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'Fallout 76' Xbox players in Japan have been blocked from Fallout 1st for months ? Microsoft finally responds
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:00:05 +0000
There's no explanation, but Microsoft says the Fallout 1st subscription will return "later in 2026." As for what's going on is anyone's guess.

Here's exactly when you can play the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies map, Paradox Junction
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:00:29 +0000
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's latest Zombies map Paradox Junction is almost here. Here's when you can play and what you can get.

Ex-Microsoft gaming VP and Xbox 360 lead creator calls the infamous Red Ring of Death a "Tylenol moment" ? what does that mean? Here's what he said
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:15:10 +0000
In a new interview, former Xbox VP Peter Moore has reflected on the Xbox 360's notorious "Red Ring of Death" and how Microsoft ended up dealing with it.

The UK has found its counter-pick to the MacBook Neo ? and it's our favorite lightweight Copilot+ AI laptop with an OLED display and Snapdragon X CPU
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:03:39 +0000
Amazon's UK-only Spring Sale is on, and it's brought out a special deal for the ASUS Zenbook A14. With its Snapdragon X CPU, OLED display, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and more features, this laptop is the UK's best counter to MacBook Neo now that it's under £650.

Former Xbox VP talks building Microsoft's brand, distancing it from Windows, and "throwing punches" for Bill Gates ? "this is how the console wars started"
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:21:27 +0000
Peter Moore, former Xbox VP and one of the visionaries responsible for the Xbox 360 and the brand as a whole, has discussed his time at Microsoft.

Windows 11 KB5079473 is here with some actually GOOD upgrades ? here's what's rolling out this Patch Tuesday
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:26:22 +0000
Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday updates are rolling out on Windows 11, and this month there's some actually good improvements coming to enhance your PC.

Your handheld PC might soon play old PlayStation 3 games better ? here's why developers want your help
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:22:24 +0000
RPCS3 is asking handheld PC users for feedback as it works on improving the portable experience for its PlayStation 3 emulator. Planned updates include a redesigned in-game home menu, better button mapping, quick settings, and the ability to add games to Steam directly from the emulator.

"It's hard to make sense of such a huge number" ? Valve delivered 100 exabytes of data through Steam in 2025, and it's not showing any signs of slowing down
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:18:17 +0000
Valve's Year in Review breakdown for Steam shows off some mind-boggling numbers to do with data delivery. Can any other PC gaming platform ever hope to be as popular?

NVIDIA GeForce Now cloud gaming isn't my first choice, but the latest upgrades and games out of GDC have me interested ? Is this the answer to rising hardware costs?
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000
NVIDIA is busy unveiling its latest advancements at GDC 2026, and there's a lot of new information regarding its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. Here's what's coming down the line this year.

NVIDIA's next major update turns your RTX GPU into an automatic transmission ? No new hardware at GDC 2026, but I'm excited nonetheless for these features
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000
NVIDIA's time at GDC 2026 has largely been about showing off upgrades to current systems and tools, and I must admit I'm excited to see them in action. Here's what you need to know about the next steps for RTX.

Fans helped save Cyberpunk 2077 ? now the fully?fixed version joins Xbox Game Pass Premium
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:25:06 +0000
Cyberpunk 2077 has arrived on Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate nearly six years after its troubled launch. CD Projekt Red?s sci-fi RPG is now widely regarded as one of the best in the genre, giving new players the chance to experience Night City in a far more polished state.

Fallout 3 Remastered might?ve just leaked ? and McFarlane Toys accidentally spilled the Nuka-Cola
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:14:43 +0000
A McFarlane Toys listing referencing ?Fallout 3 Remastered? has surfaced online, sparking speculation that Bethesda could be preparing a remaster of the classic RPG.

This bargain 16-inch Windows 11 laptop gives you a 2K display for under $550 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage ? and AMD's AI processor makes it a Copilot+ PC
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:33:34 +0000
Walmart has spotlighted the HP Omnibook 5 16-inch laptop as one of its top "Tech Editors' Picks" for its reliable specs with a lavish MSRP to match. In fact, its price is so affordable that it doesn't need a discount to justify a recommendation.

Windows 11 keeps forcing unwanted updates with "too many coincidences" ? Microsoft's plan or just user error?
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:48:45 +0000
Microsoft?s forced Windows 11 updates are leaving users frustrated and questioning who?s really in control.

Microsoft 365 Copilot "Wave 3" expands with more agentic AI control, eager to offload your most boring workloads
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:04:56 +0000
Microsoft is expanding Copilot with Wave 3, adding new AI agent control, chat capabilities, and expanded model support. The update also introduces Agent 365 and the Microsoft 365 E7 Frontier Suite for enterprise users.


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  • Nascar

    NASCAR, IndyCar Phoenix doubleheader generates TV ratings boost
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:55:32 +0000
    All told, the NASCAR and IndyCar Series combined event over the weekend at Phoenix Raceway was a television ratings victory for all involved.
    The Cup Series race on Sunday drew 2.841 million viewers on FS1. This is up from the 2.82 million that watched the same race in the same television window and network last year. The race peaked at 3,516,000 viewers during the 7:00-7:15 p.m. quarter hour ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a caution-filled NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:15:24 +0000
    Sunday's Cup race at Phoenix featured 12 cautions, matching a record for the series at the Arizona oval. The race featured plenty of drama, cut tires, blown rotors, and an impressive comeback from Ryan Blaney and the #12 Team Penske Ford.
    Reddick still leads the championship standings, even as his win streak comes to an end. Blaney is now second, 60 points adrift of the lead, with Bubba Wallace ...Keep reading

    NASCAR, Goodyear and Ryan Blaney get a win in Phoenix
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:50:07 +0000
    Ryan Blaney won the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway but it was also a victory for the NASCAR industry at large.
    That was inarguably the best race in the five-year, nine-event history of the seventh-generation car at the one-mile track in Avondale, Arizona. Goodyear?s continued efforts combined with NASCAR?s first race using the 750-horsepower package with this car on an oval ...Keep reading

    Complete 2026 NASCAR Cup championship standings after Phoenix I
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:30:58 +0000
    The fourth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season is complete in what many drivers are calling the start of the 'regular' season after two drafting tracks and a road course to open the year.
    Tyler Reddick, who entered this race with a 70-point lead in the championship standings, was attempting to become the first driver since Jimmie Johnson in 2007 to win four consecutive races at the Cup level ...Keep reading

    Joey Logano takes responsibility for violent restart crash after 'rough day'
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:15:35 +0000
    On a restart with just under 100 laps to go, there were three strategies at the front of the field. The front row stayed out on old tires, the next two rows all took two fresh tires, while pole-sitter Joey Logano was the first driver with four fresh tires in seventh. Right in front of him was the #1 of Ross Chastain.
    As the race went back green and the field cut down into the dogleg, Logano ...Keep reading

    Ryan Blaney completes Penske sweep as wreck-fest ties Phoenix NASCAR Cup caution record
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:43:07 +0000
    Ryan Blaney had to fight through a lot of adversity to win Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway, charging through the field after two loose wheels. 
    He held off a charging Christopher Bell with four fresh tires, who finished second after leading 176 of 312 laps. Kyle Larson finished third, Ty Gibbs fourth, and Denny Hamlin fifth. 
    Bubba Wallace, William Byron, Tyler Reddick, Michael ...Keep reading

    Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Phoenix I
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:33:02 +0000
    After 12 cautions in a wreck-filled race, Ryan Blaney emerged victorious in the #12 Team Penske Ford. He had to overcome two loose wheels, and passed Ty Gibbs late in the race to secure his 18th career win and second consecutive at Phoenix.
    Christopher Bell led 176 of 312 laps, and finished second while Kyle Larson placed third.
    Tyler Reddick's quest for the four-peat ended with a solid ...Keep reading

    NASCAR penalizes Zane Smith, ejects car chief after unapproved adjustments
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:04:10 +0000
    While all cars passed inspection at the start of the Phoenix NASCAR Cup weekend, an issue has arisen involving the #38 Front Row Motorsports Ford, driven by Zane Smith.
    The team "was observed making an unapproved adjustment to the underbody during practice/pre-qualifying adjustments," a NASCAR statement released on Saturday evening read. 
    As a result, the car was inspected once again, and ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing had Chris Gabehart followed by a private investigator before lawsuit
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:59:34 +0000
    In support of the (below) argument in support of expedited fact discovery against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports team owners Dan Towriss and Jeff Dickerson, Joe Gibbs Racing filed legal documents that revealed their hiring of a private investigator that followed the defendants after the Cup Series season had ended.
    Additionally, JGR filed exhibits in the form of declarations from team ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Dem millennial embraces 78-year-old rival's impeachment bids against Trump but cites key difference
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:30:45 GMT
    Texas Democrat Christian Menefee vowed to continue Trump impeachment efforts as he challenges incumbent Rep. Al Green in a May 26 primary runoff election.

    Pro wrestling star asks for help finding missing brother
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:24:31 GMT
    Pro wrestling star Shotzi Blackheart asked the public for help locating her brother on Tuesday, who was said to be missing after crashing his car in San Francisco.

    Former Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good blasts Trump?s endorsement record: ?Trump IS the problem?
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:02:16 GMT
    Former Rep. Bob Good blasted President Donald Trump's endorsement track record, asserting in a post on X, "you would literally do better by using Trump?s endorsement to know who NOT to vote for."

    Disturbing admissions of serial child molester approved for release spur California lawmakers to act
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:54 GMT
    Convicted child predator who admitted ongoing attraction to girls pleads not guilty to new charge, halting parole as California Republicans push to overhaul elderly parole law.

    Tom Cotton puts Biden on notice while demanding answers on draining of nation?s oil stockpile
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:51 GMT
    A top Senate Republican alleged that former President Joe Biden used the SPR as a political tool and demanded to know how his energy policy hampered the nation's oil reserves.

    Former Democratic mayor goes against the grain in backing school choice, calls for party to embrace it
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:33 GMT
    Democrats for Education Reform pushes governors to join federal tax credit program after Colorado's Jared Polis becomes first Democrat to opt in.

    From Biden's 'war' on gas prices to 'small price to pay': GOP shifts tone as Iran conflict hits pumps
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:01 GMT
    Gas prices have surged 50 cents per gallon amid Trump's Iran conflict, putting Republicans in the same position they previously criticized Biden for during his presidency.

    Male fertility rates crash as doctors reveal health threats: 'Something very wrong'
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
    Male fertility issues spark debate, as studies show conflicting results on sperm counts. Experts reveal the complex reality behind declining birth rates.

    Australian official touts bravery of Iranian women's soccer team as some receive asylum
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:54:33 GMT
    An Australian city official lamented to Fox News that the government didn't do more to help the Iranian women's soccer team stay in the country.

    REPS FINE, SELF, HARRIS, Enough is enough: We'll block the Senate until the SAVE Act passes
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:53 GMT
    House Republicans threaten to block Senate legislation until Majority Leader John Thune passes the SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and citizenship proof for elections.

    Trump ends Biden?s drug price nightmare ? Americans get real relief with TrumpRx
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:34 GMT
    President Trump's healthcare policies protect patient choice and restore trust while addressing ongoing public health challenges effectively.

    The US government targeted me for my political speech. It could happen to you, too
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:14 GMT
    Mahmoud Khalil argues that his detention by ICE over his pro-Palestinian speech is a dangerous violation of the First Amendment that threatens the free speech rights of all Americans.

    Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT
    Study finds passports carry far more bacteria than shoes or phones do during travel. The lab experiment revealed surprising hygiene risks in common travel items.

    Team USA's World Baseball Classic hopes take massive hit with Italy upset
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:39:34 GMT
    Team USA suffered a massive 8-6 upset at the hands of Italy on Tuesday night, dampening their World Baseball Classic quarterfinal hopes.

    Beloved 75-year-old math teacher found dead inside Baltimore elementary school
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:35:51 GMT
    A 75-year-old Maryland math teacher who died over the weekend was discovered inside her Baltimore elementary school, with police saying there were no signs of foul play.


    Indy Car Racing

    IndyCar unveils course on the National Mall for Freedom 250 celebrating America?s birthday
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:07:01 GMT
    The race weekend is free and open to the public August 22-23, 2026.

    Indy 500 parking and camping sold out: Here are some travel options
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:58 GMT
    Race Day for the 110th Indy 500 is set to impress, with parking and camping sold out nearly a month earlier than last year. Here are some travel options!

    Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:32:14 GMT
    Newgarden's victory continued what could be a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix after Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

    David Malukas scores maiden IndyCar pole in Phoenix qualifying; Schumacher qualifies 4th for first oval start
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:19:00 GMT
    Team Penske locked out the front row for Saturday's race while Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers occupy the second row.

    The Palou Show | Defending IndyCar champ wins season-opener in St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:27:15 GMT
    The victory was Palou's 20th of his career and also marked his 45th podium finish in 99 starts.

    Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in crash at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:51:53 GMT
    Schumacher didn't even get to complete a full lap in Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of St. Petersburg.

    McLaughlin earns pole for IndyCar opener in St. Petersburg as Grosjean, rookie teammate Hauger make 'Fast Six'
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:16:59 GMT
    McLaughlin, coming off a winless season in 2025, won his second straight pole on the streets of St. Pete after narrowly beating out Marcus Ericsson for the top spot.

    Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:14:34 GMT
    McLaren was initially seeking closer to $30 million and said after the ruling it would still pursue legal fees from Palou.

    Indy 500 veteran Simona de Silvestro turns to speed of Olympic bobsleigh
    Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:17:40 GMT
    The 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year is competing in two events at the Milan Cortina Games.

    Romain Grosjean rejoins Dale Coyne Racing, returns to full-time IndyCar competition
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:52 GMT
    ?Grosjean will drive the No. 18 Honda and be partnered with 2025 Indy NXT champion and IndyCar rookie Dennis Hauger.

    James Hinchcliffe making NASCAR debut in Truck Series race at St. Petersburg
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:54:38 GMT
    Hinchcliffe joins Dario Franchitti as former IndyCar drivers competing in the first street race in NASCAR Truck Series history.

    IndyCar announces historic deal with Honda, Chevrolet
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:49 GMT
    Each Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) agreement will begin in 2027 and run for several years.

    Phil Krueger, 2-time Indy 500 starter, dies at 74
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:22:14 GMT
    Krueger, who entered ten Indy 500s from 1981 through 1991, died Feb. 9 after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home in Freetown, according to his obituary.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Excuse me?! All the records Adebayo broke in his 83-point night
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:17:18 EST
    Heat big man Bam Adebayo just put up the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history.

    'Wilt, me, then Kobe': Adebayo scores 83 points
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:57:04 EST
    Bam Adebayo scored the most points since Wilt Chamberlain's iconic 100-point game in 1962 as the Miami Heat star went for 83 points in a blowout win over the Wizards.

    Sources: Ravens nixed Crosby deal after physical
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:57:04 EST
    The Ravens have "backed out" of their agreement to acquire five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, with sources telling ESPN that medical concerns arose after a physical.

    WNBA, union log marathon talks without deal
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:57:04 EST
    The WNBA and its' players union did not reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement after a marathon, 12-hour bargaining session.

    U.S. in jeopardy at WBC after upset loss to Italy
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:57:04 EST
    Italy stunned Team USA with an 8-6 victory in World Baseball Classic pool play Tuesday night, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's 20-year history that puts the Americans in jeopardy of not advancing to the knockout round.

    Sources: Doncic in custody battle for daughters
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:57:04 EST
    Lakers star Luka Don?i? has separated from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, he told ESPN, and is in a custody battle over their two daughters, according to sources.

    Celtics' Brown ejected, then takes to social media
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:57:04 EST
    Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was ejected in the second quarter of Tuesday's matchup at the Spurs after officials whistled him for back-to-back technical fouls.

    Sources: Jets get their QB, trade for Geno Smith
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:57:04 EST
    The Jets are trading for the Raiders' Geno Smith, reuniting the quarterback with the team that drafted him in 2013, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

    Avs critical of MacKinnon ejection for goalie injury
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:57:04 EST
    The Avalanche sharply disagreed with the officials' decision to give star center Nathan MacKinnon a game misconduct for goalie interference in their 4-3 loss to the Oilers on Tuesday night.

    ? Men's NCAA tournament Bubble Watch
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:57:04 EST
    Santa Clara's loss will have the Broncos sweating -- and Virginia Tech's saw the Hokies crash out of the bubble.

    Barnwell makes sense of the called-off Maxx Crosby trade: What happens in the aftermath?
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:40:03 EST
    Four days after agreeing to trade for the Raiders edge rusher, the Ravens backed out. Will he still get dealt? Which teams might be in, and who else is affected here?

    Baltimore-bound no more! Here's everything we know about the failed Maxx Crosby trade
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:40:04 EST
    With free agency beginning Wednesday, the Ravens and Raiders have plenty of questions to answer going forward.

    Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts and rumors
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:18:42 EST
    The NFL free agency opened Monday, and we're following all the moves as they happen.

    Barnwell: Sorting out the winners, losers and dominoes from free agency's wild opening day
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:18:42 EST
    Tua Tagovailoa in a great spot? No real help for C.J. Stroud? Here's the best and worst of free agency.

    Men's Bracketology: What could Duke injuries mean for ACC tourney -- and overall seeding?
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:09:23 EST
    The Blue Devils will be missing two key players during the ACC tournament, but will it affect them long term?

    What if KD's sneaker were smaller? An alternate timeline with new champs and wild trades
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:25:35 EST
    ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines a reality in which Durant's foot didn't touch the 3-point line in the 2021 Eastern Conference semifinals -- and its ripple effects throughout the NBA.

    How the schedule could impact three key NBA playoff races
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:25:35 EST
    With so many teams tanking, some playoff-bound teams could capitalize on easy schedules down the stretch.

    Women's Bracketology: Latest intel on top 4 seeds, 16 hosts
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:39:20 EST
    As Selection Sunday awaits, here's the state of the top of the bracket.