Windows Central

"I regard it as a great missed opportunity": Former DOOM dev reveals new details about Xbox's canceled Halo 'Titan' MMO that never saw the light of day
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:55:30 +0000
Ex-DOOM and Ensemble Studios dev Sandy Petersen has revealed new details about Microsoft's dead Halo MMO that was canceled 20 years ago.

Celebrating the community: Introducing Windows Central REPLAY, a new way to win prizes and share your wildest gaming moments
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:20:15 +0000
Making gaming fun again?one clip at a time, and you're the star.

Windows 11 tests new accessibility upgrades including screen tint and improved Braille support
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:01:29 +0000
Windows 11 is testing several new accessibility features through the Insider Program, including improved support for Braille displays, a new screen tint option, updates to Voice Access, and changes to Magnifier.

Flashback: The 2016 Chrome and Android?apps story that predicted today?s Googlebooks moment
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:59:11 +0000
A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.

Microsoft?s Copilot marketing chief is leaving, but not before defining a radical ?Agentic? future for Windows
Fri, 22 May 2026 13:55:46 +0000
Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft?s Copilot marketing chief, will leave next year after helping reimagine Windows for the agentic era.

Microsoft admits forcing the floating Copilot button on Office users was a mistake?but engagement went up anyway
Fri, 22 May 2026 13:29:09 +0000
Microsoft admits the floating Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint was a mistake, and will now allow users to move the AI back to the ribbon.

Nascar

Opinion: What Kyle Busch meant to NASCAR and the modern fan
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:40:44 +0000
Kyle Busch has died, aged 41.
I stared at the notification, and I simply couldn't process it. I watched Dan Wheldon take his final lap on live TV, I was covering Jules Bianchi's tragic crash from my Miami apartment in the middle of the night, I was there that day at Pocono when we lost Justin Wilson, and Greg Biffle's tragic plane crash is still fresh in my mind. The list of tragedies both on ...Keep reading

The greatest Cup wins of Kyle Busch's historic NASCAR career
Fri, 22 May 2026 13:10:02 +0000
No driver has won as many NASCAR races across the three national divisions as Kyle Busch, and at an astounding 234 victories (63 Cup/102 O'Reilly/69 Truck), no one is likely to topple that overall record.
The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion tragically died on Thursday at the age of 41 after being overcome by a severe illness. 
As the racing world pours out tributes for the legendary ...Keep reading

Motorsport world mourns the unexpected loss of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch
Thu, 21 May 2026 22:50:18 +0000
A two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion with 762 career starts, Kyle Busch was a legend of the sport. His 234 wins across all three national divisions put him in a class of his own. Along with being one of top ten winningest drivers in Cup Series history, no driver comes close to his level of his success in the O'Reilly and Truck Series.
Busch died of an undisclosed illness at the age 41, and ...Keep reading

NASCAR great Kyle Busch dies at 41 after illness
Thu, 21 May 2026 21:56:57 +0000
Kyle Busch, one of the most prolific NASCAR drivers of all-time, a husband and father of two, died on Thursday at the age of 41.
At press time, no cause has been disclosed, but the two-time Cup Series champion was hospitalized earlier in the day. A joint statement was issued by the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing, who he had driven for since 2023 and the Sanctioning Body on Thursday ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR Coke 600 weekend: Full schedule, weather, start time, TV
Thu, 21 May 2026 19:59:39 +0000
NASCAR is heading home for a triple-header weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, featuring the sport's longest race with the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600. 
Ross Chastain is the defending winner of the Coke 600, driving from last to first to win in 2025. This weekend, he and teammate Connor Zilisch are attempting to complete 1,101 miles of racing between all three national divisions at ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

Giants' key defensive tackle tears Achilles tendon during practice, out for the season: reports
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:43:06 GMT
New York Giants defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris reportedly suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon during OTA practice, a major blow to an already thin defensive line.

Robert Griffin III urges Americans to remember the reason for Memorial Day during visit to Washington DC
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:38:57 GMT
Robert Griffin III partnered with USAA to visit the Poppy Wall of Honor and share powerful stories of fallen soldiers' families this Memorial Day weekend.

Killer who compared stabbing his aunt to carving Play-Doh gets lengthy sentence after courtroom outburst
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:36:47 GMT
A California man who fatally stabbed his aunt amid tensions over a clogged toilet received 25 years to life after a courtroom outburst at relatives.

Maine ballot initiative barring boys from using girls' locker rooms in danger of being blocked
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:34:48 GMT
Maine officials determined a girls' sports and sex-segregated facilities ballot initiative likely lacks enough valid signatures to qualify in November.

Limousine Liberal Max Kellerman apologizes to James Harden for comparing him to Trump
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:33:05 GMT
Max Kellerman apologizes for comparing Clippers guard James Harden to Donald Trump, saying the viral remark on his podcast was far too severe.

Top Memorial Day tech deals: Up to 78% off Apple Watches, Ring cameras and more
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:32:00 GMT
Score Memorial Day deals on headphones, power stations and front door cameras from Beats, Anker and Blink, with prices starting at just $19.

Kyle Busch 911 call reveals driver was coughing up blood, struggling to breathe on bathroom floor
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:54 GMT
Audio from the 911 call made for NASCAR star Kyle Busch has been released, revealing he was coughing up blood and short of breath before his death.
Indy Car Racing

Alexander Rossi is expected to start the Indianapolis 500 after medical team clears him to drive
Fri, 22 May 2026 00:03:44 GMT
Three days after having surgery on his right ankle and the middle finger of his left hand, the Californian told reporters Thursday he?d been cleared to drive.

Alex Palou's continued IndyCar domination draws more boos as he chases a 2nd straight Indy 500 crown
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:41:12 GMT
Palou understands why it's happening ? fans are weary of seeing him reach victory lane race after race ? even though he isn't tired of winning.

Alexander Rossi is sore but determined to make another Indianapolis 500 start following crash
Wed, 20 May 2026 10:03:01 GMT
Indianapolis Motor Speedway medical director Dr. Julia Vaizer will continue monitoring Rossi's recovery as he tries to return for Friday's final practice.

The strangest things Indy 500 drivers have seen from their cars | Milk & Cookies with Dave Calabro
Wed, 20 May 2026 02:53:20 GMT
From the sights and sounds of the Snake Pit to the smell of barbecue, drivers are taking in more than just the track during the Indy 500.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark named Indianapolis 500 grand marshal
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:09:15 GMT
The WNBA star will give the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars during pre-race ceremonies.

Alexander Rossi still hoping to compete in Indianapolis 500 after crash leads to hand surgery
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:53:45 GMT
Ed Carpenter Racing said Rossi, the 2016 race winner, hopes to drive in Friday's final practice and again in Sunday's race.

2016 Indy 500 champ Alexander Rossi suffered finger, ankle injury in practice crash
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:45 GMT
Alexander Rossi spun coming through the second turn and crashed hard into the outside wall during Monday?s Indianapolis 500 practice.

IndyCar penalizes Caio Collet, Jack Harvey for technical violations after Indy 500 qualifying
Mon, 18 May 2026 02:16:04 GMT
Caio Collet, who initially qualified 10th, and Jack Harvey, who initially qualified 29th, will now start 32nd and 33rd after the penalties.
ESPN Sports Headlines

Olney: The themes shaping this year's MLB trade de...
Fri, 22 May 2026 12:48:38 EST
From unexpected dealers to Tarik Skubal's status, these six early X factors will define the trade season ahead.

Three potential paths forward for the Astros: From...
Fri, 22 May 2026 12:48:38 EST
Keep going for it, soft rebuild or start from scratch? Houston has a decision to make, sooner rather than later.

911: Busch coughing up blood day before death
Fri, 22 May 2026 14:48:18 EST
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt he was overheating and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call obtained Friday by The Associated Press.

NCAA opened Ole Miss probe after Dabo complaint
Fri, 22 May 2026 14:48:18 EST
The NCAA enforcement staff opened an investigation of Ole Miss football program the same day that Clemson coach Dabo Swinney accused Rebels coach Pete Golding of tampering with linebacker Luke Ferrelli.

U.S.: Congo must isolate to enter for World Cup
Fri, 22 May 2026 14:48:18 EST
The Congo team must isolate for 21 days or risk the ability to enter the U.S. for the World Cup as the country deals with an outbreak of Ebola, Andrew Giuliani told ESPN on Friday.

Sources: Spurs' Harper a game-time call vs. OKC
Fri, 22 May 2026 14:48:18 EST
San Antonio's Dylan Harper will be a game-time decision for Game 3 against Oklahoma City on Friday night due to a right adductor injury, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

Source: Giants DL Robertson-Harris tears Achilles
Fri, 22 May 2026 14:48:18 EST
Giants defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles at Thursday's OTA workout and is expected to miss the 2026 season, a source told ESPN.

OKC a playoff underdog for 1st time in 33 games
Fri, 22 May 2026 14:48:18 EST
It has been two years and 33 games since the Oklahoma City Thunder have been underdogs in the playoffs, but that streak is in jeopardy as the Spurs opened as favorites Friday.