Windows Central

Crimson Desert dev Pearl Abyss gave its employees a huge bonus for hitting 5 million copies sold across Xbox, PC, and PS5 ? "I express my deep respect and gratitude"
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:11:03 +0000
To celebrate selling over 5 million copies, Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has reportedly paid out a $3,400 bonus to each of its employees.

Forza Horizon 6: What transfers from previous games? (Vinyls, decals, liveries, EventLab, and custom tuning setups)
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:33:50 +0000
Forza Horizon 6 is a brand new entry in the franchise but that doesn't mean ALL of your previous creations have to be left behind. Here's what you need to know.

I dug into the numbers and Xbox users are putting more time into this Sony game than PS5 players. Here?s why it surprised me.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:57:02 +0000
New data from Circana shows a PlayStation developed title leading average playtime per user on Xbox in the U.S, outperforming PlayStation and Steam despite not even being in the top 10 most played on Xbox.

"That's exactly what Xbox needs": Former Meta colleague of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says her non-gaming background doesn't matter because she has "the spine to push hard calls through"
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:03:33 +0000
As Xbox's CEO Asha Sharma wins faith from fans with beneficial changes, her former Meta colleague says her drive is "exactly what Xbox needs."

?Microsoft didn?t mention these 4 hidden Windows 11 features? and they might matter more than the ones they did talk about
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0000
Windows 11 build 26300.8289 adds hidden features such as a new Run dialog, Taskbar relocation, spinning animation, and Storage tweaks to the Experimental channel.

Valve?s new Steam Controller keeps leaking ? and the rumored price suggests Steam Machine is quietly gearing up for a real comeback (but will fans pay?)
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:17:19 +0000
Valve?s Steam Controller continues to leak through images, early reviews, and backend updates, revealing a $99 price, key features, and a possible May 2026 launch window.

Nascar

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

RCR makes another crew chief change for Kyle Busch, effective immediately
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:18 +0000
Ten races into the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, Richard Childress Racing has just one top ten finish as an organization -- a tenth by Kyle Busch this past weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.
Jim Pohlman, who left behind a successful career as crew chief for Justin Allgaier in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series to take over crew chief duties for Busch, is now being moved off the pit box. Pohlman, who won ...Keep reading

The worst of NASCAR's superspeedway product on display at Talladega
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:56:53 +0000
They saved fuel for half the raceThey then tried to race and immediately crashed nearly the entire fieldThey were then stuck 2x2 and were unable to pass the front row
"You said it perfectly," said Ryan Blaney after the massive 26-car crash at the start of the final stage. ?We?re either fuel saving or we?re running all over each other because that?s just what this car is and that?s how ...Keep reading

Carson Hocevar and Jeff Dickerson take Spire to its first major benchmark
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:45:27 +0000
The NASCAR community is watching both Carson Hocevar and Spire Motorsports grow up together and that journey reached another benchmark on Sunday at Talladega with their first collective victory.
There is a caveat, of course.
Spire does have one previous Cup Series win, and that was the rain-shortened 2019 summer race at Daytona, but team co-owner Jeff Dickerson barely counts it. That was ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

Allyson Felix, most decorated US female track Olympian, announces comeback bid for 2028 LA Games
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:04:55 GMT
Allyson Felix wants one more shot at Olympic glory, announcing plans to compete at the 2028 LA Games at age 42 in her home city of Los Angeles.

Mamdani's education plan's 'lack of merit' could fundamentally change student outcomes: GOP leader warns
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:44 GMT
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism over plans to phase out gifted and talented programs, with critics warning of declining academic standards.

Trump worries someone will try to 'take him out' every time he goes anywhere, Lara Trump says
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:20 GMT
Lara Trump warns President Trump fears assassination each time he appears in public, telling Chris Cuomo the threats have become a constant, scary reality.

'Hell Week' in Washington: A look at House Republicans' current bind, and how we got here
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:57:36 GMT
House Republicans face a grueling week aligning with the Senate on a reconciliation budget framework to address emergency DHS funding for ICE and CBP.

Pastor known for marriage advice arrested at rumored swingers community accused of having multiple wives
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:49:52 GMT
A Florida pastor who authored a book on strengthening marriages was arrested at The Villages following allegations that he married multiple women.

'The Voice' contestant Dylan Carter dead at 24
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:37:58 GMT
Former The Voice contestant Dylan Carter, known for his emotional four-chair turn in season 24, has died in a South Carolina car accident at age 24.

'Menace II Society' star Samuel Monroe Jr. on life support after meningitis went untreated for months
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:14:12 GMT
"Menace II Society" star Samuel Monroe Jr. is on life support due to meningitis that his family says was misdiagnosed for eight months in Las Vegas.
Indy Car Racing

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.

500 Festival event vehicles revealed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:06:55 GMT
Built by Hoosiers at the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant, the trucks will hit the streets with Indianapolis 500 graphics to remind everyone the Indy 500 is almost here.
ESPN Sports Headlines

Flagg beats out Knueppel in tight ROY race
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:08:45 EST
Mavericks star Cooper Flagg, who shattered records as a teenage rookie this season, earned Rookie of the Year on Monday.

Sources: NCAA eyes star QB Sorsby for gambling
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:08:44 EST
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, sources told ESPN.

Riley not retiring, sticking with 'win big' approach
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:08:45 EST
Pat Riley made it clear he is not retiring or changing his approach to running the Heat after Miami missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19.

Bueckers: Fudd relationship 'nobody's business'
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:08:44 EST
During media day proceedings with the Dallas Wings, star Paige Bueckers addressed the buzz surrounding her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd on Monday.

Optimistic Baker: New age rules not retroactive
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:08:45 EST
NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season.

Breslow talks with Story, open to feedback on style
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:08:44 EST
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Monday he's open to feedback about his communication style, which drew criticism a day earlier in the wake of the team's surprise firing of manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff.

Ex-Bama DT pleads guilty after posing as NFLers
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:08:44 EST
Ex-Alabama DT Luther Davis entered guilty pleas in federal court in Atlanta to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. Prosecutors say Davis pretended to be three NFL players on video calls with investors.

Giants great Taylor in hospital with stomach issue
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:08:44 EST
Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been hospitalized for a stomach-related issue that a representative of his said does not appear to be life-threatening.