STALKER 2 is getting a free new content update this month ahead of its Cost of Hope DLC ? it's expanding one of the original game's spookiest locations
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:22:11 +0000
Ahead of STALKER 2's upcoming Cost of Hope DLC, dev GSC Game World is releasing a free Sealed Truth content update for the open-world survival shooter.

"If it's this easy, why don't more Windows apps use a PC's NPU?" ? Microsoft MVP demonstrates how he added meaningful AI to an app in just 10 minutes
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:02:09 +0000
Microsoft MVP Lance McCarthy highlights how easy it actually is to add AI to an app using Microsoft's Windows AI APIs during development. I want to see more of this type of AI and less of the unecessary bloat that's giving it a bad name.

Windows Wrap: One team is fixing Windows 11 while others break it
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:32:47 +0000
Windows 11 is moving in the right direction, but its progress will continue to be hindered unless the rest of Microsoft gets on board.

"Gameplay so good I nearly missed Age of Empires 4's new DLC announcement" ? Red Bull's $250,000 Wololo Londinium tournament wraps up today, and you don't want to miss the finale
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:57:26 +0000
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires 4 are both being played at the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium tournament, with the finale set for today at the Royal Albert Hall. It's been a crazy weekend of Age gameplay, and I nearly missed the announcement for a new Age 4 DLC.

"What's going on?!!": World of Warcraft just created a truly insane, epic moment in gaming history ? I had no idea Blizzard was still capable.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:52:57 +0000
I have no idea how Blizzard pulled this off, but during World of Warcraft's Mythic raiding "Race to World First" esports event, U.S. team Liquid discovered live to thousands that the final boss had an insane, secret final phase.

?These mods completely changed how I use Windows 11?: As I walk through the 7 Windhawk tweaks that transformed my desktop, I?m surprised by which ones made the biggest difference
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:30:33 +0000
Discover the 7 best Windhawk mods to customize Windows 11, from Taskbar tweaks to Start menu styling and classic features restoration.

Justin Allgaier says Alex Bowman substitute role has been a challenge
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:13:58 +0000
Despite all the success, the past month has been a challenge for Justin Allgaier, specifically as it pertains to his duties at Hendrick Motorsports and driving the No. 48 while Alex Bowman continues his recovery.
On one hand, since taking over the car at Las Vegas, Allgaier has ripped off finishes of fourth, first, first and third for his day job on Saturdays in the O?Reilly Series for JR ...Keep reading

Kaulig Racing says fuel prices put a dent in NASCAR budget
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:12:31 +0000
The national average for diesel fuel on April 1 was $5.490 and that is a strain to NASCAR teams like Kaulig Racing who say it has taken a toll on its intended budget before the season began in February.
The military conflict in Iran has led to a surge in prices, and while it dropped to just over $5 on April 2 following a national address by the President of the United States, stating that the ...Keep reading

Joe Gibbs Racing really wants the deleted texts from Chris Gabehart and Spire
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:28:54 +0000
Joe Gibbs Racing wants the Western District of North Carolina Court to compel Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports to immediately produce any documents related to deleted text messages to each other but also a third-party subpoena to get those deleted communications from the cell phone service providers.
?The nature and significance of the irreparable harm JGR is experiencing cannot be ...Keep reading

NASCAR: Everything you need to know before watching a race
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:01:52 +0000
At Motorsport.com, you can find expert analysis, on-site reporting and breaking news from all around the racing world, but this article is tailored specifically for those who are just wading into the waters of the NASCAR world. This is your comprehensive overview of what you can expect, and many answers to the pressing questions you are likely to have. We'll try not to get too in-depth, offering a ...Keep reading

How the NASCAR Chase playoff format works: A simplified guide
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:33:04 +0000
NASCAR has never been shy about changing up the way it crowns its champion, and the format has undergone a lot of changes since 1949.
Red Byron won the first NASCAR cup title in 1949, Richard 'The King' Petty earned his first crown in 1971, Dale Earnhardt's seventh and final crown in 1994, Jimmie Johnson's historic run of five in-a-row in 2010, and Kyle Larson's latest triumph in 2025 -- all of ...Keep reading

Prep for spring allergy season: These remedies can help you breathe easier
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:32:30 GMT
From HEPA air purifiers and dehumidifiers to eye drops and anti-itch creams, these practical picks play a role in managing allergens during the spring.

Hegseth ties Iran rescue to Easter story and Jesus Christ: 'A pilot reborn'
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:31:55 GMT
Pete Hegseth compares the rescue of an Air Force officer shot down over Iran on Good Friday and saved on Easter Sunday to Jesus' resurrection.

UNC set to hire Michael Malone as next men's basketball coach after firing Hubert Davis: report
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:16:02 GMT
UNC is reportedly set to hire former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone as its next men's basketball head coach, replacing Hubert Davis.

DHS slams ?insane? 5-year plea deal for illegal immigrants who admitted fatal stabbing in Virginia
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:11:34 GMT
DHS blasts Fairfax County for offering what it calls an "insane" five-year plea deal to two illegal immigrants who admitted to a fatal stabbing in Virginia.

'Brady Bunch' star says he went 'fully off the rails' in his 20s after growing up on hit show
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:02:45 GMT
"Brady Bunch" star Mike Lookinland admits he was "fully off the rails" in his 20s, opening up about life after childhood fame on the hit 1970s sitcom.

Trump touts airman rescue mission, boasts Iran could be 'taken out in 1 night'
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:00:41 GMT
Trump calls the rescue of F-15e airmen behind enemy lines in Iran "very historic" and warns the country could be "taken out" by Tuesday night.

Officials slam hospital food as health experts demand menu overhaul: 'Farm to gurney'
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:00:14 GMT
Secretary Kennedy pushes to expand Dietary Guidelines into hospitals as CMS memo targets ultraprocessed foods and sugary beverages in patient meals.

Alex Palou wins at Barber after Lundgaard has slow final pit stop
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:13:17 GMT
Palou led all but 11 laps on Sunday, but it wasn't a guaranteed victory for the Spaniard like so many IndyCar races have been recently.

Alex Palou takes pole for IndyCar race at Barber
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:17:25 GMT
The pole was not only Palou's first of the season, but also the thirteenth of his career and second straight at Barber Motorsports Park.

NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:06 GMT
Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas? sexuality, and he mimicked Malukas? voice at one point.

Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to be first winner in Arlington
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:42:18 GMT
Kirkwood made an aggressive pass below four-time series champion Alex Palou with 15 laps to go and stayed in front the rest of the way.

Marcus Ericsson scores maiden IndyCar pole in Arlington Grand Prix qualifying
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:57:36 GMT
It was Ericsson's first pole in his 117th IndyCar start and his first pole in general since the 2013 GP2 feature race at Silverstone.

Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:34 GMT
The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew.

Roger Penske's Texas-sized 'playground' in Jerry Jones' neighborhood is IndyCar's new street course
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:59:19 GMT
The Grand Prix of Arlington is the first of three new street races on the IndyCar schedule this season. It is also the start of a multiyear deal in North Texas.

IndyCar rookie Caio Collet helps Doug Boles mail out 'blue envelopes' containing Indy 500 tickets
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:07:07 GMT
The blue envelopes were shipped to all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, as well as 32 other countries around the world.

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Masters 2026: Ranking all 91 players in the field
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:15:15 EST
Can Rory McIlroy repeat? Will Scottie Scheffler find more magic at Augusta? We break down the Masters field from the favorites to the players just looking to make the cut.

Rory McIlroy and the Northern Ireland town that is part of his story
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:15:14 EST
Through all of McIlroy's up and downs at the Masters, his hometown of Holywood has been with him.

Sources: UNC to hire Malone as new hoops coach
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:42:49 EST
North Carolina intends to hire former longtime NBA coach Michael Malone as the school's next basketball coach, sources told ESPN.

Sky trade Reese to Dream for two 1st-rounders
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:42:48 EST
The Sky have traded two-time WNBA All-Star and two-time rebounding champ Angel Reese to the Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.

Giants DT Lawrence requests trade, sources say
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:42:49 EST
Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II has requested a trade after seven seasons in New York, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

Tiger on golfers' minds at Masters after DUI arrest
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:42:48 EST
Golfers at the Masters said they're pulling for Tiger Woods, who purportedly entered treatment following his DUI arrest in Florida on March 27.

Mets' Soto placed on IL, expected out 2-3 weeks
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:42:49 EST
The Mets placed Juan Soto on the injured list after the left fielder suffered a minor right calf strain running the bases Friday against the Giants.

Bulls fire Karnisovas, GM Eversley after 6 seasons
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:42:49 EST
The Chicago Bulls have fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley.

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When and where to catch the best spring blossoms across the country
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:01:30 -0400
From coast to coast and everywhere in between, spring is awakening landscapes from winter?s nap, transforming fields, neighborhoods, towns, national parks, you name it, into a vibrant tapestry of blossoms, bursting with rows of vibrant colors.

2 rescued in multiagency effort after fishing boat slammed aground by waves in Massachusetts
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:42:32 -0400
Two people had to be rescued from a fishing boat that slammed into the rocks near Gloucester, Massachusetts Saturday night.

Artemis II mission: Crew to travel farther than any humans in history during record-breaking lunar flyby
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:52:35 -0400
The four-astronaut crew of Artemis II is set to make history Monday, completing their record-breaking lunar flyby, traveling a little more than 252,760 miles from Earth ? farther than any humans have gone before.

Hawaii braces for torrential rain and flash flooding just weeks after life-threatening Kona lows
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:49:25 -0400
Another round of heavy rain and potential flooding is heading toward Hawaii, following powerful back-to-back Kona low storms that caused life-threatening floods and widespread damage across the islands.

Rain, potential flash flooding dampen spring break plans in Florida
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:11:42 -0400
A slow-moving system over the Gulf of America is already impacting South Texas with heavy rain. It will continue to move east over the next week, eventually stalling over Florida.

Fierce winds, bitter chill to whip across Northern Plains, threatening travel by early week
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:48:09 -0400
Fierce winds topping 50 mph in some areas are expected to sweep across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest beginning early this week, raising the risk of hazardous travel, while wind chills drop into the single digits.