Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more
Fri, 01 May 2026 00:31:48 +0000
Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality of life improvements and changes that are now rolling out.

As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles ? "41% of respondents cited that"
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:01 +0000
New data shows that exclusive games are the "number one reason" people use consoles like Xbox, showing why Microsoft is considering bringing them back.

?Xbox Mode is here?: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:17:51 +0000
Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox Mode on Windows 11, introducing a full screen, controller friendly interface designed to streamline PC gaming while reducing background system load.

"I just wanted to take Solstice ... and kind of blow it up a little bit": This solo Xbox dev has built a puzzle gauntlet with metroidvania leanings, and it's coming soon
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:11:14 +0000
Solo developer Riddle Master Productions' voxel-style isometric metroidvania, OOLO, is coming to Xbox as a Play Anywhere title in May.

"Absolutely ridiculous, and completely unjustifiable": World of Warcraft causes a stir ? new cosmetic 'houses' cost as much as an entire expansion
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:44:56 +0000
World of Warcraft's housing system was a deep investment for the game, and is purely cosmetic offering no power or progression to players ... but, increasingly expensive additions have users questioning the value proposition here.

Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years ? here's what's new
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:57:39 +0000
Xbox Series X|S consoles and the Xbox on PC app just got big upgrades to customization and gameplay options, refining the user experience on these platforms.

How to watch NASCAR at Texas: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:05:03 +0000
Carson Hocevar enters Texas as NASCAR's newest winner, capturing his first career win at Talladega last weekend. Texas Motor Speedway will host all three national divisions this weekend, with the Cup, O'Reilly, and Craftsman Truck Series.
Tyler Reddick continues to hold a commanding lead in the championship, 110 points clear of Denny Hamlin.
Joey Logano is the defending winner at Texas -- ...Keep reading

Kevin Harvick says he would have fired Kyle Busch?s crew chief too
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:43:21 +0000
Kevin Harvick says he heard enough from the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway earlier in the month to know that Jim Pohlman and Kyle Busch was not going to work out.
And to wit, despite scoring the first top-10 of the season together at Talladega on Sunday, Richard Childress Racing made a crew chief swap for the two-time Cup Series champion this week with Andy Street returning ...Keep reading

NASCAR television ratings from Talladega
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:04:21 +0000
The NASCAR Cup Series television ratings for the race at Talladega Superspeedway were slightly down year-over-year.
The race, once again aired live on over-the-air FOX, earned an average of 3.967 million viewers on Sunday according to the Nielsen Big Data + Panel metric used since last year. This is down from the 4.041 average in 2025, which was also on FOX. The 2026 race was won by Carson ...Keep reading

Joe Gibbs Racing intends to amend Spire, Gabehart lawsuit
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:50:56 +0000
Prior to the weekend, Joe Gibbs Racing notified both Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart that it intended to amend and refile its lawsuit against them both.
As a result, their intended responses to the lawsuit due on Monday is no longer necessary. The below in italics is taken from the notice to the Western District of North Carolina.  
?Defendants requested JGR provide a copy of the ...Keep reading

Everything you wanted to know about Carson Hocevar's Talladega celebration
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:02:11 +0000
It was one of the most epic victory celebrations in the history of motorsports on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.
Carson Hocevar, who stands 6'4", sat on his door against the B-post and was able to work the clutch and throttle to be able to drive both ways around the track while personally waving to the attending fans following his win in the Jack Link?s 500.
In fact, someone even ...Keep reading

Dominican migrant with deportation order, wanted for murder in home country freed by Biden-appointed judge
Fri, 01 May 2026 02:33:10 GMT
A suspected illegal migrant with an Interpol Red Notice for murder was ordered released from ICE custody by a Biden-appointed judge, DHS says.

Wyoming official faces backlash after posting 'hang bad judges' comment on abortion ruling
Fri, 01 May 2026 02:11:30 GMT
Wyoming city councilman Troy Bray draws criticism after posting that the state should "hang bad judges" following a ruling blocking an abortion ban.

Former colleagues detail CHP captain?s spiral before alleged murder-for-hire plot against husband
Fri, 01 May 2026 02:03:11 GMT
Former CHP colleagues testify at alleged hitman's trial that Capt. Julie Harding spiraled before her estranged husband was fatally shot in Tennessee.

Doctor and son accused of running dangerous side-business scheme in New York
Fri, 01 May 2026 01:56:35 GMT
A father-son duo allegedly ran a pill mill scheme in New York, with the doctor accused of writing dozens of fraudulent prescriptions for addictive drugs.

Louisiana grandmother allegedly forced 4-year-old granddaughter to drink lethal amount of whiskey
Fri, 01 May 2026 01:44:32 GMT
A Louisiana grandmother is on trial for first-degree murder, accused of forcing her 4-year-old granddaughter to drink whiskey as a punishment.

Deadly hospital stabbing puts Newsom under pressure over ICE detainer fight
Fri, 01 May 2026 01:40:15 GMT
A man is dead after a stabbing inside a San Francisco hospital, and ICE says California's sanctuary policies and Biden-era border decisions are to blame.

Carville, co-host warn 'abolish ICE' is new 'Defund the Police'
Fri, 01 May 2026 01:30:56 GMT
James Carville warns Democrats against far-left rhetoric, praising Texas candidate Bobby Pulido's message on aspirational Latino voters shifting right.

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X to serve as pace car for 110th Indianapolis 500
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:53:26 GMT
The 2026 race marks the 38th time a Chevrolet has paced the Indy 500 field and the 23rd time that the Corvette has served as the official pace car.

Takuma Sato avoids collision with a fox and posts 4th-fastest lap during Indy 500 testing
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:50:40 GMT
"Very fortunate we both come back home happy," Sato said of the incident.

Katherine Legge to race in Indy 500 with HMD Motorsports, AJ Foyt Racing partnership
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:12 GMT
Legge is the only female driver assigned to a car for this year?s race.

Central Indiana Girl Scouts get a behind-the-scenes look at an IndyCar team
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:22:13 GMT
Girl Scouts are about more than cookies; they?re about building courage, confidence and character. On Thursday, that mission shifted into high gear.

INDYCAR names Scot Elkins managing director of officiating
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:43:42 GMT
Elkins will start this new role on Monday, May 11.

Jacob Abel entering 2026 Indianapolis 500 with Abel Motorsports
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:27 GMT
?The Louisville native will pilot the No. 51 Chevrolet for his family's team as he seeks his first Indianapolis 500 start.

Quick pit stop propels Alex Palou to maiden Long Beach Grand Prix victory
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:41:59 GMT
Palou also reclaimed the championship lead and now heads into the Month of May with a 17-point advantage over Kyle Kirkwood.

Felix Rosenqvist scores first pole position since 2024 in IndyCar qualifying at Long Beach
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:56:14 GMT
Rosenqvist will be joined on the front row by Pato O'Ward.

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Knicks' 47-point halftime lead sets playoff record...
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:35:59 EST
The Knicks set an NBA playoff record with a 47-point halftime lead over the Hawks, on their way to the biggest playoff victory in franchise history and a berth in the second round.

Daniels, Robinson tossed in Hawks-Knicks scuffle
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:35:59 EST
Atlanta's Dyson Daniels and New York's Mitchell Robinson were ejected from Game 6 of the Hawks-Knicks playoff series Thursday night after a fight that prompted offsetting technical fouls.

Clark's Fever homecoming soured by early exit
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:36:00 EST
Caitlin Clark exited the Fever's preseason home opener vs. the Wings after colliding with Dallas forward Alanna Smith, but said afterward she was OK.

'Not good enough': Woeful Mets end April 10-21
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:36:00 EST
The Mets fell to the Nationals 5-4 on Thursday at Citi Field to finish April with the worst record in baseball at 10-21.

Source: Vet DE Campbell reuniting with Ravens
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:35:59 EST
Veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, who played with the Ravens from 2020 to 2022, is returning to sign a one-year deal with Baltimore, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Wall becomes Howard's prez of basketball ops
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:35:59 EST
Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has become the president of basketball operations at Howard University, returning to Washington to partner with the top-ranked HBCU in the country, school officials told ESPN.

Magic rule Wagner out for Game 6 vs. Pistons
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:35:59 EST
Franz Wagner will miss his second straight game because of a calf strain, as it appears increasingly unlikely that he will return in this series.

NBA calls for tighter prediction market restrictio...
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:35:59 EST
The NBA asked the nation's top commodities regulator Thursday to impose tighter restrictions on players, game officials and team staff to ensure prediction markets don't undermine sports integrity and fan confidence.

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Full Flower Micromoon kicks off a rare double-moon May
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:30:31 -0400
April showers bring May flowers?and it?s not just Earth's surface in bloom. Look up, as the sky joins in to kick off the month with a flower of its own.

Massive sea lion named Chonkers is capturing hearts in this coastal city
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:20:15 -0400
A sea lion named Chonkers is capturing hearts and making waves on social media. Laying amid the dozens of sea lions on Pier 39 in San Francisco, Chonkers stands out in the crowd because of his - you guessed it - chunkiness.

Local state of emergency declared in California over invasive species threat
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:45:27 -0400
A state of emergency was declared in San Joaquin County over concerns about a fast-spreading invasive species plaguing California?s waterways. The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted to issue a local emergency in response to the threat posed by the golden mussels in the San Joaquin Delta.

One of the most dangerous fault line in the US is overdue and the impacts could be catastrophic
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:34:22 -0400
One of the United States? most active fault systems poses a significant earthquake hazard, and a major event could have serious consequences for densely populated parts of California. A new study examines the impacts of magnitude 7.0 earthquakes along the Hayward Fault, which runs through the San Francisco Bay Area.

Photos: Baby bald eagle returned to nest after surgery to remove fish hook from stomach
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:58:56 -0400
The youngest in a trio of bald eaglets hatched from a nest at the U.S. Steel Plant just outside Pittsburgh recently had surgery after swallowing a fish hook.

Zoo animal killed after dangerous hailstorm batters Missouri, causing statewide damage
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:59:40 -0400
An emu was killed after large, softball-sized hail slammed a Missouri zoo during a severe weather event Tuesday morning. The 21-year-old emu was at Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield when a dangerous hailstorm struck the area, killing the animal.