?These mods completely changed how I use Windows 11?: As I walk through the 7 Windhawk tweaks that transformed my desktop, I?m surprised by which ones made the biggest difference
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:30:33 +0000
Discover the 7 best Windhawk mods to customize Windows 11, from Taskbar tweaks to Start menu styling and classic features restoration.

I found 7 Windows apps that use your PC's NPU to improve efficiency and performance with AI ? You might be surprised at what's on the list
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:01:06 +0000
Your AI PC's Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is a useful piece of hardware, but are you making the most out of it? I dug up 7 apps that make good use of the NPU; which ones are you using?

?I couldn?t enjoy it fully until now?: Crimson Desert?s once?exclusive PS5 mode finally arrives on Xbox ? and I?m ready to dive back in
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:36:21 +0000
Crimson Desert?s 4K output mode launched first on PlayStation 5, with Xbox Series X initially left out. Pearl Abyss declined to comment on the delay, though Xbox has now received a fixed 4K output option.

?We?re finally ready to show more?: The more I explore this State of Decay 3 info, the more I?m left wondering how far Undead Labs is willing to go.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:11:11 +0000
State of Decay 3 looks set to be something of a sleeper hit. Microsoft's Undead Labs has finally broken cover with the announce of its Alpha Test phase, and has now put up an exclusive interview.

Windows 11?s April update packs 8 (mostly) meaningful improvements you won?t want to skip. Here's what you'll be getting.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:51:40 +0000
Microsoft is expected to roll out the Windows 11 April 2026 update with new features, better performance, and usability improvements across the system.

A new Halo leak claims the campaign is content?complete ? but the customization details raise bigger questions
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:25:18 +0000
A new report claims Halo Campaign Evolved is now content complete and fully playable, while also revealing expanded customization options including armor and weapon skins.

Kaulig Racing says fuel prices put a dent in NASCAR budget
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:12:31 +0000
The national average for diesel fuel on April 1 was $5.490 and that is a strain to NASCAR teams like Kaulig Racing who say it has taken a toll on its intended budget before the season began in February.
The military conflict in Iran has led to a surge in prices, and while it dropped to just over $5 on April 2 following a national address by the President of the United States, stating that the ...Keep reading

Joe Gibbs Racing really wants the deleted texts from Chris Gabehart and Spire
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:28:54 +0000
Joe Gibbs Racing wants the Western District of North Carolina Court to compel Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports to immediately produce any documents related to deleted text messages to each other but also a third-party subpoena to get those deleted communications from the cell phone service providers.
?The nature and significance of the irreparable harm JGR is experiencing cannot be ...Keep reading

NASCAR: Everything you need to know before watching a race
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:01:52 +0000
At Motorsport.com, you can find expert analysis, on-site reporting and breaking news from all around the racing world, but this article is tailored specifically for those who are just wading into the waters of the NASCAR world. This is your comprehensive overview of what you can expect, and many answers to the pressing questions you are likely to have. We'll try not to get too in-depth, offering a ...Keep reading

How the NASCAR Chase playoff format works: A simplified guide
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:33:04 +0000
NASCAR has never been shy about changing up the way it crowns its champion, and the format has undergone a lot of changes since 1949.
Red Byron won the first NASCAR cup title in 1949, Richard 'The King' Petty earned his first crown in 1971, Dale Earnhardt's seventh and final crown in 1994, Jimmie Johnson's historic run of five in-a-row in 2010, and Kyle Larson's latest triumph in 2025 -- all of ...Keep reading

What happens during a NASCAR pit stop?
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:30:17 +0000
Even as recently as 2025, championships have been won and lost on pit road in NASCAR. In this simplified guide, new fans can find all the information they need regarding how pit stops work, and how easily they can go wrong.
With the Next Gen car that is currently used at the Cup level, it takes around 8-12 seconds for the top Cup Series teams to complete a stop.
Options on pit road
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Airman rescue shows U.S. can penetrate enemy territory 'anywhere' in Iran, former Pentagon official warns
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:25:39 GMT
Retired Navy captain and former Pentagon official Brent Sadler says the daring rescue of a downed U.S. airman in Iran sends a powerful warning to Tehran's leadership.

WNBA legend Sue Bird says IOC's new policy to protect women's sports is akin to 'fearmongering'
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:02:46 GMT
Basketball Hall of Famer Sue Bird said in a podcast the IOC's new policy on transgender athletes in women's sports is rooted in "fearmongering," not protection.

5 dangerous cruise ports that travelers should research before booking excursions
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:00:52 GMT
Popular cruise destinations such as Belize, Haiti and Jamaica carry U.S. State Department travel advisories that passengers should review before going ashore.

Billboard trolling Dale Warner goes viral after his murder conviction in wife Dee's case
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:00:05 GMT
A Michigan billboard reading "Help Dale Find Dee" is going viral after Dale Warner was convicted of second-degree murder in his wife's 2021 disappearance.

Lola Vice ascends to top of WWE NXT women's division, picking up women's title at Stand & Deliver
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:56:02 GMT
Lola Vice wins the NXT Women's Championship in a triple threat match against Jacy Jayne and Kendal Grey at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver in St. Louis.

Kelly Ripa says she has a secret signal that tells Mark Consuelos she's not in the mood
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:34:15 GMT
Kelly Ripa says popping her retainer in is her visual cue to husband Mark Consuelos that she's not in the mood, comparing it to a chastity belt.

NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Artemis II would not be possible 'if it wasn't for President Trump'
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:19:18 GMT
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman says Artemis II would not be at this moment without President Trump as Orion prepares to pass the far side of the Moon.

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.

Roger Penske's Texas-sized 'playground' in Jerry Jones' neighborhood is IndyCar's new street course
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:59:19 GMT
The Grand Prix of Arlington is the first of three new street races on the IndyCar schedule this season. It is also the start of a multiyear deal in North Texas.

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.

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Women's NCAA championship game predictions: South Carolina or UCLA -- and what will decide the title?
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:55:21 EST
Dawn Staley's Gamecocks seek their third title in five seasons. UCLA is chasing its first NCAA championship.

Reeling Islanders fire Roy, hand reins to DeBoer
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:16:11 EST
The Islanders have fired coach Patrick Roy and named Peter DeBoer his replacement after losing seven of their last 10 games.

UConn's Ball uncertain for title game due to foot
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:16:11 EST
UConn guard Solo Ball has a foot injury and will not practice as the Huskies prepare to face Michigan in the men's NCAA championship game.

Michigan's Lendeborg to play vs. UConn, May says
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:16:11 EST
Michigan coach Dusty May said that he expects star forward Yaxel Lendeborg to play in the national title game against UConn on Monday night.

Cam Boozer got facial fractures in loss to UConn
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:16:11 EST
Duke's Cameron Boozer, a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NBA draft, said he suffered multiple fractures around one of his eyes during his team's loss to UConn in the Elite Eight.

Astros put ace Brown on IL with shoulder strain
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:16:11 EST
The Astros have placed ace Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a strain in his pitching shoulder.

Bama makes Oats among 5 highest-paid coaches
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:16:11 EST
Alabama coach Nate Oats has signed a new contract that will make him one of the five highest-paid college basketball coaches in the country.

Dodgers' Betts placed on IL with strained oblique
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:16:11 EST
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was placed on the injured list because of a strained right oblique, manager Dave Roberts said.

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Fierce winds, bitter chill to whip across Northern Plains, threatening travel by early week
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:48:09 -0400
Fierce winds topping 50 mph in some areas are expected to sweep across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest beginning early this week, raising the risk of hazardous travel, while wind chills drop into the single digits.

Crews rescue hiker that was critically injured after being stung by bees over 100 times in Arizona
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:43:06 -0400
A hiker is on the road to recovery after being stung by bees more than 100 times and sustaining critical injuries on a mountain in Arizona, fire officials said.

Cold front fuels winter?s return with chance of snow across major Northeast cities after near-record warmth
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:01:53 -0400
The same system that fueled Saturday?s severe storms is now pushing east, delivering rain along the East Coast and triggering a sharp drop in temperatures?setting the stage for the chance of snow to return to parts of the Northeast.

Everyday innovations born from space travel
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:21:58 -0400
Humanity has obtained more than satellites and science: the engineering behind the complex challenges achieved to make life possible in space has since lead to inventions of items that have become indispensable in everyday life.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is brewing yet again, preparing to put on a show for it's 44th episode
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:21:04 -0400
Hawaii's most active and popular volcano, Kilauea, is preparing to put on a show as geologists forecast the volcano's 44th eruption in the coming days.

See it: Calf rescued from a cave by first responders in Tennessee
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:24:18 -0400
When a calf fell into a cave on Thursday, Lawrence County Fire and Rescue in Tennessee were called to help save the animal.