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Microsoft quietly deleted a blog promoting training AI on pirated Harry Potter books ? amid backlash over copyright concerns
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:46:00 +0000
Microsoft deleted a post suggesting AI training on pirated Harry Potter books, sparking backlash and raising copyright concerns.

Overwatch reaches a gaming milestone that it hasn't touched in 4 years ? is this proof of Blizzard's revival?
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:36:00 +0000
The Reign of Overwatch is here as popularity continues to surge.

Microsoft finally makes OneDrive look at home on macOS ? but does native design really matter?
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:35:57 +0000
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned OneDrive for macOS with new native UI elements, marking one of the app?s biggest visual updates in years.

The new CEO of Xbox replies to 'fake gamer' and generative AI accusations across social media ? "Faking it would be a terrible idea"
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:31:00 +0000
Asha Sharma responds to accusations that she is a fake gamer or AI, clarifying her gamertag situation and outlining her vision to strengthen Xbox?s future.

A brand new indie games showcase is coming to promote exposure and funding ? all from an independent gaming site
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:21:00 +0000
Insider Gaming is hosting its own showcase in May to help alleviate one of the main struggles independent developers face: funding.

Assassin's Creed has new leadership taking the helm, and the names they're listing are nothing but promising
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000
There's new leadership taking the helm for Assassin's Creed. The names they listed are nothing but promising.

Meta's safety director handed OpenClaw AI agents the keys to her emails ? and watched it "speedrun deleting" her inbox
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:11:00 +0000
A Meta executive reveals that OpenClaw's AI agent wreaked havoc on her inbox before she shut it down by killing all the processes on the host.

Microsoft preps the Extended Security Updates program for Windows 10 LTSB releases retiring in 2026
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Windows 10 2016 LTSB support ends in 2026. Microsoft details ESU costs, deadlines, and upgrade paths to LTSC and Server 2025.

Call of Duty sharply denies rumor that Xbox is making a standalone Zombies game ? "The rumor factory working overtime. This ain't it."
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:09:55 +0000
A well-known Call of Duty leaker has suggested Xbox is considering a standalone Zombies game, but the series' developers have denied the rumor.

Bethesda's Todd Howard says "you can't ignore" AI tools, but notes "we're not using it to generate anything" for Xbox's The Elder Scrolls 6 ? "I'll just say we're looking at that stuff"
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:56:28 +0000
Bethesda game director Todd Howard says it's not using AI to "generate anything," but acknowledges its potential as a tool and says "you can't ignore" it.

Xbox co-founder believes ?Xbox is being sunsetted? ? as Microsoft pivots to AI
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:32:37 +0000
Xbox co-founder Seamus Blackley has raised concerns that Microsoft?s increasing focus on AI could sideline the Xbox brand. In a recent interview, he argues that Xbox is being ?sunsetted? as the company pivots toward generative AI, though his comments remain speculative.

WWE 2K26 latest trailer gives more details on controversial The Island mode ? and it's already looking WAY better than it was in WWE 2K25
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:28:42 +0000
WWE and 2K have disclosed the full details on what players can expect to experience in WWE 2K26's version of WWE 2K25's The Island mode, from a new non-linear story to expanded gameplay features.

Tencent just killed a fledgling AAA open-world game studio before it could even release anything ? "I am genuinely heartbroken"
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:53:06 +0000
Game publisher Tencent has shut down TiMi Montreal, a fledgling studio that hadn't even released its first game ? a AAA open-world title ? yet.

Call of Duty: Warzone just got MORE easter eggs with exclusive rewards ? here's how to get the new parachute and weapon blueprint
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:34:30 +0000
Hunting for the new Shattered Echo weapon blueprint in Call of Duty: Warzone? Here's what you have to do.

Report: Former Xbox President Sarah Bond's direction "offended" employees ? "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign deemed failure
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:47:50 +0000
With Phil Spencer's departure, Xbox employees are supposedly relieved that the President of Xbox has left as well.


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    Why the early NASCAR Cup standings have some consequence
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:27:41 +0000
    The Chase for the Championship is back and that means having a good points day is back in vogue but also questions about the standings for drivers who are not off to the start they intended.
    That includes Kyle Larson, who leaves the back-to-back drafting track races 21st in the standings.
    ?And ?,? Larson said tersely when told that fact outside the infield care center on Sunday at ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a record-breaking NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:12:50 +0000
    Let's start off this week's edition of 'Winners and Losers' by just applauding the minds behind the Atlanta reconfiguration. The new version of this historic track has quickly asserted itself as one of the best on the schedule, and consistently puts on the most exciting races. On Sunday, 14 different drivers took a turn out front with a record 57 lead changes.
    And despite all of the chaos and ...Keep reading

    13-year-old Keelan Harvick joins Toyota development driver program
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:22:07 +0000
    At just 13 years old, Keelan Harvick will now follow the highly successful Toyota pipeline as one of the manufacturer's development drivers.
    ?I?m really grateful to have this kind of opportunity with Toyota Racing Development,? said Harvick. ?To have their support and be able to represent ExxonMobil, it doesn?t get much better. I?m still getting experience, but it?s going to be a ...Keep reading

    Connor Zilisch shares karting story that proved Kimi Antonelli was destined for F1
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:21:48 +0000
    19-year-old NASCAR Cup driver Connor Zilisch said he could always tell that Kimi Antonelli would get into Formula 1 after karting together.
    The two grew up karting together when the American driver would spend his summers in Europe to gain experience other forms of racing. During an appearance on the Gypsy Tales podcast, the Trackhouse Racing driver explained that Antonelli was "one of the best ...Keep reading

    Hurricane Hocevar experience on full display in NASCAR Atlanta
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:10:34 +0000
    On one hand, it was the full Carson Hocevar experience at Atlanta, where he was going to take any gap that presented itself but he also acknowledged after the race that he likely has some apologies to make too.
    It was an adventure out there:
    His race began with a flat tire running inside the top-five and lost a lap on pit road. He started racing the leaders to stay just one lap down but had ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Atlanta
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:37:29 +0000
    After winning the first two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, Tyler Reddick holds a 40-point lead in the championship standings. 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace sits second after back-to-back top tens to open the year, with Chase Elliott third.
    Some notables deep in the standings include Denny Hamlin (27th), Christopher Bell (31st), Alex Bowman (32nd), and rookie Connor Zilisch ...Keep reading

    23XI Racing riding high after Tyler Reddick sweeps first two NASCAR races
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:34:39 +0000
    Through two races, the NASCAR Cup Series is 23XI Racing?s world and everyone else is just living in it.
    Tyler Reddick has won back-to-back races to open season and leads the championship standings over his teammate, Bubba Wallace. NASCAR has made headlines all month now with team co-owner Michael Jordan celebrating on pit road following a year that challenged 23XI on the track and in the ...Keep reading

    Shane van Gisbergen spins twice, still earns career-best oval Cup finish
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:21:52 +0000
    Shane van Gisbergen had an eventful race at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) on Sunday. The site of his best oval showing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (third) is now the site of his best oval finish in Cup, finishing an impressive sixth.
    SVG did that despite two mid-race trips through the infield grass on the way to improving on his previous best oval finish of tenth at Kansas last ...Keep reading

    Official race results from 2026 Atlanta NASCAR Cup race
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:31:55 +0000
    Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta featured a record number of lead changes with over a dozen different drivers taking a turn out front.
    For the first time since 2009, a driver opened the season with back-to-back wins as Tyler Reddick surged ahead in double overtime to win the race. It was an improbable comeback after being collected in a mid-race wreck and losing his right-front ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    China vs SpaceX in race for space AI data centers
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:47:38 GMT
    Elon Musk SpaceX AI satellites launch planned within two to three years as billionaire argues space offers lowest-cost AI computing with solar power advantages.

    Ex-NHL star fires back at Team USA men's hockey critics: 'It's a real shame'
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:46:51 GMT
    Former NHL star Jeremy Roenick appeared on Fox News Channel's "Jesse Watters Primetime" on Monday and lamented the criticism aimed at Team USA men's hockey.

    Rescue team heading to Mexico to free American tourists trapped amid cartel violence
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:45:25 GMT
    Veteran-led rescue group is mobilizing a "war-zone level" operation as Americans face danger from Jalisco cartel unrest after "El Mencho's" reported death.

    Man sentenced for selling fake airplane parts for popular engine
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:36:50 GMT
    A London airline parts executive was sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison for selling over 60,000 fake aircraft components that prompted global aviation safety concerns.

    This week's Best Buy deals: Save up to 45% on laptops, appliances, robot vacuums and more
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:36:02 GMT
    Best Buy?s best sales this week include everything from TVs to headphones to appliances and air purifiers.

    NYPD officers hit with snowballs while responding to disorderly group: officials
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:32:30 GMT
    NYPD officers were hit with snowballs on Monday when responding to a disorderly crowd at Washington Square Park, an incident the police commissioner called "criminal."

    Australian prime minister evacuated from residence for security reasons
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:01 GMT
    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated Tuesday from The Lodge in Canberra ? his official residence ? over an alleged security incident.

    President Trump to give State of the Union address and more top headlines
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:24:57 GMT
    Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.

    Where Trump stands in the eyes of Americans ahead of the State of the Union address
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:57 GMT
    Trump's approval ratings remain underwater, at 44% in the latest Fox News Poll, despite his claims of "highest poll numbers ever" as he prepares for State of the Union address.

    Nancy Guthrie's disappearance defies FBI kidnapping trends involving elderly victims
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:57 GMT
    Elderly kidnapping cases are extremely rare per FBI data, yet Nancy Guthrie's suspected abduction continues with investigators searching for answers.

    Texas Democrat cries for voting Talarico over Crockett because 'we need somebody who can win'
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:55 GMT
    A Texas Democratic voters told CNN that she was choosing James Talarico over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Senate primary for his general electability.

    5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, according to an ophthalmologist
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:37 GMT
    Discover five key lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in adults over 60.

    DAVID MARCUS: Patriotic Team USA wins gold as anti-America whiners flop
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:16 GMT
    Patriotic United States hockey players win Olympic gold while other American athletes who criticized the country struggled in Milan Cortina games.

    Newsom blasted by CA GOP chair over viral clip labeled 'racist' by critics: 'He should be embarrassed'
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:51:37 GMT
    California GOP chairwoman accuses Gov. Gavin Newsom of condescending remarks after viral clip showed discussing his poor SAT score with Atlanta mayor.

    New Japan Pro-Wrestling set for first US show of 2026 with major names set to compete
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:41:28 GMT
    New Japan Pro-Wrestling is set to have its first U.S. show of the year in Trenton, New Jersey, with several champions on the card set to compete.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Eagles' Sirianni 'can't guarantee' Brown's return
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:51:22 EST
    Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says there is mutual interest between the team and wide receiver A.J. Brown, but doesn't commit to him playing this year.

    QB Rivers follows in dad Philip's path to NC State
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:42:18 EST
    Four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers, son of NC State legend and eight-time NFL Pro Bowler Philip Rivers, has committed to the Wolfpack.

    Grand jury doesn't indict Beverley in assault case
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:42:18 EST
    A grand jury returned a no-bill in the case involving former NBA guard Patrick Beverley, who was arrested last fall in what police called a "family violence" incident.

    Kansas rebounds, hands Houston 3rd straight loss
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:42:18 EST
    Tre White scored a season-high 23 points, and No. 14 Kansas bounced back from a surprising defeat to hand No. 5 Houston its third straight loss.

    Sources: Mexico game still on amid cartel violence
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:42:18 EST
    Mexico plans to proceed with its friendly match scheduled against Iceland on Wednesday at the Corregidora Stadium in Queretaro amid unrest and violence in the country, sources told ESPN.

    U.S. women's hockey team declines Trump invite
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:42:18 EST
    The U.S. women's hockey Olympic gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address.

    Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 set for Sept. at Sphere
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:42:18 EST
    Eleven years after their first fight, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will meet again in a professional boxing rematch Sept. 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

    Sources: WNBA sets deadline to keep '26 intact
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:42:18 EST
    The WNBA told the union and its teams on Monday that a new CBA should be agreed to by March 10 for the 2026 schedule not to be impacted, sources told ESPN.

    ?? Shots of gold: Winter Olympics, in pictures
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:42:19 EST
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    NFL free agency tiers: Barnwell ranks the best QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs and OL
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:14:22 EST
    NFL free agency is almost here, and we placed players on offense into tiers based on their potential offseason contracts. Who could get paid?

    Tyreek Hill back with the Chiefs? Why a reunion could make sense
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:14:22 EST
    Reuniting with Eric Bieniemy and Patrick Mahomes could be just the tonic for Hill.

    Kiper's new NFL mock draft heading into the combine: Which teams could land a playmaker in Round 1?
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:14:13 EST
    As the NFL gets ready for this week's combine workouts, let's project where the best players in the 2026 NFL draft class will get picked in April.

    Draft intel: Who is the best player in the class? Could Vegas trade out of No. 1?
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:14:13 EST
    We asked NFL execs, scouts and players to weigh in on the Raiders' No. 1 pick and the best prospects in 2026.

    'The time is now': Inside the Darryn Peterson availability saga at Kansas
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:19:46 EST
    The projected No. 1 NBA draft pick has sat out enough time to cast uncertainty on his team's potential in March.

    AP Top 25 poll reaction: OU, Iowa and TCU on the rise
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:48:27 EST
    The new AP Top 25 is here! Which teams moved up? Which team replaced Tennessee, which fell out of the poll?

    Men's Bubble Watch: Welcome to the 'locks,' Wisconsin
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:48:28 EST
    Wisconsin cemented its status as a 'lock' Sunday, though the SEC continues to lead the Big Ten in projected bids.

    Hooked on hockey after the Olympics? An updated look at the NHL's playoff picture
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:21:22 EST
    With the medals awarded, the sprint is on to the end of the regular season.

    Olympic standouts, disappointments from all 32 NHL teams
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:21:22 EST
    It was an honor for every player to skate for their country. Still, some will come home frustrated.