4 laptop features I expect will get worse as big brands contend with rising memory and storage costs ? Can you live without them?
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Laptop prices are projected only to rise in 2026, and the big brands are undoubtedly analyzing their products to find ways to offset the costs of memory and storage.

Only 17 people have Call of Duty: Warzone's rarest reward ? but reaction shows there's still a lack of player trust
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:32 +0000
Raven, the Activision studio behind Call of Duty: Warzone, has finally revealed just how few people have achieved the win streak rewards in Season 01 Reloaded. It's not many.

Watch out, Google: OpenAI could generate $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2030 ? but the ChatGPT maker is still in danger of facing bankruptcy by 2027
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:08:04 +0000
Analysts predict that OpenAI could generate up to $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2025 if it executes the strategy properly.

Storage is the next PC component to disappear ? Here's what to buy before it does, with prices as low as $0.08/GB
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:04:41 +0000
Storage prices are expected to continue rising as global NAND supply can't keep up with demand. There's still a window in which you can stock up on extra TBs before things really get bad.

Halo: Campaign Evolved devs say its first-ever PS5 release of Xbox's flagship is a chance to grow its community ? "We don't and we won't take it lightly"
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:17:20 +0000
While Halo: Campaign Evolved's availability on PS5 is seen as controversial by some, its devs view it as a chance to grow and connect the franchise's community.

Xbox's Clockwork Revolution is its dev's "most ambitious title, probably by a factor of 10" ? it sounds like the RPG of my dreams, and probably yours too
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:16:49 +0000
The next RPG coming from Xbox and inXile Entertainment is Clockwork Revolution, and its lead dev says it's the studio's "most ambitious title" yet.

Microsoft unveils wave of new Windows 11 features in Paint and Notepad ? with better Markdown support and a new AI Color Book mode coming soon
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:11:38 +0000
Microsoft has unveiled a selection of new features coming to Paint and Notepad on Windows 11 soon that bring new AI capabilities and quality of life improvements. Here's the lowdown.

Another Windows 11 issue breaks apps and causes crashes ? and I'm not talking about the error code 0x803f8001
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:30:24 +0000
Windows 11 apps are crashing thanks to a cloud-storage bug in the latest patch, proving that even basic file saving is now a gamble.

Ubisoft kills 6 games, delays 7, and lays off devs as it kicks off a "major reset" ? "While these decisions are difficult, they are necessary"
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:57:41 +0000
As part of a huge "major reset," Ubisoft has canceled six games, delayed seven, laid developers off, and reorganized its teams into "Creative Houses."

?Engineers don?t write code anymore? ? Anthropic CEO says AI is about to eat the entire profession
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:48:22 +0000
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims "we might be 6-12 months away from models doing all of what software engineers do end-to-end."

Windows 11 apps like Notepad, Snipping Tool, and the Xbox Ally Armoury Crate aren't loading and throwing up a "Check your account" box ? what is error code 0x803f8001? Here's what we know.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:15:41 +0000
Windows 11 is currently a minefield as a 0x803f8001 error blocks core apps. If your PC is refusing to open Notepad, you aren't alone.

NexDock is building a new Windows phone that you can buy in 2026 ? Meet the NexPhone with Windows 11
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
NexPhone is NexDock's first smartphone that runs Android, Linux, and Windows 11. The device is expected to go on sale later this year for $549.

Hytale is officially set to receive Steam Deck support ? but fans hoping to play soon will have to wait longer than expected
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:59:18 +0000
Hytale already runs well on Steam Deck, but official support is still on the way. Hypixel Studios confirms handheld PC support is planned, with controller accessibility and optimizations.

The Xbox PC app is now rolling out publicly for Windows Arm PCs ? Microsoft Prism now supports "85%" of Xbox Game Pass titles
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:57:32 +0000
Microsoft's Prism translation layer just got a beefy update. After a few months in testing, the Xbox PC store is now available on Windows Arm devices.

Microsoft finally kills the "Save as JPG" chore ? Windows 11 backgrounds get a modern brain
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:54:44 +0000
Stop opening Paint just to fix your wallpaper. Windows 11 Build 26220 finally treats WebP files like real images, letting you set web-saved art as your background instantly.

RFK Racing brings back the No. 99, signs Corey LaJoie for the Daytona 500
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:29:38 +0000
RFK Racing will bring four cars to the 68th running of the Daytona 500 in February. Alongside the charted entries of Chris Buescher (No. 17), Ryan Preece (No. 60), and team co-owner Brad Keselowski (No. 6), the team will add an additional open entry.
Corey LaJoie will drive the No. 99 Ford Mustang and will attempt to qualify for NASCAR?s biggest race. While that car number was utilized by ...Keep reading

Bowman Gray legend Burt Myers to run NASCAR Cup Clash at historic short track
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:50:45 +0000
Burt Myers will be back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Cup car in the pre-season Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. He will again drive the No. 50 Chevrolet for Team Amerivet. In 2025, he failed to advance into the main event after a crash involving Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who was humorously part of the team's 2026 announcement video.
 
Myers made his official Cup debut in a points-paying race when ...Keep reading

All four Hendrick Cup drivers to share JR Motorsports car in 2026
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:49:25 +0000
In 2025, we got accustomed to seeing the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in Victory Lane, courtesy of Connor Zilisch and his ten wins.
For this year, it was already announced that Rajah Caruth will pilot the car in 23 of 33 NOAPS races during the 2026 season.
However, we  now know who will drive the car in the other ten events. With Hendrick Motorsports taking its No. 17 full-time with ...Keep reading

Beard Motorsports confirms Daytona 500 attempt with Anthony Alfredo
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:07:59 +0000
Beard Motorsports will be among the open cars attempting to qualify for the 68th running of the Daytona 500 next month with its No. 62 Chevrolet. Anthony Alfredo will be the driver with DUDE Wipes as the primary sponsor.
Alfredo failed to make the 500 last year, but the same duo made the cut in 2024. Alfredo started 39th and finished 27th.
?There is nothing like being in Daytona Beach in ...Keep reading

Every change on the NASCAR Cup grid you need to know before 2026 season
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:41:27 +0000
There was minimal movement throughout the NASCAR Cup Series garage during the off-season, but still enough to talk about. Beyond driver moves, there were also a couple of manufacturer changes and a flurry of crew chief swaps that will be notable stories to follow during the year.
Here's a look at what's different for 2026:
Drivers on the move

Connor Zilisch, Trackhouse Racing ...Keep reading

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

Trumps to celebrate 21st wedding anniversary as president returns from Davos
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:08:48 GMT
President Donald Trump is returning from Davos Thursday to celebrate his 21st wedding anniversary with Melania Trump at a White House dinner tonight for the first couple.

SCOOP: White House backs impeaching 'rogue' judges accused of partisan rulings
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:03:15 GMT
Republicans push to impeach "rogue judges" with White House backing as Senator Ted Cruz and Speaker Mike Johnson support removing Judges James Boasberg and David Boardman.

Tennis star Amanda Anisimova dismisses reporter's cynical question about US: 'I don't think that's relevant'
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:03:09 GMT
American tennis star Amanda Anisimova didn't take the bait when she was asked for her thoughts on the U.S. in the last year over "everything that's been happening."

California ?party mom? accused of grooming victims for sex, drinking in ritzy mansion, teens testify at trial
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:48 GMT
California mom Shannon O'Connor faces 63 charges for allegedly hosting alcohol parties where 14-year-old freshmen were encouraged to engage sexually.

I tried for years to buy a home. Wall Street always beat me ? Trump made the right call
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:44 GMT
What happens when Wall Street blocks homebuyers? A Marco Island resident shares his personal struggle and how Trump's executive order aims to help families.

Timothy Busfield's defense blames 'stage parents' with fraud history for child sex abuse charges
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:23 GMT
Timothy Busfield's legal team claimed accusers' parents have a "well-documented history of fraud" in child sex abuse case defense against allegations.

Newsom shows off Trump 'kneepads,' concedes White House feud is 'deeply unbecoming'
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:58:37 GMT
California Gov. Newsom made a crude "kneepads" joke about President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum, calling their feud "deeply unbecoming."

Jimmy Kimmel tells audience that 'I might need your help again' amid new FCC announcement
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:47:33 GMT
Jimmy Kimmel warned his audience on Wednesday that he may need their help again amid a new FCC threat targeting broadcast networks over equal time rules for political guests.

Denmark's prime minister insists sovereignty is non-negotiable as Trump announces Greenland deal 'framework'
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:43:50 GMT
Denmark's prime minister said she won't negotiate her nation's sovereignty after President Donald Trump said a "framework" on a Greenland deal was reached.

Idaho murder victims' families express outrage after crime scene photos accidentally released
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:39:52 GMT
Crime scene photos from the 2022 Idaho student murders were accidentally released, sparking outrage from victims' families who called for respect.

Grieving Illinois father condemns sanctuary ?chaos,? pleads for ?common sense? after daughter?s death
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:28:53 GMT
Illinois father blasts sanctuary city "chaos" after daughter Katie's death in hit-and-run, arguing lax enforcement cost his 20-year-old her life.

'Bond villain': Newsom roasted as photo of him posing with 'sugar daddy' Alex Soros goes viral
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:27:18 GMT
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mocked Gavin Newsom as Alex Soros? ?billionaire sugar daddy" after the governor complained world leaders were rolling over for Trump.

Apple taps Google Gemini to power Apple Intelligence
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:25:32 GMT
Apple and Google entered a multiyear collaboration for Apple Intelligence features powered by Gemini, accelerating the development of a personalized Siri.

Minnesota agitators stalk, pelt Border Patrol agents with food and spit at gas stations, DHS says
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:02:34 GMT
Anti-ICE agitators allegedly stalked, threw food at and spit on federal agents in Minneapolis, forcing crowd control measures, according to DHS.

ABC reporter recalls time President Trump made him 'fear' for his safety at WH presser
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:50 GMT
ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl recounted feeling concerned over his and his network's safety after being called out by President Donald Trump in September.

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.

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.

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Who were the most valuable players in the NFL this season? Let's stack the top 100
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:53:52 EST
We took the MVP conversation beyond Drake Maye vs. Matthew Stafford ... way beyond. Here are the 100 top players of the 2025 season.

Barnwell sorts out the wide receiver market: 20 free agents, trade targets and cut candidates
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:53:53 EST
Will Alec Pierce get paid in free agency? And could A.J. Brown or Brian Thomas Jr. get traded?

Mets strike again, add ace Peralta from Brewers
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:45:50 EST
The Mets' winterlong pursuit of a front-line starting pitcher ended with them acquiring All-Star Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from the Brewers for prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams.

GM Lynch: Aiyuk has played last snap for 49ers
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:45:51 EST
At Wednesday's end-of-season news conference, 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed what has been obvious for months: WR Brandon Aiyuk will not return to the only NFL team he has ever known.

'What was that for?' Osaka asks of terse Cirstea
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:45:51 EST
Naomi Osaka received a cool response from Sorana Cirstea after their second-round Australian Open match, as Cirstea was apparently upset with Osaka's efforts to pump herself up during the match.

Sources: Bucs stay in South, tab Robinson as OC
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:45:51 EST
The Buccaneers are finalizing a deal to hire former Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

Giannis cites chemistry, selfish play after routs
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:45:51 EST
Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues might be contributing to the Bucks' recent penchant for lopsided losses.

Knicks win by franchise-best 54, end 4-game skid
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:45:51 EST
The Knicks ended their four-game losing streak Wednesday night with the most lopsided victory in franchise history, beating the Nets 120-66.

Retiring Wawrinka goes long to reach 3rd round
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:45:51 EST
Stan Wawrinka, who will retire at the end of the season, became the first player to reach the third round at a Grand Slam past his 40th birthday since 1978, and he needed 4 hours, 33 minutes to do it.

Niners' injury probe includes looking into substation
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:45:51 EST
Niners GM John Lynch said the team will look into "everything" to find out why injuries continue to pile up year after year, including an investigation into the viral electrical substation conspiracy theory.

? Arizona high schooler breaks scoring record
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:45:50 EST
Adrian Stubbs, a senior at Maryvale High School, scored 100 points in only three quarters.

'You should've never been born': How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:06:55 EST
The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.

Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe: Who is the NBA's No. 1 rookie in our midseason rankings?
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:43:05 EST
With the NBA now at the midpoint of its season, ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 10 rookies based on their performance.

Midseason report card: Cooper Flagg 'better than advertised'
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:43:05 EST
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Flagg.

MLB offseason grades: Mets get their ace in blockbuster deal for Peralta
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:58:03 EST
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

The Hall of Fame's starting pitcher problem -- and what it means for today's aces
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:57:24 EST
After no pitchers got the call to Cooperstown -- again -- this week, what does the future hold?

Welcoming the HOF Class of 2026: Why Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones got in
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:57:24 EST
Cooperstown welcomed two new players Tuesday night. Here's why the center fielders are headed to the Hall.

Indiana repeat? Georgia back on top? Hawai'i in? Who could be in the 2026 CFP
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:05 EST
It's never too early to look ahead to next season. Some teams look like easy playoff picks, but who rounds out the field?

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Historic winter storm: 200 million in path of dangerous snow, ice with first impacts in less than 24 hours
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:57:34 -0500
More than 200 million people across more than 35 states, from New Mexico to New York, are in the path of a potentially historic winter storm that's expected to extend over 2,000 miles and deliver crippling snow and ice, beginning Friday.

Potentially historic winter storm expected to cause major travel delays across the US this weekend
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:17:28 -0500
A historic winter storm is expected to sweep through the nation this week, creating hazardous travel conditions for millions of Americans.

Driving with snow on top of your car is illegal in several states across the US
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:15:02 -0500
Many don't realize is that not only does the removal of ice and snow on a vehicle allows you to see clearly, but it also helps keep you and others safe on the roads.

Washington, D.C., New York City could see over a foot of snow as major winter storm slams Northeast
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:55:05 -0500
Major Northeast cities including Washington D.C. and New York City are staring down the barrel of what could be the biggest major snowstorm in years, with forecast snow totals exceeding a foot.

Energy providers across southern US prepare, mobilize for widespread ice storm and potentially historic snow
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:27:22 -0500
Major energy utilities from Texas to the Carolinas said they're preparing for the potentially catastrophic winter storm that's threatening at least 35 states this weekend, including the entire South.

See how much snow your area will get as winter storm is expected to drop historic amounts of snow across US
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:04:02 -0500
A potentially historic winter storm is taking shape later this week, bringing heavy snow and debilitating ice across more than 30 states.

Magnitude 4.2 aftershock jolts Southern California's Coachella Valley in ongoing earthquake swarm
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:31:26 -0500
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake jolted Southern California's Coachella Valley overnight, part of an ongoing earthquake swarm in the area that began with a magnitude 4.9 quake Monday night.

Southern city could see a top five worst snowstorm in recorded history from brewing major winter storm
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:00:45 -0500
A major winter storm is forecast to take shape in the Southern Plains on Friday, and it'll pump significant snow and ice into a region that rarely ever sees forecasts of such magnitudes.

Crippling winter storm to deliver dangerous ice across massive swath of Southeast, threatening power grids
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:58:13 -0500
A major winter storm will move into the Southeast at the start of the weekend, bringing crippling ice and significant snow to millions from Mississippi through Tennessee, Georgia and the Carolinas.

Potentially catastrophic winter storm now threatens over 35 states, prompts Winter Storm Watches for millions
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:38:12 -0500
More than 200 million people are in the path of a potentially historic winter storm that's expected to extend over 2,000 miles and deliver crippling snow and ice across more than 35 states, all told beginning Friday.

Potential historic winter storm tracker: Live radar, forecasts for snow, ice with active winter weather alerts
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:36:57 -0500
Track the major winter storm that will stretch over 2,000 miles and impact 30 plus states throughout the nation. Stay with FOX Weather for live radar and 24/7 updated weather maps on the latest conditions, alerts, travel disruptions and power outages.

Frigid temperatures cause river in Pittsburgh to freeze, blocking the city's water intake
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:58:04 -0500
The winter weather is beginning to wreak havoc for residents in the Northeast as frigid temperatures freeze Pittsburgh's water intake.

What are ice storms and why are they dangerous?
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:28:47 -0500
An ice storm occurs when freezing rain coats roads, trees and other exposed outdoor surfaces with a layer of ice, creating hazardous conditions.

Parts of Lower 48 colder than Alaska this week as polar vortex set to grip nation with weeks of arctic air
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:35:50 -0500
Dangerous life-threatening cold has spread over much of the Northern Plains, Midwest and parts of the Northeast, with another surge of arctic air expected to drop wind chill temperatures close to -40 degrees later this week ? leaving some places in the Lower 48 colder than Alaska.