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Copilot helped me find the problem my doctors missed ? and that matters even more as Microsoft announces Copilot Health
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Microsoft just announced Copilot Health, a secure vault for your medical history and wearable data. While 67% of our readers say they aren't ready to hand over the keys to their health data, I have a different perspective.

Windows Wrap: Windows 11?s disastrous year came at the perfect time for Xbox ? Project Helix will drag PC gaming to where it needs to be
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:04:11 +0000
Windows 11 struggled in 2025, but it may have paved the way for Project Helix. Microsoft promised to reduce the pain points of Windows 11, and gamers may be the biggest benificiaries.

Lenovo challenges the MacBook Neo with this Snapdragon X laptop ? its RAM and SSD especially are a huge step up
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:56:48 +0000
Amazon is offering an 8% discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3X laptop. While it's not the best price drop, it has made it on par with the newly released MacBook Neo while offering superior RAM, storage, and other hardware features.

I sent my Xbox ROG Ally X away for repair, and now it's back ? but I've already moved on to another handheld (with some guilt)
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
The Xbox ROG Ally X that betrayed me is back, but I've found solace in the detachable arms of the Lenovo Legion GO and don't know if I can go back.

HP is not taking Apple's MacBook Neo lying down ? it's just discounted one of its laptops with superior RAM and storage with a whopping $650 off
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:26:43 +0000
The HP Omnibook 5 with a 14-inch OLED 2K display, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and Snapdragon X processor has been given an insane 57% discount as part of HP's response to Apple's MacBook Neo making waves on the internet.

Beloved Fallout composer says Bethesda's Todd Howard is a "visionary" ? and that critics of Xbox's Starfield "were just not ready" for the controversial RPG
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:10:23 +0000
Fallout and Starfield composer Inon Zur believes one day, we'll all think Xbox's Starfield is a "legendary" RPG, and that Todd Howard is a "visionary."

Ex-Xbox exec Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' just joined this legendary gaming brand, but he says it's not his "full time gig" ? "I am still working on that"
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:47:33 +0000
Former Xbox programming director Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has joined Commodore, but it's not his "full time gig." Could he return to Xbox at some point?

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Microsoft's Xbox AI assistant Gaming Copilot is coming to consoles this year, and not stopping there ? "We will continue to bring it to more services that players are playing"
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:34:46 +0000
Nearly a full year after its introduction, Microsoft has announced the Xbox AI Gaming Copilot is coming to consoles later in 2026.

Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience ? power users rejoice!
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:33:56 +0000
The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades.

How to complete the New Orders Operator Order and unlock the Bogey Camo in Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:56:52 +0000
Black Ops Royale has a bunch of new Operator Order challenges with exclusive rewards. Here's how to complete New Orders and unlock the Bogey Camo.

4 new Microsoft Teams features coming next month, including AI you'll actually use and a must-have feature for saving time
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:46:17 +0000
Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.

Xbox just wiped out most of the excuses game developers use to skip the platform
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:32:51 +0000
Microsoft has significantly streamlined Xbox development, cutting onboarding time to about 30 minutes and introducing Foundation Mode, which gives developers free access to PlayFab cross platform backend services when shipping games on Xbox.

How to complete the Memories Operator Order and unlock the Landfall Operator skin in Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:22:43 +0000
One of the nine Operator Orders in Black Ops Royale is Memories, rewarding an Operator skin for Mason. Here's how to complete it and unlock the reward.

Square Enix shadowdrops Bravely Default onto Xbox and PC ? I'm so happy to see this classic JRPG finally escape Nintendo's prison for other platforms
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:04:54 +0000
Out of nowhere, Square Enix has announced that it's releasing another classic JRPG from its backlog onto Xbox and PC, the turn-based throwback to early Final Fantasy games called Bravely Default.


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    Kyle Busch has spoken with film writer for Days of Thunder sequel ideas
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:35:02 +0000
    In 1990, 'Days of Thunder' was released -- a movie starring Tom Cruise as hotshot NASCAR driver Cole Trickle. The film is basically 'Top Gun' but with race cars, earning over twice its budget in the box office, and remains very popular within the NASCAR fanbase.
    Legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who was also deeply involved in the development for the recent hit 'F1' movie, has indicated in ...Keep reading

    Christopher Bell earns Las Vegas NASCAR Cup pole in JGR 1-2-3
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:36:49 +0000
    It's a Toyota lockout of the first two rows with Joe Gibbs Racing 1-2-3 in Las Vegas NASCAR Cup qualifying.
    Christopher Bell rocketed to the top of the charts and was the only driver to break into the 28-second bracket. Four of Bell's 15 career poles have happened in Vegas, with the other three taking place in 2022 (first career pole in the Cup Series), 2023, and 2024.
    "Our Interstate ...Keep reading

    Four NASCAR Cup car chiefs ejected after multiple Las Vegas inspection failures
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:30:52 +0000
    During pre-race inspection for the NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, four different race teams failed twice ahead of practice and qualifying -- three Chevrolets and one Ford.
    As a result, they have all been issued the standard penalties for such failures, which includes the ejection of the car chief for the remainder of the race weekend.
    They are the #24 Hendrick Motorsports ...Keep reading

    Watch this safety truck pull off an epic save during NASCAR session
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:00:12 +0000
    On Saturday morning, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series cars were set to go out on track for practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. However, it was a safety truck driver that ended up stealing the show with quite the save.
    Exiting the infield access road to the frontstretch, the safety truck started to spin sideways, with the driver quickly trying to recover it. However, it overcorrected ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing push back on Spire 'trade' deal; discovery rebuttal
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:47:33 +0000
    ?There is no innocent explanation for secretly accessing, reviewing, and selectively deleting an employer's confidential files after your employment has ended and you are negotiating with a direct competitor. Gabehart's belief that he was acting in secret is itself powerful evidence of wrongful intent.?
    This is part of the basis in which Joe Gibbs Racing believes the Western District of ...Keep reading

    NASCAR is changing pit stall cleaning procedures, restricting teams
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:27:20 +0000
    This week, NASCAR notified crew chiefs about the Sanctioning Body's updated rules for cleaning pit boxes during the race weekend.
    Previously, teams would use all manner of tactics and chemicals to ensure as much grip as possible in their assigned stall, looking for any possible advantage while aiming to prevent cars from sliding through their boxes.
    But as of March 12th, cleaning of pit box ...Keep reading

    How to watch NASCAR 2026 at Las Vegas: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:25:03 +0000
    Tyler Reddick leads the championship standings by 60 points over Ryan Blaney, who earned an impressive victory at Phoenix Raceway last weekend.
    NASCAR now heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where Josh Berry is the defending race winner. He is also the most recent first-time winner in the Cup Series.
    In this story, you can find all the information you need to watch this weekend's action in ...Keep reading

    Ty Gibbs uninjured in airborne sprint car crash, flipping into the fence
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:32:16 +0000
    Ty Gibbs was competing in the 2026 High Limit Racing season-opener at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway dirt track on Thursday Night, which is just outside the 1.5-mile intermediate track where the NASCAR Cup Series will be racing this weekend.
    Driving a 410 winged sprint car, Gibbs was running fourth when he made contact with Corey Day -- a regular in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series ...Keep reading

    Who will be NASCAR's next first-time winner, one year after its last?
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:43:20 +0000
    12 months ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Josh Berry wheeled the historic #21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford into Victory Lane and became the 206th different winner in NASCAR Cup Series history.
    It was a surprise win with Berry leading just 18 laps, and since then, no other driver has added their name to the NASCAR Cup Series winners list.
    Before Berry, Harrison Burton won for the first time in ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    NBA champion Glen Davis granted early prison release after fraud conviction
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:16:04 GMT
    Former NBA star Glen Davis was released from prison after fraud conviction involving league's health plan. The NBA Finals winner player served time for defrauding benefits.

    Sen Eric Schmitt pushes for legislation to tackle rising sports ticket costs
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:12:42 GMT
    Sports fans face steep ticket prices with hidden fees on the secondary market. Sen. Eric Schmitt says consumers are getting ripped off and legislation is needed.

    Pentagon identifies 6 US airmen killed in refueling tanker crash in Iraq after mid-air collision
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:02:15 GMT
    The War Department confirmed the identifies of the six U.S. airmen who were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during a mission.

    The real reason for sagging jowls, and what will and won't help, according to an expert
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:05 GMT
    Jowls often appear suddenly but develop over years as collagen declines and facial fat shifts, a dermatologist says. Prevention and layered treatments matter more than trendy fixes.

    I reluctantly went to my first Grateful Dead show ? and discovered one of Earth?s great religions
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:55 GMT
    From reluctant concert-goer to devoted Deadhead, one fan's transformative journey following Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead reveals music as religion and community.

    Amanda Seyfried questions Oscars? importance as expert likens awards show to ?the tire industry?
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:54 GMT
    Hollywood stars including Denzel Washington and Matt Damon reveal why they don't care about winning Oscars despite their multiple nominations and acclaim.

    Manchin blasts Cornyn for abandoning stance he once backed: 'Deeply disappointing'
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:42 GMT
    Former Sen. Joe Manchin accused John Cornyn of abandoning his long-standing support for the filibuster for political convenience, calling the reversal "deeply disappointing."

    Archaeologists uncover lost medieval city that vanished without a trace: 'True time capsule'
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:25 GMT
    Archaeologists have discovered the lost medieval town of Stolzenberg in a Polish forest, uncovering more than 400 artifacts and new clues about why the town mysteriously vanished.

    Anti-Trump Oscar nominees abound as ceremony looks to navigate fraught political scene
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:24 GMT
    This year's Oscar nominees include several outspoken anti-Trump figures, as host Conan O'Brien acknowledged this week it could be a delicate dance at Hollywood's big night.

    Trump seeks warships from other countries to help secure Strait of Hormuz
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:29:15 GMT
    Trump calls for international warships to secure Strait of Hormuz as Iran allegedly threatens global oil shipping routes from the Middle East region.

    New guard of GOP women says Democrats can't ?pigeonhole? female voters as they target key House races
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:33 GMT
    A wave of female Republican candidates is working to turn the tables on Democrats' claim to be the party of women and secure strategic victories to help the GOP retain its majority.

    Restaurants revive retro pricing for anniversaries ? but does the trend make ?cents??
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:11:05 GMT
    Restaurants nationwide celebrate anniversaries with throwback pricing promotions, offering everything from $1.65 fries to $3.50 pizzas for limited times.

    Former college volleyball star Kaylie Ray opens up on viral clash with Arizona Democratic senator
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:48 GMT
    Former Utah State volleyball player Kaylie Ray confronted Arizona senator Catherine Miranda after the senator questioned Ray's competitiveness during a hearing.

    11-year-old accused of premeditated murder in brother?s death can?t be tried as adult, former DA says
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:46 GMT
    Shocking homicide case rocks Colorado community as 11-year-old accused of killing younger brother. Juvenile justice system faces rare legal challenge.

    American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on tipping turmoil and burger buzz
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:33 GMT
    The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of tipping turmoil, burger buzz and more.


    Indy Car Racing

    Marcus Ericsson scores maiden IndyCar pole in Arlington Grand Prix qualifying
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:57:36 GMT
    It was Ericsson's first pole in his 117th IndyCar start and his first pole in general since the 2013 GP2 feature race at Silverstone.

    Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:34 GMT
    The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew.

    Roger Penske's Texas-sized 'playground' in Jerry Jones' neighborhood is IndyCar's new street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:59:19 GMT
    The Grand Prix of Arlington is the first of three new street races on the IndyCar schedule this season. It is also the start of a multiyear deal in North Texas.

    IndyCar rookie Caio Collet helps Doug Boles mail out 'blue envelopes' containing Indy 500 tickets
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:07:07 GMT
    The blue envelopes were shipped to all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, as well as 32 other countries around the world.

    Conor Daly joins Dreyer and Reinbold Racing for 110th Indianapolis 500
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:55:33 GMT
    The Noblesville native will attempt to make his 13th start in the Indianapolis 500 as he returns to the Indianapolis-based team where he finished top-10 in 2024.

    IndyCar unveils course on the National Mall for Freedom 250 celebrating America?s birthday
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:07:01 GMT
    The race weekend is free and open to the public August 22-23, 2026.

    Indy 500 parking and camping sold out: Here are some travel options
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:58 GMT
    Race Day for the 110th Indy 500 is set to impress, with parking and camping sold out nearly a month earlier than last year. Here are some travel options!

    Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:32:14 GMT
    Newgarden's victory continued what could be a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix after Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

    David Malukas scores maiden IndyCar pole in Phoenix qualifying; Schumacher qualifies 4th for first oval start
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:19:00 GMT
    Team Penske locked out the front row for Saturday's race while Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers occupy the second row.

    The Palou Show | Defending IndyCar champ wins season-opener in St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:27:15 GMT
    The victory was Palou's 20th of his career and also marked his 45th podium finish in 99 starts.

    Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in crash at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:51:53 GMT
    Schumacher didn't even get to complete a full lap in Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of St. Petersburg.

    McLaughlin earns pole for IndyCar opener in St. Petersburg as Grosjean, rookie teammate Hauger make 'Fast Six'
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:16:59 GMT
    McLaughlin, coming off a winless season in 2025, won his second straight pole on the streets of St. Pete after narrowly beating out Marcus Ericsson for the top spot.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Men's Bracketology: What the SEC's bloated bubble means for the overall field
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:08:02 EST
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    12 questions the men's committee must answer heading into Selection Sunday
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:08:01 EST
    The RedHawks and Tigers continue to be the talk of the bubble, plus more considerations for men's committee.

    Duke shows mettle in holding off UVA for ACC title
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:34:35 EST
    No. 1 Duke defeated No. 10 Virginia for its second straight ACC tournament championship under coach Jon Scheyer and its third title in the past four years.

    Venezuela KO's defending champ Japan from WBC
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:34:35 EST
    Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run shot in the sixth as Venezuela rallied to stun defending champion Japan and advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

    DeChambeau wins playoff as foe misses 2-footer
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:34:36 EST
    Bryson DeChambeau hit his drive into the water and still won the playoff with a par at LIV Golf Singapore after Richard T. Lee of Canada missed a 2-foot putt.

    Antontelli gets 1st win; Hamilton back on podium
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:34:35 EST
    Kimi Antonelli secured his first Formula One race win on Sunday as Mercedes went to their second 1-2 of the season in the Chinese Grand Prix

    No Messi vs. Yamal: Qatar Finalissima canceled
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:34:36 EST
    Spain and Argentina's 'Finalissima' clash in Qatar has been cancelled, UEFA confirmed on Sunday.

    Reaves, Luka deliver late-game magic in OT thriller
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:34:43 EST
    Austin Reaves executed a perfect missed free throw before sinking the tying bucket to force overtime, and Luka Doncic drained the winning jumper in the extra frame to lift the Lakers past the Nuggets.

    Shiffrin ties record with another WC slalom win
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:34:35 EST
    Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin won her record-equaling eighth World Cup slalom of the season Sunday.

    St. John's routs UConn to defend Big East title
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:34:35 EST
    A tenacious defensive performance carried No. 13 St. John's to its second straight Big East tournament championship with a 72-52 blowout of sixth-ranked UConn at Madison Square Garden.

    ? Big USA-Dominican Republic WBC showdown
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:34:35 EST
    Who will win Sunday's star-studded World Baseball Classic semifinal? We've got you covered with players to watch, live updates and postgame takeaways.

    Has UCLA leapfrogged UConn for No. 1 overall and four more big questions for Selection Sunday
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:09:51 EST
    Where the top eight seeds play in the regionals is as big of a question as which bubble teams get in Selection Sunday.

    Women's Bracketology: How the committee's top-16 reveal rippled through the field
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:09:52 EST
    Saturday, the committee revealed the top-16 teams that will host early round games. North Carolina moved in.

    NHL playoff watch: Projecting the Ducks' Pacific title chances
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:50:19 EST
    Here's how Anaheim can pull it off. Plus, full playoff projections, lottery standings after a busy Saturday.

    Which NFL teams have improved the most in free agency? Five rosters that made the best moves
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:50:47 EST
    We picked out the teams that took the biggest steps forward this week through their signings and other moves -- including the 49ers.

    Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:50:47 EST
    We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

    Biggest questions facing Bears after free agent exodus
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:53:35 EST
    Chicago needs to figure out things at edge and in the secondary after a number of players left in free agency.

    Steelers' offseason moves hint at Mike McCarthy's offensive plan
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:53:35 EST
    Pittsburgh's additions of Michael Pittman Jr. and Rico Dowdle portend a "physical, run-first offense" in 2026.