Windows Central

Windows 11 can block Google Chrome's 4GB AI model from reinstalling itself on your PC ? A simple Registry tweak for "Pro" users
Fri, 08 May 2026 09:28:40 +0000
Windows 11 now gives you the power to block Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge from automatically downloading local AI models for on-device generative AI features without explicit user consent.

"The most addictive Xbox game right now": Build your own unstoppable tank Lego-style in this moreish bullet heaven ? right now on Xbox Game Pass
Thu, 07 May 2026 23:19:06 +0000
TerraTech Legion fuses survivor-like bullet?heaven chaos with its signature Lego?style vehicle building, dropping players into arenas where they must scrap together ever?evolving tech to survive an AI?controlled swarm. Available now on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.

Scared that Edge loads your passwords into memory in plaintext? A dedicated password manager keeps them inside an encrypted vault
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:23:55 +0000
A researcher found that Microsoft Edge is the only Chromium browser that loads all your saved passwords in plaintext in memory on startup. If that makes you nervous, a dedicated password manager is a safe and simple way to protect sensitive accounts.

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is "a solid device performance-wise and a step up from previous Galaxy Book Pro laptops" that deserves this discount
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:06:42 +0000
We have uncovered a 25% discount for a high-end configuration of the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 2-in-1 laptop. If you're a student or desk jockey looking for a laptop with strong performance rates, a detailed screen, and long battery life for work and art, then this bargain is for you.

Xbox Mode on a Windows 11 PC with dual monitors is exactly what you should expect ? and that?s a shame
Thu, 07 May 2026 20:52:57 +0000
Xbox Mode?s handling of dual monitor setups is raising concerns among PC gamers, with secondary displays left blank while the primary monitor runs the new console-style interface.

"We have to sweat every single detail": Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma vows to deliver Xbox updates every two weeks to "fix the fundamentals on console and PC" in 2026
Thu, 07 May 2026 20:48:13 +0000
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is planning frequent updates for Xbox on both console and PC as part of Microsoft's efforts in "restoring our core."

Nascar

NASCAR moves Watkins Glen into September for 2027 as part of Cup Chase
Thu, 07 May 2026 23:16:35 +0000
NASCAR's decision to move Watkins Glen to the spring will not last, as the historic road course confirmed plans to move the Cup date to the fall in 2027. 
WGI will be part of the Chase for the Championship, and unless there is a dramatic change to the schedule, it will likely be the only road course in the Chase. This year, there are no road courses in the ten-race Chase after the Charlotte ...Keep reading

RFK Racing will appeal Ryan Preece penalty for wrecking Ty Gibbs
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:30:59 +0000
RFK Racing has announced plans to appeal the penalties NASCAR issued against Ryan Preece this week.
The driver of the No. 60 Ford Mustang was involved in an incident with Texas Motor Speedway where he spun Ty Gibbs into the outside wall. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver suffered significant damage.
Radio chatter from before the incident seemed to indicate that he intended to turn the driver of ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR at Watkins Glen: Weekend schedule, weather, start time, TV
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:06:35 +0000
NASCAR is back on a road course this weekend with the Cup, O'Reilly, Craftsman Truck, and ARCA Menards Series at Watkins Glen International. This is the earliest WGI has ever appeared on the schedule, and the weather looks iffy with some rain expected.
Shane van Gisbergen is the defending Cup winner at Watkins Glen, and he is hoping to secure his first win of the 2026 season this weekend ...Keep reading

Judge sets trial date in Joe Gibbs Racing, Chris Gabehart, Spire lawsuit
Wed, 06 May 2026 20:58:14 +0000
After hearing arguments from all parties during a telephonic hearing on Tuesday afternoon, the judge overseeing the Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuits has scheduled the trial to take place in January.
This is later than the November timeframe requested by the plaintiffs and earlier than the May timeline requested by the defendants.
From the order:
?The ...Keep reading

NASCAR will use tire packs to enforce new track limits at Watkins Glen
Wed, 06 May 2026 19:13:33 +0000
The racing at Watkins Glen International will look a bit different this weekend, as NASCAR introduces some new track limits.
No longer will we see the entire field driving off into the Turn 1 runoff on starts/restarts, as NASCAR has made some significant changes there and to the exit of the Carousel.
They're essentially building a new wall via tire packs to keep the racing line closer to the ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

California county finds nearly 600 unopened ballots months after Newsom-backed redistricting measure passed
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:05:19 GMT
Nearly 600 unopened ballots were discovered in a locked California drop box months after the statewide Proposition 50 redistricting vote was certified.

US intel community agreed before war 'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon': ex-counterterrorism chief
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:03:46 GMT
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent said the U.S. intelligence community agreed prior to the war that Iran was not developing a nuclear weapon.

DR MARC SIEGEL: Hantavirus cruise outbreak is alarming but fear is spreading faster than facts
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:59 GMT
Dr. Marc Siegel separates hantavirus fear from facts after the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak involving the rare Andes strain in Argentina.

Israeli police say Iran using WhatsApp, Facebook, blackmail to recruit spies as latest attempt foiled
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:50 GMT
Iran allegedly uses WhatsApp, Facebook, and blackmail to recruit Israeli spies, with payments ranging from $21 to $300,000 across various networks.

Prince William sees disgraced Andrew as ?a troubled soul? but Epstein fallout leaves ?no coming back?: author
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:48 GMT
Prince William reportedly called Prince Andrew after his royal titles were stripped, viewing his disgraced uncle as a very troubled soul, biographer Robert Hardman claims.

Fox News Digital's News Quiz: May 8, 2026
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:44 GMT
Spencer Pratt's comments on L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and a proposed class action lawsuit alleging "tomato fraud" are among this week's News Quiz questions.

Nancy Guthrie case: Retired lieutenant suggests Mexico ties were downplayed to keep feds off case early
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:43 GMT
Tensions between the FBI and Pima County sheriff persist as investigators search for Nancy Guthrie, missing since her suspected abduction on Feb. 1.
Indy Car Racing

IndyCar faces backlash after release, removal of T-shirt featuring 'ONE NATION, ONE RACE'
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:50:54 GMT
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. is scheduled for Aug. 22-23, 2026.

Pacers star Andrew Nembhard riding in 'Fastest Seat in Sports' at Sonsio Grand Prix
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:29:11 GMT
Coverage of the grand prix begins at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9.

Thousands at funeral for Italian IndyCar champ and Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi
Tue, 05 May 2026 18:22:03 GMT
One fan inside the church held up a sign that said, ?Farewell Alex, your legend will never die.?

Alex Zanardi, auto racing champion who won Paralympic gold after life-altering crashes, dies at 59
Sat, 02 May 2026 22:22:27 GMT
Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi has died at 59. His life was marked by two life-altering accidents.

Alex Palou lands a multi-year Ganassi contract extension after a banner week at Indy
Fri, 01 May 2026 18:28:49 GMT
The extension was finalized following this week's two-day Indianapolis 500 test. Ganassi never publicly discloses contract terms.

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.
ESPN Sports Headlines

Takeaways: Thunder handle Lakers in Game 2 win
Fri, 8 May 2026 00:48:01 EST
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OKC up 2-0 on Lakers as Holmgren, SGA score 22
Fri, 8 May 2026 02:56:13 EST
The Thunder took command of Thursday's Game 2 and the series against the Lakers with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the bench because of foul trouble.

Lakers' Redick rips refs; Reaves takes issue, too
Fri, 8 May 2026 02:56:13 EST
Coach JJ Redick tore into the officiating after the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Thunder, and guard Austin Reaves also expressed his displeasure.

Vikings, Jennings agree to deal worth up to $13M
Fri, 8 May 2026 02:56:13 EST
The Vikings agreed to terms with free agent receiver Jauan Jennings on a one-year deal worth up to $13 million, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN.

Cunningham, Pistons pull away, take G2 vs. Cavs
Fri, 8 May 2026 02:56:13 EST
Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, whose season was on the ropes less than a week ago, aren't going to let up against the Cavaliers.

Flyers on brink after penalties pile up in G3 loss...
Fri, 8 May 2026 02:56:13 EST
The Flyers were frustrated by the officiating, the Hurricanes' penalty kill and their own mistakes in a Game 3 loss Thursday night that put them on the brink of elimination.

Miami murder retrial delayed amid allegations
Fri, 8 May 2026 02:56:13 EST
A judge on Thursday delayed the retrial of former Hurricanes football player Rashaun Jones, who is accused of killing teammate Bryan Pata in 2006.

Amid backlash, FIFA lists WC final tickets at $33K...
Fri, 8 May 2026 02:56:13 EST
FIFA tripled the price of its best available tickets to the World Cup final, making $32,970 seats available Thursday for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.