Is Microsoft "spending from a position of strength or playing catch-up?": Strong growth isn't enough to settle the AI spending debate.
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:06:58 +0000
Microsoft delivered another strong quarter with results that beat expectations, driven by cloud and AI demand. But an analyst says the key issue is whether Microsoft can turn its rising AI infrastructure spending into long?term profit.

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.

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

ACTING LABOR SECRETARY SONDERLING: A fast-track way to get a job without college debt
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:54 GMT
President Trump's Department of Labor promotes apprenticeships as alternatives to college, with those who complete earning $86,000 average starting salaries.

Dana White 'wasn't going to see 65' before longevity expert intervened with strict new regimen
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:48 GMT
Human biologist Gary Brecka says alarming blood work showed UFC CEO Dana White had only about 10 years left to live without major lifestyle changes.

Vance, Cruz, head to Iowa on 2026 missions as 2028 GOP race to succeed Trump heats up
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:37 GMT
Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz make stops in Iowa this week, fueling 2028 presidential speculation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

DR. BEN CARSON: I know how bad the SPLC was, it came after me and put me at risk
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:16 GMT
The SPLC faces an 11-count Justice Department indictment alleging fraud and money laundering, including allegedly bankrolling white supremacist groups.

Trump is trying to negotiate with an Iranian regime at war with itself
Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:14 GMT
Tehran's power structure shows signs of collapse as IRGC, parliamentary and security factions clash amid rumors surrounding Mojtaba Khamenei.

Suspect arrested for allegedly running meth lab at Michigan State University?s largest academic building
Fri, 01 May 2026 07:10:56 GMT
A suspect is facing felony charges after allegedly running a secret meth lab operation at Michigan State University's Wells Hall, police said.

Why the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act after six decades in a blow to Black politicians
Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:22 GMT
All six conservative justices voted to gut the Voting Rights Act in a ruling that critics say will reshape political representation for Black Americans.

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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East playoff takeaways: Knicks dominate Hawks in G...
Fri, 1 May 2026 01:20:15 EST
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

Knicks' 47-point halftime lead sets playoff record...
Fri, 1 May 2026 02:51:11 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.

Maxey, George deliver as Sixers push Celts to G7
Fri, 1 May 2026 02:51:11 EST
In perhaps their best all-around game of the season, the Sixers got strong performances from Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid to win 106-93 and force a Game 7 against the Celtics.

Clark's Fever homecoming soured by early exit
Fri, 1 May 2026 02:51:11 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.

Wolves eliminate Nuggets as McDaniels scores 32
Fri, 1 May 2026 02:51:11 EST
Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds as Minnesota eliminated Denver with a 110-98 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Jokic on early exit: Nuggets 'far' from contention...
Fri, 1 May 2026 02:51:11 EST
Nikola Jokic said he wants to be "a Nugget forever" following the team's first-round exit from the playoffs, but acknowledged the team is "far away" from title contention.

Wild def. Stars for 1st playoff series win since '...
Fri, 1 May 2026 02:51:11 EST
Quinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild's 5-2 victory over Dallas in Game 6 on Thursday night.

McDavid: Eliminated Oilers an 'average' team
Fri, 1 May 2026 02:51:11 EST
Star center Connor McDavid said the Oilers, ousted in the first round of the playoffs by the Ducks on Thursday night, "were an average team all year."

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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.