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Highguard releases with a massive launch showcase trailer, server login queues galore ? and its first big update is coming in just two weeks
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:29:08 +0000
Highguard is here after weeks of radio silence after its The Game Awards reveal, and it released with a re-reveal showcase that shows what makes it unique.

Dates for WWE 2K26's full reveal and pre-order openings have been set ? Along with gameplay hints and special editions homaging WWE's Attitude Era
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:54:18 +0000
WWE and 2K have announced when WWE 2K26's full reveal will take place, along with pre-order openings. In the meantime, we've been given some special edition covers and hints at WWE 2K26's website to ponder over.

Xbox Play Anywhere continues to have a "AAA" problem ? why are most publishers uninterested in supporting Xbox's future?
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:16:38 +0000
The Xbox Ally has given Xbox a unique problem ? increasingly it highlights games that are missing Xbox Play Anywhere, which is central to Microsoft's strategy.

Xbox?s Sarah Bond addresses 30% margin rumors ? reveals ?People who play XPA play 20% more?
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:45:40 +0000
In a recent Fortune interview, Xbox president Sarah Bond says players using Xbox Play Anywhere spend 20% more time playing, while avoiding direct answers on Microsoft?s reported 30% profit margin target.

The Diablo reveal Blizzard has been teasing now has an official date ? alongside big announcements for Overwatch, World of Warcraft and Hearthstone
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:07:24 +0000
Blizzard has locked in dates for a new multi-part showcase event covering all of its major franchises.

Is Bing search minus AI better than Google? DuckDuckGo lets us test the theory
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:29:52 +0000
DuckDuckGo has launched a new "No AI" search tool that strips away generated summaries for a cleaner browsing experience.

ChatGPT erased two years of a professor?s work with one click ? and there was no way back
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:00:14 +0000
ChatGPT irrevocably deleted two years of a professor's work after he disabled the data consent option. Despite contacting OpenAI's support team, the professor wasn't able to restore his work.

Clawdbot is everywhere right now ? here?s why Windows users are rolling their eyes while AI pros gobble up Mac Minis
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:36:32 +0000
Clawdbot was everywhere I looked online this past weekend. Here's what it is, why you don't need a Mac Mini to run it, and why you might not want to hand it the keys to your life.

'Resident Evil Requiem' preview: Leon Kennedy brings the fire in an all-new nightmare, but there's no Xbox Play Anywhere sadly
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:04:31 +0000
Resident Evil Requiem brings back the icon Leon Kennedy for another zombie filled adventure, and it's almost like he never left.

Side-step the grind and 2026's price hikes with this amazing Snapdragon X laptop ? get work done in a jiffy and save your money while it's under $750
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:56:22 +0000
We have found a 25% discount on the ASUS Zenbook A14, a high-quality mid-range laptop that boasts an incredible battery life, a compact yet tough design, and strong performance rates for casual use and productivity workflows.

Microsoft 365 deals are vanishing ? but this tax bundle is a loophole worth taking
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:26:59 +0000
With Microsoft 365 prices creeping up at every retailer, this bundle is a rare chance to lock in the old $99 rate for a full year of Microsoft 365 Family.

Windows 7 and Vista just made a shocking (unofficial) return in 2026 ? but your PC might not survive the comeback
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:04:13 +0000
Windows 7 and Vista are back! As Microsoft continues to fumble the bag with Windows 11.

Master Chief voice actor Steve Downes on Halo 5 ? ?Chief was being pushed in a direction that I didn?t feel was particularly right?
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:08:40 +0000
Steve Downes talks about why Halo 5?s marketing set misleading expectations, how trailers conflicted with the final campaign, and why voicing Master Chief became more challenging during promotion.

From the editor?s desk: Microsoft keeps shipping new features, but users keep getting angrier. The missing ingredient is trust.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:02:38 +0000
Windows doesn?t need another Start menu redesign. It needs Microsoft to rebuild confidence ? one transparent decision at a time.

Windows 11?s January update is breaking PCs ? here?s how to fix your boot issue
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:59:17 +0000
On Windows 11, if after installing the update KB5074109, your computer no longer boots, you'll have to uninstall the update from the Windows Recovery Environment, and here's how.


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    Watch NASCAR star Joey Logano snow drift a 1924 Model T
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:42:12 +0000
    One of the greatest race car drivers in Ford Performance history, three-time champion Joey Logano has a deep appreciation for the history of the Blue Oval marque and it shows in the form of his 1924 Model T.
    Logano has called it ?my favorite car in my collection? and ?the most challenging car to drive,? but loves it because ?it is what made Ford, Ford,? and thus a prize in his ...Keep reading

    Connor Zilisch committed to NASCAR, but 'wouldn't say no' to future F1 shot
    Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:53:44 +0000
    The 19-year-old Connor Zilisch is already a class winner in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, winning on debut in LMP2 two years ago. This weekend, he is making his GTP debut with the Whelen Cadillac squad and having a blast s they contend for a podium spot.
    But just a few weeks from now, he will embark on his first full-time season as NASCAR Cup driver, taking the wheel of the No. 88 Trackhouse ...Keep reading

    Video: Hendrick Motorsports unveils new 35,000 square-foot athletic center
    Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:52:57 +0000
    Hendrick Motorsports says its all-new 35,000 square-foot training center rivals those seen in some of the top athletic colleges at professional sports team, and the pictures and videos released of the inside appear to support that claim. They scouted several complexes for inspiration, including Clemson, Auburn and Alabama, as well as the MLS' Charlotte FC and even Fort Bragg.
    In partnership ...Keep reading

    Pacific Life Insurance seeks Kyle Busch $8.5m lawsuit dismissal
    Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:07:21 +0000
    ?The Complaint here is filled with inflammatory and disingenuous rhetoric, but none of it shows any wrongful conduct by Pacific Life.?
    This is the key component of the argument made by Pacific Life Insurance in a legal filing on Thursday morning that motioned Judge Matthew E. Orso of the Western District of North Carolina to dismiss the lawsuit brought forth against it and an independent ...Keep reading

    Chandler Smith to attempt Daytona 500 with Front Row Motorsports
    Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:30:40 +0000
    Chandler Smith will attempt to qualify for the 68th running of the Daytona 500 next month. He will pilot the No. 36 Front Row Motorsports Ford Mustang. FRM also has three chartered cars with locked in spots -- the No. 4 of Noah Gragson, the No. 34 of Todd Gilliland, and the No. 38 of Zane Smith.
    Smith also competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with FRM. He has made two ...Keep reading

    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


    Fox News Headlines

    Self-described Minn. Antifa member calls for 'armed' men to stop immigration agents he calls 'mass murderers'
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:35:49 GMT
    Minneapolis Antifa activist Kyle Wagner demands armed response against federal immigration agents after two anti-ICE agitators killed this month.

    12 products to bring you comfort during cold and flu season
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:30:52 GMT
    Treat cold and flu season with rest-and-recover picks like sherpa blankets, fuzzy socks, humidifiers, weighted blankets and more.

    88-year-old Democrat DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton ends re-election campaign
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:30:21 GMT
    It appears that D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, a long-serving Democrat, will not run for another term during the 2026 election cycle.

    Trump tells New York Magazine he'll sue its 'a-- off' if reporter writes 'bad story' on his health
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:26:28 GMT
    President Donald Trump reportedly threatened to sue New York Magazine's "a-- off" if it wrote a "bad" story about his health during an Oval Office interview.

    Leavitt says Trump spoke to Walz, demands Minnesota 'work together peacefully' with ICE: 'Let cops be cops'
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:23:23 GMT
    President Donald Trump demanded Minnesota Gov Tim Walz cooperate on immigration enforcement after a direct phone call on Monday.

    White House backs Noem, Border Patrol as Homan takes point in Minneapolis after fatal shooting
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:15:12 GMT
    Border czar Tom Homan deployed to Minnesota following fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents, as White House addresses immigration enforcement tensions.

    Milwaukee police chief responds to anti-Israel critics after attending overseas security program
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:12:43 GMT
    Milwaukee's police chief responded to fierce backlash after attending a counterterrorism training in Israel last month.

    Luxury blue-city landlords accused of looking the other way as high-end buildings turn into crime hubs
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:11:07 GMT
    A woman allegedly sex trafficked as a minor sued luxury San Francisco apartment complexes, claiming staff accepted cash payments to ignore a trafficking operation.

    Melania Trump hosts star-studded White House screening ahead of her film's release
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:10:15 GMT
    First lady Melania Trump hosted an exclusive White House screening of her upcoming film "MELANIA," featuring an array of A-list guests and branded gifts.

    Seahawks' Sam Darnold first quarterback in star-studded 2018 draft class to reach Super Bowl
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:08:03 GMT
    Out of the stellar quarterback class in 2018, Sam Darnold earned the first Super Bowl appearance out of all of them with the Seattle Seahawks.

    Kansas elementary school teacher found dead in snow days after going missing
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:57:11 GMT
    Kansas elementary school teacher Rebecca Rauber found dead after going missing from Emporia bar. Police say she may have succumbed to hypothermia during snowstorm.

    Trump's antisemitism envoy slams Walz for comparing ICE enforcement to Anne Frank, Holocaust
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:46:14 GMT
    Trump's antisemitism envoy slammed Gov. Tim Walz for comparing immigration enforcement to Holocaust and Anne Frank's tragic story during World War II conflict.

    One year, one chart and an eye-popping jump in Ilhan Omar?s personal wealth
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:45:35 GMT
    Ilhan Omar's federal disclosures reveal dramatic asset increases in husband's ventures, with eStCru LLC winery rising from $15,000-$50,000 to $1-5 million.

    IOC responds to USOPC letter on Katie Uhlaender's petition for Olympic spot after Team Canada controversy
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:41:06 GMT
    The IOC responded to Katie Uhlaender's appeal for Milan Cortina Olympics spot after Team Canada's withdrawal allegedly affected skeleton qualification points system.

    Polarizing CBS News chief calls all-hands meeting about organization?s future, will directly address staffers
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:39:25 GMT
    CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss will hold an all-staff meeting Tuesday to discuss the network's future after facing criticism since her October appointment.


    Indy Car Racing

    Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
    Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:07:19 GMT
    It is not clear if Chip Ganassi, the team owner Palou drives for in IndyCar, is covering any of the losses.

    Why Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for junior series F2
    Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:43:19 GMT
    Herta says he hopes to race in the Indianapolis 500, despite potential conflicts with his F2 schedule.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    The 10 NBA teams that have the most to trade for Giannis
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:08:26 EST
    If the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done?

    Shedeur to replace Maye in Pro Bowl, source says
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:20:03 EST
    Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is being added to the Pro Bowl Games roster, a source confirmed to ESPN.

    Reports: Rivers withdraws name from Bills search
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:20:03 EST
    Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has withdrawn from the Buffalo Bills' coaching search, according to multiple reports.

    Arizona still No.1, Nebraska No. 5 in men's poll
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:20:03 EST
    Arizona remains No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, while fellow unbeaten Nebraska hit a program-best No. 5.

    Source: Giants ink Bader to 2-year, $20.5M deal
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:20:03 EST
    The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent center fielder Harrison Bader, a source told ESPN on Monday. The deal is worth $20.5 million, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

    Source: Udinski eyes Bills HC job, has Jags deal
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:20:03 EST
    Jaguars OC Grant Udinski has withdrawn from consideration for the Browns' head coaching position but is still pursuing the Bills' job, a source told ESPN.

    Bucks don't offer timetable for Giannis return
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:20:03 EST
    Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential return date remains uncertain as the Bucks forward recovers from a calf strain.

    Source: Chargers, Tart reach 3-year extension
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:20:03 EST
    The Chargers and defensive tackle Teair Tart agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $37.5 million with $20 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN.

    SEC lands record 10 teams in women's AP Top 25
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:20:03 EST
    The Southeastern Conference set a record with 10 teams in the Associated Press women's Top 25 basketball poll released Monday.

    ? MLB breakout teams: Who's better in 2026?
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:20:03 EST
    Who is going to surprise baseball this season? We have the numbers that could predict the future.

    Barnwell: What went right for the Seahawks, Patriots -- and wrong for the Rams, Broncos -- on Sunday
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:42:32 EST
    The Seahawks and Patriots both won one-score conference title games -- but in very different fashions. What did we learn about the Super Bowl-bound teams?

    First look at Seahawks-Patriots: Early Super Bowl picks, big questions, key matchups
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:42:32 EST
    Ahead of the Feb. 8 showdown, we have predictions, matchup insight, looming questions and team breakdowns.

    Inside Sean Payton's fourth-down Patriots-Broncos call
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:31:59 EST
    Behind the scenes with Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton, before and after his failed fourth-down decision.

    One year later for JJ Redick, the Lakers and Los Angeles
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:12:44 EST
    A year after fires burned across Los Angeles, Redick has become a public face of the rebuild and seen firsthand the generosity of those around him.

    UCLA's Bob Chesney: Coal miner, bartender, coach of the Bruins
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:52:44 EST
    Chesney's unconventional path to UCLA included leading James Madison to the CFP in 2025.

    AP Top 25 poll reaction: Arizona unanimous No. 1, Nebraska at historic No. 5
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:11:04 EST
    The latest Top 25 poll is out, continuing to feature all three unbeaten teams. What's next for the ranked teams?

    Bracketology watch guide: Duke's chance to be No. 1 overall, plus big weekend moves
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:11:04 EST
    A look at the storylines and games that could affect the projected field of 68.

    Is defeating Madison Keys the breakthrough Jessica Pegula needed?
    Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:13:50 EST
    Pegula dismantled the defending champ's game and looked like a player ready to win a Grand Slam title.