Windows Central

"Darkest ever" Metro 2039 looks absolutely insane, but also painfully sobering ? Xbox First Look showcase offers our first glimpse at 4A Games' next epic
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:27:16 +0000
Metro remains one of the best and most immersive shooter franchises of its era, and Metro 2039 looks to absolutely continue that tradition. 4A games offers us our first glimpse in partnership with Xbox.

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is revealing too much too soon and Blizzard risks ruining the joy of discovery
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:21:41 +0000
Lord of Hatred is spoiling its own secrets. Why I think Blizzard?s marketing risks killing the hype for it's own expansion by revealing too much story content.

ASUS 'Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller' review ? I had high hopes for this as an Xbox Ally companion ... sadly it falls a bit short.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:03:41 +0000
It's my first time using an ASUS Xbox controller, and there's plenty of positive points. But there's a lot of negative points too ? which at this price is a bit unforgiveable.

"An unmatched upgrade opportunity": Intel's new Core Series 3 mobile CPUs target "value buyers" as PC prices rise
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:05:13 +0000
Intel has unveiled its new Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" mobile CPUs designed to be more affordable, and I'm optimistic that they'll be a decent antidote to rising PC prices.

"There are over 5,700 combinations.": I attended Panasonic's USS Intrepid press conference and saw 10Gbps, Wi?Fi 7 and on?device AI in the new Toughbook 56, but should you swap out your Toughbook 55?
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000
The Panasonic Toughbook 56 tightens up what made the 55 MK3 useful and adds faster networking, newer Intel Series 2 CPUs, Wi?Fi 7, and a stronger security stack ? all in a highly modular package built for long field deployments.

"The fastest path towards reinstatement": Microsoft responds to developer backlash after account termination ? but identity verification remains non-negotiable
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:07:46 +0000
Microsoft has rolled out a fast?track process to reinstate suspended Windows Hardware Developer accounts, easing recovery for critical driver publishers.

Nascar

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

Team Penske makes a change to Ryan Blaney's pit crew
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:48:34 +0000
In recent weeks, Ryan Blaney has grown increasingly frustrated with mistakes on pit road and slow stops from the No. 12 Team Penske Ford crew. Crew chief Jonathan Hassler has been fairly open about the problems as well, and the need to improve.
Despite winning at Phoenix, he had to overcome multiple issues on pit road during that race, and it was a similar story en route to a runner-up finish ...Keep reading

Rockstar Energy partners with NASCAR star Tyler Reddick
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:30:13 +0000
Driving the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and future NASCAR Hall of Famer Denny Hamlin, NASCAR Cup Series star Tyler Reddick has had a dream start to the 2026 season.
He won the season-opening Daytona 500 with a dramatic last-lap pass and went on to win the opening three races of the season -- something no other driver in NASCAR Cup history had previously ...Keep reading

Chris Gabehart responds to JGR restraining order accusation
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:08:59 +0000
On Monday night, Joe Gibbs Racing submitted to the Western District of North Carolina photographs from over the weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway that accused Chris Gabehart of violating a temporary restraining order.
Specifically, as part of the lawsuit from JGR that alleges a ?brazen scheme? from Gabehart to steal and potentially share proprietary information in violation of a non-compete ...Keep reading

Former Blaney tire changer says ?something needs to change? with Penske 12 pit crew
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:44:09 +0000
It ultimately didn?t factor into the finish on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway but Ryan Blaney continues to lose track position on practically every NASCAR Cup Series pit stop and the sample size is growing with every start.
Before Sunday, Blaney had lost 86 combined spots on pit road. 
On Sunday, Blaney was the leader and poised to win the race until a late caution forced crew chief ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

Mystery clouds deaths, disappearances of scientists with UFO research ties: timeline
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:39:32 GMT
Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration will likely investigate a string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of high-level scientists.

Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction, escalating legal feud
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:38:29 GMT
A U.S. judge blocked Trump from proceeding with above-ground construction of his 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, in a near-term blow to the administration's plans.

US eyes Iran fast boats with ?kill? tactics tested in Venezuela drug-boat strikes
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The U.S. prepares for high-risk naval encounters with Iran's fast-attack boats in the Strait of Hormuz as the blockade of Iranian ports continues.

House Republicans defy Trump to shield Haitians from deportation
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:25:17 GMT
A group of House Republicans broke with President Trump to vote for extending temporary protected status for Haitians.

Orioles lose controversial challenge after Coby Mayo unintentionally triggers review
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:22:08 GMT
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo accidentally challenged a pitch he didn't want to during an 8-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, as the umpire made an error.

'Office air' trend has people convinced the workplace is aging them: 'Less fresh'
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:12:19 GMT
"Office air" is a viral TikTok trend suggesting that dry air and fluorescent lighting in offices can dull your skin, hair and overall appearance, supported by science.

Utah Valley University scraps controversial commencement speaker who criticized Charlie Kirk after his murder
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:11:30 GMT
Sharon McMahon will no longer speak at Utah Valley University following widespread backlash to her being selected as commencement speaker.
Indy Car Racing

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.

Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:34 GMT
The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew.
ESPN Sports Headlines

Inside the end of the Ja Morant era in Memphis
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:13:37 EST
Morant is now the last man standing on a Grizzlies team that hopes to move on from him this summer.

Spoelstra: No need to penalize Ball any further
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:10:42 EST
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that LaMelo Ball didn't need to be "penalized more moving forward" in the wake of the Hornets star's fine for tripping Miami's Bam Adebayo.

Luka, Cunningham win appeal, eligible for awards
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:47:26 EST
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are eligible for season honors after their challenge of the 65-game rule was approved, while Anthony Edwards' challenge was declined.

Report: Penix, Njoku among targets in fraud case
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:47:27 EST
A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku and Xavier McKinney as the targeted players.

Jones guilty plea expected in NBA gambling case
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:47:27 EST
Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.

Chiefs GM expecting a lot of trades in first round
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:47:27 EST
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Thursday that there will "probably be a lot of trades" in the first round of this year's NFL draft.

Goal king Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll keep playing
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:47:27 EST
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, said he's "pretty sure" that Tuesday's season finale won't be his last game as he ponders retirement.

Tiger fighting subpoena for prescription records
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:47:27 EST
Tiger Woods' attorney is fighting prosecutors' attempts to subpoena the 15-time major champion's prescription drug records from a pharmacy, according to records.