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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

    Tom Homan responds to Democrats' 'accountability' push: 'Come get some'
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:39:34 GMT
    Trump 'border czar' Tom Homan fires back at MS NOW?s Jen Psaki over calls for congressional accountability, daring critics to 'come get some.'

    WhatsApp Web malware spreads banking trojan automatically
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:36:38 GMT
    New WhatsApp Web attack spreads self-propagating ZIP files containing Astaroth banking malware through trusted conversations. Boto Cor-de-Rosa campaign tracks delivery success.

    Breakthrough device promises to detect glucose without needles
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:31:41 GMT
    PreEvnt isaac device uses breath analysis to monitor glucose levels without needles, drawing attention at CES 2026 as a potential breakthrough for diabetes management.

    Chris D'Elia blasts comedians as 'spineless' after sexual misconduct allegations derailed his career
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:16:26 GMT
    Chris D'Elia calls fellow comedians "spineless" for abandoning him after sexual misconduct allegations derailed his career and comedy world judgment.

    Indiana's Curt Cignetti shuts down NFL coaching speculation: 'I've always been more of a college football guy'
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:08:46 GMT
    Indiana coach Curt Cignetti shut down NFL speculation ahead of the College Football Playoff championship, saying he's "more of a college football guy."

    Police warn of ?door kicking challenge? that can turn viral prank ?from funny to fatal?
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:00:30 GMT
    Authorities issue warning as door-kicking prank trend gains traction on social media. The dangerous challenge has led to shootings and arrests nationwide.

    Feeling lonely? Simple 5-3-1 rule could help you make more connections
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:48:54 GMT
    Loneliness affects millions worldwide. Learn how the 5-3-1 rule helps people strengthen social bonds through daily, weekly, and monthly connection goals.

    Lindsey Graham speaks against pending execution of 26-year-old Iranian protester: 'This regime must fall'
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:39:12 GMT
    Sen. Lindsey Graham calls for Iranian regime change as 26-year-old protester Erfan Soltani faces possible execution despite President Donald Trump's threats.

    National Guard troops will likely remain in DC through 2026, official says
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:28:23 GMT
    National Guard troops likely will have their ongoing deployment to Washington, D.C., extended until the end of 2026, a U.S. official told Fox News.

    Illegal immigrants rack up $1B+ in Texas hospital costs in FY 2025, total likely higher: report
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:20:10 GMT
    Texas hospitals face over $1 billion in costs linked to illegal immigrants in first year of tracking, with 313,742 visits recorded under Gov. Greg Abbott's order.

    Duke star quarterback reverses decision to stay at school, enters transfer portal hours before deadline
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:20:09 GMT
    Duke star quarterback Darian Mensah reversed his decision to stay at the school and entered the transfer portal hours before the deadline.

    US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump's push to acquire Greenland
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:13:31 GMT
    A bipartisan, bicameral group lawmakers traveled to Denmark to reassure NATO ally amid President Donald Trump's push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.

    FBI captures Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive in Mexico sought over 2016 murder of NC co-worker
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:40:39 GMT
    FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of a wanted fugitive who has been on the run after the murder of his former co-worker in 2016.

    Ben Affleck downplays AI fears in film industry, says 'laws already exist' to protect artists' likeness
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:29:36 GMT
    Actor Ben Affleck appeared on "The Joe Rogan Experience" on Friday, where he downplayed some of the fears about artificial intelligence's potential impact on the film industry.

    Heart study flags dangerous rhythm risk for endurance athletes over 50
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:27:08 GMT
    A new study reveals male endurance athletes over 50 may face increased heart rhythm risks during exercise, especially those with existing muscle scarring.


    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

    Air Force coach suspended over player treatment
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:03:14 EST
    Air Force men's basketball coach Joe Scott has been indefinitely suspended pending an investigation into the treatment of cadet-athletes.

    Sources: Pack likely to extend both LaFleur, GM
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:03:15 EST
    The Packers are working to bring back coach Matt LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst, and the expectation is that there will be contract extensions for both, league sources told ESPN.

    Slot 'understands' Liverpool fans' boos after draw
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:03:15 EST
    Arne Slot said he "completely understands" the frustration of the Liverpool fans who booed the team following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Burnley in the Premier League.

    Mendoza: Focus on Hoosiers' run, not homecoming
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:03:15 EST
    The CFP title game is a homecoming for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who grew up in Miami, but he's not basking in the glory of being the prodigal son made good. He was quick to shift the attention from himself onto the Hoosiers' incredible run.

    Gu shakes off crash to claim slopestyle ski event
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:03:14 EST
    Two-time Olympic champion Eileen Gu shook off a crash and celebrated her second straight slopestyle title at the Laax Open on Saturday in Switzerland.

    Miami fine with underdog role once more vs. IU
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:03:14 EST
    Being the underdog has been Miami's "story the whole playoffs," Rueben Bain Jr. said, a part the Hurricanes have been cast in one more time against No. 1 Indiana for the national championship.

    Utah transfer Moa follows Whittingham, picks U-M
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:03:15 EST
    Former Utah signee Salesi Moa, ESPN's No. 6 wide receiver in the 2026 class, will sign with Michigan, following new Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham.

    Fiorentina's U.S. owner Commisso dies at 76
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:03:15 EST
    Rocco Commisso, the outspoken owner of Italian soccer club Fiorentina and chairman of New York-based Mediacom Communications, has died. He was 76.

    ? Inside Mike Tomlin's decision to walk away
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:03:15 EST
    'It was dead silent' when the coach stunned the Steelers' locker room. Here's what we know about what's next.

    Everything you need to know for all four NFL divisional games: Score picks, predictions and storylines
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:55:32 EST
    Bills-Broncos. 49ers-Seahawks. Texans-Patriots. Rams-Bears. We have picks, stats to know, X factors and more for the divisional round.

    How can four underdogs pull off upsets in the divisional round?
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:55:31 EST
    Could we see surprises? Let's find advantages and X factors for the Bills, Bears, Texans and 49ers.

    Can Josh Allen's postseason magic continue without a No. 1 WR?
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:57:22 EST
    Buffalo has shown that winning games without an obvious top WR is possible with the All-Pro QB at the helm.

    Resurgence of Vance Joseph: How the former Broncos head coach has keyed the defense
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:57:22 EST
    Joseph's work as D-coordinator has again made him a hot head coaching candidate.

    Meet 'the special 13': The JMU transfers forming an unlikely Indiana CFP title core
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:26:00 EST
    Thirteen Dukes players followed Curt Cignetti to become Hoosiers. Those who remain are on the verge of CFB history.

    Is this Kyle Shanahan's finest coaching job? How 2025 reignited his passion
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:34:26 EST
    Shanahan took a different approach to 2025 -- and it has the 49ers two games away from the Super Bowl.

    How Darnold-to-Smith-Njigba fuels Seahawks' playoff run
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:34:27 EST
    The duo has overcome past narratives and powered Seattle to home-field advantage in the NFC.

    Man United deliver huge blow to Man City title hopes with shock derby win
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:18:02 EST
    Manchester City's title bid is as good as over after Manchester United won the midfield battle at Old Trafford. It's the same story in the title race.

    VAR review: Should Man United's Dalot have received a red card for foul on Doku?
    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:18:02 EST
    Diogo Dalot was booked for catching Man City's Jérémy Doku on the knee early. Was it the right call?