The viral hit of 2026 has sold 15 million copies in a month on Steam, costs $5, and was made by 2 people
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:43:44 +0000
Meccha Chameleon hits 15M Steam sales, proving a 2-month indie project can utterly outshine ailing AAA giants.

"The consequence of that is that you don't actually possess the data yourself. There are companies that own these servers and let you 'turn the tap' for a monthly fee." Hideo Kojima speaks on the death of physical media
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:13:24 +0000
Hideo Kojima warns that plans like PlayStation?s 2028 physical disc ban threaten game preservation and true media ownership.

Windows 11 version 26H2 is packed with surprising upgrades, and these 7 features might change how you use your PC
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:06:12 +0000
I picked the 7 Windows 11 version 26H2 features that matter most, from Start menu improvements to better search, security, and updates.

I tested the new ASUS Zenbook A14 Windows laptop, and its 2026 upgrade to Snapdragon X2 Elite impressed me
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000
ASUS revisits its highly rated Zenbook A14 with a high-end Snapdragon X2 Elite processor from Qualcomm, but mercifully didn't change what already made it great.

Windows 10 grasps for life as Playstation drops discs, Sony takes away movies, and Microsoft ends two Surface PCs
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Microsoft extended Windows 10 support, retired two Surface PCs, and explored disc?to?digital for Xbox as Sony ended physical discs and deleted purchased movies.

Windows Central Podcast: The path ahead for Xbox with Jez Corden
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:16:28 +0000
On this week's episode: Zac and Jez discuss the state of Xbox as a business, recent rumors around studio closures, and what Microsoft is planning for Project Helix.,

Christopher Bell approaching complete wrist recovery but not there yet
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:28:55 +0000
Christopher Bell continues to make progress with his fractured left wrist and has even replaced his cast in exchange for a split this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway.
He is fresh off a top five last week at Sonoma Raceway, no doubt one of his biggest challenges since his injurious crash at Michigan International Speedway, and views a pathway to a complete recovery.
?I mean, the pain level ...Keep reading

Chicagoland is a new, very jumpy race track for NASCAR NextGen cars
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:53:07 +0000
For all intents and purposes, Chicagoland Speedway is a new racetrack for this iteration of the NASCAR Cup Series and it?s very much an open question about how it will race on Sunday night.
It?s a new track, not because of how much it has aged since its last race weekend in 2019, but because the NextGen car is such a radically different platform compared to those that came before ...Keep reading

Ryan Preece felt like NASCAR TV pried into a personal exchange over his radio
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:15:50 +0000
Ryan Preece felt like he was having a private conversation with his crew during Cup Series practice on Friday at Chicagoland Speedway but the television crew aired out his frustrations about a NASCAR mandated safety change.
?I?m going to argue with NASCAR about this adjustment that they want and I don?t. This headrest is a pain in the [expletive]. It?s knocking my [expletive] head ...Keep reading

Michael McDowell and Kyle Larson penalized, car chiefs ejected after inspection failures
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:12:57 +0000
The weekend has gone sideways for the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet of Michael McDowell, and not on the track.
McDowell's car failed inspection three different times, which means they have several penalties coming their way.
First of all, No. 71 car chief Travis Young has been ejected for the remainder of the race weekend. Secondly, they were not permitted to take part in qualifying ...Keep reading

NASCAR Cup Chicagoland starting lineup: Denny Hamlin beats Larson to pole by 0.001s
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:00:15 +0000
Denny Hamlin earned pole position for the NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway, securing his 52nd career pole and his fourth of the 2026 season.
It was a nail-bitter for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver, with Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports nearly matching Hamlin on his own qualifying lap. He will start on the outside of the front row, just 0.001s slower than Hamlin.
The RFK Racing duo of ...Keep reading

Amazon's Fourth of July deals are still live: Save 40% or more on Jackery, Shark, DeWalt and more
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:34:11 GMT
Amazon's Fourth of July deals are still going strong, with discounts on everything from vacuums and PJs to tool sets and handheld fans ? all up to 55% off.

From grills to boots: American-made products worth every penny
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:14:11 GMT
Shop U.S.-made products built to last, from Brooks Brothers and Weber to John Deere and Lodge.

Hi Mom text scam: How to spot fake emergency texts
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:13:24 GMT
The "Hi Mom" smishing scam uses a fake family emergency text to trick parents into replying, then escalates to requests for money or verification codes.

NCAA president Charlie Baker reacts to Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:11:14 GMT
NCAA president Charlie Baker says the organization's transgender athlete policy won't change after the Supreme Court upheld state laws on women's sports.

Zohran Mamdani's wife skips America 250 for Islamic ?spiritual wellness? retreat in Spain
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:08:26 GMT
Rama Duwaji flew to Mallorca for an Islamic spiritual wellness retreat while New York City celebrated America 250, sparking criticism from officials.

Best Fourth of July sleep deals you can still get: Save up to 64% on mattresses and bedding
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:05:52 GMT
Shop Fourth of July weekend deals on memory foam, hybrid and cooling mattresses, plus savings on pillows, mattress toppers and other sleep essentials.

19 brands still making cookware and kitchen tools in the U.S. ? from skillets to spatulas
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:05:03 GMT
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, shop 19 American-made cookware, bakeware and kitchen brands that are built to last ? from All-Clad to Lodge.

Meyer Shank Racing extends Marcus Armstrong's contract; will drive No. 60 car in 2027
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:25:58 GMT
Meyer Shark Racing announced Friday Armstrong has signed a multi-year contract extension that will keep him with the racing team.

REPORT: Indy 500 winners Felix Rosenqvist, Scott Dixon heading to Arrow McLaren
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:06:25 GMT
Felix Rosenqvist, who won his first Indy 500 in thrilling fashion this May, and 2008 winner Scott Dixon will join Arrow McLaren in 2027, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist leaving team at end of IndyCar season
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:07:14 GMT
Just a month after winning the Indy 500, the driver announced he will be leaving his team at the end of the season.

Christian Lundgaard goes from last to first to win at Road America for 3rd career IndyCar victory
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:08:12 GMT
Lundgaard damaged his front wing at the start of the race, but he fought back to earn his second win of the season.

Alex Palou earns 5th straight IndyCar pole in Road America qualifying
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:31:51 GMT
The last time there was an IndyCar race that did not have Alex Palou on the pole was the Long Beach Grand Prix ? in April.

'It's pathetic' | IndyCar driver Graham Rahal calls Indianapolis a 'complete dump' on social media
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:38:34 GMT
Rahal complained of security concerns at a recent event he said he hosted in Indianapolis.

Dennis Reinbold, founder of IndyCar team Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, dies at 65
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:57:30 GMT
Reinbold died June 13 surrounded by his family, the team said in a statement.

Alex Palou survives carnage to win IndyCar Detroit GP from pole
Sun, 31 May 2026 20:59:05 GMT
Palou led 71 laps in a race that saw six full-course caution flags waive throughout the afternoon.

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Postcards from the World Cup: Seeing the U.S., Can...
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 12:45:39 EST
The 2026 World Cup has been unique for being co-hosted by three countries, the U.S., Canada and Mexico. What has the tournament been like in each nation? Mark Ogden went to find out.

Pride, joy and anxiety: What watching a family mem...
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 12:45:39 EST
It's incredible for families who have seen loved ones playing on the biggest stage there is at a World Cup.

Novak wins 106th Wimbledon match, into quarters
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 12:24:02 EST
Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals by winning his 106th career singles match at Wimbledon on Sunday, breaking a tie with Roger Federer for the most by any man in tournament history.

France's Mbappé calls Paraguay tactics 'ugly'
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 12:24:02 EST
Kylian Mbappé warned future World Cup opponents that France are ready to "play ugly" and get their "hands dirty" after brushing off Paraguay's provocations in a heated 1-0 round-of-16 victory,

C's Robinson: Playoff injury followed family issue...
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 12:24:02 EST
New Celtics center Mitchell Robinson addressed the hand injury that put his status for the start of the Knicks' NBA Finals appearance in doubt, saying he was hurt after reacting to a family member being in a car crash.

'Emotional' Contreras apologizes for on-field flap...
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 12:24:02 EST
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras offered an emotional apology for his involvement in a pair of bench-clearing incidents against the Yankees and Nationals this past week.

Leclerc wins British GP: 'Tough times never last'
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 12:24:02 EST
George Russell's bid to win a maiden world championship was dealt a significant boost after Kimi Antonelli failed to score in a dramatic conclusion to Sunday's British Grand Prix, which was won by Charles Leclerc.

Junior player DQ'd from Wimbledon for racket toss
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 12:24:02 EST
Ida Wobker, a 15-year-old German player, was disqualified from Wimbledon's junior tournament after she angrily threw her racket on the grass and it bounced into the stands, the All England Club confirmed.

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At least 22 suffer heat-related deaths during extreme heat wave that slammed the eastern US
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:58:09 -0400
The massive heat dome that set up shop over the eastern half of the country is finally starting to weaken, but not before it packed a punch and killed nearly two dozen people that suffered suspected heat-related deaths.

Stunning skies: Here are the top 10 national parks for stargazing
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:34 -0400
America?s National Parks are a treasure to visit during the day, but can have another purpose at night: stargazing. Experts at Outforia have compiled a list of the best national parks with the Dark Sky certification to stargaze at.

Young female great white shark Brookes heads to cooler waters off Canada coast in search of food
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:01:35 -0400
A young great white shark by the name of Brookes has been tracked moving into the Bay of Fundy, just north of the Maine-Canada border, on July 4.

Remembering Texas Hill Country: 1 year since the heartbreaking flooding disaster killed 135 on July 4
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:05:02 -0400
It's been one year since the Guadalupe River in Texas Hill Country rose to record-breaking heights n the early morning hours of Independence Day 2025, taking the lives of more than 130 people.

How the weather predicts when you see fireflies
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:02 -0400
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are known for their bright displays at night. The glow they give off comes from a chemical reaction that occurs in their organs called bioluminescence.

Lightning strike kills one and injures three in Florida as Fourth of July celebrations begin
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:22:03 -0400
Three people were injured, and one person was killed in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, after lightning struck a group of beachgoers on Friday.