World of Warcraft finally kills 'pirate' server Turtle WoW ... but there are real lessons as to why it was so popular
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:50:28 +0000
It wasn't just about money. Turtle WoW and other "Classic+" servers were trying to deliver an MMORPG fantasy that is lost in modern World of Warcraft.

14 defaults I think are worth changing: Windows 11 feels modern, but many out?of?box settings push services, tracking, and clutter.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:32:36 +0000
Windows 11 isn't perfect out of the box. These 14 default settings can slow your computer, reduce privacy, and add clutter. Here's how to fix them.

I tested 5 PC games on the ASUS Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: Is Windows on ARM improving?
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000
ASUS and Qualcomm created a stellar Windows laptop in the Zenbook A16, but can it handle any PC gaming? I tested a few favorites to find out.

Retro gaming PCs are booming in 2026, and not just for nostalgia ? Here's the story behind it and how to build your own on the cheap
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:52:39 +0000
With modern hardware costs exploding and modern games leaving a lot to be desired, many PC gamers are returning to retro games. The barrier to entry is quite low, and I'm here to help you get started with a retro gaming PC of your own.

?Yes, we?re beginning to look into port options?: critically acclaimed Sword of the Sea could be heading to Xbox
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:44:27 +0000
Giant Squid has confirmed it is beginning to explore port options for Sword of the Sea, raising the possibility of a future Xbox release for the critically acclaimed indie title.

?You?ll get good performance with the OmniBook X Flip? as HP?s AI?focused 2?in?1 pairs long battery life with dependable speed for real?world workloads
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:41:19 +0000
The HP Omnibook X Flip 14" laptop is a well-made laptop that's a safe bet for work with dependable performance rates, a durable build, long-lasting batteries, and multiple configurations to suit your needs, which are now on sale.

Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Kansas spring race
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:42:59 +0000
Tyler Reddick has now won five of the first nine races to open the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, passing Kyle Larson in the final seconds of Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway.
Chase Briscoe, who restarted 11th in overtime with four fresh tires, surged all the way up to third by the time the checkered flag flew.
Denny Hamlin led the way at the start of the final two-lap dash, but fell back to fourth ...Keep reading

Tyler Reddick stuns with last-lap pass to win Kansas NASCAR Cup race
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:26:28 +0000
Championship leader Tyler Reddick was in the wall and running on fumes with two laps to go, but a surprise caution opened the door for him to have another go at the win.
Denny Hamlin had the lead in an overtime restart, but it was Kyle Larson that powered into the lead with a three-wide pass below the apron.
Reddick was nearly back to fifth after a chaotic restart, but by the white flag he ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin responds to Kyle Busch irritation with praise
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:28:47 +0000
When Denny Hamlin launched the ?Action Detrimental? podcast on Dirty Mo Media, he vowed to be authentically candid and honest about the hot topics of each NASCAR Cup Series race weekend.
It?s proven to be a successful formula, at least until a current driver took exception to that candor, in the form of Kyle Busch. The former Joe Gibbs Racing teammates had a back and forth through the ...Keep reading

NASCAR Cup Kansas starting lineup: Tyler Reddick beats Denny Hamlin to pole
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:05:10 +0000
The dream season continues for Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing, just one day after partnering with Rockstar Energy. The championship leader earned his 14th career pole and his third of the 2026 season at Kansas Speedway.
With a fast lap of 29.142s, Reddick beat his boss Denny Hamlin by 0.019s for the top spot. It was a Toyota 1-2-3 in qualifying with last week's winner Ty Gibbs in third.
Kyle ...Keep reading

Ryan Blaney?s job is supporting Penske pit crew; not selecting them
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:56:16 +0000
Ultimately, at the end of the day, Ryan Blaney said his role regarding pit crew changes at Team Penske is just to support and welcome those who put on the No. 12 uniform each week.
This is regarding the change made this week with the demotion of jack man Landon Honeycutt from the Blaney team to the Wood Brother No. 21 driven by Josh Berry. This follows a slow start by the Penske No. 12 pit ...Keep reading

Miami Marlins may actually be cursed
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:13:00 GMT

Two US Embassy personnel killed in 'accident' in Mexico, ambassador says
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:11:01 GMT
Two U.S. Embassy personnel were killed in an "accident" in Mexico, according to U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson. Details remain unclear.

Mamdani describes Trump relationship as 'honest' and 'direct' amid recent blowout
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:00:20 GMT
Mayor Zohran Mamdani described his relationship with President Donald Trump as honest and direct despite Trump's criticism of his New York City tax policies.

Survey finds nearly one-third of Long Island residents say Jews should 'move on' from the Holocaust
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:35:18 GMT
A new survey of Long Islanders finds nearly one-third of residents believe Holocaust education should not be mandatory and Jewish people should "move on."

Chuck Schumer calls on FIFA to cover $150 NJ Transit fares for World Cup fans heading to MetLife Stadium
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:34:46 GMT
Sen. Chuck Schumer called on FIFA to cover NJ Transit's $48 million World Cup transportation bill as round-trip train fares soared to $150 per ticket.

Hezbollah ?human shield? strategy behind Lebanon ambush, bomb detonation - Macron drawn in
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:19:46 GMT
A French soldier was killed in a southern Lebanon ambush allegedly carried out by Hezbollah, straining the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement.

Travelers revisit golden age of flying as nostalgic collectibles make major comeback
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:09:58 GMT
American Airlines unveils collectible trading cards for passengers as part of its centennial celebration, available from pilots on select flights.

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.

Colton Herta's Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar change
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:15:53 GMT
Now that Herta is not available, Andretti Global said Thursday it will focus on its current three-driver lineup for the Indy 500 and not enter a fourth car.

500 Festival event vehicles revealed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:06:55 GMT
Built by Hoosiers at the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant, the trucks will hit the streets with Indianapolis 500 graphics to remind everyone the Indy 500 is almost here.

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.

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WWE WrestleMania 42 LIVE: Match results and analysis from Night 2
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:03:59 EST
ESPN breaks down all the action from Night 2 of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

Bengals extend Lawrence after blockbuster trade
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:12:45 EST
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II passed his physical with the Bengals and signed a one-year, $28 million extension, the Win Sports Group told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

NFL draft prospect Branch arrested in Georgia
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:12:45 EST
Wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who is widely expected to be a Day 2 NFL draft pick, was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia, on two possible misdemeanor charges.

Indiana DC claps back at Simpson, Alabama fans
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:12:44 EST
Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines heard the comments from former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson about the teams' matchup last season in the Rose Bowl and responded with his own observations.

Mets' skid hits 11 as Cubs rally in 9th, win in 10th
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:12:44 EST
Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning as the Cubs extended the Mets' losing streak to 11 games by rallying for a 2-1 victory.

Sixers face familiar fate as C's, Tatum dominate
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:12:45 EST
The Celtics are off to a good start in their hopes to hand Philadelphia its seventh straight series loss between the rivals.

Returning Clark focused on minimizing injury risk
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:12:45 EST
Now 100% healthy with no restrictions, Caitlin Clark and the Fever are trying to keep it that way.

Barkley: Jordan rift easing, golf game planned
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:12:45 EST
Charles Barkley says he and Michael Jordan are talking again after nearly 15 years and that the two plan to play golf together in the offseason.

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Rising waters: Days of heavy rain cause rivers in Michigan and Wisconsin to exceed limits
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:47:12 -0400
The constant threat of flash flooding throughout Michigan continues throughout the state after days of heavy rain.

Watch: Parachuter crashes into scoreboard before Virginia Tech spring football game
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:47:52 -0400
The start of the Virginia Tech game was delayed after a parachutist crashed into the scoreboard at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, just before kickoff this weekend.

Another round of much-needed rain to soak drought-stricken South, prompting flash flood concerns
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:56:23 -0400
More rain is set to sweep across the drought-stricken Southern Plains and Southeast through Tuesday.

Severe storms reload across Plains with renewed threats of large hail and tornadoes late this week
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:31:48 -0400
From Oklahoma north into parts of the Upper Midwest, another stormy pattern is taking shape as severe threats brew?with large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes all possible.

US Army soldiers injured in bear attack during field training in Alaska
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:11:48 -0400
During a training exercise in Alaska, two U.S. Army soldiers were attacked by a brown bear, officials said.

97% of Southeast under drought conditions as hot, dry spring lingers with some rain to the rescue
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:37 -0400
After a scorching, rain-starved start to spring, more than 95% of the Southeast finds itself in the heat of a drought?though some long-awaited relief may finally be on the way.