ON THIS DAY: Microsoft will focus on desktops with UWP ? here's why you should care
Fri, 01 May 2026 18:28:06 +0000
Microsoft has a problem with its Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and what it means for developers and consumers. Here is how they plan to fix that and why it means ignore phones.

Microsoft will hide Windows 11's annoying MSN feed by default as it moves to reduce ads and noise across the OS
Fri, 01 May 2026 17:17:02 +0000
A new Windows 11 preview build has confirmed that the OS will soon hide the MSN feed by default, replacing it with a new default behavior that opens straight to your widgets instead.

Xbox added its new logo to dynamic backgrounds faster than I expected, as CEO Asha Sharma confirms: "Dropping today"
Fri, 01 May 2026 16:08:42 +0000
Xbox has begun rolling out new dynamic backgrounds, profile backgrounds, and gamer pics featuring its recently revealed logo, following a quick turnaround from Asha Sharma?s public confirmation.

This 4TB SSD hits 7,000MB/s read speeds, perfect for PC gaming ? I can't believe it's $914 CHEAPER than normal with a discount not seen at Amazon
Fri, 01 May 2026 15:53:28 +0000
WD_Black's SN7100 is a solid M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD suitable for PC gaming, and although it normally costs more than $1,000 due to the RAMpocalypse, it's now down to just $500 at Best Buy for a limited time. 1TB and 2TB models are also on sale.

Roblox?s new Reality mode shows how far NVIDIA?s DLSS 5 AI upscaling can push a simple game
Fri, 01 May 2026 14:08:33 +0000
Roblox has introduced what it calls "Roblox Reality," and it's aiming to provide AI-powered, photorealistic upscaling akin to NVIDIA's DLSS 5. Here's how it won't require a heavy-duty gaming PC to run, if it ever makes it to market.

"I found a project that completely solves this": PS5 and DualShock controllers get full wireless features on PC thanks to a new hack
Fri, 01 May 2026 13:14:18 +0000
Although Xbox controllers work perfectly with Windows PCs out of the box, some prefer the feel of the PS5's DualSense. Without a wired connection, however, the DualSense lacks some features. That changes with this ingenious fix, requiring only a $7 Raspberry Pi to get going.

Denny Hamlin aggressively weighs in on Gibbs, Dickerson and Spire lawsuit
Fri, 01 May 2026 18:23:41 +0000
With the exception of a very reserved legalese declaration, Denny Hamlin has largely kept his feelings to himself regarding the Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit.
Those feelings were made way more explicit on Thursday evening.
Earlier in the day, Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson appeared on the GluckCast weekly show and answered a very specific question ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR at Texas: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:05:03 +0000
Carson Hocevar enters Texas as NASCAR's newest winner, capturing his first career win at Talladega last weekend. Texas Motor Speedway will host all three national divisions this weekend, with the Cup, O'Reilly, and Craftsman Truck Series.
Tyler Reddick continues to hold a commanding lead in the championship, 110 points clear of Denny Hamlin.
Joey Logano is the defending winner at Texas -- ...Keep reading

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

Pope Leo places former illegal immigrant in charge of red state diocese
Fri, 01 May 2026 21:22:57 GMT
Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, who once fled El Salvador as a teen, to lead West Virginia's Catholic diocese amid political debate.

Justin Rose's first tournament with new McLaren-designed clubs has not been stellar
Fri, 01 May 2026 21:21:09 GMT
Formula 1 constructors' champ McLaren launches McLaren Golf, a new venture with golfer Justin Rose, unveiled at the Miami Grand Prix weekend.

Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Educators disciplined after lamenting Trump survival, university sued
Fri, 01 May 2026 21:15:38 GMT
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The best cooling pajamas for hot sleepers, starting at $14
Fri, 01 May 2026 20:54:13 GMT
Find lightweight, breathable pajamas for hot sleepers and night sweats from Quince, Old Navy and Gap. Styles include shorts, T-shirts, long sleeves and pants.

Teen suspect in murder of two bank employees in Kentucky leads police on wild 130 mph chase
Fri, 01 May 2026 20:51:44 GMT
An 18-year-old suspect faces federal charges, including armed bank robbery, after allegedly shooting two employees at a Kentucky U.S. Bank branch.

MLB ump's blown strike call overturned by ABS leaves announcer stunned: 'Yikes'
Fri, 01 May 2026 20:47:54 GMT
Home plate umpire Roberto Ortiz had a shocking missed call exposed by MLB's ABS system during Thursday's Tigers-Braves game, stunning broadcasters.

Sheriff Grady Judd names Jan. 6 participant, MAGA influencer among 266 arrested in prostitution sting
Fri, 01 May 2026 20:43:43 GMT
Sheriff Grady Judd highlighted a Jan. 6 participant, an illegal immigrant and an influencer among 266 arrested in a major Florida undercover sting.

Alex Palou lands a multi-year Ganassi contract extension after a banner week at Indy
Fri, 01 May 2026 18:28:49 GMT
The extension was finalized following this week's two-day Indianapolis 500 test. Ganassi never publicly discloses contract terms.

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X to serve as pace car for 110th Indianapolis 500
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:53:26 GMT
The 2026 race marks the 38th time a Chevrolet has paced the Indy 500 field and the 23rd time that the Corvette has served as the official pace car.

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.

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Who are your club's future stars? Updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams
Fri, 1 May 2026 11:06:27 EST
Who is rising in every major league farm system a month into the season? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

No charges for Steelers' Metcalf over fan incident...
Fri, 1 May 2026 16:45:46 EST
Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges stemming from his altercation with a fan at Ford Field during the Steelers' December game against the Detroit Lions, the Wayne County Prosecutors Office announced May 1.

D-backs' Vargas hit streak sets Venezuelan mark
Fri, 1 May 2026 16:45:46 EST
Diamondbacks second baseman Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 27 games on Friday, breaking the major league record for a Venezuela native.

Report: Mets standing by manager Mendoza
Fri, 1 May 2026 16:45:46 EST
The Mets have no immediate plans to fire manager Carlos Mendoza, despite the team owning MLB's worst record at 10-21.

Notre Dame adds Monds to future QB pipeline
Fri, 1 May 2026 16:45:46 EST
Notre Dame secured another addition to its future quarterback pipeline Friday with a commitment from four-star prospect Wonderful Monds IV, ESPN's No. 14 pocket passer in the 2027 class.

Gophers QB Lindsey arrested for fake ID, alcohol
Fri, 1 May 2026 16:45:46 EST
Minnesota starting quarterback Drake Lindsey, 20, was arrested early Friday in Arkansas and accused of underage alcohol possession and possession of a fake ID.

Report: Valkyries top WNBA with $850M valuation
Fri, 1 May 2026 16:45:46 EST
For the second straight year, the Golden State Valkyries topped the WNBA with an $850 million valuation, according to Sportico.

F1's Miami schedule in doubt amid storm threat
Fri, 1 May 2026 16:45:46 EST
Formula 1 might struggle to complete the full Miami Grand Prix if forecasts of heavy thunderstorms come to pass on Sunday.

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One dead in San Antonio as rounds of heavy rain raise dangerous flooding concerns across Texas, Gulf Coast
Fri, 01 May 2026 16:26:52 -0400
More rain is on the way after a soggy week in Texas, spreading along the Gulf Coast and extending flooding concerns into the weekend.

Names announced for 2026 Friends of Big Bear Valley bald eagle babies out of 63,000 entries
Fri, 01 May 2026 16:13:58 -0400
The two eaglets born from viral bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow in Big Bear Valley, officially have names.

See it: Rare Greek coin from 3rd Century BC discovered by 13-year-old in Berlin
Fri, 01 May 2026 14:48:35 -0400
An ancient Greek coin depicting the goddess Athena was discovered by a 13-year-old student in a field in Germany recently.

See it: Husky rescued from 113-degree car after 2 hours in the scorching Houston heat
Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:19 -0400
A dog trapped in a 113-degree car struggling for air through a barely cracked window in the blazing Texas sun was saved by police officers in Houston on April 28.

El Niño expected to drive Atlantic storm activity as countdown to hurricane season begins
Fri, 01 May 2026 13:10:09 -0400
Coastal communities from the Gulf across the entire Eastern Seaboard are making final preparations for the start of Atlantic hurricane season ? now just one month away.

Florida braces for severe storms bringing damaging winds, isolated tornado threat to kick off the weekend
Fri, 01 May 2026 11:36:31 -0400
The Sunshine State is kicking off the first weekend of May with a round of severe storms on Saturday, which bring the risk of strong, damaging winds and an isolated tornado.