to World Cup impact
    Sat, 13 Sep 2025 22:08:17 GMT
    The news also comes less than a month after NASCAR announced it would be one-and-done in Mexico City.

    Chip Ganassi Racing's 17th title: A record-breaking journey
    Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:41:22 GMT
    Ganassi's 17 IndyCar Series titles ties him with Team Penske, but Ganassi did it in his 35th season while Penske has been racing for nearly two decades longer.

    Will Power leaves Team Penske after 17 years to join Andretti Global
    Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:02:14 GMT
    The two-time IndyCar champion and former Indianapolis 500 winner will drive the No. 26 Honda for Andretti.

    Colton Herta's next big move: From IndyCar to Cadillac's Formula 1 team
    Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:06:30 GMT
    This move brings the first American driver to the program and transitions Herta from IndyCar to the global series.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Denver advances, but Bo Nix is out: Six questions about where the Broncos go from here
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:15:43 EST
    The Broncos advanced to the AFC title game but lost their QB to a broken ankle. So what's next for them on their Super Bowl quest?

    Broncos' Nix breaks bone in ankle, out for playoffs
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:53:43 EST
    Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will miss the remainder of the playoffs after breaking a bone in his right ankle during overtime of Saturday's 33-30 win over the Bills, coach Sean Payton said.

    Seahawks showcase full arsenal, blow out 49ers
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:54:17 EST
    The Seahawks delivered an all-three-phases beatdown of the 49ers on Saturday, racing to a 17-0 lead and never looking back in a 41-6 win to advance to the NFC title game.

    Falcons hire Stefanski hours after 2nd interview
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:53:43 EST
    The Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski, 43, as their new coach, the club announced on Saturday night, after the former Cleveland Browns coach, who is a two-time NFL Coach of the Year, had his second interview with the team earlier in the day.

    Allen devastated, but loss not on QB, Bills say
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:53:43 EST
    After another playoff loss that ended a promising season for the Bills, quarterback Josh Allen told reporters that "I feel like I let my teammates down tonight," though Buffalo players and coaches disagreed after the Broncos won 33-30 on Saturday night.

    Bills' McDermott rips refs' ruling on pivotal INT
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:53:43 EST
    Bills coach Sean McDermott wasn't happy with the way officials handled a critical overtime play that resulted in a Broncos interception Saturday, saying it was "too big of a play" not to stop the game and review it.

    Spurs outlast Edwards despite 55-point barrage
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:53:43 EST
    Less than a week after blowing a big early lead in a loss to Minnesota, the Spurs held on for the win Saturday despite a 55-point effort from Anthony Edwards.

    Sources: Packers' LaFleur back on multiyear deal
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:53:43 EST
    The Packers are keeping Matt LaFleur as head coach on a multiyear extension that represents a "real commitment," sources told ESPN.

    'Honored' Harbaugh agrees to Giants' 5-year deal
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:53:43 EST
    Former Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, 63, agreed to the five-year deal the New York Giants offered him earlier this week, the club announced Saturday night, and sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the contract is for $20 million per season.

    ? Offseason guide for all eliminated NFL teams
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:53:44 EST
    The NFL offseason has arrived for 26 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.

    Key questions about close officiating calls in the Broncos' win over the Bills
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:08:17 EST
    When is a catch a catch and how much contact draws a penalty flag were in dispute Saturday in Denver.

    Seahawks start fast and roll past 49ers, advance to NFC Championship Game
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:06:07 EST
    Kenneth Walker III and Ernest Jones IV led the Seahawks past their division rival on Saturday.

    Sizing up overreactions, big questions from the divisional round: Why do the Bills keep falling short?
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:44:39 EST
    Another Super Bowl-less season for Buffalo? But are the Broncos also done? And did Seattle ace last offseason? Let's make sense of every divisional round game.

    Guide to two more divisional round games: Previews, bold predictions, more
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:44:38 EST
    Texans-Patriots? Rams-Bears? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for the divisional round games.

    Kevin Stefanski to Falcons: Grading the hire and the impact on Penix
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:42:05 EST
    Kevin Stefanski didn't have a great record in Cleveland, but he'll have more talent to work with in Atlanta.

    John Harbaugh to the Giants! Eight questions and a grade for New York's move
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:42:11 EST
    The 63-year-old has been able to call his own shot in this coaching search and wound up choosing the Giants.

    Men's: Duke is a 1-seed again
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:08:16 EST
    Is the ACC back? Eight single-digit seeds -- including one on the top line -- and a couple of bubble teams would suggest so.

    Women's: South Carolina ascends to No. 2 overall
    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:08:16 EST
    Texas, which fell at South Carolina on Thursday, tumbles to the final No. 1 seed after its second straight loss.