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"We recommend using search engines other than Bing" ? 1.5 million Neocities sites are blocked by Microsoft's search engine, and AI support bots aren't helping
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:00:07 +0000
Neocities is home to almost 1.5 million human-made websites, keeping the GeoCities dream alive. Bing search would rather promote dangerous clone sites, and the Neocities founder isn't having any luck with AI-powered support.

Windows 11 locked me out of Notepad via Microsoft Account bugs ? is the 'Thin Client' era ruining my 27 blissful years of PCs?
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
I recently lost the ability to open Notepad and other apps on my Windows 11 PC when Microsoft's servers suffered authentication issues. Has it gone too far?

Call of Duty: Warzone added a new easter egg to snowy Rebirth Island ? here's how to get the secret weapon blueprint
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:23:50 +0000
Rebirth Island in Warzone has been given a much needed overhaul, and it's more than just a bit of snow. With the rework comes a new easter egg, and here's how you solve it.

Windows 11 moves toward multi-device Bluetooth streaming ? but your PC probably isn't invited
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:01:20 +0000
Windows 11's new Shared audio feature lets you stream to two devices at once, but strict hardware requirements mean many PCs are still left behind.

Sony Exceeds $2 Billion in Revenue from Multi-Platform Game Releases on Xbox and PC
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:53:21 +0000
Will PlayStation continue to print money from multiplatform releases? All signs point to yes so far.

Microsoft Teams is finally ditching the clutter with a simple fix ? streamlining meetings with better collaboration
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:35:58 +0000
Microsoft Teams will soon introduce a toolbar hiding option, enhancing video calls by providing more screen space and reducing clutter for smoother collaboration.

The studio behind one of Xbox's best new games plans to return to its iconic franchise, and just opened a second office ? "we're not done with it"
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:45:52 +0000
MachineGames' studio director Jerk Gustafsson has promised that it will return to the Wolfenstein franchise, though it may be "later" instead of "now."

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone devs on making one of the biggest live-service games in the world ? "Some teams see launch as the finish line. For us, it?s the starting gun"
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:51:42 +0000
As Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone starts Season 2, its devs joined us to talk how they're handling the challenges of live-service game development.

WWE 2K26 releases a new gameplay overview trailer ? new match types, Start-of-Match actions, and more
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:10:06 +0000
Wade Barrett from WWE provides a breakdown of WWE 2K26's new match types and gameplay improvements in this newly released gameplay trailer.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection has a free demo out now for Xbox and PC ? carry progress to the full game
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:01:52 +0000
Capcom has released a free playable demo of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the next and biggest entry in Monster Hunter's JRPG spin-off series for platforms. Here's what you can expect from the demo.

A popular Grammarly alternative is killing its browser extension unless you pay ? blames AI in the process.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:35:34 +0000
LanguageTool, a popular grammar checker, is killing its free browser extension and opening it only to paid, premium users.

Windows 11 now locks Storage settings behind admin rights ? and it?s going to confuse a lot of people
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:17:35 +0000
Accessing the Storage settings on Windows 11 now triggers a UAC prompt, giving admins an extra layer of security over system files and device security.

This new promo video of the ?Windows 11 phone? concept makes the NexPhone look shockingly real ? triple?booting Windows 11, Android, and Linux on actual hardware
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:04:43 +0000
The NexPhone runs Windows 11, Android, and Linux. With a Q3 2026 launch and a $549 price tag, it's a bold attempt to revive the "PC in your pocket" dream.

5 more TOP recent ID@Xbox greats ? Ever wanted to be an egg, or quarantine potential zombies? This list is for you.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:30:44 +0000
From zombie admin to pest control, these ID@Xbox titles are great to get you over the January slump.

'Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth' Xbox Play Anywhere launch date slated for June 3, 2026 ? more details on Part 3 coming later this year
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:31:35 +0000
Pre-orders are live now for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the remake trilogy's open world middle act.


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    Why NASCAR allowed teams to refuel without penalty late in The Clash
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:08:09 +0000
    NASCAR?s senior competition leadership says there were ?multiple layers? to the decision to let teams refuel without penalty on Wednesday in the middle of a sleet-affected and caution-riddled Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
    The decision drew the ire of several crew chiefs, those who filled their tank before the start of the race or those who took fuel at the expense of their track ...Keep reading

    Chris Gayle has no doubt Denny Hamlin will lock in for 2026 NASCAR title run
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:02:46 +0000
    Denny Hamlin returned from a tumultuous off-season by scoring an eventful top-5 in the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday night.
    Like much of the field, it wasn?t pretty, and Hamlin survived the chaos better than his peers more than anything else, but it was a top-5. He did it in his first race this season in which he will have to start nursing a re-injured surgically repaired ...Keep reading

    Carson Hocevar signs lengthy extension to keep him at Spire until 2030s
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:59:57 +0000
    Carson Hocevar isn't going anywhere, signing a long-term contract extension with Spire Motorsports that extends all the way into the 2030s. 
    The 23-year-old went full-time in the Cup Series in 2024 with Spire, and has helped elevate the team as one that can compete for race wins. While he is has yet to reach Victory Lane at the Cup level, Hocevar has three top fives and 15 top tens in 81 ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from NASCAR's Clash at the Madhouse
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:06:26 +0000
    NASCAR is back, and the season got its unofficial start with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. The event was delayed several days due to historic snowfall, and ended up racing through rain and sleet as Mother Nature continued to throw curveballs at NASCAR.
    But in the end, we saw something that's only ever happened twice before -- a driver won the Clash before actually winning a ...Keep reading

    Spotter Brandon Wilkinson gets first NASCAR Cup win at Clash
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:49:15 +0000
    Just over a year ago, Brandon Wilkinson was still spotting Super Late Models full-time across the Southeast.
    Now, and while it doesn?t officially count, he is a first-time Cup Series spotter alongside his driver Ryan Preece and crew chief Derrick Finley after dominating the second half of the Cookout Clash on Wednesday night.
    It doesn?t count because the Cookout Clash is a preseason ...Keep reading

    The Ryan Preece Show is back on its brightest stage
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:03 +0000
    For the first time ever, the NASCAR Cup Series got to experience a full episode of The Ryan Preece Show because Wednesday night in the Cookout Clash was exactly that.
    It was also the unedited, unfiltered ?fuck yeah? version of the show, too.
    This was Preece Lightning, the 2013 Whelen Modified Tour champion, and a racer who was the man to beat every time he unloaded across the eastern ...Keep reading

    Officiating for the NASCAR Cup Clash was a bit of a mess
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:27:22 +0000
    It was just a non-points exhibition race but the Cup Series garage did not feel like the Cookout Clash was the finest hour from race control to those on the ground directly communicating with teams.
    Walking through the garage, there were several crew chiefs and veteran crew members who felt like the Sanctioning Body needed to do some work over the next week to mend some fences between ...Keep reading

    Shane van Gisbergen stars in the rain, leads NASCAR Clash before late crash
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:46:56 +0000
    Shane van Gisbergen spent the first half of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray in the back half of the field. During that first time, he got into it with Austin Cindric and former Trackhouse teammate Daniel Suarez.
    At one point, he spun Cindric out in frustration and radioed, "People just kept running into me and I got sick of it." 
    In regards to Suarez, he added: "It's the third time the ...Keep reading

    Tearful Ryan Preece wins mad wet/dry NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray
    Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:01:09 +0000
    An emotional Ryan Preece couldn't stop himself from tearing up and dropping a celebratory F-Bomb as he claimed victory in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
    The Madhouse lived up to its name, as the race -- which was already postponed several days due to snow -- featured a record 17 cautions, and ended on wet-weather tires after sleet hit the track mid-race at around lap 100.
    Preece ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Benghazi terror suspect extradited to face US charges
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:00:35 GMT

    Mamdani's NYC Health Department staffers reportedly studying effects of 'global oppression' on health
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:20:19 GMT
    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Department of Health reportedly created a "Global Oppression Working Group" that references Gaza "genocide" as a factor.

    12 Minneapolis anti-ICE agitators arrested after massive crowd gathers outside Hilton hotel
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:09:20 GMT
    At least 12 arrested at Minneapolis Hilton hotel during anti-ICE demonstration that drew up to 175 people making noise with pots, pans and whistles.

    The sun is stronger than our electric grid ? and we are defenseless against it
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:56 GMT
    Recent X8-class solar flare activity reveals critical weaknesses in America's power grid, where geomagnetic currents could destroy transformers and trigger prolonged blackouts.

    AI deepfake romance scam steals woman's home and life savings
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:31:18 GMT
    An AI video scam targeting a woman used deepfake technology to impersonate actor Steve Burton, leading the victim to lose $81,000 and forced her to sell her home.

    Shapiro fires back at DHS, says truck driver accused in deadly crash had legal status in database
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:15:27 GMT
    Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro disputes the Department of Homeland Security's claims about a Kyrgyzstan national semitruck driver in a deadly Indiana crash.

    Christian McCaffrey reflects on 2025 success after injury-plagued 2024 season: 'Just thank God'
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:12:12 GMT
    Christian McCaffrey shined for the San Francisco 49ers, delivering a standout season fueled by determination and recovery after a year filled with injuries.

    Timeline: NBC host Savannah Guthrie?s mother disappears as sheriff says 'everybody?s still a suspect'
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:10:30 GMT
    Officials confirm crime in disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother Nancy, who went missing Saturday night from her Tucson home, according to authorities.

    Iran's Khamenei stays away from talks as JD Vance says dynamic makes diplomacy 'much more complicated'
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:06:27 GMT
    Vice President JD Vance calls Iran diplomacy "bizarre" as Supreme Leader Khamenei stays away from negotiations starting starting on Friday in Oman, complicating U.S.-Iran talks.

    Gen Z rejects trendy nightlife, flocks to their own 'Cheers' for cheap drinks and real connection
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:51 GMT
    Gen Z is ditching trendy, Instagram-famous spots in favor of neighborhood dive bars, embracing a modern-day "Cheers" culture built around familiarity and affordability.

    Pop singer's Olympics USA ad causes firestorm over her allegiance to native Canada: Who is Tate McRae?
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:35 GMT
    Canadian-born pop star Tate McRae faces backlash after appearing in a Team USA Olympics ad, reigniting questions about her roots and rising global fame.

    Dr Oz blasts 'white foods' as obesity drivers as federal dietary guidelines continue to make waves
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:55:29 GMT
    Dr. Mehmet Oz, CSM administrator, endorses new dietary guidelines targeting ultra-processed foods and promoting protein over refined carbs, calling the shift "long overdue."

    RNC rolls out ?powerful? new TikTok strategy to win over key demographic after Trump's 2024 success
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:30:16 GMT
    The RNC launched an official TikTok account, following Trump's lead to reach younger voters, marking a strategic shift for the Republican party's digital outreach.

    US ski star Lindsey Vonn stuns in Olympic training run one week after ACL tear
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:24:35 GMT
    Against all expectations, Lindsey Vonn hit the slopes in Cortina for Olympic downhill training after a devastating ACL injury, saying on social media, "Nothing makes me happier."

    Ballot box shocker: Progressive backed by Sanders, AOC on verge of upset in Dem congressional primary
    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:15:17 GMT
    New Jersey House candidate Analilia Majia, backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is narrowly ahead in a too-close-to-call Democratic primary.


    Indy Car Racing

    President Trump announces new IndyCar race in Washington, DC
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:18:50 GMT
    An executive order says the Freedom 250 will run near the National Mall in conjunction with the celebration of America's 250th birthday.

    Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin's race strategist
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:56:09 GMT
    Cindric had previously been the team president and race strategist for Josef Newgarden.

    Indy 500 champ Josef Newgarden is still getting acclimated to seeing former teammates in new places
    Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:36:15 GMT
    Newgarden is still trying to get acclimated to seeing longtime teammate Will Power and Ron Ruzewski, Penske?s ex-managing director, working together at a rival team.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    'It's over. Guys are gone': What James Harden and the Clippers realized before the shocking trade
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:24:27 EST
    The Harden trade was a mutual recognition as much as an admission -- that the 11-time All-Star had a better chance to win elsewhere, and a tumultuous era in LA was effectively over.

    What NBA insiders are watching amid trade deadline aftermath
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:24:27 EST
    Tim Bontemps canvasses the league after the deadline's grand finale, which now sets up a fascinating summer.

    Stafford wins first MVP, says he'll return in '26
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:47:04 EST
    Rams QB Matthew Stafford edged Drake Maye in the closest MVP vote since 2003, then closed his acceptance speech by saying he'll return to play next season.

    Brees, Fitzgerald make Hall of Fame in first year
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:47:04 EST
    The Pro Football Hall of Fame will welcome five into its 2026 class, including Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald -- who were in their first year of eligibility -- as well as Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly and Roger Craig.

    Vonn 'won't waste chance,' trains on injured knee
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:47:04 EST
    A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful training run down the Olympia delle Tofane downhill course.

    Jets DT Phillips: Glenn inherited 'cancerous' group
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:47:04 EST
    Jets DT Harrison Phillips said it has been difficult for the team to get over the franchise's losing culture, saying first-year coach Aaron Glenn inherited a "cancerous" group.

    Garrett named DPOY; JSN wins offensive honors
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:47:04 EST
    Myles Garrett's record-breaking season earned him a unanimous selection as Defensive Player of the Year, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba narrowly won Offensive Player of the Year at Thursday's NFL Honors ceremony.

    Doncic limps off in 1st half; MRI set on hamstring
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:47:04 EST
    Lakers star Luka Doncic limped off the court in the second quarter Thursday night against the Sixers and will undergo an MRI on his left hamstring Friday.

    Doc: Clase accused of rigged pitches in 48 games
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:47:04 EST
    Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is accused of throwing suspect pitches to benefit bettors in at least 48 games over two years, significantly more than was initially revealed by prosecutors, according to a court document.

    Trump signs law that withholds U.S. WADA dues
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:47:04 EST
    A provision for the U.S. to withhold its annual dues to WADA is now law until the organization takes steps to address the country's accusations that it's beholden to Chinese influence.

    ? The 60 bets to make on Super Bowl 60
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:47:04 EST
    We navigated the thousands of bets being offered for Super Bowl LX and narrowed it down to our 60 favorite from 10 different categories.

    One-stop Super Bowl cheat sheet: Everything you need to know about Seahawks-Patriots
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:24:48 EST
    We have picks, bold predictions, X factors, key matchups, betting notes and more for Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and Patriots.

    Barnwell?s annual SB opus: We size up every facet of Seahawks-Pats and pick the winner
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:24:48 EST
    Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? Let's go deep on the matchup.

    Swami Sez: Chris Berman picks the winner of Super Bowl LX
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 08:46:20 EST
    Boomer has correctly picked the winner in five of the past seven years. Which preseason long shot is he picking Sunday?

    2026 NFL Honors: Who won the league's biggest awards?
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:49:33 EST
    Here are all the winners from Thursday's NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco.

    2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Meet the new members
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:49:33 EST
    The 2026 Hall of Fame class was announced during the NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco.

    Nine NBA trade season questions: What's next for Giannis? Did the Lakers improve?
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:37:36 EST
    NBA insiders weigh in on nine pressing questions coming out of the 2026 trade deadline.

    Making sense of trade deadline week: We picked the real winners and losers
    Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:37:37 EST
    After a wild week of superstar movement, Zach Kram unveils his winners and losers of the NBA trade deadline.