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Windows PCs targeted by hackers in a fake CAPTCHA scam to spread malware ? Outlook account credentials are at risk
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:21:00 +0000
Hackers deploy StealC malware in Windows through fake CAPTCHA pages, targeting passwords, crypto wallets, and Outlook emails.

Steam Deck OLED stock shortages blamed on memory and storage issues ? will the RAM crisis affect Valve's Steam Machine PC?
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:11:00 +0000
Valve has acknowledged that Steam Deck OLED stock shortages are due to memory and storage supply issues, raising questions about pricing and how this will affect the Steam Machine.

Microsoft Teams hit with a class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting voice data ? violating Illinois biometric privacy laws
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Illinois users claim Microsoft Teams illegally captured biometric voice data through its transcription tool, sparking a major privacy lawsuit under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).

High on Life 2 is absolutely hilarious gaming with some awkward mic drops ? and it's on Xbox Game Pass, too
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:41:47 +0000
Squanch Games manages to capture the magic of the original, though it has a few awkward performance issues.

Xbox teaser suggests Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 could come to Game Pass soon
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:45:02 +0000
Warhorse Studios' epic medieval journey, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, could follow in the path of its predecessor and join the lineup of games in the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, according to a new social media teaser.

Activision confirms spring shutdown date for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:23:37 +0000
Just two years after launching, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is set to go offline on April 17, 2026. The game was previously delisted from app stores in 2025, and there will be no refunds on unused COD points prior to shutdown.

Presidents' Day has good news for World of Warcraft players ? one of our favorite gaming keyboards and a fabulous MMO mouse are on a 35% sale
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:57:15 +0000
Presidents' Day has given Best Buy a chance to sell off a couple of vital discounted PC gaming accessories for players looking to conquer World of Warcraft's upcoming Midnight expansion.

This Lenovo laptop is so good I bought one for my son, and at this President's Day price, it's easily the budget buy I recommend
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:44:39 +0000
Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3X is heavily discounted for President's Day and if you're shopping on a budget, this is definitely the laptop deal you should grab.

World of Warcraft leads pledge more player customization ? housing, race updates, custom animations, and glyphs to merge with transmog?
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
We spoke to Maria Hamilton, Design Director and Jay Hwang, Principal Artist on World of Warcraft's bigger emphasis on player housing, customization, and what we could see next from the game.

Acer and ASUS face a sales ban in Germany over a video codec issue with Nokia ? Here's how this patent spat could affect you
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:42:19 +0000
Acer and Asus have temporarily stopped selling certain PCs in Germany after a court granted Nokia an injunction over alleged HEVC patent infringement. Retailers can sell existing stock, but new imports are blocked while the dispute continues.

I found 7 of Best Buy's greatest Presidents' Day laptops discounted up to 50% ? never worry about missing work deadlines again
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:19:05 +0000
We have gathered up the Best Buy's greatest discounts on productivity laptops to help fellow Americans blaze through workloads in honor of Presidents' Day.

Indie smash hit Mewgenics is working its way to consoles ? the roguelike's co-creator confirms they're "working on it now"
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:09:38 +0000
Mewgenics, the new indie roguelike from Edmund McMillen, is set to receive a console release. The creator confirmed development is underway, following over 900,000 estimated Steam sales and strong early momentum. Paid DLC is also planned.

I build gaming PCs for a living, and these pre-builds with Presidents' Day discounts are a smarter buy ? but they won't last long
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:38:38 +0000
Some of my favorite desktop gaming PC components are readily available in iBUYPOWER's pre-built desktops, discounted for a limited time during Presidents' Day.

Windows Wrap: Microsoft starts fixing Windows 11 as its OpenAI 'marriage' hits the rocks
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:41:29 +0000
Microsoft restored the movable Taskbar to Windows 11 as the OpenAI partnership showed new cracks. Plus, the latest Presidents' Day PC deals.

Diablo 2 has one Steam achievement that nobody has claimed yet ? will you be the first?
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:17:42 +0000
Diablo 2 is now on Steam and with it, a bunch of achievements, but one so far is unclaimed.


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    Full entry list released for 2026 NASCAR triple-header at Atlanta
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:45:38 +0000
    The provisional entry lists have been released for the upcoming triple-header at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia. 
    The Cup race will feature 38 entries with the open teams of BJ McLeod (#78 Live Fast) and JJ Yeley (#44 NY Racing Team) joining the 36 chartered entries. Casey Mears and the No. 66 team originally planned to compete, but after damage suffered in Daytona Speedweek, they have ...Keep reading

    Every time the Daytona 500 champion only led a single lap
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:07:17 +0000
    In 68 editions of the Daytona 500, NASCAR has seen plenty of surprise or unexpected winners. However, it wasn't until 2017 that the victor in stock car racing's crown jewel event only led the final lap of the 200-lap battle.
    While it did not happen once between 1959 and 2016, the phenomenon has now occurred four times in the last decade. It showcases just how unpredictable modern superspeedway ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a spectacular 2026 Daytona 500
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:58:56 +0000
    The 68th running of the Daytona 500 is now history, with Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing its anointed champions. 25 of the 41 starters took a turn out front, there was a 20-car pileup, the race somehow finished under green, and the rain held off!
    Before Reddick claimed the checkered flag drivers, like Carson Hocevar, Zane Smith, Erik Jones, Chase Elliott, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, and several others ...Keep reading

    Let the Chase begin: NASCAR Cup points after Daytona
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:55:00 +0000
    It's far too early to start making championship predictions, but every point matters in this return to a more traditional NASCAR championship format. One year ago, we would have been saying 'Welcome to the Playoffs Tyler Reddick' because due to win and you're in, the greater points picture wouldn't have mattered that much.
    But it matters now! One race down, 25 to go before the Chase returns for ...Keep reading

    All the reasons why the Daytona 500 meant so much to Tyler Reddick
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:40:29 +0000
    Tyler Reddick has romanticized so much about this moment over the past two decades because it was so unfathomable.
    He won the Daytona 500.
    But even after crossing the finish line, Reddick did not allow himself to feel literally anything. There was no immediate joy. No exuberance. He wasn?t even on the microphone?s button celebrating with his team.
    ?I didn't know if I'd won the race ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin has a Daytona 500 fuel saving pitch that involves The Clash
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:35:04 +0000
    Once again, a general theme of the Daytona 500 and superspeedway racing with the NextGen car in general right now, is the amount of time drivers spend at half-throttle under green flag conditions.
    The reason they do this is because it is incredibly difficult to pass with the current generation car on these tracks when everyone is racing at full throttle. The cars are too equal and there is so ...Keep reading

    Inside the battle that decided the Daytona 500
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:08:42 +0000
    In sequential order, this is how Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500.
    Michael McDowell leads the field back to green. Carson Hocevar takes the lead and holds it at the white. Hocevar gets turned into the wall, contact with Erik Jones and spins across the field, taking Jones and McDowell with him.
    No caution.
    Ricky Stenhouse Jr. took the lead with Chase Elliott to his outside and Reddick ...Keep reading

    Carson Hocevar's last-lap 500 heartbreak ends his wild Daytona Speedweek
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:36:52 +0000
    Carson Hocevar is still searching for his first win as a NASCAR Cup Series driver, and he nearly got it in the sport's biggest race.
    The 23-year-old was the only driver pulling triple duty in all three national divisions during Daytona Speedweek. Things started off well as he earned a runner-up finish in his Duel qualifying race, ensuring he would start the Daytona 500 from the sixth position ...Keep reading

    Brad Keselowski calls Riley Herbst block "one of the dumbest things I've ever seen"
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:42:56 +0000
    Entering the 2026 Daytona 500, there were concerns around if the 42-year-old Brad Keselowski could even run the full race. He showed up to the track with a walking cane, following a December fall that left him with a broken femur.
    But Keselowski quickly returned to form, and was a contender throughout Sunday's 68th running of the Daytona 500 -- his 17th start in 'The Great American ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Olympians can't stop eating viral chocolate lava cake, even for breakfast
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:46 GMT
    Olympic athletes are going viral on social media for their obsession with molten lava cake at Milan's Olympic Village, following the Paris muffin craze of two years ago.

    Grieving parents demand changes after 26-year-old son euthanized under controversial law
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:42 GMT
    Ontario family speaks out after son's controversial euthanasia under Canada's MAID laws, alleging system failed to protect vulnerable 26-year-old.

    House Dem's graphic chicken decapitation 'horrified' her college roommates: 'Blood went everywhere'
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:39 GMT
    Ex-college roommates of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez recalled how their 'urban farming' experiment often got bloody, including when she 'serrated' a chicken's head off.

    Tyreek Hill vows he's 'turned up and locked in' as Dolphins release him after 4 seasons
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:58:17 GMT
    Tyreek Hill, released by Miami Dolphins, vowed that he's "turned up and locked in" for his next NFL chapter, confirming his plan to play in 2026.

    American figure skater Isabeau Levito having blast at Olympic village: 'You can't evict me'
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:53:17 GMT
    Isabeau Levito will make her Olympic debut on Tuesday for Team USA as she begins the women's singles competition. She admitted she's having a lot of fun in the Olympic village.

    Olympic hockey player suspended for rest of Games after fight
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:28:33 GMT
    France's hockey federation said Monday that Pierre Crinon will be benched for the remainder of the Winter Olympics after fighting Canada's Tom Wilson.

    Civil rights leader Rev Jesse Jackson dead at 84 and more top headlines
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:25:58 GMT
    Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.

    DAN GAINOR: From secretary of state to secretary of memes, Rubio wins over MAGA
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:08:25 GMT
    Marco Rubio's viral meme popularity signals potential conservative voter support for future political roles, including possible 2028 ticket spot with Vice President JD Vance.

    Cruz calls Newsom ?historically illiterate,? posts clown emoji after governor fires back
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:02:23 GMT
    GOP Sen. Ted Cruz from Texas blasted California Gov. Gavin Newsom with the clown emoji after the governor claimed Cruz had called him "illiterate."

    DHS shutdown drags into 4th day as Senate Democrats block funding over ICE reforms
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:58 GMT
    Senate Democrats have yet to provide a counter to the White House's latest offer in ongoing negotiations that have no end in sight.

    AOC mocked for ?absolute train wreck? weekend on global stage: 'Made a fool out of herself'
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:53 GMT
    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is being mocked for what one critic called an ?absolute train wreck" weekend full of gaffes while in Germany for the Munich Security Conference.

    Family pleads for kidney donor as teen?s health declines: 'We need help'
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:43 GMT
    Family turns to faith and community support as their 13-year-old son battles kidney disease and desperately searches for a life-saving organ donor.

    US nuclear testing debate reignites after State Dept alleges China nuclear test
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:39 GMT
    State Department alleges China conducted nuclear test in 2020, reigniting debate over U.S. testing moratorium and international arms control challenges.

    Clinton faces backlash from the left after calling mass immigration ?disruptive?
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:39 GMT
    Democratic strategist Maya Rupert criticized former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, saying her calls for moderation on immigration is not helpful.

    Ex-Prince Andrew ignores US Epstein probe requests as experts warn of 'ghastly' optics for royal family
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:29 GMT
    Prince Andrew continues dodging US House Committee requests to testify about his Jeffrey Epstein connections, despite urgent letters from lawmakers.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Sources: Seahawks unlikely to use tag on Walker
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:53:25 EST
    The Seahawks are unlikely to use their franchise tag on running back and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, league sources told ESPN.

    Heise 3 lifts ISU hours after sister scores for U.S.
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:47:59 EST
    Hours after sister Taylor Heise scored to help the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team beat Sweden 5-0 in Milan, Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's thrilling 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night.

    Hill, cut by Fins, vows 'the Cheetah will be back'
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:47:59 EST
    The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill in a flurry of roster moves that will clear significant salary cap space.

    USA's Meyers Taylor, 41, wins 1st Olympic gold
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:47:59 EST
    The United States' Elana Meyers Taylor won the women's monobob title Monday to win her first Olympic gold medal at age 41.

    U.S. women's hockey to face Canada in final
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:47:59 EST
    The Americans continued their dominant run through the women's hockey tournament, routing Sweden 5-0 to reach the gold medal game vs. Canada.

    Shooting at R.I. rink leaves 3 dead, teams fleeing
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:48:00 EST
    A shooting inside a Rhode Island hockey rink Monday left three people dead, several others injured and the two high school teams playing fleeing the ice as it all unfolded.

    Judge: Frustrated by slow start to Yanks' winter
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:48:00 EST
    Aaron Judge said the start of the Yankees' offseason was "frustrating" but believes the team is in a better spot now.

    Browns' Hickman assaulted at New York hotel
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:48:00 EST
    Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted in the lobby of a New York City hotel early Monday morning, the team said.

    ? Men's NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:48:00 EST
    Seton Hall is still fourth in a Big East expected to send three teams to the NCAA tournament.

    2026 Winter Olympics: 'Blade Angels' take the ice, American teens in snowboard final and more
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:46:26 EST
    Tuesday at the Winter Olympics is headlined by Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in the women's figure skating short program.

    50 top free agents, 50 perfect NFL team fits: We picked where each player should sign in March
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:24:49 EST
    Which team makes the most sense for Alec Pierce? Where do Malik Willis and the QBs fit best? And where could defensive standouts excel?

    The 11 trades we want to see this NFL offseason: Barnwell finds new homes for 15 players
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:24:49 EST
    DJ Moore and A.J. Brown to the AFC West? Kyler Murray in a new offense? Rams going all-in again?

    Standouts, disappointments and surprises from the men's Olympic hockey tournament
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:20:39 EST
    Heading into the knockout round, here's who has over- or underperformed for their nation.

    Olympics men's hockey daily: Qualification round up next
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:20:39 EST
    Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and knockout round bracket here.

    Way-Too-Early Top 25: Best portal addition for each team
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:29:29 EST
    A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026.

    College football had an incredible season. Remember how we got here
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:29:29 EST
    The sport's manifest destiny opened doors for Indiana and others.

    Why the Lakers' quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:34:58 EST
    With LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.

    What we learned at NBA All-Star Weekend
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:34:58 EST
    Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.