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These earbuds may be pricey, but we think "they're worth every penny" ? especially now that President's Day has taken $100 off their steep MSRP
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:09:17 +0000
The Status Pro X is one of the best premium-priced earbuds we've covered on Windows Central. Thanks to this 33% President's Day discount, more people can experience its rich audio experience for a more affordable price.

Razer?s Kraken Kitty V3 Pro is 28% off for Presidents Day ? cute, comfy, and actually great
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:43:22 +0000
If you're struggling to buy your loved one a gift, Amazon has the perfect belated Valentine's Day gift in the form of the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro, now on sale for a 28% discount

PlayStation is ?Still Our Lead Platform? ? Squanch CEO says as High on Life 2 launches on Xbox Game Pass
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:22:28 +0000
Squanch CEO Mike Fridley says PlayStation remains the studio?s lead platform as High on Life 2 launches on Xbox Game Pass. He discusses sales cannibalization concerns, franchise growth, and the decision to go multiplatform from day one.

Microsoft?s Jumpstart program under fire ? Brazil probes Edge bundling practices amid Opera complaint
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:59:14 +0000
Brazil?s competition regulator CADE is investigating Microsoft?s Jumpstart program after a complaint from Opera, examining whether OEM agreements restrict rival browser preinstallation on Windows PCs.

The Corsair Sabre v2 PRO Ultralight is "one of the best gaming mice I've tested" ? and President's Day has now made it 20% cheaper for PC gamers
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0000
President's Day has provided Amazon with an opportunity to sell off the Corsair Sabre v2 Pro Ultralight with a 20% discount, giving PC players an opportunity to enhance their gaming experience for less.

Will PlayStation's Spider-Man come to Xbox someday? Insomniac Games responds.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:57:45 +0000
Insomniac says Spider-Man coming to Xbox is ?not likely,? but past platform shifts, PC ports, and reports of a Windows-based next-generation Xbox suggest exclusivity may not be permanent anyway.

President's Day has conceived a $500 saving on this high-performing laptop we rated 4.5/5 stars ? packing an OLED display and Ryzen AI 9 365 CPU
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
President's Day is drawing closer, and more laptop discounts are cropping up to celebrate, like Best Buy's 33% bargain for the reliable and slick ASUS Zenbook S 16 laptop.

"This vertical mouse will blow your mind" ? The Logitech ergo mouse I recommend to solve wrist and forearm pain is down to the lowest price of the year
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:05:20 +0000
Logitech's MX Vertical is the mouse I always recommend first when I hear someone complaining about wrist or forearm pain, and right now you can pick it up for a lot less than normal during President's Day weekend.

What's the best Fallout game? As Season 2 of the TV show aired, we asked you ? here's what you said (and why I'm not surprised)
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:29:59 +0000
Which Fallout game is the best? We asked our readers that question, and the answer we got was clear ? and with a few surprises in the results.

Call of Duty is gifting everyone the recent Black Ops 7 event rewards after leaderboard bugs ? even if you didn't play it
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:41:34 +0000
The recent leaderboard event on Black Ops 7 Zombies newest map, Mars Survival, was so bug-ridden that all players will get the rewards.

One of the best RPGs I've ever played just came to Xbox Game Pass, and got a free next-gen upgrade update too ? trust me, you don't want to miss this one
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:19:05 +0000
Kingdom Come: Deliverance stands as one of the best RPGs of the last generation, and now it's on Xbox Game Pass ? and with a free next-gen update, too.

Xbox is quietly shutting down a pretty major console feature ? here's when it's going away
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:56:18 +0000
Xbox is shutting down Social Clubs on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in April 2026. Here is what is changing, what happens to existing clubs, and how players can stay connected using other features.

Quality Thunderbolt 5 docks don't get any cheaper than this ? Wavlink's new Thunderlight station is an easy recommendation at full price, never mind this limited-time deal
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:33:23 +0000
Wavlink's Thunderlight docking station proves that Thunderbolt 5 docks don't have to cost an arm and a leg. This limited-time deal is indeed very limited, so don't wait too long.

Helldivers 2 hackers just tried cheating the Cyberstan Major Order with "in-game exploits," but the devs cracked down ? and now it's harder for everyone
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:08:28 +0000
After Helldivers 2 cheaters used "in-game exploits" to try and get an easy Major Order win, the Battle for Cyberstan just became harder. Thanks, "dissidents."

One of the first Copilot PCs with 120Hz AMOLED is now under $900 and still holds up surprisingly well
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:00:36 +0000
We have found a massive 33% discount on the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, one of the first laptops ever made with Copilot+ AI that still holds up today with its Snapdragon X Elite CPU, vibrant AMOLED display, and other rich features.


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    Drivers make emotional Dale Earnhardt tribute during the 2026 Daytona 500
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:53:22 +0000
    With packed grandstands, a strong crosswind due to weather rolling in, NASCAR made an emotional full-throttle tribute to Dale Earnhardt in the opening laps of the 2026 Daytona 500. 
    On lap three, after the cars had gotten up to speed, most of the people inside the 2.5 mile superspeedway held three fingers up in reference to Earnhardt?s iconic No. 3. As the field flew past the main ...Keep reading

    50 years later: David Pearson?s incredible 20mph Daytona 500 victory
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:35:47 +0000
    Long before Larson vs. Hamlin or Earnhardt vs. Gordon, there was another clash of titans that divided the NASCAR world. And this battle was between the Silver Fox -- David Pearson, and The King -- Richard Petty.
    These two drivers combine for ten championships and an astonishing 305 NASCAR Cup Series wins. On this day, February 15, 1975, they came together for one of their most memorable ...Keep reading

    Unprecedented: How every Daytona 500 three-peat was derailed
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:28:56 +0000
    Hendrick Motorsports is the winningest team in Daytona 500 history with ten victories. William Byron, driving the No. 24 Chevrolet, won the event in both 2024 and 2025, and both races ended in dramatic crashes amongst the race leaders. Now, he will attempt to win the 500 for a third consecutive year, and it's a feat that has never been done before.
    In 2024, Byron positioned himself out front ...Keep reading

    The storylines to follow throughout the 2026 Daytona 500
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:05:02 +0000
    Here's all the major storylines you need to keep an eye on during the 68th running of the Daytona 500:
    Brad Keselowski manages a leg injury

    Brad Keselowski, RFK Racing Ford
    Photo by: Patrick McDermott via Getty Images

    The 42-year-old broke his femur during the off-season, and arrived to Daytona with a walking cane. While there is still pain, he has every intention of ...Keep reading

    How to watch the 2026 Daytona 500, full NASCAR Speedweek schedule
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:05:47 +0000
    Kyle Busch is 0-20 in NASCAR's biggest race, but he earned pole position on Wednesday for Richard Childress Racing. Chase Briscoe of Joe Gibbs Racing will join him on the front row.
    Joey Logano and Chase Elliott won the Duel qualifying races on Thursday, while Chandler Smith completed a heroic four-wide pass for the win to secure victory in the Truck Series season-opener on Friday. Austin Hill ...Keep reading

    25 years after the death of Dale Earnhardt, we remember NASCAR's darkest day
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:11:53 +0000
    It is impossible to understate the impact Dale Earnhardt had on NASCAR, and the void left when he died on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. 
    At the time, he was holding back several cars while the two he owned -- the No. 15 of Michael Waltrip and the No. 8 of his son, Dale Earnhardt Jr., drove off to a Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) 1-2 finish. But mere seconds from finishing third right ...Keep reading

    Ryan Preece leads final Daytona 500 practice, despite handling concerns
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:03:26 +0000
    The third and final practice for the 68th running of the Daytona 500 was very calm, and there were no issues.
    Of the 41 starters, only 18 actually chose to go out on track. There was some drafting, and the biggest pack formed early with RFK Racing and Team Penske Fords, but also a handful of Chevrolets that joined them.
    Jimmie Johnson was the only Toyota driver to even go out on track, and ...Keep reading

    NASCAR moves up start time of Daytona 500 due to incoming storms
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:16:23 +0000
    After historic snow postponed the Clash at Bowman Gray several days into the week, NASCAR has enjoyed optimal weather for Speedweek at Daytona. However, there is a real threat of thunderstorms on Sunday, and it's all about when -- not if -- the bad weather will arrive.
    In a proactive move, NASCAR has moved up the start of the 68th running of the Daytona 500 a full hour to 1:30pm EST. The NASCAR ...Keep reading

    Why the 2027 Daytona 500 is the end of a road for Jimmie Johnson
    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:31:47 +0000
    Jimmie Johnson will end his NASCAR Cup Series career a year from now with 702 starts in the 69th Daytona 500.
    Sure, his full-time career with Hendrick Motorsports ended after the 2020 season and then came a chapter that included IMSA and IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing but the seven-time Cup champion returned home as a team owner with Legacy Motor Club in 2023.
    Since then, Johnson has made ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Olympic rivals turned lovers as US ice dancer proposes to Spanish skater on Valentine's Day in Milan
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:55:43 GMT
    Olympic figure skater Olivia Smart said yes when former US ice dancer Jean-Luc Baker proposed on Valentine's Day in Milan during the 2026 Olympic Games.

    Jennifer Aniston celebrates Valentine's Day with boyfriend Jim Curtis in sweet social media post
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:32:10 GMT
    Jennifer Aniston shares sweet Valentine's Day moment with boyfriend Jim Curtis, holding "Cutie Pie" candy box in adorable social media post for fans.

    Simple food combo may outperform omega-3 supplements for reducing inflammation
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:28:16 GMT
    New study finds kefir paired with prebiotic fiber reduces inflammation more effectively than omega-3 supplements alone, offering gut health benefits.

    Schumer says Dems will fight voter ID push 'tooth and nail,' balks at DHS role in elections
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:26:15 GMT
    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that Senate Democrats will block the GOP-backed SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship to vote.

    Homan tells Minnesota leaders to say 'thank you' instead of demanding reimbursement as ICE operation ends
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:00:42 GMT
    Minnesota officials demand federal reimbursement after Trump immigration raids reportedly cost Minneapolis more than $200 million, according to Mayor Frey. Border czar says be "grateful."

    British curlers join Canada in Olympic curling controversy
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:45:25 GMT
    British men's curlers faced "double-touching" allegations during their Winter Olympics round-robin matchup against Germany on Sunday. Canada was involved in the controversy as well.

    Campus Radicals Newsletter: Antifa-linked group tells students to mobilize, college students fake disabilities
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:31:51 GMT
    Stay up to date with the Fox News Campus Radicals newsletter, which brings you the in-depth investigative stories from college campuses nationwide.

    Mystery solved? 150-year-old alcohol found in Utah may not be beer after all
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:25:28 GMT
    Distillery experts taste-tested a mysterious 150-year-old bottle discovered at a Utah archaeological site. Lab results suggest it may contain apple cider with fruity, aged flavors.

    Hillary Clinton clashes with Czech leader over Trump policies at Munich security conference
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:22:05 GMT
    Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton clashed with Czech deputy prime minister who defended the Trump administration at Munich Security Conference

    Massachusetts auditor takes transparency fight to high court after alleged $12M fraud uncovered
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:18:50 GMT
    Massachusetts auditor takes legislative leaders to court over alleged $12 million fraud discovery, seeking to enforce transparency law with voter support.

    Jaxson Dart dishes on former coach Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss departure, Giants hiring John Harbaugh
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:13:31 GMT
    Jaxson Dart defended Lane Kiffin?s decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU and expressed excitement about John Harbaugh taking over as the New York Giants? new head coach.

    'Silence of the Lambs' star Ted Levine denounces his legendary villain role after transgender criticism
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:08:39 GMT
    Ted Levine admits "Silence of the Lambs" Buffalo Bill character "vilified" transgender community, calling it "f------ wrong" 35 years after film's release.

    Canadian hockey star Tom Wilson ejected from Olympic game for fighting
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:55:30 GMT
    Tom Wilson, the Washington Capitals star playing for Team Canada, was ejected from their Olympic win over France on Sunday for fighting.

    Woman allegedly steals bus from elementary school parking lot, goes on late night ride
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:27:17 GMT
    Georgia authorities are searching for a woman accused of stealing a school bus and driving it 40 miles before abandoning it in another county.

    The one sentence in Rubio's Munich speech that revealed Trump's red line for Europe
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:23:45 GMT
    At Munich Security Conference, Rubio articulates Trump's break with global status quo, pressing European allies to shoulder more defense responsibilities.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
    Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:18:07 GMT
    Closing arguments have been presented in McLaren's lawsuit against IndyCar champion Alex Palou.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Machado: Dodgers' spending 'great for the game'
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:54:08 EST
    Padres star Manny Machado has no problem with the rival Dodgers continuing to spend on players while his own team -- and others -- takes a backseat in free agency.

    Wilson drops gloves in rare Olympic hockey fight
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:54:08 EST
    Tom Wilson dropped the gloves late in Canada's game against France, going after the player who delivered a forearm to the head of teammate Nathan MacKinnon minutes earlier.

    Harper: Taken aback by Phillies' public critique
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:54:08 EST
    Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper says "it's kind of wild to me still" that president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski suggested in October that the two-time NL MVP may no longer be an elite player.

    Carnegie drops 29 as Georgia upsets No. 5 Vandy
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:54:08 EST
    Dani Carnegie scored 29 points to lead Georgia to a 76-74 upset win over No. 5 Vanderbilt.

    Former UFC champ Velasquez released on parole
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:54:08 EST
    Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been released on parole from California state prison.

    No U.S. appeal over dubious ice dance scoring
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:54:08 EST
    U.S. Figure Skating did not appeal the French judge's scoring that played a major role in Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan Bates losing the ice dance gold medal to France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron.

    Curling drama grows as Britain hit with violation
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:54:08 EST
    The curling controversy at the Winter Olympics has widened as increased surveillance of matches resulted in the removal of a stone thrown by the British men's team for the same alleged violation that burned the Canadians two days in a row.

    Brown toying with idea of UFC, boxing after NBA
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:54:08 EST
    Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who has training in Muay Thai, says he has "toyed" with the idea of competing in combat sports once his NBA career is finished.

    ? One key offseason question for every NFL team
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:54:08 EST
    Which teams will make a splash move? Which teams must make adjustments? We answered big offseason questions.

    Follow live: USA men's hockey faces Germany in group stage
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:41:22 EST
    The U.S. needs one more win to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals.

    Slam dunks, global games, emerging stars: The biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:07:00 EST
    Our experts break down what's happened so far during NBA All-Star Weekend and what to watch on Sunday.

    Men's Bubble Watch: Texas rises, Georgia falls after impactful Saturday for SEC
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:08:54 EST
    The Longhorns beat Missouri on the road while the Bulldogs let Oklahoma run away with it late.

    Women's Bracketology: Finding meaning in the metrics
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:08:54 EST
    The selection committee's first reveal of the season leaned into head-to-head, but the metric isn't the only answer.

    2026 Winter Olympics: Mikaela Shiffrin, USA men's hockey back in action and more from Milan Cortina
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:09:06 EST
    On Sunday at the Winter Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin skied, pairs figure skating begins and USA men's hockey takes on Germany.

    Perfect through three games: Canada grades, takeaways, top players
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:05:50 EST
    With the blowout win, Canada likely earned top seed for the next round. Here's how it happened, what's next.

    11 draft prospects with a true first-round grade
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:59:42 EST
    There's a difference between going in Round 1 and being graded in Round 1, so who makes the list?

    LaMelo to DeMar: Which L.A. NBA stars would've made an All-Star roster in high school?
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:11:54 EST
    From LaMelo Ball to James Harden, these Los Angeles NBA stars' high school résumés would land them on an All-Star roster.

    WNBA mock draft: Who follows Azzi Fudd at No. 1?
    Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:55:10 EST
    Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Flau'jae Johnson follow Fudd, the projected top pick in April's draft.