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Newegg is offering big-time discounts on several gaming laptops ? with price cuts up to 40% to help you find scarce RTX GPUs amidst the RAM Crisis
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:36:14 +0000
Newegg has a special surprise for PC gamers struggling to find a new gaming laptop amid the RAM crisis, driving prices up. A special, limited-time sales event selling several gaming laptops with increasingly rare NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs inside that will last from February 2, 2026, to February 8, 2026.

Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity dev argues against ex-Bethesda Skyrim lead, says a Morrowind remaster would succeed ? "it would sell like f***ing hot cakes"
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:55:32 +0000
Oblivion Remastered has many hoping for Morrowind Remastered, too, but an ex-Bethesda dev says it wouldn't do well. A dev at BG3 studio Larian disagrees.

If the next Xbox is a PC, Microsoft needs to prove it can avoid Windows? biggest problems
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:20:21 +0000
I've been using Windows almost daily for 30 years. I know my way around its idiosyncrasies and foibles. But is that what the average Xbox gamer wants to have to deal with?

Death Standing becomes one of Xbox's most played games this week ? and it's all thanks to Xbox Game Pass
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:15:19 +0000
The Director's Cut of Hideo Kojima's critically acclaimed Death Stranding hit Xbox Game Pass recently and has quickly become quite popular on the Xbox ecosystem because of it. Here's where it stands on the most popular Xbox games of January 2026

That survival game we were all hooked on 5 years ago just got a big birthday update, with the devs teasing more coming soon ? "2026 is going to be a great year"
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:24:38 +0000
It's the fifth anniversary of Valheim's Early Access launch, and to celebrate, its developers have released a new Patch 0.221.10 update with big improvements.

Microsoft adds a ton of new Xbox "Stream Your Own Game" titles to cloud gaming ? Rimworld, Blasphemous, Divinity: Original Sin 2, and more
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:19:30 +0000
Xbox Cloud Gaming just got a whole lot better, especially if you want to punish yourself and your sanity.

Hide your Cronus, hide your XIMs ? Call of Duty's anti-cheat team targets third party devices ahead of Black Ops 7 Season 2
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:11:03 +0000
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Team RICOCHET has announced new changes to anti-cheat security ahead of the launch of Ranked Play and Season 2 coming February 5.

User reactions make it clear Microsoft?s real AI problem on Windows 11 isn?t the tech ? it?s trust
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:19:33 +0000
Since the Windows Central exclusive was published about Microsoft pausing its aggressive AI push on Windows 11, it sparked hundreds of comments in the community, and here is what users had to say.

Windows 11 has seemingly burst through the wall ? market share skyrockets as OS passes 1 billion users
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:21:16 +0000
Windows 11 adoption hit 62.41% this month, but after a year of flatlining growth, it's unclear if this spike represents a real trend or a statistical outlier.

Notepad++ compromised by "state-sponsored hackers" ? Here's what you need to do if you use the popular Notepad alternative
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:02:44 +0000
The popular Notepad alternative's team just published a security update detailing the effects of a state-sponsored hack. Here's what you need to know, including how to protect yourself going forward.

Turkey moves to regulate digital game platforms ? Steam and Epic could face access throttling under the new framework
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:13:32 +0000
Turkey is reviewing draft legislation that could impose strict requirements on digital game platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store, including local offices, age ratings, and potential bandwidth throttling.

Inside Microsoft?s chaos vocabulary: A former engineer explains why phrases like ?even the fires are on fire? weren?t jokes, they were survival tools
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:51:07 +0000
Veteran engineer Raymond Chen revealed that Microsoft would often use corporate jargon like "on fire" to describe

Nioh 3 is a six-month timed PlayStation console exclusive ? could an Xbox release happen?
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:38:09 +0000
Nioh 3 is launching as a timed PlayStation console exclusive, raising fresh questions about whether the action RPG series could finally arrive on Xbox despite its history.

Meta Quest 3 adds a "Surface Keyboard" ? but it?s not a Microsoft Surface keyboard
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:09:26 +0000
Meta's Horizon OS v85 update adds a "Surface Keyboard" to Quest 3, allowing users to type on any flat desk.

Former Windows chief shared confidential Microsoft emails with Epstein ? as leaders scrambled to contain the Surface RT disaster
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:29:42 +0000
Steven Sinofsky sought advice from Jeffrey Epstein in newly released Epstein files, revealing that the former Windows head shared confidential Microsoft emails with the disgraced financier in 2012-2013.


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    Kyle Busch says 'we got away from the Chase for a reason'
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:26:44 +0000
    NASCAR is returning to a version of a championship format it used from 2004 to 2013 but two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch ponders if this is really for the best.
    ?I thought we got away from it for a reason in the past,? said Kyle Busch during a Monday morning appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. ?So, I?m not real sure why we went back to it. The reasons why we sort of went away ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup drivers are helping shovel snow at Bowman Gray after storm
    Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:29:29 +0000
    Work continues to prepare Bowman Gray Stadium for racing on Wednesday (weather-permitting). The pre-season exhibition race known as the 'Cook Out Clash' has already been postponed several days due to historic snowfall throughout North Carolina. 
    The track itself has already been cleared of snow, but work continues in the grandstands and surrounding areas as temperatures finally punch above ...Keep reading

    Clash postponement emphasizes attendance; threat of more weather
    Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:06:03 +0000
    The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, originally scheduled for this weekend, and then postponed to Monday is now scheduled to take place on Wednesday night.
    A truly historic snowstorm affected the vast majority of North Carolina on Saturday and state resources are required for clean-up before anything can be devoted to the NASCAR Cup Series preseason exhibition event. While most of the ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray postponed once again after historic snowfall
    Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:35:15 +0000
    Historic snowfall in North Carolina has forced NASCAR to postpone its pre-season exhibition race yet again. Originally, the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium was supposed to take place over Saturday and Sunday.
    With a bomb cyclone dropping nearly a foot of snow across the region, NASCAR has had to change their plans several times. The Clash was condensed down into one-day event on Sunday ...Keep reading

    NASCAR postpones Clash at Bowman Gray to Monday due to snow
    Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:11:42 +0000
    NEW UPDATE: The race has been postponed yet again, with the new plan to go racing on Wednesday, February 4
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    NASCAR CupNASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray postponed once again after historic snowfall




    The entire Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray will take place on Monday, February 2nd as the track is currently being hammered with a winter storm that is dropping several ...Keep reading

    Who is racing in the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray and what is the format?
    Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:00:03 +0000
    NASCAR will hold the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, February 4th, after historic snwofall slammed the region. For those who may be unfamiliar with this event's purpose on the schedule, 'The Clash' is a pre-season exhibition race that has been a part of the NASCAR calendar since 1979.
    Originally developed as a 20-lap sprint race at Daytona International Speedway and only ...Keep reading

    Ahead of frigid 2026 Clash, we remember NASCAR?s coldest races ever
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:40:15 +0000
    UPDATE: The Clash has been postponed to Wednesday, February 4, with a high temperature above 40 degrees (Fahrenheit) and a low of 25, with the temperature hovering around freezing at the green flag.
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    So how cold is too cold for NASCAR? 
    Well, on Sunday, February 25th, 1990 ...Keep reading

    NTSB release preliminary report on fatal Greg Biffle aviation incident
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:28:17 +0000
    The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary findings after a 43-day investigation into the aviation incident that killed NASCAR veteran Greg Biffle, his immediate family, two pilots and one other associated individual at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
    A full report will still take 12 to 18 additional months to complete. NTSB preliminary reports do not ...Keep reading

    NASCAR postpones Saturday action, makes Bowman Gray Clash one-day event
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:22:17 +0000
    NEW UPDATE -- The entire Clash has been pushed to Wednesday, February 4. CLICK HERE for new event schedule.
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    NASCAR's pre-season exhibition race known as 'The Clash' continues to face a major obstacle in the form of winter weather. As crews clear the track and surrounding area ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    DOJ opening civil rights probe after Catholic school in California broken into, vandalized
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:52:37 GMT
    The Justice Department launched a civil rights investigation after a California Catholic school suffered an estimated $100,000 in damages from a vandalism incident.

    Don Lemon details LA arrest with Jimmy Kimmel, says Trump DOJ wanted to 'embarrass' him
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:10:32 GMT
    Ex-CNN host Don Lemon sat down with ABC's Jimmy Kimmel to discuss what transpired the night of his LA arrest, calling out the Trump administration for trying to "embarrass" him.

    Groundhog Day and Friday the 13th
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:54:58 GMT
    The government shutdown continues as House Republicans face a razor-thin majority to pass the bill that includes funding for the Pentagon, HUD and transportation programs.

    Savannah Guthrie asks for prayer as her mother remains missing: 'We need you'
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:57:16 GMT
    NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie on Monday thanked her followers for offering their prayers for her mother, Nancy, who authorities say was possibly kidnapped from her home.

    Pam Bondi details new arrests in Minnesota church storming while taking aim at 'failed journalist' Don Lemon
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:28:07 GMT
    Attorney General Pam Bondi slams Don Lemon over Minnesota church protest incident, calling his actions "illegal" despite his journalism defense claims.

    Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit challenging Trump administration's Medicaid cuts
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:23:05 GMT
    Planned Parenthood announced it has dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration over Medicaid funding cuts to abortion providers.

    San Francisco uncovers nine secret drug and gambling dens disguised as convenience stores
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:06:53 GMT
    San Francisco shuts down nine alleged drug and gambling dens disguised as convenience stores in downtown neighborhood Tenderloin, seizing weapons and stolen goods.

    EXCLUSIVE: Gabbard answers Democrats ? and explains why Trump personally sent her to Fulton County
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:06:31 GMT
    In a letter exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, Tulsi Gabbard explains why she was present at an FBI search in Fulton County, saying President Trump specifically directed her to attend.

    Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy possibly abducted from her home, authorities say
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:05:49 GMT
    Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother Nancy was possibly kidnapped from her Arizona home. The sheriff confirmed a crime scene was found, and believes she was taken against her will.

    Jeffries says GOP 'done eff'd up in Texas,' vows they won't win five seats: 'They can't ignore it'
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:45:47 GMT
    Hakeem Jeffries said Republicans "done eff'd up in Texas" on redistricting, predicting GOP will fall short of flipping five congressional seats in 2026.

    Patriots' Drake Maye ranks wife's viral TikTok baking recipes ahead of Super Bowl LX
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:42:26 GMT
    Patriots quarterback Drake Maye ranked his wife Ann Michael's viral TikTok recipes ahead of the Super Bowl LX, with cinnamon roll snickerdoodles on top.

    Trump administration blocked from ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:41:09 GMT
    Trump administration's plan to end Haitian Temporary Protected Status halted by federal court. Judge Ana Reyes pauses Feb. 3 termination affecting 350,000 people.

    Donations surge for fallen NY officer and new mom following tragic death at hands of DWI suspect
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:32:52 GMT
    Nearly $200,000 raised for Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa's family after she was allegedly killed by drunk driver on her way to work.

    DHS Secretary Noem to testify before key House committee amid spotlight on deportation agenda
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:18:20 GMT
    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem agrees to appear before Congress in March amid scrutiny over two U.S. citizen killings during Minnesota immigration operations.

    Plan to end government shutdown survives key House hurdle after Trump quells GOP rebellion threats
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:08:46 GMT
    The House is preparing for a crucial vote on a Senate compromise to end the partial government shutdown.


    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

    Clippers, Harden exploring trade, sources say
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:26:26 EST
    The LA Clippers and James Harden are exploring trades ahead of Thursday's deadline, with the Cavaliers one of the teams expressing interest.

    Sources: Bucks countering trade offers for Giannis
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 01:56:36 EST
    The Bucks have submitted counteroffers to teams aggressively seeking a trade for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN.

    Seattle's Kubiak 'all-in' on LX amid Raiders buzz
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 01:56:36 EST
    Asked about reports that he's expected to become the next head coach of the Raiders, Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak said his sole focus is on the Super Bowl.

    NFL to reevaluate Rooney Rule: 'More work to do'
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 01:56:36 EST
    NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that the league will take a closer a look at the Rooney Rule and all that it encompasses after an offseason hiring cycle that saw only one of 10 head-coaching jobs go to a minority candidate.

    Maye (shoulder) 'turned a corner,' threw normally
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 01:56:35 EST
    Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who injured his right throwing shoulder in the AFC Championship Game, said he took his normal number of throws at practice Monday and that his recovery has "turned a corner" leading into Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks.

    M's get Cards All-Star Donovan in 3-team deal
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 01:56:35 EST
    The Mariners acquired infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan, a first-time All-Star last season, from the Cardinals.

    'Go make a play': Peterson hits 2 late 3s in KU win
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 01:56:36 EST
    Darryn Peterson was happy to finally finish a game for No. 11 Kansas, and the Jayhawks certainly needed the standout freshman at the end against No. 13 Texas Tech.

    Six teams leave RSN Main Street to join MLB
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 01:56:36 EST
    Six teams officially left their regional sports network, Main Street Sports, and joined Major League Baseball on Monday, essentially shedding their local-media contracts.

    Three Alberta junior hockey players killed in crash
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 01:56:35 EST
    Three Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey players -- JJ Wright, Cameron Casorso and Caden Fine -- were killed Monday morning in a vehicle crash while heading to practice.

    ? NFL mock draft: Projecting the first two rounds
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 01:56:35 EST
    Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest mock. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need quarterbacks?

    Super Bowl LX Patriots-Seahawks media day: Top quotes, moments, highlights
    Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:20:36 EST
    Before the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots take the field for Super Bowl LX, media day festivities took place on Monday.

    AP Top 25 poll reaction: Arizona unanimous No. 1, Illinois in top five
    Mon, 2 Feb 2026 21:26:46 EST
    The latest Top 25 poll is out, with a new top five. What's next for the ranked teams?

    Bracketology watch guide: The gap between the 1-seeds and the rest
    Mon, 2 Feb 2026 21:26:46 EST
    Monday is a night for chipping away at the résumé (Kansas, Texas Tech, UNC), with a couple AQs on the line.

    AP Top 25 poll reaction: LSU moves into top five
    Mon, 2 Feb 2026 21:27:00 EST
    The new women's AP Top 25 poll is out. The bottom half of the top 10 got reshuffled.

    TGL highlights: Tiger Woods-less Jupiter Links upsets Atlanta Drive
    Mon, 2 Feb 2026 19:58:30 EST
    Jupiter Links Golf Club ended a yearlong losing streak, beating Atlanta Drive Golf Club 8-6.

    Panthers reveal custom 'Vamos Gatos' uniforms designed by Jonathan 'Rekal' Torres
    Mon, 2 Feb 2026 20:59:44 EST
    The Panthers' uniforms they'll wear against Buffalo were designed by Jonathan "Rekal" Torres.

    State of MLB: Has the Dodgers' dominance propelled the NL past the AL?
    Mon, 2 Feb 2026 07:33:39 EST
    Today is the 150th anniversary of the National League. We take a look at each league going into the 2026 season.

    Transfer window winners and losers: How Man City, Liverpool, PSG, others fared
    Mon, 2 Feb 2026 18:10:11 EST
    Deadline day was extremely quiet and the winter transfer window as a whole had its share of perplexing player moves. Here are our winners and losers.