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Microsoft watched OpenAI collect 110 billion dollars and said 'we?re still cool, right?'
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:10:53 +0000
Microsoft skipped OpenAI's latest multi-billion dollar funding round, but a joint statement confirms their Azure and IP agreements remain unchanged.

Microsoft Teams finally copied this basic WhatsApp feature ? but it still beat Slack to the punch
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:05 +0000
Microsoft Teams adds multi-message forwarding, beating Slack to a long-requested feature that has been a staple of WhatsApp for years.

This excellent third-party Windows 11 app finally addresses multi-monitor PC pain points ? Microsoft, please take notes
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:44:29 +0000
A Redditor recently developed a free Windows app called Monarch, designed to disable monitors on Windows 11 "without unplugging cables or digging through Windows display settings every time."

ASUS pushes a ROG Ally driver for Windows ? is the Z1 Extreme chip safe, or is AMD just doing enough to keep the lights on?
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000
ASUS has released a new AMD graphics driver for the ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, version 32.0.22029.13001. While the update appears to be a minor revision, it confirms that ASUS is still maintaining the handheld amid concerns about broader Z1 Extreme driver support.

Is Sony rethinking its PC strategy for PlayStation titles? Microsoft's next-gen Xbox strategy is heating up rivalry rumors
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Comments from NateTheHate, Jason Schreier, and Jez Corden suggest Sony may be rethinking its approach to PC releases.

Copilot just launched a to?do list that completes itself, finally giving all of us professional procrastinators the productivity upgrade we absolutely did not earn but will gladly take
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:41:55 +0000
Copilot Tasks is a new AI feature that breaks down your task, creates a step by step process to complete that task on your behalf, and checks in when it needs your go?ahead.

Windows 365 Cloud PCs go global ? but is a subscription desktop really the future of computing?
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:26:33 +0000
Microsoft is expanding its Cloud PC portfolio with new dedicated hardware from ASUS and Dell, bringing Windows 365 devices to 58 countries.

Windows 11?s new Start menu is here, and the community reaction is basically ?why is this worse??
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:36:20 +0000
Reddit reacts to the new Windows 11 Start menu, calling it too big, too automated, and lacking customization options.

Ditch Apple?s walled garden ? this subscription-free digital frame is $20 off and works with OneDrive, Dropbox, and offline
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:15:00 +0000
I need my photos to work everywhere, not just in iCloud. The Pix-Star LUX is the best OneDrive-ready frame I?ve found, and it?s $20 off with no monthly fees.

Blizzard reveals BlizzCon 2026 Community Night ? creators can win up to $4,000
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:20:42 +0000
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that entries are open for the BlizzCon 2026 Community Night contests. Here are the details of how you can join these contests and potentially win huge cash prizes

Lead an undead horde in 'Countless Army' ? a reverse tower defense game now on Xbox
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:48:03 +0000
Countless Army, the indie gem from Dos Estrellas has finally launched on Xbox and it is inviting players to tackle the other side of the tower defense genre. Send hordes of undead minions to topple towers and don?t let puny defenses stop you on your path to victory.

Steam Deck just turned 4 years old, and I can't believe how bleak the future looks for Valve ? will SteamOS ever rival Windows?
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:58:10 +0000
Valve's Steam Deck handheld is facing shortages triggered by a component crisis, leaving its upcoming Steam Machine PC in an ominous position on pricing.

Microsoft replaced Designer in Teams with Copilot ? because apparently Copilot needs every job
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:26:52 +0000
Microsoft is retiring the Teams Designer bot and banners, consolidating creative features under Copilot for a unified AI experience.

Dell?s 14-inch Premium laptop is $820 off, and it?s a better value than the new XPS 14
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:06:34 +0000
The Dell 14 Premium is $820 off, offering 32GB of RAM and a 3.2K OLED display. It's an XPS 14 in everything but name and a better value than the newer base models.

Firefox gets "modern AI browser" features, but don't worry ? Mozilla knows you'll hate it and already added an AI killswitch button
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:58:23 +0000
Firefox version 148 adds an AI "killswitch" to remove artificial intelligence implementations from affecting your browsing experience.


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    At COTA, Tyler Reddick could do something never seen before in NASCAR Cup history
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:09:34 +0000
    NASCAR's top level has had several drivers win three consecutive -- and even four consecutive races during the year. But no driver has managed to go back-to-back-to-back at the very start of a new season.
    Tyler Reddick avoided the last-lap chaos of the Daytona 500, winning the sport's biggest race by leading just one lap. Seven days later, he came back from a late-race spin, and won in double ...Keep reading

    How to watch 2026 NASCAR at COTA: Weekend schedule, entry list, start time, TV
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:10:02 +0000
    Tyler Reddick leads the championship standings after winning the first two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, following up his Daytona 500 triumph with a fender-less victory at Atlanta.
    NASCAR now travels to the Circuit of the Americas where Shane van Gisbergen hopes to continue his road course dominance after winning the last five road/street courses on the schedule. However, COTA eluded him ...Keep reading

    Kyle and Samantha Busch reach lawsuit settlement with insurance firm
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:55:07 +0000
    Kyle Busch and wife Samantha have reached a settlement in their lawsuit against Pacific Life Insurance and agent Rodney Smith brough against the latter in November.
    The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion filed suit seeking over $8 million over an alleged retirement plan scheme of which the details can be read here. In its court mandated legal response, Pacific Life effectively said the claims ...Keep reading

    COTA: The only NASCAR road course race SVG hasn?t conquered ? yet
    Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:52:09 +0000
    There is no questioning the unreal levels of talent Shane van Gisbergen possesses on road and street courses. And the NASCAR world has now learned what happens when you take a three-time Supercars champion at the top of his game, and place him in a stock car.
    SVG won on debut in 2023 at the Chicago Street Course in a feat not seen in over 60 years. After going full-time with Trackhouse in 2025 ...Keep reading

    Chris Gabehart responds to lawsuit, claims dysfunction at Gibbs
    Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:54:11 +0000
    Chris Gabehart said in a Wednesday legal filing that the lawsuit against him by former employer Joe Gibbs Racing isn?t about protecting trade secrets but instead ?punishing a former employee for daring to leave.?
    And while seemingly less consequential on the merits of the lawsuit itself, Gabehart also revealed his reasons for leaving Joe Gibbs Racing in the first place by citing a culture ...Keep reading

    NASCAR's Dover All Star Race format requires a calculator
    Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:32:40 +0000
    In its first year being held at Dover Motor Speedway, the NASCAR All-Star Race now has a format to be contested under the shadow of Miles the Monster.
    And this one is going to be a marathon that requires a good bit of arithmetic.
    First and foremost, there will no longer be an ?open? race for drivers not already locked-in to race their way into the decisive segment of the event. With ...Keep reading

    Austin Hill to run partial NASCAR Cup schedule for RCR in 2026
    Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:57:54 +0000
    Austin Hill, 31, is a proven winner in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series with nearly 150 starts and 15 wins. He was victorious in the 2026 season-opener at Daytona and nearly went back-to-back at Atlanta before last-lap contact while trying to block Ross Chastain.
    All of Hill's success in the secondary level of NASCAR has been with RCR. He also 15 Cup starts, finishing as high as ninth at ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing is now suing Spire and Chris Gabehart
    Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:42:08 +0000
    Joe Gibbs Racing has amended its lawsuit against Chris Gabehart and has now extended those claims against Spire Motorsports while also asking the Western District of North Carolina to enforce a restraining order against them.
    Spire Motorsports confirmed over the weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway that it has hired Gabehart, a longtime engineer turned crew chief and one-year competition director ...Keep reading

    Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway supporters make moves to protect track
    Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:47:37 +0000
    The battle over the future of the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway property continued this week with a pair of noteworthy developments from the coalition assembled to preserve motorsports in Downtown Music City.
    Most notably, a lawsuit was filed by former racer Neil Chaffin challenging an anti-speedway group's efforts to put a de facto motorsports ban on the ballot on November 3. Specifically ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Backlash grows after Clinton-appointed judge frees migrants over ICE agent masking
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:43:29 GMT
    Federal judges criticized for releasing ICE detainees after agents wore masks during arrests. West Virginia officials defend masking to protect agents.

    Bill Clinton says Trump 'never said anything' to suggest he was involved with Epstein: Comer
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:22:18 GMT
    House Oversight Chair James Comer says Bill Clinton testified he never heard President Donald Trump implicate himself with Jeffrey Epstein during a deposition Friday.

    NASA chief vows four Moon missions before Trump's term ends in ambitious 2028 timeline
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:17:02 GMT
    NASA administrator Jared Isaacman reveals timeline for Artemis Moon missions, promising three launches during Trump's term despite Artemis II delays.

    Two more Trump allies say Biden FBI secretly seized their data amid 'weaponization' controversy
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:16:56 GMT
    FBI secretly sought records of Trump allies including Kash Patel and Susie Wiles during Biden administration, new court revelations show in detail.

    'SuperAgers' stay mentally sharp well past 80, as scientists reveal the reason
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:16:23 GMT
    Conversation starters, celebrity health reveals, healthy living hacks and medical cautions: Here's what you missed in Fox News Health this week

    ICE arrests illegal immigrant training as Pennsylvania corrections officer suspected of rape
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:06:13 GMT
    Ibrahim George Kallon, a Sierra Leone citizen training to be a Delaware County prison guard, was arrested for sexual assault after overstaying his visa.

    Cancer-linked pesticide in the spotlight after controversial order: 'Toxic by design'
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:05:27 GMT
    HHS Secretary Kennedy supports Trump's glyphosate order while acknowledging pesticides "are toxic by design" and pose risks to Americans' health.

    Jon Stewart admits media 'squandered' trust with Trump-Russia collusion hype, other claims
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:59:29 GMT
    "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart argued on his podcast Wednesday that the media "squandered" its trust with the public after hyping up stories that eventually fell apart.

    US positions F-22 stealth fighters in Israel, puts 'almost any target in Iran at risk'
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:55:57 GMT
    Eleven U.S. F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have reportedly been deployed to Israel's Ovda Air Base, marking America's first operational combat aircraft deployment.

    Florida Democrat claims Charlie Kirk ?was not assassinated? as GOP pushes remembrance day bill
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:55:01 GMT
    A Florida state representative sparked a heated controversy, claiming Charlie Kirk "was not assassinated" during a debate over proposed legislation honoring Kirk on his birthday.

    Campus Radicals Newsletter: Anti-ICE curriculum in geography class, trans kindergarten teacher sparks outrage
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:46:53 GMT
    Stay up to date with the Fox News Campus Radicals newsletter, which brings you the in-depth investigative stories from college campuses nationwide.

    Trump 'not happy' with Iran talks, hasn't made 'final decision' on US strikes
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:43:05 GMT
    President Donald Trump expresses frustration with Iran, saying he's "not happy" with their unwillingness to meet U.S. demands amid speculation of possible strikes.

    12 home upgrades under $25 on Amazon that feel far more expensive
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:32:56 GMT
    Give your kitchen, bedroom and closet a practical refresh with budget-friendly Amazon picks, all under $25.

    GOP Rep Nancy Mace introduces 'Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act'
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:28:45 GMT
    Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina has introduced a bill to put the death penalty on the table as a punishment for the sexual abuse of children.

    Nancy Mace says 'unhinged' Hillary Clinton erupted during closed-door Epstein deposition
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:28:13 GMT
    Rep. Nancy Mace slams Hillary Clinton as "unhinged" following a closed-door House Oversight testimony, while Democrats demand the release of the unedited video.


    Indy Car Racing

    Indy 500 veteran Simona de Silvestro turns to speed of Olympic bobsleigh
    Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:17:40 GMT
    The 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year is competing in two events at the Milan Cortina Games.

    Romain Grosjean rejoins Dale Coyne Racing, returns to full-time IndyCar competition
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:52 GMT
    ?Grosjean will drive the No. 18 Honda and be partnered with 2025 Indy NXT champion and IndyCar rookie Dennis Hauger.

    James Hinchcliffe making NASCAR debut in Truck Series race at St. Petersburg
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:54:38 GMT
    Hinchcliffe joins Dario Franchitti as former IndyCar drivers competing in the first street race in NASCAR Truck Series history.

    IndyCar announces historic deal with Honda, Chevrolet
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:49 GMT
    Each Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) agreement will begin in 2027 and run for several years.

    Phil Krueger, 2-time Indy 500 starter, dies at 74
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:22:14 GMT
    Krueger, who entered ten Indy 500s from 1981 through 1991, died Feb. 9 after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home in Freetown, according to his obituary.

    President Trump announces new IndyCar race in Washington, DC
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:18:50 GMT
    An executive order says the Freedom 250 will run near the National Mall in conjunction with the celebration of America's 250th birthday.

    Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin's race strategist
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:56:09 GMT
    Cindric had previously been the team president and race strategist for Josef Newgarden.

    Indy 500 champ Josef Newgarden is still getting acclimated to seeing former teammates in new places
    Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:36:15 GMT
    Newgarden is still trying to get acclimated to seeing longtime teammate Will Power and Ron Ruzewski, Penske?s ex-managing director, working together at a rival team.

    Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
    Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:07:19 GMT
    It is not clear if Chip Ganassi, the team owner Palou drives for in IndyCar, is covering any of the losses.

    Why Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for junior series F2
    Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:43:19 GMT
    Herta says he hopes to race in the Indianapolis 500, despite potential conflicts with his F2 schedule.

    Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:19:50 GMT
    Power's determination and experience are expected to boost Andretti's performance this season.

    Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
    Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:22:56 GMT
    ?I?ve been called a lot of things, but I never thought that ?Sir? was going to be one of them," Dixon said.

    Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champ, to 2026 IndyCar lineup
    Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:13:24 GMT
    Mick Schumacher is coming to America to jump-start his racing career.

    Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren's Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
    Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:34:06 GMT
    Rossi is considered one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever and is the only road racer to have competed in 400 or more Grands Prix.

    Indy 500 winner Alex Palou has likeness unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy
    Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT
    As he has for every winner of the "500" since 1990, renowned sculptor Will Behrends crafted Palou's image for the Borg-Warner Trophy.

    Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indianapolis 500
    Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:25:31 GMT
    Hunter-Reay, the 2014 winner of the "500" and 2012 IndyCar Series champion, will drive the No. 31 Chevrolet.

    AJ Foyt Racing signs Indy NXT runner-up Collet for full 2026 IndyCar campaign
    Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:56:35 GMT
    Caio Collet will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet with backing from Brazilian logistics company Combitrans Amazonia in all 17 IndyCar races.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    'You're looking at a Ferrari': Introducing Konnor Griffin, MLB's next teenage superstar
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:04:09 EST
    The No. 1 prospect in baseball has a chance to join exclusive company on Opening Day -- if the Pirates are willing to let him.

    Does anyone beat Ohtani? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 designated hitters
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:04:09 EST
    Our dive into the best players at every position concludes with the game's most powerful hitters.

    Falcons asst fired amid sex assault investigation
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:37:41 EST
    The Atlanta Falcons dismissed LaTroy Lewis from his role as assistant defensive line coach Friday after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him, the team announced.

    Polarizing Pavia not toning it down at combine
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:37:41 EST
    Quarterback Diego Pavia wasn't fazed by criticism at Vanderbilt, and it doesn't appear that's going to change now that he's on the NFL's doorstep.

    NFL salary cap hits new high of $301.2M in 2026
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:37:41 EST
    The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time in league history, landing at $301.2 million for 2026.

    Messi knocked to ground as fans invade field in PR
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:37:41 EST
    Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami's friendly match in Puerto Rico on Thursday.

    Sources: Last year for Gillispie at Tarleton State
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:37:41 EST
    Tarleton State is expected to formally announce Friday morning that men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie will not return next year.

    Simpson out to prove he's 'franchise quarterback'
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:37:41 EST
    Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said Friday at the NFL's scouting combine that he's prepared to show NFL talent evaluators that he is a "franchise quarterback.''

    MLS' Sullivan, 16, gets 1st goals, U.S. record
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:37:41 EST
    Hailed as the MLS' teen soccer sensation, 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan delivered an American scoring record with his first professional goals for the Philadelphia Union.

    Usyk to face kickboxer at Pyramids of Giza in May
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:37:41 EST
    Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC title against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in front of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

    ? NFL combine: Best workouts, draft risers, more
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:37:41 EST
    Top prospects such as David Bailey and Ohio State's linebacker duo starred. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.

    Men's Bracketology: Florida rejoins the 2-seed line
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:24:29 EST
    The Gators ride an eight-game win streak back toward the top as they prepare to defend their title.

    25 surprising stars: Tyler Tanner, Ebuka Okorie, more breakouts
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:23:07 EST
    From injury comebacks to expanded roles, these players are outperforming preseason expectations.

    Pistons? Cavs? Knicks? Celtics? A wild card? We asked NBA insiders to pick an East favorite
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:05:14 EST
    Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league to see who has the edge in the wide-open Eastern Conference.

    'Beef Stew' is carrying on the legacy of an iconic Detroit big man
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:05:14 EST
    The intimidation, the electric blocks -- and the suspensions -- are all part of the Isaiah Stewart package.

    Preview: Who will book their tickets to WrestleMania 42?
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:04:53 EST
    Out of the WWE loop? Here's everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's Elimination Chamber in Chicago.

    One free agent each NFL team should sign: We found 32 perfect fits
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:02:17 EST
    Mike Evans to the Bills? Malik Willis to the Jets? Riq Woolen to the Jaguars? We found free agent fits for all 32 teams this offseason.

    NFL Players Association releases 2026 team report cards
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:02:52 EST
    This year's report cards are based on responses from 1,759 players.