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.

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

Kyle Busch did not appreciate what Denny Hamlin said about him
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:34:15 +0000
Kyle Busch did not appreciate the commentary about his season and career trajectory from Denny Hamlin during a segment on the Actions Detrimental podcast on Monday.
Hamlin effectively said Busch is one of the greatest of all time, but also felt like Busch needed to solidly outperform teammate Austin Dillon to justify a narrative that the two-time champion is being held back by Richard Childress ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR at Kansas: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:04:39 +0000
Tyler Reddick continues to lead the championship standings, but Ryan Blaney is moving closer as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas. He will also have a new jackman after recent issues with the Penske pit crew.
Ty Gibbs finally broke through for his first Cup win in his 131st career start last weekend at Bristol, besting Blaney in a photo finish.
At Kansas, the Cup Series will be joined by ...Keep reading

Kevin Harvick says Alex Bowman needs to win to keep Hendrick job
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:26:33 +0000
With all due respect to Alex Bowman?s recovery from vertigo, and return to the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 over the weekend after missing four NASCAR Cup Series races, now it?s time for the 32-year-old to save his job.
Everyone downplays it, but Bowman is in a contract year, and having faced several medical issues over the years while also not winning at the scope of his superstar ...Keep reading

CNN anchor calls on Congress to back Trump, officially 'authorize' Iran war
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:26:46 GMT
Smerconish argues Congress must vote to authorize Trump's military action against Iran, saying the only focus should be on what's best for America.

Woman?s cancer battle takes unbelievable turn when her dog gets same diagnosis
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:24:02 GMT
Vickie Doogan got her dog Dolly during breast cancer recovery. Years later, Dolly was diagnosed with the same disease and also had a mastectomy.

Comer warns ?something sinister? may be behind deaths, disappearances of 11 nuclear, space-linked scientists
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:19:59 GMT
Eleven scientists tied to nuclear and space research programs reportedly died or vanished, prompting House Oversight Chairman James Comer to demand answers from government agencies.

Trump ally diGenova tapped to lead DOJ probe into Brennan over Russia probe origins
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:08:31 GMT
The DOJ reportedly taps former Trump attorney Joe diGenova to oversee a probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan and Trump-Russia investigation origins.

Netflix documentary director on Hulk Hogan's Trump support and the backlash that followed him to the end
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:43:45 GMT
Hulk Hogan completed 25 hours of interviews for a Netflix documentary before his death at 71, and the director says he aimed to show the full person.

Jake Cronenworth takes 96 mph fastball to the face, stays in the game as Padres rally to beat Angels
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:19:51 GMT
Jake Cronenworth was hit in the face by a 96 mph fastball during the Padres' win over the Angels and stayed in the game, drawing praise from his manager.

Hundreds of activists face pepper spray in violent clash with deputies at Wisconsin beagle research facility
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:16:03 GMT
About 1,000 animal welfare protesters converged on Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, where deputies deployed tear gas and rubber bullets during the clash.

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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Kiper's favorites from the 2026 NFL draft class: 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:27:54 EST
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks and some gritty linemen.

The Leggy 100: An annual ranking of the best players in the NFL draft class
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:27:54 EST
Jeff Legwold reveals his list of top draft prospects for 2026, which is based purely on talent.

Sources: Giants trade Lawrence for Bengals pick
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:28:01 EST
The Giants are trading defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal for the No. 10 pick in next week's NFL draft, sources told ESPN.

LeBron plays 'triple threat' to spring Game 1 upset
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:28:01 EST
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, LeBron James ignited the Lakers' offense with "a little bit of everything," posting 19 points, 13 assists, 8 rebounds and 2 steals in a Game 1 upset of the Rockets.

Barkley: Jordan rift easing, golf game planned
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:28:01 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.

Buoyed by Brunson, Knicks seal 'hard-fought win'
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:28:01 EST
Jalen Brunson scored 22 of his game-high 28 points in the first half as the Knicks posted a 113-102 victory over the Hawks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Murray's FT dominance irks Wolves, lifts Nuggets
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:28:01 EST
Jamal Murray had a tremendous night at the free throw line, making all 16 of his attempts to carry the Nuggets past the Timberwolves in Game 1, during which Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon had a quiet first half.

Mullins, projected 1st-round pick, to stay at UConn
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:28:01 EST
UConn's Braylon Mullins, who was ranked No. 17 on ESPN's NBA draft big board, will look to boost his stock with a second season in Storrs.

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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.

U.S. 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.

Millions were in path of damaging winds as severe storms pushed east into Ohio Valley
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:47:46 -0400
The dangerous severe storms impacting the central U.S. over the past week shifted eastward, allowing new storms to develop across the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes and portions of the Northeast. At least 26 million people were in the path of this massive storm system.

Devastating damage reported across multiple states after tornado outbreak hammers the Midwest
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:24:32 -0400
Several states across the Midwest have reported damage from confirmed tornadoes, as a severe weather outbreak tore through the region.

What is a supercell thunderstorm?
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:23:54 -0400
Supercell thunderstorms are the least common type of thunderstorm, but they are the most likely to produce severe weather and become dangerous.