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"A systematic pattern of wage and hour violations": Xbox RPG studio Obsidian is facing a class action lawsuit, denies "each and every allegation"
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:06:24 +0000
Xbox's Obsidian Entertainment, the dev behind The Outer Worlds 2, Avowed, and others, is being sued for "pattern of wage and hour violations."

?Windows Search needs less Bing? ? Microsoft is finally adding an off switch in Windows 11
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:40:59 +0000
Microsoft is testing a hidden Windows 11 Search setting that lets users turn off Bing web results and Microsoft Store suggestions.

I found these pre?built gaming PCs that beat Valve?s Steam Machine on price and performance, and it?s not even close
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:11:45 +0000
The Steam Machine's $1,049.99 starting price is a bummer, and I know a lot of PC gamers are looking for an affordable alternative. I found 5 pre-built gaming PCs with RTX and Arc discrete graphics starting at $849.

?Gaming is becoming unaffordable? ? Xbox CEO says the industry has an accessibility crisis
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:56:46 +0000
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma believes gaming is becoming increasingly unaffordable due to rising hardware costs, subscriptions, and competition for consumer attention. Her comments offer insight into Xbox's broader strategy for accessibility and growth.

This new class for Warhammer 40,000's popular horde shooter was so fun to play it may convert me from a casual fan to a hardcore fanatic
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:52:23 +0000
Fatshark has graciously invited me to witness an exclusive preview of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide's new Skitarii class, along with details on its cosmetics, lore, and gameplay kit.

The XBOX ROG Ally is the only gaming handheld actually getting cheaper in 2026 ? so ditch the overpriced Steam Deck
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:28:11 +0000
The Xbox ROG Ally is the only gaming handheld getting cheaper. Grab this rare Prime Day deal for just £379.99 while you can.

Nascar

Kevin Magnussen vs. Noah Gragson NASCAR feud: A lap-by-lap breakdown
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:01:16 +0000
Kevin Magnussen got the full NASCAR experience in his Cup Series debut at the San Diego street course, highlighted by a multi-lap showdown with Front Row Motorsports driver Noah Gragson.
And while the on-track slugfest ended with a crash halfway through the race, that was far from the whole story. NASCAR has compiled over seven minutes worth of onboard video and radio, showcasing every tense ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a riveting NASCAR Cup race in San Diego
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:38:16 +0000
What an amazing day of racing at Naval Base Coronado! The iconic backdrop for a brand-new street course race delivered in every form, from both the spectacle and the on-track action.
The place was sold out, and the racing was fierce from green flag to checkered flag. All three events culminated with a dramatic pass for the win, while Sunday featured a first-time Cup winner and future superstar ...Keep reading

Naval Base Corando a historic win for Corey Heim and NASCAR
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:55:41 +0000
Sunday at Naval Base Corando was about history.
The inaugural, and maybe only Anduril Race the Base 250 was about the history made by the event, its eventual winner and the history that is still to come.
Corey Heim outdueled 23XI Racing teammate Tyler Reddick to earn his first victory at the NASCAR Cup Series level but only after expected favorites Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch were ...Keep reading

Tyler Reddick explains what went wrong in teammate battle for the win
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:31:36 +0000
Tyler Reddick lost 43 points in the final five laps of the NASCAR Cup race at San Diego, and now moves on to Sonoma with just an eight-point advantage over Denny Hamlin in the championship.
20 of those points went away once he lost the lead to 23XI Racing teammate Corey Heim, but the other 23 were given away after suffering a flat tire, falling back to 25th.
It was an unfortunate end to a ...Keep reading

Every Sonoma matchup for the $1 million in-season NASCAR bracket challenge
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:04:25 +0000
The NASCAR In-Season Challenge is back for the second consecutive year, taking place during the five-week summer run for TNT Sports. The bracket challenge places pairs of drivers against each other each week, with the final two facing off in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26.
Last year, it was the battle of the Tys with Ty Gibbs prevailing over upset Ty Dillon in the ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

Top Prime Day home deals: Save up to 70% on Levoit, Shark and more
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:52:58 GMT
Upgrade your space for less during Prime Day with deals on vacuums, security cameras, air fryers, mattresses and more, starting at $12.

Best Of World Cup: Top Fan Moments, From The Messi Duck To DR Congo's 'Statue Fan'
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:52:49 GMT
Welcome to America, where everything is bigger and weirder.

NBA Draft betting guide highlights value for tonight's first round, including Keaton Wagler
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:49:41 GMT
The 2025 NBA Draft features AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer as the top three picks, with betting value on players like Keaton Wagler.

Best Prime Day tool deals: Save up to 47% on DeWalt, Craftsman and Bosch
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:41:29 GMT
Prime Day is here through June 26, and now's your chance to score big savings on power tools, hand tools and workshop essentials, starting at just $29.

Supreme Court rejects Michigan family's claim that county committed 'home equity theft' over $2,200 tax debt
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:37:56 GMT
The U.S. Supreme Court weighed whether local governments violate the Constitution when seizing homes worth far more than the disputed tax debt owed.

Jets' Geno Smith under active investigation in Florida for alleged assault at his home: police
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:25:59 GMT
Geno Smith is under investigation in Florida for an alleged assault after a woman made claims on Instagram about the New York Jets quarterback.

Austin Metcalf's father haunted by Karmelo Anthony trial visuals released: ?I had never seen those pictures?
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:13:17 GMT
Convicted killer Karmelo Anthony is fighting to appeal his 35-year sentence for murdering Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet in 2025.
Indy Car Racing

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.

Palou earns pole for IndyCar race in Detroit as Indy 500 top-2 of Rosenqvist and Malukas fail to advance out of first round
Sat, 30 May 2026 20:09:57 GMT
It was Palou's third IndyCar pole in a row, having set the fastest time in qualifying for both the Sonsio Grand Prix and 110th Indy 500.

Renew, upgrade your Indy 500 tickets by June 15 before price increase
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:12:14 GMT
Fans who went to the 2026 Indy 500 have until Monday, June 15 to renew or upgrade their tickets for the best prices of the entire year.

'Nothing else I could have done' | David Malukas emotional after coming up short in closest Indy 500 finish
Sun, 24 May 2026 22:22:43 GMT
"I just don't know what else we could have done," Malukas said after the race. "We were driving 150% that whole race."
ESPN Sports Headlines

World Cup live updates: Ronaldo starts as Portugal...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:01:15 EST
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Sources: Heat land Giannis in blockbuster trade
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:44:09 EST
The Bucks are trading Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 in Tuesday's draft), one pick swap and one second-rounder, per sources.

Blazers hiring Wolves' Nori as coach, sources say
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:44:09 EST
The Trail Blazers have hired Micah Nori as the team's new head coach. Nori has spent the past five seasons as an assistant coach for the Wolves.

Cops look at battery claim against Jets QB Smith
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:44:10 EST
Jets quarterback Geno Smith is being investigated by police for an incident in which a woman accused him of battery.

Sources: Randle off to Nets as part of 3-team deal...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:44:09 EST
The Timberwolves are sending Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA draft to the Nets as part of a three-team trade that also will see Nic Claxton go to the Bulls and Minnesota get the No. 33 pick from Brooklyn, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Ex-Wings, Leafs coach Babcock to lead Oilers
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:44:09 EST
Mike Babcock, who last coached the Maple Leafs before being fired in 2019, was officially named the next head coach of the Oilers on Tuesday.

Tour's 2-track plan has separate fields, schedules...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:44:09 EST
The PGA Tour has approved recommendations from the Future Competition Committee that will dramatically reshape the tour's competitive structure, with two separate series of tournaments that will run concurrently starting in 2028.

Ohio State to enshrine Tressel in Ring of Honor
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:44:09 EST
Jim Tressel, who coached Ohio State to six Big Ten titles and the 2002 National Championship title, will be inducted into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor on Sept. 5.