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How to complete the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 "Altitude Tactics" event as fast as possible ? unlock the new weapon in flash
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:39:37 +0000
The new Altitude Tactics event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a new weapon to unlock upon completion. Here's how to do it as fast as possible.

Prepare for Forza Horizon 6 with this Xbox/PC racing wheel and pedal bundle ? it has great controls and feedback with a sweet 39% discount
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:28 +0000
Turtle Beach's VelocityOne KD3 Race Wheel & Pedal System is a top-notch mid-range racing wheel for players looking to play games on Xbox and PC with greater control and immersion, and it's now on sale for a 39% discount.

I changed my Windows 11 wallpaper immediately the moment my friend sent me this
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:21:37 +0000
AI-generated wallpapers have sparked debate across the web, but I still love our Windows 11-inspired Windows Central wallpaper.

Microsoft's Windows and Devices lead now reports directly to CEO Satya Nadella in important leadership shakeup
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:48:57 +0000
Microsoft's EVP of Experiences & Devices is retiring, and four new leads are taking his place who will now report directly to the CEO instead going forward.

The MacBook Neo isn?t innovation. It?s Apple finally owning up to the iPad myth and hoping no one notices.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:32:08 +0000
After years of gaslighting the market, Apple is back to selling the thing it said you didn?t need.

MacBook Neo faces stiff competition this week ? this Windows laptop with more RAM and storage is now $450 off if you're looking for better specs
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:59:43 +0000
We have just discovered a rare discount for the Acer Aspire 14 AI, providing workers and casual PC users a chance to own a dependable AI laptop that's roughly the same price as the new MacBook Neo while offering stronger hardware.

Windows users shouldn't be worried about the $599 MacBook Neo ? especially when you can spend less on this Dell laptop with twice as much RAM and storage
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Love the MacBook Neo's price but hate all of the compromises required? Let me introduce you to the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1, now down to just $549.

Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" ? reflects on Surface failure and Windows on Arm while lamenting "we were early, but not wrong"
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:42:28 +0000
The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.

"This is an Xbox" campaign vanishes overnight as Microsoft begins to "Build for What's Next"
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:32:22 +0000
Microsoft has scrubbed the "This is an Xbox" campaign from official sites, signaling a sharp pivot toward "Project Helix" and a return to console-first branding.

OpenAI must match Microsoft?s size in 4 years to hit a $1 trillion IPO valuation ? but it's still losing ChatGPT users to "QuitGPT"
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:06:43 +0000
OpenAI?s trillion?dollar dream is under pressure as Pentagon deals spark backlash and QuitGPT drains millions of users from ChatGPT.

Is Microsoft's recent return-to-office policy ruining Seattle's traffic? Highway travel speeds slow to a crawl during rush hour
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Microsoft?s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic, with commute speeds dropping to just 5% during rush hour.

Microsoft's best Surface laptop is over £600 off in the UK ? 1TB of storage and 16GB RAM are blessings in a pricing crisis
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:22:12 +0000
Amazon UK's Spring Sale is offering a 37% discount on the Snapdragon X Elite/16GB RAM configuration of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition for a limited time.

Steam's Valve responds to lawsuit from New York Attorney General against its loot boxes, says they're like baseball cards ? it's ready to fight
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:53:14 +0000
Valve, maker of Steam and games like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and TF2, has responded to a New York lawsuit filed against the loot boxes in its games.

Rejoice! Microsoft's Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is coming back this year ? "we?re committed to keeping games from four generations of Xbox playable"
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:23:49 +0000
During its GDC keynote, Microsoft and Xbox announced that the Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is returning in some fashion later this year.

Microsoft just signed this Teams feature?s retirement papers before its replacement is ready
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:11:12 +0000
Microsoft is retiring Teams meeting recording expiration emails on June 1, but the promised setting to keep them active isn't ready yet.


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    Who will be NASCAR's next first-time winner, one year after its last?
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:43:20 +0000
    12 months ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Josh Berry wheeled the historic #21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford into Victory Lane and became the 206th different winner in NASCAR Cup Series history.
    It was a surprise win with Berry leading just 18 laps, and since then, no other driver has added their name to the NASCAR Cup Series winners list.
    Before Berry, Harrison Burton won for the first time in ...Keep reading

    Jeff Dickerson replies to all things Gibbs, Gabehart in legal filing
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:30:53 +0000
    In a legal filing posted late on Wednesday night, Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson detailed his long personal relationship with Chris Gabehart and expressed deep disappointment in the lawsuit filed against them by Joe Gibbs Racing.
    Prior to team ownership, Dickerson served as an ex-grassroots racer, sports agent and spotter, whom eventually co-founded the Spire Sports+Entertainment ...Keep reading

    Chris Gabehart, Spire want reciprocal expedited discovery against Gibbs
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:55:29 +0000
    In a late Wednesday night series of court filings, Chris Gabehart and his retained attorneys responded to or otherwise addressed the continued legal claims made against him and Spire Motorsports by Joe Gibbs Racing.
    The first document filed to the docket was a second first-person declaration in which the former engineer, crew chief and competition director made the case that his role as Chief ...Keep reading

    How drivers and crew chief aggression was responsible for tire issues at Phoenix
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:33:26 +0000
    It was really easy on Sunday to see flat tires or tires come apart during the Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway and say ?tire failure? but everyone with a reputable resume know that teams with problems were largely responsible for their fate.  
    As best described by Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 crew chief Adam Stevens, there is a risk-versus-reward balance
    ?It?s so tough,? Stevens said ...Keep reading

    Justin Allgaier to replace Alex Bowman at Hendrick for Las Vegas Cup race
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:05:42 +0000
    Hendrick Motorsports will put 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Justin Allgaier behind the wheel of the #48 Chevrolet for this weekend's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
    Alex Bowman was forced out of the car mid-race at COTA with Myatt Snider finishing the event for him, and later in the week, he was diagnosed with vertigo. HMS sim driver Anthony Alfredo drove the car at Phoenix ...Keep reading

    NASCAR, IndyCar Phoenix doubleheader generates TV ratings boost
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:55:32 +0000
    All told, the NASCAR and IndyCar Series combined event over the weekend at Phoenix Raceway was a television ratings victory for all involved.
    The Cup Series race on Sunday drew 2.841 million viewers on FS1. This is up from the 2.82 million that watched the same race in the same television window and network last year. The race peaked at 3,516,000 viewers during the 7:00-7:15 p.m. quarter hour ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a caution-filled NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:15:24 +0000
    Sunday's Cup race at Phoenix featured 12 cautions, matching a record for the series at the Arizona oval. The race featured plenty of drama, cut tires, blown rotors, and an impressive comeback from Ryan Blaney and the #12 Team Penske Ford.
    Reddick still leads the championship standings, even as his win streak comes to an end. Blaney is now second, 60 points adrift of the lead, with Bubba Wallace ...Keep reading

    NASCAR, Goodyear and Ryan Blaney get a win in Phoenix
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:50:07 +0000
    Ryan Blaney won the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway but it was also a victory for the NASCAR industry at large.
    That was inarguably the best race in the five-year, nine-event history of the seventh-generation car at the one-mile track in Avondale, Arizona. Goodyear?s continued efforts combined with NASCAR?s first race using the 750-horsepower package with this car on an oval ...Keep reading

    Complete 2026 NASCAR Cup championship standings after Phoenix I
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:30:58 +0000
    The fourth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season is complete in what many drivers are calling the start of the 'regular' season after two drafting tracks and a road course to open the year.
    Tyler Reddick, who entered this race with a 70-point lead in the championship standings, was attempting to become the first driver since Jimmie Johnson in 2007 to win four consecutive races at the Cup level ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Maryland teen charged as adult for alleged stabbing in high school bathroom
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:32:34 GMT
    Teen allegedly stabs classmate at Great Mills High School in Maryland, charged as adult with assault. Victim, 19, released from hospital and recovering.

    US Army offers up to $5,000 reward for information after 4 drones stolen from Fort Campbell in Kentucky
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:31:08 GMT
    The U.S. Army is offering up to $5,000 for a tip that yields the arrest and conviction of thieves who stole drones from Fort Campbell in Kentucky.

    Dems vote to keep DHS closed despite airport chaos, Iranian sleeper cell threat
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:29:00 GMT
    Senate Democrats pushed piecemeal funding for TSA and FEMA, while Republicans resisted carving out ICE from broader DHS budget amid ongoing shutdown battle.

    Cruise line jacks up mandatory gratuities for travelers as 9 in 10 Americans blast tipping
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:25:44 GMT
    Starting March 8, Princess Cruises has raised its daily crew tips by $1 and increased its food service charges to 20%, citing rising operational costs and expenses.

    NYPD heroes, inspired by 9/11, ran toward danger as suspected terrorists targeted NYC
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:15:13 GMT
    NYPD officers open up about running toward danger during a suspected terror incident near Gracie Mansion, as a viral image shows the chief hurdling a barricade.

    Pentagon estimates Iran war cost $11.3B in the first six days in closed-door congressional hearing: report
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:14:14 GMT
    The Pentagon reportedly told legislators in a closed-door briefing that the estimated cost of the war against Iran during the initial six days was over $11.3 billion.

    Journalist loses nearly $10,000 in year-long NFL gambling experiment
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:12:12 GMT
    A prominent Mormon journalist without any gambling experience received a pile of cash from his employer to report on the growing sports betting industry.

    The 28 weirdest things you can buy on Amazon
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:06:13 GMT
    From a tortilla blanket to an ostrich pillow or even at-home saunas, dive into Amazon's extensive collection of weird and wonderful products.

    FBI responding to reports of 'active shooting situation' at Michigan synagogue; suspect dead: police
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:03:22 GMT
    Authorities responded to an active shooting in West Bloomfield, Michigan, after a suspect allegedly rammed a vehicle into the Temple Israel synagogue and was killed by security.

    Amazon products that fix annoying household problems, all 40% off or more
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:56:04 GMT
    Fix everyday home frustrations ? from pet hair to weak water pressure ? with these Amazon finds that start at $4.

    Kelly Clarkson says 'American Idol' producers 'lied' about $1M prize
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:50:05 GMT
    Kelly Clarkson accused "American Idol" of lying about her $1 million prize for winning the competition, claiming she never received the promised money or car.

    Judge says no new trial for Laken Riley killer Jose Ibarra
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:49:24 GMT
    Breaking: Georgia judge denies Jose Ibarra's motion for new trial in Laken Riley murder case. Venezuelan migrant's life sentence without parole remains intact.

    Hall of Famer Tony Dungy announces NBC let him go after 17 seasons on their pregame show
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:37:03 GMT
    Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy announced that NBC will not be bringing him back to their pregame show "Football Night in America" after 17 seasons.

    Travis Kelce insists Chiefs return in 2026 was never in doubt: 'Hungry to get back'
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:35:35 GMT
    After confirming his return to the NFL for the 2026 season, tight end Travis Kelce revealed he made the decision last year but took time to ensure he avoided any emotional choices.

    Shooting in Old Dominion University hall injures two; gunman dead
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:20:57 GMT
    A suspected gunman in Virginia was killed Thursday after opening fire inside Constant Hall at Old Dominion University, injuring two individuals.


    Indy Car Racing

    IndyCar rookie Caio Collet helps Doug Boles mail out 'blue envelopes' containing Indy 500 tickets
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:07:07 GMT
    The blue envelopes were shipped to all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, as well as 32 other countries around the world.

    Conor Daly joins Dreyer and Reinbold Racing for 110th Indianapolis 500
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:55:33 GMT
    The Noblesville native will attempt to make his 13th start in the Indianapolis 500 as he returns to the Indianapolis-based team where he finished top-10 in 2024.

    IndyCar unveils course on the National Mall for Freedom 250 celebrating America?s birthday
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:07:01 GMT
    The race weekend is free and open to the public August 22-23, 2026.

    Indy 500 parking and camping sold out: Here are some travel options
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:58 GMT
    Race Day for the 110th Indy 500 is set to impress, with parking and camping sold out nearly a month earlier than last year. Here are some travel options!

    Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:32:14 GMT
    Newgarden's victory continued what could be a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix after Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

    David Malukas scores maiden IndyCar pole in Phoenix qualifying; Schumacher qualifies 4th for first oval start
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:19:00 GMT
    Team Penske locked out the front row for Saturday's race while Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers occupy the second row.

    The Palou Show | Defending IndyCar champ wins season-opener in St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:27:15 GMT
    The victory was Palou's 20th of his career and also marked his 45th podium finish in 99 starts.

    Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in crash at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:51:53 GMT
    Schumacher didn't even get to complete a full lap in Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of St. Petersburg.

    McLaughlin earns pole for IndyCar opener in St. Petersburg as Grosjean, rookie teammate Hauger make 'Fast Six'
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:16:59 GMT
    McLaughlin, coming off a winless season in 2025, won his second straight pole on the streets of St. Pete after narrowly beating out Marcus Ericsson for the top spot.

    Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:14:34 GMT
    McLaren was initially seeking closer to $30 million and said after the ruling it would still pursue legal fees from Palou.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Ranking the best remaining free agents: Top unsigned players
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:07:21 EST
    Where could Aaron Rodgers and Deebo Samuel land? Let's stack the top free agents who are still available.

    Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:07:21 EST
    We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

    Miami (OH) stunned by UMass, suffers 1st loss
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:45:39 EST
    No. 20 Miami (Ohio) suffered its first defeat with a shocking 87-83 loss to UMass in its first game of the Mid-American Conference tournament Thursday.

    Sources: Bengals add Allen in latest boost to D
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:45:40 EST
    Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and the Bengals have agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Thursday.

    Boeheim: Cuse's star players cost Autry his job
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:45:39 EST
    Jim Boeheim defended Adrian Autry as "a good coach," saying his dismissal at Syracuse was a result of poor performance by the Orange's best players and lack of NIL funding.

    Chiefs add much-needed CB help in ex-Fin Kohou
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:45:40 EST
    Cornerback Kader Kohou is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, agents David Canter and Ness Mugrabi told ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques on Thursday.

    Trump: Iran should skip WC 'for their safety'
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:45:40 EST
    U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Iran national team is "welcome" to compete at the FIFA World Cup in the United States, but advised it not to participate for "their own life and safety."

    NHL: Senators will not forfeit '26 1st-round pick
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:45:40 EST
    The NHL will not make the Ottawa Senators forfeit their 2026 first-round draft pick for their role in a canceled 2022 trade between Vegas and Anaheim involving winger Evgenii Dadonov.

    Bengals ink starting LT Brown to 2-year extension
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:45:40 EST
    Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. signed a two-year extension with the team Thursday.

    Judge card sets modern mark with $5.2M sale
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:45:40 EST
    A 2013 Aaron Judge one-of-one signed card sold for $5.2 million, eclipsed the previous record of $3.936 million for a 2009 Mike Trout card.

    ? Mid-free agency NFL mock draft: Top 10 picks
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:45:40 EST
    How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10.

    127 games of dominance: The 20 wildest facts of SGA breaking Chamberlain's record
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:44:59 EST
    With Gilgeous-Alexander one game away from holding the most consecutive 20-point games in history, ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down the 20 most impressive stats about the streak.

    Men's Bracketology: Auburn cracks the field, Indiana falls out
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:37:21 EST
    The Tigers leapfrog the Hoosiers as "Last Team In" with Wednesday's SEC tournament win.

    Men's Bubble Watch: How will Miami (OH)'s loss affect the bubble?
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:37:20 EST
    The mighty RedHawks finally fell. What does that mean for their tourney chances -- and everyone else's?

    Projecting all 30 MLB teams based on how busy -- or passive -- they were this winter
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:55:26 EST
    Fans want a big offseason splash. But does staying the course actually lead to better results?

    Caminero's dominant WBC debut -- and what it means for his Rays future
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:55:26 EST
    The young star is thriving on the international stage, setting himself up for a strong 2026 campaign.

    Can the Knicks get Towns, Brunson on track? Five issues they need to solve -- fast
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:13:34 EST
    The Knicks are 42-25 and third in the Eastern Conference, but they have a few problems to solve if they want to make a deep playoff run.

    Women's Bracketology: Latest intel on top 4 seeds, 16 hosts
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:36:38 EST
    As Selection Sunday awaits, here's the state of the top of the bracket.