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"Cancel ChatGPT" movement goes mainstream after OpenAI closes deal with U.S. Department of War ? as Anthropic refuses to surveil American citizens
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:21:44 +0000
After Anthropic refused flat out to agree to apply Claude AI to autonomous weapons and mass surveillance of American citizens, OpenAI jumps right into bed with the United States Department of War.

Microsoft watched OpenAI collect 110 billion dollars and said 'we?re still cool, right?'
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:10:53 +0000
Microsoft skipped OpenAI's latest multi-billion dollar funding round, but a joint statement confirms their Azure and IP agreements remain unchanged.

Microsoft Teams finally copied this basic WhatsApp feature ? but it still beat Slack to the punch
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:05 +0000
Microsoft Teams adds multi-message forwarding, beating Slack to a long-requested feature that has been a staple of WhatsApp for years.

This excellent third-party Windows 11 app finally addresses multi-monitor PC pain points ? Microsoft, please take notes
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:44:29 +0000
A Redditor recently developed a free Windows app called Monarch, designed to disable monitors on Windows 11 "without unplugging cables or digging through Windows display settings every time."

ASUS pushes a ROG Ally driver for Windows ? is the Z1 Extreme chip safe, or is AMD just doing enough to keep the lights on?
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000
ASUS has released a new AMD graphics driver for the ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, version 32.0.22029.13001. While the update appears to be a minor revision, it confirms that ASUS is still maintaining the handheld amid concerns about broader Z1 Extreme driver support.

Is Sony rethinking its PC strategy for PlayStation titles? Microsoft's next-gen Xbox strategy is heating up rivalry rumors
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Comments from NateTheHate, Jason Schreier, and Jez Corden suggest Sony may be rethinking its approach to PC releases.

Copilot just launched a to?do list that completes itself, finally giving all of us professional procrastinators the productivity upgrade we absolutely did not earn but will gladly take
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:41:55 +0000
Copilot Tasks is a new AI feature that breaks down your task, creates a step by step process to complete that task on your behalf, and checks in when it needs your go?ahead.

Windows 365 Cloud PCs go global ? but is a subscription desktop really the future of computing?
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:26:33 +0000
Microsoft is expanding its Cloud PC portfolio with new dedicated hardware from ASUS and Dell, bringing Windows 365 devices to 58 countries.

Windows 11?s new Start menu is here, and the community reaction is basically ?why is this worse??
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:36:20 +0000
Reddit reacts to the new Windows 11 Start menu, calling it too big, too automated, and lacking customization options.

Ditch Apple?s walled garden ? this subscription-free digital frame is $20 off and works with OneDrive, Dropbox, and offline
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:15:00 +0000
I need my photos to work everywhere, not just in iCloud. The Pix-Star LUX is the best OneDrive-ready frame I?ve found, and it?s $20 off with no monthly fees.

Blizzard reveals BlizzCon 2026 Community Night ? creators can win up to $4,000
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:20:42 +0000
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that entries are open for the BlizzCon 2026 Community Night contests. Here are the details of how you can join these contests and potentially win huge cash prizes

Lead an undead horde in 'Countless Army' ? a reverse tower defense game now on Xbox
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:48:03 +0000
Countless Army, the indie gem from Dos Estrellas has finally launched on Xbox and it is inviting players to tackle the other side of the tower defense genre. Send hordes of undead minions to topple towers and don?t let puny defenses stop you on your path to victory.

Steam Deck just turned 4 years old, and I can't believe how bleak the future looks for Valve ? will SteamOS ever rival Windows?
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:58:10 +0000
Valve's Steam Deck handheld is facing shortages triggered by a component crisis, leaving its upcoming Steam Machine PC in an ominous position on pricing.

Microsoft replaced Designer in Teams with Copilot ? because apparently Copilot needs every job
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:26:52 +0000
Microsoft is retiring the Teams Designer bot and banners, consolidating creative features under Copilot for a unified AI experience.

Dell?s 14-inch Premium laptop is $820 off, and it?s a better value than the new XPS 14
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:06:34 +0000
The Dell 14 Premium is $820 off, offering 32GB of RAM and a 3.2K OLED display. It's an XPS 14 in everything but name and a better value than the newer base models.


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    Joe Gibbs Racing, Chirs Gabehart and Spire have their first day in court
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:33:15 +0000
    Chris Gabehart, Spire Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing contested their first day in court on Friday afternoon in the Western District of North Carolina where oral arguments over a restraining order were heard but not ruled upon.
    JGR is seeking a temporary restraining order against Gabehart, its former competition director who recently took the Chief Motorsports Officer job at Spire, amidst a ...Keep reading

    At COTA, Tyler Reddick could do something never seen before in NASCAR Cup history
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:09:34 +0000
    NASCAR's top level has had several drivers win three consecutive -- and even four consecutive races during the year. But no driver has managed to go back-to-back-to-back at the very start of a new season.
    Tyler Reddick avoided the last-lap chaos of the Daytona 500, winning the sport's biggest race by leading just one lap. Seven days later, he came back from a late-race spin, and won in double ...Keep reading

    How to watch 2026 NASCAR at COTA: Weekend schedule, entry list, start time, TV
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:10:02 +0000
    Tyler Reddick leads the championship standings after winning the first two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, following up his Daytona 500 triumph with a fender-less victory at Atlanta.
    NASCAR now travels to the Circuit of the Americas where Shane van Gisbergen hopes to continue his road course dominance after winning the last five road/street courses on the schedule. However, COTA eluded him ...Keep reading

    Kyle and Samantha Busch reach lawsuit settlement with insurance firm
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:55:07 +0000
    Kyle Busch and wife Samantha have reached a settlement in their lawsuit against Pacific Life Insurance and agent Rodney Smith brough against the latter in November.
    The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion filed suit seeking over $8 million over an alleged retirement plan scheme of which the details can be read here. In its court mandated legal response, Pacific Life effectively said the claims ...Keep reading

    COTA: The only NASCAR road course race SVG hasn?t conquered ? yet
    Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:52:09 +0000
    There is no questioning the unreal levels of talent Shane van Gisbergen possesses on road and street courses. And the NASCAR world has now learned what happens when you take a three-time Supercars champion at the top of his game, and place him in a stock car.
    SVG won on debut in 2023 at the Chicago Street Course in a feat not seen in over 60 years. After going full-time with Trackhouse in 2025 ...Keep reading

    Chris Gabehart responds to lawsuit, claims dysfunction at Gibbs
    Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:54:11 +0000
    Chris Gabehart said in a Wednesday legal filing that the lawsuit against him by former employer Joe Gibbs Racing isn?t about protecting trade secrets but instead ?punishing a former employee for daring to leave.?
    And while seemingly less consequential on the merits of the lawsuit itself, Gabehart also revealed his reasons for leaving Joe Gibbs Racing in the first place by citing a culture ...Keep reading

    NASCAR's Dover All Star Race format requires a calculator
    Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:32:40 +0000
    In its first year being held at Dover Motor Speedway, the NASCAR All-Star Race now has a format to be contested under the shadow of Miles the Monster.
    And this one is going to be a marathon that requires a good bit of arithmetic.
    First and foremost, there will no longer be an ?open? race for drivers not already locked-in to race their way into the decisive segment of the event. With ...Keep reading

    Austin Hill to run partial NASCAR Cup schedule for RCR in 2026
    Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:57:54 +0000
    Austin Hill, 31, is a proven winner in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series with nearly 150 starts and 15 wins. He was victorious in the 2026 season-opener at Daytona and nearly went back-to-back at Atlanta before last-lap contact while trying to block Ross Chastain.
    All of Hill's success in the secondary level of NASCAR has been with RCR. He also 15 Cup starts, finishing as high as ninth at ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing is now suing Spire and Chris Gabehart
    Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:42:08 +0000
    Joe Gibbs Racing has amended its lawsuit against Chris Gabehart and has now extended those claims against Spire Motorsports while also asking the Western District of North Carolina to enforce a restraining order against them.
    Spire Motorsports confirmed over the weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway that it has hired Gabehart, a longtime engineer turned crew chief and one-year competition director ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Women?s college basketball players recount rescuing victims after sinkhole swallows 2 vehicles
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:20:23 GMT
    University of Nebraska Omaha women's basketball players Esra Kurban and Olivia Borsutzki helped rescue drivers after a sinkhole opened beneath vehicles at an Omaha intersection.

    America strikes Iran again ? has Washington planned for what comes next?
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:09:52 GMT
    US and Israel launch Operation Epic Fury strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities. Tehran retaliates as tensions escalate beyond previous confrontations.

    BROADCAST BIAS: Network gold meddling proves there?s no thrill of victory for leftists
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:47 GMT
    Media outlets criticized USA men's hockey team for laughing during Trump's congratulations call, pushing players to issue public apologies.

    Historic US-Israel strikes on Iran underway as Tehran faces regime survival test
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:38:28 GMT
    Israel launches Operation Roaring Lion with US strikes on Iran sites. Reports suggest Ali Shamkhani, key Khamenei adviser, killed in opening wave.

    Fetterman praises Operation Epic Fury: Trump is 'willing to do what's right'
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:31:31 GMT
    Lawmakers reacted Saturday to the U.S. and Israel launching strikes on Iran, with Sen. John Fetterman saying, "President Trump has been willing to do what's right."

    Trump tells Iranians the 'hour of your freedom is at hand' as US-Israel launch strikes against Iran
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:35:32 GMT
    President Donald Trump encouraged the Iranian people to take over their government after announcing the United States and Israel are involved in ?major combat operations? in Iran.

    NYC landlords fire back at ?racist? Mamdani aide's claim that ties homeownership to 'White supremacy'
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:45 GMT
    Immigrant landlords push back against Mamdani housing director's controversial comments connecting property ownership to White supremacist policies.

    In an age of outrage, comedian Charlie Berens doesn't have interest in the polarization
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:23 GMT
    Comedian Charlie Berens told Fox News Digital that he aims to bring audiences together through laughter versus outrage, arguing there's already "enough polarization" in the world.

    'America?s Most Wanted' co-host Callahan Walsh reveals what 'sticks out' to him in Nancy Guthrie case
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:09 GMT
    ?America?s Most Wanted' co-host Callahan Walsh praised Savannah Guthrie?s $500K donation to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, saying it will make a big difference.

    US joins Israel in preemptive strike on Iran as Trump confirms ?major combat operations?
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:56:05 GMT
    The United States joined Israel in launching preemptive strikes against Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East as President Donald Trump confirmed ?major combat operations" were underway.

    WATCH: Dem lawmaker makes surprising admission about border as others trash Trump's SOTU 'lies'
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:00:57 GMT
    House and Senate Democrats piled on after Trump's SOTU speech, calling out 'lies' on health care and immigration, but one Democratic senator acknowledged the border security's progress.

    North Carolina woman arrested nearly 50 years after baby found dead in trash bag at landfill
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:01:20 GMT
    Cathy McKee, 69, was arrested after DNA testing identified her as the mother of a newborn found dead inside a trash bag at a landfill in Columbus County, North Carolina, in 1979.

    Top NFL prospect Fernando Mendoza says team suggested he get arrested to fall in the draft
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:05:33 GMT
    Fernando Mendoza reveals a team executive suggested he get arrested to slide in the NFL draft, despite being projected as the No. 1 overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders.

    Biden accuses Trump of erasing history and squandering US leadership role on global stage: 'Dark days'
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:01:08 GMT
    Former President Biden accused President Trump of trying to erase truth and history, claiming he threatens democracy and America's global leadership role.

    ICE blasts Washington mayor over directive restricting immigration enforcement
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:40:58 GMT
    Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin issued a directive limiting ICE immigration enforcement in city buildings, sparking federal backlash over escalating tensions.


    Indy Car Racing

    Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:14:34 GMT
    McLaren was initially seeking closer to $30 million and said after the ruling it would still pursue legal fees from Palou.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Jerry sees Cowboys spending more in free agency
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:01:45 EST
    Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones acknowledged Friday that he has let the fans down with Dallas' championship drought and has promised change -- starting with the team's approach to free agency.

    Jokic angrily confronts Dort for 'unnecessary' foul
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:01:44 EST
    Thunder guard Lu Dort was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected from Friday night's game after appearing to trip Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move."

    Celtics roll behind historic performance from floor
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:01:44 EST
    The Celtics posted one of the best offensive performances in league history on Friday night against the Nets.

    Michigan stops Illinois, wins outright Big Ten title
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:01:44 EST
    No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday night and clinched the Big Ten regular-season title.

    Miami (Ohio) rallies by WMU late, moves to 29-0
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:01:44 EST
    Trey Perry scored on a driving layup with a second remaining, and No. 21 Miami of Ohio rallied to beat Western Michigan 69-67 to extend its season-opening winning streak to 29 games.

    Sources: New WNBPA proposal offers concessions
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:01:45 EST
    The Women's National Basketball Players Association submitted a new counterproposal to the WNBA on Friday evening with some concessions on revenue share and housing, a source told ESPN on Friday.

    Prochazka, Ulberg to vie for title as Pereira vacates
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:01:45 EST
    The UFC announced a vacant light heavyweight title bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327, meaning former champ Alex Pereira has vacated his belt.

    Ex-pitcher Serafini gets life in prison for murder
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:01:45 EST
    Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced Friday to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder of his father-in-law, attempted murder of his mother-in-law and first-degree burglary.

    ?? NFLPA 2026 report cards for all 32 teams
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:01:45 EST
    See the results of the NFL Players Association's 2026 report cards for all 32 teams.

    Preview: Who will book their tickets to WrestleMania 42?
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:54:07 EST
    Out of the WWE loop? Here's everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's Elimination Chamber in Chicago.

    Best NFL combine workouts, draft risers: The top performances and prospects from Day 2
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:31:44 EST
    Day 2 saw speedy defensive backs and a couple of tight ends put on a show. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.

    Where would Fernando Mendoza rank among QBs drafted in Round 1 over the past five years?
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:19:39 EST
    Let's rank every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations -- and then slot in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026.

    Men's Bracketology: Florida rejoins the 2-seed line
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:43:15 EST
    The Gators ride an eight-game win streak back toward the top as they prepare to defend their title.

    25 surprising stars: Tyler Tanner, Ebuka Okorie, more breakouts
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:43:15 EST
    From injury comebacks to expanded roles, these players are outperforming preseason expectations.

    'You're looking at a Ferrari': Introducing Konnor Griffin, MLB's next teenage superstar
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:58 EST
    The No. 1 prospect in baseball has a chance to join exclusive company on Opening Day -- if the Pirates are willing to let him.

    Does anyone beat Ohtani? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 designated hitters
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:58 EST
    Our dive into the best players at every position concludes with the game's most powerful hitters.

    Preview, key stats to know for ABC Saturday: Penguins-Rangers, Bruins-Flyers
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:07:05 EST
    It's an NHL doubleheader with playoff implications on ABC and the ESPN app. Here's what to watch.

    One free agent each NFL team should sign: We found 32 perfect fits
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:18:04 EST
    Mike Evans to the Bills? Malik Willis to the Jets? Riq Woolen to the Jaguars? We found free agent fits for all 32 teams this offseason.