Analysts react to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass price drop from CEO Asha Sharma, believe it "should help subscriber numbers grow" ? "Not surprising at all"
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:42:23 +0000
Following Microsoft's huge Xbox Game Pass price drop last week, industry analysts have reacted to the cut and say they believe it will lead to growth.

"This was detrimental to Halo Infinite's post-release development": New Halo report reveals just how destructive "mass culling" Microsoft layoffs were at Halo Studios
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:30:37 +0000
A new Halo report alleges that Halo Infinite devs were burdened by "double the responsibilities and duties" following Microsoft's early 2023 layoffs.

We?ve tested the April 2026 Windows 11 update, and its 11 improvements genuinely make the OS feel better
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:16:23 +0000
Windows 11 Insider builds for the last half of April 2026 introduce major updates, including Windows Update overhaul, Xbox mode, and Point-in-time Restore.

Razer's PS5 controller also makes for an amazing PC gamepad with TMR analog sticks and 2000Hz Polling Rates ? and with this deal, it's a no-brainer
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:32:58 +0000
The Razer Raiju V3 Pro is an expertly crafted gamepad for PC and PlayStation 5 with fast and responsive controls, wide customizability, and a lightweight yet sturdy build. If you fancy this high-end controller, Amazon's currently selling it for a 23% discount for Amazon Gaming Week.

A modder got Halo: Combat Evolved running natively on Nintendo Switch without cloud streaming
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:19:19 +0000
A modder has demonstrated Halo Combat Evolved running on Nintendo Switch using an ARM64 build of the Xemu emulator, showing early but unimpressive results without cloud streaming.

"It's something we're working very hard on": Valve promises it's working on a Steam Deck restock after it sold out amid the RAM shortage, but the memory crisis isn't over
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:10:07 +0000
Steam Deck maker Valve says it's "working very hard" to bring the Steam Deck back in stock, though ongoing RAM shortages are making it difficult to do so.

Kevin Harvick says he would have fired Kyle Busch?s crew chief too
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:43:21 +0000
Kevin Harvick says he heard enough from the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway earlier in the month to know that Jim Pohlman and Kyle Busch was not going to work out.
And to wit, despite scoring the first top-10 of the season together at Talladega on Sunday, Richard Childress Racing made a crew chief swap for the two-time Cup Series champion this week with Andy Street returning ...Keep reading

NASCAR television ratings from Talladega
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:04:21 +0000
The NASCAR Cup Series television ratings for the race at Talladega Superspeedway were slightly down year-over-year.
The race, once again aired live on over-the-air FOX, earned an average of 3.967 million viewers on Sunday according to the Nielsen Big Data + Panel metric used since last year. This is down from the 4.041 average in 2025, which was also on FOX. The 2026 race was won by Carson ...Keep reading

Joe Gibbs Racing intends to amend Spire, Gabehart lawsuit
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:50:56 +0000
Prior to the weekend, Joe Gibbs Racing notified both Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart that it intended to amend and refile its lawsuit against them both.
As a result, their intended responses to the lawsuit due on Monday is no longer necessary. The below in italics is taken from the notice to the Western District of North Carolina.  
?Defendants requested JGR provide a copy of the ...Keep reading

Everything you wanted to know about Carson Hocevar's Talladega celebration
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:02:11 +0000
It was one of the most epic victory celebrations in the history of motorsports on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.
Carson Hocevar, who stands 6'4", sat on his door against the B-post and was able to work the clutch and throttle to be able to drive both ways around the track while personally waving to the attending fans following his win in the Jack Link?s 500.
In fact, someone even ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a tense NASCAR Cup race at Talladega
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:31:24 +0000
The Jack Link's 500 at Talladega was another memorable superspeedway race with high-drama, big wrecks, a new winner, and some of the same frustrations we've come to expect in these events.
While Carson Hocevar became the 208th different winner in NASCAR Cup Series history, Chris Buescher just missed out on ending RFK's win drought. 
Here's a look back at the biggest winners and losers from ...Keep reading

Trump EPA chief vows he won?t take ?morality lessons? from Dem senator after heated clash
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:02:26 GMT
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse traded barbs over coal plant consumer costs on Wednesday amid Trump's proposed 52% cut to EPA funding for 2027.

Suspect arrested after mom, pregnant teen, 12-year-old found bound and murdered
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:12 GMT
Authorities arrested William Graham Oliver in connection with the murders of three family members found bound in an Alabama home, including two children.

Louisiana sheriff charged after toilet jailbreak let 10 inmates escape in lockup fiasco
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:59:53 GMT
Louisiana Sheriff Susan Hutson was indicted on 30 counts including obstruction of justice and malfeasance stemming from a major New Orleans jailbreak.

Fecal vandal's nearly weeklong crime spree comes to an end when police catch her in the act
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:57:04 GMT
Alexis Weber, 50, was arrested in Altamonte Springs, Florida, after police allegedly caught her defecating in her yard amid a neighborhood poop spree.

Newsom mocks Trump's limited-edition passport with fake California driver's license featuring gov's portrait
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:49:00 GMT
California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocks President Trump's limited-edition U.S. passport by jokingly unveiling a driver's license featuring his own potrait.

Japanese airline starts testing robot baggage handlers, and the early returns are not impressive
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:47:01 GMT
Japan Airlines is rolling out humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport for baggage handling, but the early results are far from impressive so far.

Prince William and Kate Middleton?s ?genuine love story' is built on being a 'very normal family': author
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:40:39 GMT
Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrate their 15th anniversary, sharing a photo of them relaxing with their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Takuma Sato avoids collision with a fox and posts 4th-fastest lap during Indy 500 testing
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:50:40 GMT
"Very fortunate we both come back home happy," Sato said of the incident.

Katherine Legge to race in Indy 500 with HMD Motorsports, AJ Foyt Racing partnership
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:12 GMT
Legge is the only female driver assigned to a car for this year?s race.

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.

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Sources: No rush as Kerr, Warriors talks continue
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:45 EST
Longtime Warriors head coach Steve Kerr met with team owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy on Monday, league sources told ESPN, with plans to reconvene next week over Kerr's future with the team.

Simmons retires as Bronco: 'My heart, my home'
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:45 EST
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons announced Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL as a member of the Broncos.

Arteta 'fuming' after Arsenal penalty overturned
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:45 EST
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left "incredibly fuming" by a controversial penalty decision in their Champions League semifinal with Atlético Madrid.

Dybantsa ups NIL deal to pro Nike partnership
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:45 EST
As AJ Dybantsa is transitioning from college to prepare for the NBA draft, he is also taking the next step in his endorsement deal with Nike. Dybantsa, who signed a NIL deal with Nike in 2024, is extending that agreement as pro basketball contract.

Ex-exec gets jail time for embezzling from Hawks
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:45 EST
Former Hawks finance executive Lester T. Jones Jr. was sentenced to 41 months in prison for embezzling approximately $3.7 million from the team.

Police deny motorcade request for FIFA's Infantino...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:45 EST
A request for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to give be given a police escort while in Vancouver, British Columbia, for FIFA meetings has been denied, the Vancouver Police Department confirmed Wednesday.

LeBron on MJ debate: 'Our games are different'
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:45 EST
While there may be no deciding the GOAT debate, LeBron James acknowledges the influence Michael Jordan had on him.

Sources: NFL assigns ref crews as CBA progresses
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:45 EST
The NFL distributed crew assignments to referees this week amid indications of continued progress toward a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association, sources told ESPN.

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See it: '1 in 50 million' split-colored lobster donated to Massachusetts aquarium in rare discovery
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:46 -0400
An ultra-rare American lobster that's body is split equally between orange and blueish-green is making headlines after being discovered off Cape Cod in mid-April.

Be on the lookout: Sick and dead squirrels in California park trigger concerns among residents
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:41:36 -0400
A notice was posted at Runyon Canyon Park in the Hollywood Hills, cautioning hikers about "sick, lethargic, and deceased squirrels" that have recently been observed in and around the area.

Mother and 3 children rescued from raging floodwaters during dangerous downpour in Texas
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:27:08 -0400
A mother and three children found themselves in a life-or-death situation amid a dangerous downpour in Texas over the weekend after their car was swept into raging floodwaters.

Magnitude 4.4 is latest in series of earthquakes to hit Nevada
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:15:34 -0400
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake shook Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, some 17 miles southwest of Alamo, Nevada, shortly after 8 a.m. local time. According to the USGS, shaking was felt in Las Vegas, roughly 60 miles south of the epicenter.

Eastern chill: Temperatures to tumble below-average for millions as May approaches
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:40:47 -0400
Nearly 230 million Americans will see a significant cooldown this weekend as high pressure pulls chilly air from the Northwest. From Maine to the Carolinas, temperatures will plunge 10 to 15 degrees below average starting Friday.

These 5 states have some of the most snake-filled waters in the nation
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:44:14 -0400
These states harbor the highest concentrations of aquatic serpents in the US. Before your next dip, learn which waterways require a watchful eye for what might be lurking just beneath the surface.