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What's the best Fallout game? As Season 2 of the TV show aired, we asked you ? here's what you said (and why I'm not surprised)
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:29:59 +0000
Which Fallout game is the best? We asked our readers that question, and the answer we got was clear ? and with a few surprises in the results.

Call of Duty is gifting everyone the recent Black Ops 7 event rewards after leaderboard bugs ? even if you didn't play it
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:41:34 +0000
The recent leaderboard event on Black Ops 7 Zombies newest map, Mars Survival, was so bug-ridden that all players will get the rewards.

One of the best RPGs I've ever played just came to Xbox Game Pass, and got a free next-gen upgrade update too ? trust me, you don't want to miss this one
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:19:05 +0000
Kingdom Come: Deliverance stands as one of the best RPGs of the last generation, and now it's on Xbox Game Pass ? and with a free next-gen update, too.

Xbox is quietly shutting down a pretty major console feature ? here's when it's going away
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:56:18 +0000
Xbox is shutting down Social Clubs on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in April 2026. Here is what is changing, what happens to existing clubs, and how players can stay connected using other features.

Quality Thunderbolt 5 docks don't get any cheaper than this ? Wavlink's new Thunderlight station is an easy recommendation at full price, never mind this limited-time deal
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:33:23 +0000
Wavlink's Thunderlight docking station proves that Thunderbolt 5 docks don't have to cost an arm and a leg. This limited-time deal is indeed very limited, so don't wait too long.

Helldivers 2 hackers just tried cheating the Cyberstan Major Order with "in-game exploits," but the devs cracked down ? and now it's harder for everyone
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:08:28 +0000
After Helldivers 2 cheaters used "in-game exploits" to try and get an easy Major Order win, the Battle for Cyberstan just became harder. Thanks, "dissidents."

One of the first Copilot PCs with 120Hz AMOLED is now under $900 and still holds up surprisingly well
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:00:36 +0000
We have found a massive 33% discount on the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, one of the first laptops ever made with Copilot+ AI that still holds up today with its Snapdragon X Elite CPU, vibrant AMOLED display, and other rich features.

Microsoft warns attackers can secretly manipulate AI recommendations
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:40:32 +0000
Microsoft has warned of a new tactic called AI Recommendation Poisoning, where hidden instructions inside links can manipulate an assistant?s memory and bias future recommendations. The company advises users to review and clear saved AI memories to reduce risk.

Is this former PlayStation exclusive hinting at a possible Xbox version?
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:32:26 +0000
Shift Up has stated it is reviewing platform expansion beyond PS5 and PC for Stellar Blade, positioning 2026 as a transitional year for the franchise and sparking speculation about a possible Xbox release.

This new open-source tool brings Warcraft flair and classic Wololo sounds to your coding workflow
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:00:48 +0000
Coding doesn't have to be boring; you can spice it up a little bit and work work like a Peon! Add PeonPing to your AI coding app, and you'll never be held back by a silent terminal again.

Windows 11 is testing new 2026 features ? and some of them are already changing how the OS feels
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:01:15 +0000
Check out the latest Windows 11 Insider builds in 2026, including System Monitor, AI Narrator, camera updates, and WebP desktop backgrounds.

Lenovo's "Mac Mini competitor" is a perfect Windows PC for productivity ? and it's also never been cheaper than right now during President's Day sales
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:31:50 +0000
Lenovo's IdeaCentre Mini x is a compact PC with some impressive specs, including a Snapdragon SoC and 32GB of RAM. We loved it enough to give it a Best Award, and we know you'll love this massive 34% discount available for a limited time.

Someone got Minecraft running on a Sega Saturn and it?s as ridiculous as it sounds
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:16:31 +0000
A developer has successfully ported a playable version of Minecraft to the Sega Saturn. While currently limited in features, the homebrew project allows players to place and destroy blocks.

Microsoft put Weezer?s Buddy Holly on Windows 95 just for "fun" ? but only after a legal battle no one talks about
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:34:38 +0000
Microsoft?s lawyers had to consult Happy Days reps, including The Fonz, to secure Weezer?s Buddy Holly video for the Windows 95 CD.

Diablo 4 developers chat War Plans, the overhaul of Skill Trees and the "Heaven and Hell" relationship between Warlock and Paladin
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:56:43 +0000
We chat about everything endgame and progression with the Diablo 4 developers ahead of the Lord of Hatred expansion, which will be the biggest overhaul of Diablo systems to date.


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    Austin Dillon leads Friday's Daytona 500 practice
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:38:05 +0000
    The second practice session for the Daytona 500 is complete, and there were no issues during the hour-long session. Manufacturers stayed with their own, running carefully coordinated groups to minimize risk.
    Chevrolet had the biggest group, so it's no surprise that bowties dominated the top ten on the speed. Austin Dillon led the way in the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet (195.63mph) ...Keep reading

    NASCAR's current OEMs committed to internal combustion horsepower
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:53:18 +0000
    At least for the time being, NASCAR?s identity is internal combustion engines that making loud noises and relate to a majority of the American consumer.
    While the Sanctioning Body continues development on a prototype race car that can adapt to any alternative fuel or power source, all four manufacturers that compete across the three national tours are content with the internal combustion ...Keep reading

    All ways NASCAR teams are honoring Greg Biffle at Daytona
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:05:22 +0000
    On December 18th, 2025, a plane crashed in Statesville, North Carolina. There were seven lives lost in that accident -- Dennis Dutton and his son Jack,  Craig Wadsworth, but also NASCAR legend Greg Biffle alongside his wife Cristina, their son Ryder, and his daughter Emma.
    Biffle was a champion of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, as well as the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. He went on ...Keep reading

    Hendrick would have signed Kyle Larson to lifetime deal if he could
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:11:53 +0000
    The last time Hendrick Motorsports had a tandem like Kyle Larson and Cliff Daniels, the driver (Jeff Gordon) was signed to a lifetime contract and the crew chief (Ray Evernham) left to form a factory team for Dodge.
    Rick Hendrick was very adamant, with the two-time champions both on a contract year, to not lose his latest dynasty to any sort of free agency or market shift.
    ?Well, it was ...Keep reading

    Official starting lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:05:03 +0000
    Kyle Busch will lead the field to the green flag in this Sunday's Daytona 500, driving the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. Chase Briscoe will join him on the front row for 'The Great American Race' after these two topped qualifying on Wednesday.
    But after the Duel qualifying races on Thursday, which were won by Joey Logano and Chase Elliott, we now know the starting positions for the ...Keep reading

    Duel shows why anything is possible in the Daytona 500
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:20:32 +0000
    Just like everyone predicted, BJ McLeod Motorsports and Garage 66 made it into the Daytona 500 over cars fielded by RFK Racing, Front Row Motorsports and a Richard Childress Racing affiliate.
    In the words of Casey Mears, driving the Garage66 for Carl Long, anything can happen at Daytona.
    It?s the reason McLeod and Mears signed up to drive figurative knives to a figurative gunfight. When ...Keep reading

    Anthony Alfredo disqualified, removed from Daytona 500 field
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:44 +0000
    Anthony Alfredo's Daytona 500 dream has come to a bitter end. After racing his way into the 2026 season-opener, his No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet failed post-race inspection.
    Alfredo finished 18th in Duel #2, besting both BJ McLeod and JJ Yeley to race his way into the 500. He failed to qualify for the race in 2025, and was extremely emotional over the prospect of competing in NASCAR's ...Keep reading

    Chase Elliott wins Duel #2 in caution-free race
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:17:08 +0000
    After a wildly chaotic Duel #1, things were far calmer in the second Duel qualifying race. Chase Elliott captured the checkered flag in the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, followed by Carson Hocevar, Kyle Larson, Michael McDowell, and Christopher Bell.
    The two Hendrick and Spire cars up front worked closely together to control the finish, and none of them made a move on each other until ...Keep reading

    Joey Logano wins Duel #1 as Mears full-throttles into wreck to make the Daytona 500
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:00:12 +0000
    The first Duel at Daytona ended in dramatic fashion. Joey Logano captured the checkered flag in a 1-2 finish for Team Penske, but all eyes were on the battle to make the Daytona 500.
    The open battle: Casey Mears had spun in an earlier incident, and Chander Smith suffered damage in another wreck. That cleared the way for Corey LaJoie to make the race, but he got turned on the final lap in a ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    AI tool Claude helped capture Venezuelan dictator Maduro in US military raid operation: report
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:59:43 GMT
    The U.S. military reportedly used Anthropic?s AI tool Claude in the operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about AI?s expanding role in classified Pentagon missions.

    Federal agent attacked and hospitalized during anti-ICE protest in Downtown LA
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:11:15 GMT
    A student walkout turned violent Friday in L.A. as protesters reportedly attacked a federal agent, vandalized buildings, and disrupted downtown traffic.

    'I've Had It' podcast hosts fear Trump will be surpassed by more 'diabolical' successor
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:59:05 GMT
    Podcast hosts Angie "Pumps" Sullivan and Jennifer Welch voiced their concerns that there will be another Republican who is younger and more ideologically committed than President Trump.

    Pima County sheriff no stranger to controversy as criticism in Nancy Guthrie case ramps up
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:27:17 GMT
    Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos faces scrutiny over the Nancy Guthrie case after a decade of controversy, including FBI investigations and legal disputes.

    Olympic curling match descends into chaos after cheating allegations prompt profane insult
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:23:44 GMT
    An Olympic curling match between Canada and Sweden erupted when Canadian Marc Kennedy told Sweden's Oskar Eriksson to "f--- off" after being accused of cheating during Canada's 8-6 win.

    Chaotic video shows passengers trading midair blows; plane forced to divert: reports
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:13:56 GMT
    Chaotic video captured a midair brawl on a Jet2 flight from Turkey to the U.K., reportedly forcing a diversion to Belgium after passengers exchanged punches.

    Timeline: NBC host Savannah Guthrie?s mother disappears as sheriff says 'everybody?s still a suspect'
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:33:33 GMT
    Officials confirm crime in disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother Nancy, who went missing Saturday night from her Tucson home, according to authorities.

    US military launches deadly strike on drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, leaving 3 dead
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:29:11 GMT
    U.S. military operation in Caribbean waters reportedly kills three suspected drug traffickers in strike on vessel used by terrorist organizations.

    Court rejects Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal to wear tribute helmet at Milan Cortina Olympics
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:16:01 GMT
    Figure skater Maxim Naumov's case was cited after Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych lost his Court of Arbitration appeal over a tribute helmet honoring war victims.

    Terror convict, recently released, shot dead by Paris police after alleged knife attack near Arc de Triomphe
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:53:18 GMT
    Police shot a man who allegedly tried to attack an officer with a knife in Paris. The suspect was recently released from prison after serving a terrorism-related sentence.

    Rosie O'Donnell quietly returns to US after abandoning country over Trump's victory
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:33:09 GMT
    Rosie O'Donnell reveals she secretly returned to America for two weeks to visit family after moving to Ireland, saying the U.S. now "feels scary."

    Arizona family sues hospital, says staff ?Ubered? sick son to sidewalk where he died
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:32:52 GMT
    An Arizona family alleges hospital staff put their sick son in an Uber and dumped him at a homeless shelter, where he died hours later on a Phoenix sidewalk.

    Medical examiner determines Texas A&M student's manner of death as family attorney disputes finding: 'Flawed'
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:21:55 GMT
    Family members disputed a Texas A&M student's suicide ruling, calling the investigation "flawed." Attorney Tony Buzbee alleged police failed to review phone records.

    Woman owes $3,556 for cruise she already paid for after falling victim to elaborate Zelle scam
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:55:11 GMT
    Family banned for life from cruises after paying $3,556 through Zelle to fake consultant who used stolen credit card. Now she owes double the amount.

    Ilia Malinin opens up on 'thoughts and memories' ahead of shocking Olympic falls: 'I've been through a lot'
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:41:49 GMT
    Ilia Malinin said "thoughts and memories" flooded his mind before his Olympic free skate, causing him to fall twice under pressure and finish eighth.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Slam dunks, global games, emerging stars: What to watch on All-Star Weekend
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:26:18 EST
    Our experts break down what to watch over the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and their picks for contests, competitions and more.

    NBA All-Star 2026: Team Vince defeats Team Melo to win Rising Stars championship game
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:26:18 EST
    All of the live updates, top moments and results from NBA All-Star 2026 weekend in Los Angeles.

    'I blew it': Malinin falls twice in Olympic shocker
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:25:11 EST
    American sensation "Quad God" Ilia Malinin fell twice in a disastrous free skate Friday night, allowing Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov to claim a stunning gold medal.

    Wroblewski calls out officiating after chippy U.S. win
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:25:11 EST
    Abbey Murphy was once again in the middle of the action, drawing and taking penalties as the U.S. women's hockey team cruised to a 6-0 win over Italy that got "a little spicy" and led to coach John Wroblewski sounding off on Olympic officiating.

    76ers' Edgecombe named MVP in Rising Stars win
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:25:11 EST
    Philadelphia rookie VJ Edgecombe led Team Vince to victory in the Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star Weekend on Friday night.

    Baylor 1B's 3-grand slam game ties NCAA record
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:25:11 EST
    Tyce Armstrong made history in his Baylor debut by hitting three grand slams in a 15-2 win over New Mexico State on Friday night. He became only the second college player to pull off that feat.

    Source: D-backs keeping Gallen on 1-year deal
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:25:11 EST
    Zac Gallen is staying with the Diamondbacks after agreeing to a one-year deal worth $22.05 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.

    Ohtani's focus on 'being healthy,' shot at Cy Young
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:25:11 EST
    Shohei Ohtani's 27-pitch mound session at the Dodgers' sprawling complex Friday morning marked the start of spring training and, more notably, of his return to a full-time two-way role.

    Arkansas, Calipari land top guard in 2026 class
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:25:11 EST
    Top-five senior Jordan Smith, the best guard in the 2026 class, has committed to Arkansas, he announced on Friday.

    Wrexham into FA Cup last 16 for 1st time since '97
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:25:11 EST
    Wrexham achieved another landmark moment in their meteoric rise after reaching the last 16 of England's FA Cup for the first time since 1997.

    ? Lapsed fan's guide to fantasy baseball
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:25:11 EST
    Everything you need to know about the 2026 season for the fan who has been away and is looking to dive back in.

    2026 Winter Olympics: USA men's hockey back in action and more from Milan Cortina
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:24:26 EST
    Saturday at the Winter Olympics includes Team USA men's hockey looking to win against Denmark and USA curling round-robins.

    Inside the controversy around the French ice dance team's Olympic gold
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:24:26 EST
    The French team's victory in ice dance has drawn criticism for a number of reasons. We break it down.

    Win projections for all 30 MLB teams -- and how the offseason changed expectations
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:48:54 EST
    Fans love a big splash but don't always get one. Here's what some non-moves mean for each team's playoff forecast.

    Offseason grades for every big move
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:48:54 EST
    We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

    Beyond dunking: Mac McClung's quest for full NBA roster status
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:40:08 EST
    Jumping over cars -- and Shaq -- wins fans but doesn't translate into the talents recruiters want to see

    Men's Bracketology: Don't sleep on this year's bubble
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:21:26 EST
    The Last Four In and First Four Out groupings feature teams with big wins -- and high potential for March.

    Watch guide: UConn-Georgetown, Arizona-Texas Tech carry big stakes
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:44:26 EST
    With projected 1-seeds in high-profile games, the door is open for movement at the top of the bracket.