Testing this iBUYPOWER "RDY Trace X" gaming PC proves how great a pre-built rig can be, even with these caveats
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000
iBUYPOWER's RDY Trace X R01 is a great example of how great a pre-built PC can be, even with its flaws. There's no AAA game that it wouldn't be able to handle.

"Significant negative impact": Global PC shipments actually grew in Q1 2026, but I'm not celebrating yet ? here's why
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:42:44 +0000
A new study from Counterpoint Research explains why PC market growth in Q1 2026 is not indicative of how the rest of the year will go. Here's my breakdown of the situation.

Double the storage of the Xbox Ally with our favorite budget microSD card with 245MB/s Read Speeds, that's now on sale for 41% off
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:41:13 +0000
The Xbox Ally's 512GB is very limiting for storing most Xbox games. However, you can double its storage size without breaking bank by investing in the Sandisk Extreme 512GB microSD card, now on sale for a 41% discount.

This mad scientist pulled a Tony Stark and created RAM in a shed, with a box of scraps ? and he's using the results to plan for bigger projects
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:35:46 +0000
Recently, a relatively new YouTuber by the handle of Dr.Semiconductor was tired of RAM getting ludicrously price-hiked by AI and other factors. So he began an ambitious science project to see if he could create RAM from scratch by himself.

"It's almost impossible to recommend the Surface Laptop 13": I compare it to the MacBook Neo after Microsoft's price hike
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch and Apple's MacBook Neo have a lot in common, and normally it would be hard to decide. But with Surface prices going up, it's become much harder to recommend the Windows device. Here's my full comparison.

Devs behind canceled Xbox game are hiring for an unannounced AAA open-world title ? are they reviving one of my favorite action game franchises?
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:00:19 +0000
New job listings at Avalanche Studios suggest that it might be returning to the Just Cause franchise with an open-world "unannounced AAA project."

Steve O'Donnell and Ben Kennedy represent new era of NASCAR leadership
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:40:33 +0000
The promotions of Steve O'Donnell and Ben Kennedy are not an extension of the status quo, but instead, aim to be the start of something new for the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing.
O?Donnell has taken over as Chief Executive Officer from Jim France, the youngest son of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. Kennedy, the great-grandson of the elder France, is now serving as Chief ...Keep reading

NASCAR Cup Talladega qualifying rained out, Tyler Reddick on pole
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0000
Due to storms moving through the area, NASCAR was forced to cancel Cup Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday morning. As a result, championship leader Tyler Reddick will start from pole position with Kyle Larson joining him on the front row.
This will be the fifth time in the first ten races of the 2026 season that the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota will start from pole, and the ...Keep reading

Judge rules against anti Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway group in effort to ballot track protections
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:35:40 +0000
One of the most prominent and well-organized efforts to undermine auto racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway was affectively defeated, for now, due a self-inflicted clerical error ? just not the one that was originally at the forefront.  
Former racer Neil Chaffin sued Saul Solomon, a former Nashville Metro legal director and political strategist Mike Kopp, founders of the 'Restore ...Keep reading

Jim France to step down as NASCAR CEO in major executive shift
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:55:48 +0000
NASCAR boss Jim France is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) but he will remain as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and majority owner of NASCAR. The news was confirmed by the Sanctioning Body on Saturday morning at Talladega.
France, who turns 82 later this year, took over the position from nephew Brian France in August, 2018, after Brian France was arrested on suspicion of ...Keep reading

Judge issues injunction ruling in Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart lawsuit
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:51:47 +0000
In simplest terms, the preliminary injunction ruling issued by Judge Susan C. Rodriguez in the Joe Gibbs Racing v. Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit is fundamentally no different than the Temporary Restraining Order everyone has acted under over the past month.  
As part of the ruling issued on late Thursday night:

Gabehart shall ?immediately cease and desist? from ...Keep reading

Royals are a disaster this season, but Sunday's matchup with the Angels is the ideal spot to back them
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:10:30 GMT
The Royals host the Angels in a Sunday MLB showdown with Seth Lugo on the mound, and one bettor likes Kansas City's edges in this pitching matchup.

NBA playoffs Game 4 preview: Why the Cavs are favored to bounce back against Toronto after ugly loss
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:46 GMT
Cleveland leads the series 2-1 over Toronto heading into Game 4. Get the NBA playoff breakdown and best betting pick for Cavs vs. Raptors today.

Work of scientists in ?suspicious? disappearances is prime target for hostile foes: retired FBI agent
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:36 GMT
Retired high-level FBI official says American nuclear scientist disappearances fit a suspicious pattern potentially linked to foreign intelligence threats.

'Discriminatory' National Park fee plan slammed by Democrats turns into conservation win, Burgum says
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:32 GMT
Secretary Doug Burgum's national park pricing plan for foreign visitors has raised over $2 million in new revenue despite Democratic opposition, DOI says.

Princess Diana, hot dogs and a presidential matchmaking attempt: Iconic royal visits to America
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:19 GMT
King Charles and Queen Camilla's upcoming U.S. trip adds to a long history of iconic British royal visits, from state dinners to unforgettable gaffes.

Dad of illegal immigrant DUI victim issues warning to Americans over lax driver's license laws
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:30:54 GMT
Joe Abraham warns Americans after his daughter was killed by an illegal immigrant drunken driver, urging stricter driver's license laws and proper vetting.

In pictures: Before and after the 2026 White House Correspondents? Dinner shooting
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:30:38 GMT
From arrivals to evacuation, see photos from the 2026 White House Correspondents? Dinner after a shooting halted the night.

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.

Alex Palou wins at Barber after Lundgaard has slow final pit stop
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:13:17 GMT
Palou led all but 11 laps on Sunday, but it wasn't a guaranteed victory for the Spaniard like so many IndyCar races have been recently.

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Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:40:31 EST
Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the very questionable (Rams). See all 32 teams' grades.

The NFL draft is over ... let's overreact: Will the Cardinals and Rams regret their picks?
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:40:31 EST
It's time to weigh in on the biggest overreactions of NFL draft weekend.

Wolves lose Edwards, DiVincenzo in Game 4 win
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:58:19 EST
Wolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo an MRI after leaving Saturday's Game 4 win with an apparent hyperextension of his left knee, and sources told ESPN that Donte DiVincenzo suffered a torn right Achilles tendon.

McDaniels' late layup irks Jokic in Nuggets' loss
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:58:19 EST
Jaden McDaniels' late layup in Minnesota's 112-96 Game 4 home victory over Denver incited a skirmish with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets on Saturday night, a scrum that led to ejections on a night when the Timberwolves secured a 3-1 series lead.

Red Sox fire Cora amid coaching staff shake-up
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:58:19 EST
The Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and several other coaches after a disappointing 10-17 start to the season.

Crosby, 'our leader,' keeps Pens alive in Game 4
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:58:19 EST
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby opened the scoring with his first goal of the playoffs and set up defenseman Kris Letang's critical third-period goal with a nifty soccer-style kick, as the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 on Saturday in Game 4.

McCoy falls to Raiders at No. 101, says knee fine
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:58:19 EST
Jermod McCoy says his knee feels good, adding it's up to the Raiders on whether he undergoes another surgery after missing all of 2025 with a torn ACL.

Gretzky's last Oilers jersey fetches record $2.8M
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:58:19 EST
The jersey that Wayne Gretzky wore when he clinched his fourth and final title with the Oilers in Game 4 of the 1988 Stanley Cup Final sold at Goldin Auctions for $2,806,000, the most ever paid for a hockey jersey.

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Severe weather outbreak brewing with potential strong, long track tornadoes targeting millions in Midwest
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:08:48 -0400
More than 50 million Americans across the Midwest and Mississippi Valley are in the threat zone for a brewing severe weather outbreak expected to develop on Monday, with the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.

Deadly wildfires rage across Georgia and Florida fueled by dry conditions and historic drought
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:14:14 -0400
Historic drought has created dangerous and challenging conditions for firefighters battling massive deadly wildfires across Georgia and Florida this week, with a little relief potentially on the way in the form of thunderstorms.

Level 4/5 threat: Dangerous severe weather blasts Texas, Oklahoma with huge hail, tornadoes
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:12:54 -0400
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Level 4 out of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms over southeastern Oklahoma due to baseball-sized hail and possible strong tornadoes developing Saturday afternoon.

Volunteer firefighter dies while fighting large wildfire in Florida
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:57:45 -0400
Tragedy has unfolded in Florida as the raging wildfires have claimed the life of a longtime first responder while in the line of duty on Thursday.

Northeast to see soggy weekend as much-needed rain helps ease drought conditions
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:03:01 -0400
Much-needed rain is set to drench the Northeast this weekend, bringing downpours for New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, helping ease some of the drought conditions across some of the region.

See it: Destructive tornadoes rip across northern Oklahoma, leaving widespread damage in their path
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:21:29 -0400
In the hours after a violent tornado ripped through northern Oklahoma, photos and videos are showing the damage to homes, cars and more across the area.