Windows Central

"Apple's laptop simply delivers a higher quality experience": LG's new $599 gram Book is turning heads, but how does it compare to the MacBook Neo?
Wed, 06 May 2026 10:20:13 +0000
The LG gram Book 15 for 2026 has made its debut at a discounted $599, which immediately makes me think of the MacBook Neo. Here's how the two laptops compare.

Teams erratically flips user status from 'Available' to 'Away' after just minutes of inactivity: "It?s not a status indicator, it?s a surveillance tool with trust issues."
Wed, 06 May 2026 09:39:22 +0000
Multiple users have raised concerns about Teams' status indicator, noting that it marks them as unavailable after only a few minutes of inactivity. They argue this feature feels intrusive surveillance and micromanagement rather than a helpful productivity tool.

Microsoft Edge will load all your passwords into memory in plaintext, but Microsoft says it's not a security concern
Tue, 05 May 2026 22:38:09 +0000
A security researcher has discovered that Microsoft Edge will load all your stored passwords into memory in plaintext at startup, making it easy for malware to scrape those passwords.

Xbox ends Copilot on console and the reasoning reveals how Asha Sharma wants to reshape the platform
Tue, 05 May 2026 20:34:55 +0000
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirms the end of Copilot on console and mobile, marking a shift away from AI features as the company focuses on speed, community, and core priorities.

?There is simply nothing else like it? becomes even more true now that this premium multi?system headset is 25 percent cheaper
Tue, 05 May 2026 20:30:29 +0000
The Logitech Astro A50 X is an extremely expensive item that can connect to multiple platforms and provide immensely satisfying sound quality, and now people have a better chance at owning one with this 25% discount.

The Arctis Nova Pro Omni is here and SteelSeries is making a bigger play than just another headset refresh
Tue, 05 May 2026 20:27:02 +0000
SteelSeries has unveiled the Arctis Nova Pro Omni, offering feature-rich audiophile-quality performance in a wireless, platform-agnostic gaming headset.

Nascar

NASCAR penalizes Ryan Preece for Texas incident with Ty Gibbs
Tue, 05 May 2026 23:05:01 +0000
NASCAR has taken action against Ryan Preece following the incident between him and Ty Gibbs on Sunday in the Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.
Preece, the driver of the No. 60 RFK Racing Ford, was issued a $50,000 fine and the deduction of 25 driver points under Sections 4.3 and 4.4.A in the NASCAR Rule Book, which detail ?wrecking or spinning another vehicle, whether or not that ...Keep reading

Joe Gibbs Racing seeks to amend Spire, Gabehart lawsuit on grounds of 2026 success and job titles
Tue, 05 May 2026 18:57:47 +0000
Joe Gibbs Racing is asking the Western District of North Carolina and the Judge (Susan C. Rodriguez) overseeing the case to allow an amended refiling of its lawsuit against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports.
This second proposed amended lawsuit now claims that the success Spire has obtained this season in the NASCAR Cup Series is a result of hiring Gabehart as ?Chief Motorsports ...Keep reading

Carson Hocevar adds full Dirt Late Model season schedule to 2026 plans
Tue, 05 May 2026 17:44:50 +0000
In addition to his full-time NASCAR Cup Series schedule, Carson Hocevar will also chase points in the FloRaing Night in America Dirt Late Model championship this summer.
The FNIA series is a star-studded midweek Super Late Model championship that avoids conflicts with both the World of Outlaws and Lucas Oil Dirt late Model Series for 11 races at 10 venues to air on streaming platform ...Keep reading

NASCAR's newest winner Carson Hocevar attends the Met Gala
Mon, 04 May 2026 22:51:20 +0000
Carson Hocevar has been quite busy in recent weeks. At Talladega Superspeedway, Hocevar became the 208th different driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race in the sport's history, and celebrated with one of the most memorable burnouts in years -- hanging out of the car while driving along the frontstretch. 
One week later, the 23-year-old rising star won the Texas Truck race and also earned ...Keep reading

It's early May and NASCAR's standings have real consequence again
Mon, 04 May 2026 20:18:57 +0000
Conventional wisdom usually dictates waiting until after the Coca-Cola 600 to make any wide-sweeping declarations about the NASCAR Cup Series season but the sample size is becoming prescient.
After 11 races, the dice have been largely cast, and a hierarchy has been established with 15 races remaining until the new-look Chase for the Championship.
Remember, when NASCAR simulated thousands of ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

Antisemitic violence escalates as deadly weapon attacks surge in 2025: report
Wed, 06 May 2026 10:19:11 GMT
Antisemitic violence grew more dangerous in 2025, with the ADL reporting a 39% surge in deadly weapon attacks even as total incidents decreased.

Former MLB star Noah Syndergaard calls out Trump critics: 'Don't quite understand'
Wed, 06 May 2026 10:17:38 GMT
Former MLB pitcher Noah Syndergaard says he's always been a Trump fan, speaking out in support of the president after meeting him at the White House.

Obama, Colbert gush over Zohran Mamdani as they discuss Democratic Party's future
Wed, 06 May 2026 10:15:31 GMT
Former President Barack Obama and outgoing "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert praised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani while discussing the future of the Democratic Party.

Stefon Diggs' attorneys warn athletes face 'opportunistic targeting' after not guilty verdict in court
Wed, 06 May 2026 10:10:50 GMT
Stefon Diggs found not guilty of felony strangulation charges, but his legal team says the damage from accusations was done long before the verdict.

Weight-loss drugs are changing dining as customers eat half their meals, take rest home, celebrity chef says
Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:54 GMT
Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito reveals how Ozempic, delivery trends and rising costs are reshaping dining habits across the restaurant industry nationwide.

Who is Judge Zia Faruqui? What we know about the federal magistrate who apologized to Cole Allen
Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:53 GMT
Magistrate Judge Faruqui, who apologized to suspected Trump assassin Cole Allen, has a history of DEI advocacy and clashes with the Trump administration.

Kash Patel accuses FBI of lying to obtain warrants used to illegally spy on Trump's 2016 presidential campaign
Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:52 GMT
FBI Director Kash Patel claims federal officials lied to a secret surveillance court to illegally spy on Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign.
Indy Car Racing

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.

Central Indiana Girl Scouts get a behind-the-scenes look at an IndyCar team
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:22:13 GMT
Girl Scouts are about more than cookies; they?re about building courage, confidence and character. On Thursday, that mission shifted into high gear.

INDYCAR names Scot Elkins managing director of officiating
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:43:42 GMT
Elkins will start this new role on Monday, May 11.
ESPN Sports Headlines

NBA playoff takeaways: Thunder roll to victory ove...
Tue, 5 May 2026 23:43:27 EST
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.

Thunder roll past Lakers in Game 1 of West semis
Wed, 6 May 2026 02:44:14 EST
The Thunder cruised past the Lakers on Tuesday night to open their Western Conference semifinals series, even though Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored fewer points and committed more turnovers than he had in any other game this season.

Pistons pull away from Cavs to take Game 1
Wed, 6 May 2026 02:44:14 EST
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20, and the Pistons beat the Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.

Cavs' Mitchell on not getting to line: 'I don't fl...
Wed, 6 May 2026 02:44:14 EST
Asked to pinpoint Tuesday night why he wasn't getting to the free throw line during the playoffs as much as he was during the regular season, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell offered up, "I don't flop, maybe that's why."

Diggs found not guilty of assault, strangulation
Wed, 6 May 2026 02:44:14 EST
A jury found former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs not guilty on charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery on Tuesday.

Leafs win draft lottery after front office shakeup...
Wed, 6 May 2026 02:44:14 EST
The Toronto Maple Leafs, who this week announced sweeping front office changes, won the lottery Tuesday for the first pick in the NHL draft, a victory at a critical time for a franchise that failed to make the postseason for the first time since 2016.

Valdez tossed as Hinch questions LHP's actions
Wed, 6 May 2026 02:44:14 EST
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch questioned the actions of his own pitcher, Framber Valdez, after the left-hander hit Trevor Story with a pitch following back-to-back Boston Red Sox home runs Tuesday night in Detroit.

DeChambeau plans YouTube pivot if LIV dissolves
Wed, 6 May 2026 02:44:14 EST
Two-time major champion Bryson DeChambeau said if LIV Golf dissolves he plans to focus on growing his YouTube channel.