Windows Central

Zorin OS 18.1 adds guided migrations, stronger app compatibility and wider hardware support, making switching from Windows far more practical for millions [clone]
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:15:27 +0000
Zorin OS 18.1 surpasses 3.3M downloads, offering smart native alternatives to Windows apps and posing a real threat to Microsoft?s market share.

?A solid list from the community,? as Reddit users highlight 10 open?source apps that run great on Windows 11 and deserve more attention
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:29:56 +0000
Reddit users consistently recommend a core group of open-source apps, and they also work on Windows 11. Check them out.

?Looking into this? as Xbox?s new CEO steps in after an Insider update reportedly bricks a Series S and raises fresh concerns
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:45:22 +0000
Xbox?s new CEO Asha Sharma directly responded to an Xbox Insider who claimed a recent update bricked their Series S.

?A surprise BAFTA result lands? as South of Midnight outperforms expectations and a new winner takes the spotlight
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:35:10 +0000
South of Midnight wins the BAFTA for New Intellectual Property, beating titles like Split Fiction and ARC Raiders, marking Xbox?s only award at this year?s ceremony.

?Yeah? it?s not so good,? as Microsoft confirms major Rewards changes in May and what it means for anyone who relies on daily point earning
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:29:33 +0000
Microsoft Rewards is rolling out a new tiered system with Member, Silver, and Gold levels, alongside increased earning potential and monthly bonuses, though early user reactions remain mixed.

"Is there a better introduction to PC gaming?" This incredible LEGO PC build shows how far creativity can go ? I'm inspired to build my own
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:11:13 +0000
I'm always impressed with the custom PC gaming builds shared online, but sometimes there's a project that really sets itself apart. This time it's a PC built into a sleek LEGO frame, and you have to see it to believe it.

Nascar

NASCAR Cup Kansas starting lineup: Tyler Reddick beats Denny Hamlin to pole
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:05:10 +0000
The dream season continues for Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing, just one day after partnering with Rockstar Energy. The championship leader earned his 14th career pole and his third of the 2026 season at Kansas Speedway.
With a fast lap of 29.142s, Reddick beat his boss Denny Hamlin by 0.019s for the top spot. It was a Toyota 1-2-3 in qualifying with last week's winner Ty Gibbs in third.
Kyle ...Keep reading

Ryan Blaney?s job is supporting Penske pit crew; not selecting them
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:56:16 +0000
Ultimately, at the end of the day, Ryan Blaney said his role regarding pit crew changes at Team Penske is just to support and welcome those who put on the No. 12 uniform each week.
This is regarding the change made this week with the demotion of jack man Landon Honeycutt from the Blaney team to the Wood Brother No. 21 driven by Josh Berry. This follows a slow start by the Penske No. 12 pit ...Keep reading

Kyle Busch did not appreciate what Denny Hamlin said about him
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:34:15 +0000
Kyle Busch did not appreciate the commentary about his season and career trajectory from Denny Hamlin during a segment on the Actions Detrimental podcast on Monday.
Hamlin effectively said Busch is one of the greatest of all time, but also felt like Busch needed to solidly outperform teammate Austin Dillon to justify a narrative that the two-time champion is being held back by Richard Childress ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR at Kansas: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:04:39 +0000
Tyler Reddick continues to lead the championship standings, but Ryan Blaney is moving closer as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas. He will also have a new jackman after recent issues with the Penske pit crew.
Ty Gibbs finally broke through for his first Cup win in his 131st career start last weekend at Bristol, besting Blaney in a photo finish.
At Kansas, the Cup Series will be joined by ...Keep reading

Kevin Harvick says Alex Bowman needs to win to keep Hendrick job
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:26:33 +0000
With all due respect to Alex Bowman?s recovery from vertigo, and return to the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 over the weekend after missing four NASCAR Cup Series races, now it?s time for the 32-year-old to save his job.
Everyone downplays it, but Bowman is in a contract year, and having faced several medical issues over the years while also not winning at the scope of his superstar ...Keep reading


Fox News Headlines

Nicole Kidman recalls being alone in Venice the night she learned her mother had died
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:07:55 GMT
Nicole Kidman opens up about her mother's death, her harrowing night alone in Venice and her newfound plans to become a death doula after loss.

Elon Musk fulfills teen's last wish in touching X post after she was too weak to take his call
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:54:34 GMT
A 15-year-old cancer patient dreamed of meeting Elon Musk. After she died, he answered her handwritten questions and made her plushie a SpaceX mascot.

Paige makes triumphant WWE return at WrestleMania 42, captures tag titles with Brie Bella
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:47:31 GMT
Paige stunned the WrestleMania 42 crowd with a surprise return, defeating Alexa Bliss with the RamPaige to become a women's tag team champion.

Liv Morgan returns to the top of women?s division with WrestleMania 42 win over Stephanie Vaquer
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:26:40 GMT
Liv Morgan became a three-time women's world champion at WrestleMania 42, pinning Stephanie Vaquer after Oblivion with outside interference.

Giants trade star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to Bengals in draft week blockbuster
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:21:08 GMT
Star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is reportedly being traded from the New York Giants to the Cincinnati Bengals for a package including pick No. 10.

Obama, Mamdani sing ?Wheels on the Bus? with Bronx kids during first joint appearance: video
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:17:51 GMT
Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani sang and read with children at a Bronx childcare center during their first in-person meeting on Saturday.

Shaq has blunt explanation for why he doesn't text current NBA players
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:57:56 GMT


Indy Car Racing

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.

500 Festival event vehicles revealed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:06:55 GMT
Built by Hoosiers at the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant, the trucks will hit the streets with Indianapolis 500 graphics to remind everyone the Indy 500 is almost here.

Alex Palou wins at Barber after Lundgaard has slow final pit stop
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:13:17 GMT
Palou led all but 11 laps on Sunday, but it wasn't a guaranteed victory for the Spaniard like so many IndyCar races have been recently.

Alex Palou takes pole for IndyCar race at Barber
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:17:25 GMT
The pole was not only Palou's first of the season, but also the thirteenth of his career and second straight at Barber Motorsports Park.

NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:06 GMT
Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas? sexuality, and he mimicked Malukas? voice at one point.

Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to be first winner in Arlington
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:42:18 GMT
Kirkwood made an aggressive pass below four-time series champion Alex Palou with 15 laps to go and stayed in front the rest of the way.

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.


ESPN Sports Headlines

Sources: Giants flip Lawrence for Bengals' pick
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:08:01 EST
The Giants are trading DT Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal for the No. 10 pick in next week's NFL draft, sources told ESPN.

Murray's FT dominance irks Wolves, lifts Nuggets
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:08:01 EST
Jamal Murray had a tremendous night at the free throw line, making all 16 of his attempts to carry the Nuggets past the Wolves in Game 1, during which Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon had a quiet first half.

IU transfer Mendoza 'the guy' in Ga. Tech QB fight
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:08:01 EST
Alberto Mendoza has used spring practice to establish himself as the favorite to start at quarterback for Georgia Tech following his transfer from Indiana.

Durant out for Game 1 vs. Lakers with knee injury
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:08:01 EST
The Houston Rockets will be without star Kevin Durant for Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a right knee injury sustained at practice this week.

Skydiver crashes into Hokies' scoreboard, rescued
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:08:01 EST
A skydiver was rescued and in stable condition after crashing into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game Saturday.

Mets in free fall after losing 10th straight game
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:08:01 EST
The Mets lost their 10th straight game Saturday, the team's longest skid since 2004. Only three teams have made the postseason after a losing streak that long.

Messi stunner gives Miami's new coach debut win
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:08:01 EST
Lionel Messi had two goals, including a stunning 79th-minute winner, to give Inter Miami a victory in new interim coach Guillermo Hoyos' first match in charge Saturday.

OU wins 4th women's gymnastics title in 5 years
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:08:01 EST
Oklahoma senior Faith Torrez drilled the final routine of her career, delivering a near-perfect performance on the floor exercise as the last competitor on the final rotation to help the Sooners win the NCAA women's gymnastics championship on Saturday.