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Xbox co-founder believes ?Xbox is being sunsetted? ? as Microsoft pivots to AI
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:32:37 +0000
Xbox co-founder Seamus Blackley has raised concerns that Microsoft?s increasing focus on AI could sideline the Xbox brand. In a recent interview, he argues that Xbox is being ?sunsetted? as the company pivots toward generative AI, though his comments remain speculative.

WWE 2K26 latest trailer gives more details on controversial The Island mode ? and it's already looking WAY better than it was in WWE 2K25
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:28:42 +0000
WWE and 2K have disclosed the full details on what players can expect to experience in WWE 2K26's version of WWE 2K25's The Island mode, from a new non-linear story to expanded gameplay features.

Tencent just killed a fledgling AAA open-world game studio before it could even release anything ? "I am genuinely heartbroken"
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:53:06 +0000
Game publisher Tencent has shut down TiMi Montreal, a fledgling studio that hadn't even released its first game ? a AAA open-world title ? yet.

Call of Duty: Warzone just got MORE easter eggs with exclusive rewards ? here's how to get the new parachute and weapon blueprint
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:34:30 +0000
Hunting for the new Shattered Echo weapon blueprint in Call of Duty: Warzone? Here's what you have to do.

Report: Former Xbox President Sarah Bond's direction "offended" employees ? "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign deemed failure
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:47:50 +0000
With Phil Spencer's departure, Xbox employees are supposedly relieved that the President of Xbox has left as well.

The Windows Control Panel is one step closer to death as account rename option makes its way to Windows 11's Settings app
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:59:54 +0000
Microsoft is adding the ability to rename your user account to the Windows 11 Settings app, ported over from the legacy Control Panel.

Surface Pro update fixes key cellular bugs ? just as Microsoft leans into 5G
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:59:12 +0000
Microsoft?s latest Surface Pro firmware update fixes VPN and cellular issues, arriving as the company deepens its 5G push through a new Ericsson partnership.

World of Warcraft: Midnight global launch times ? here's when the game will be released in early access and for the general public
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:46:51 +0000
Blizzard Entertainment has released the final, definitive public release and early access dates for World of Warcraft's upcoming Midnight expansion, and we have curated them so you won't miss out on the launch.

Microsoft Paint is gaining a feature I've been waiting 25 years for ? Windows 11's built-in image editor is one step closer to replacing Photoshop
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:50:27 +0000
Windows 11's in-box Paint app is gaining a new feature that will let you rotate shapes and text into any position you like. Believe it or not, this hasn't been possible until now!

Samsung's "Penta Tandem" display tech finally solves OLED brightness woes ? Your next PC or TV screen will be brighter AND more efficient
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:47:01 +0000
Samsung's five-layer OLED stack now has an official name, and the tech is expected to arrive in displays of all shapes and sizes in 2026.

Xbox?s new Chief of Staff just reunited with Asha Sharma ? but who exactly is Craig Cincotta?
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:14:58 +0000
Craig Cincotta has been named Chief of Staff at Xbox, reuniting with new CEO Asha Sharma. Here is his Microsoft career history and what the role means for Xbox leadership.

This tiny app exposes a massive problem at Microsoft ? and shows how smooth Windows could be
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:03:03 +0000
A fast, lightweight whiteboard app called Markerpad highlights how sluggish and web?heavy Microsoft Whiteboard feels on Windows 11.

Microsoft crowns Copilot king of productivity on Windows 11 ? but reports suggest no one is actually using it
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:57:44 +0000
Microsoft ranks Copilot among the top productivity apps on Windows 11, potentially reshaping the future of work with AI.

A farewell to Phil Spencer, he who saved Xbox ? and salutations to Asha Sharma, who will steer Xbox through its toughest era
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:51:51 +0000
The biggest change to Xbox in years, and it might've come at exactly the right time.

New Xbox CEO hits social media running ? Here's everything Asha Sharma has said so far about the future of Xbox
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000
In all the turmoil, Asha reached out to the Xbox community on X answering questions and putting out some early thoughts on the future of the brand.


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    Why the early NASCAR Cup standings have some consequence
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:27:41 +0000
    The Chase for the Championship is back and that means having a good points day is back in vogue but also questions about the standings for drivers who are not off to the start they intended.
    That includes Kyle Larson, who leaves the back-to-back drafting track races 21st in the standings.
    ?And ?,? Larson said tersely when told that fact outside the infield care center on Sunday at ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a record-breaking NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:12:50 +0000
    Let's start off this week's edition of 'Winners and Losers' by just applauding the minds behind the Atlanta reconfiguration. The new version of this historic track has quickly asserted itself as one of the best on the schedule, and consistently puts on the most exciting races. On Sunday, 14 different drivers took a turn out front with a record 57 lead changes.
    And despite all of the chaos and ...Keep reading

    13-year-old Keelan Harvick joins Toyota development driver program
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:22:07 +0000
    At just 13 years old, Keelan Harvick will now follow the highly successful Toyota pipeline as one of the manufacturer's development drivers.
    ?I?m really grateful to have this kind of opportunity with Toyota Racing Development,? said Harvick. ?To have their support and be able to represent ExxonMobil, it doesn?t get much better. I?m still getting experience, but it?s going to be a ...Keep reading

    Connor Zilisch shares karting story that proved Kimi Antonelli was destined for F1
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:21:48 +0000
    19-year-old NASCAR Cup driver Connor Zilisch said he could always tell that Kimi Antonelli would get into Formula 1 after karting together.
    The two grew up karting together when the American driver would spend his summers in Europe to gain experience other forms of racing. During an appearance on the Gypsy Tales podcast, the Trackhouse Racing driver explained that Antonelli was "one of the best ...Keep reading

    Hurricane Hocevar experience on full display in NASCAR Atlanta
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:10:34 +0000
    On one hand, it was the full Carson Hocevar experience at Atlanta, where he was going to take any gap that presented itself but he also acknowledged after the race that he likely has some apologies to make too.
    It was an adventure out there:
    His race began with a flat tire running inside the top-five and lost a lap on pit road. He started racing the leaders to stay just one lap down but had ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Atlanta
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:37:29 +0000
    After winning the first two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, Tyler Reddick holds a 40-point lead in the championship standings. 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace sits second after back-to-back top tens to open the year, with Chase Elliott third.
    Some notables deep in the standings include Denny Hamlin (27th), Christopher Bell (31st), Alex Bowman (32nd), and rookie Connor Zilisch ...Keep reading

    23XI Racing riding high after Tyler Reddick sweeps first two NASCAR races
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:34:39 +0000
    Through two races, the NASCAR Cup Series is 23XI Racing?s world and everyone else is just living in it.
    Tyler Reddick has won back-to-back races to open season and leads the championship standings over his teammate, Bubba Wallace. NASCAR has made headlines all month now with team co-owner Michael Jordan celebrating on pit road following a year that challenged 23XI on the track and in the ...Keep reading

    Shane van Gisbergen spins twice, still earns career-best oval Cup finish
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:21:52 +0000
    Shane van Gisbergen had an eventful race at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) on Sunday. The site of his best oval showing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (third) is now the site of his best oval finish in Cup, finishing an impressive sixth.
    SVG did that despite two mid-race trips through the infield grass on the way to improving on his previous best oval finish of tenth at Kansas last ...Keep reading

    Official race results from 2026 Atlanta NASCAR Cup race
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:31:55 +0000
    Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta featured a record number of lead changes with over a dozen different drivers taking a turn out front.
    For the first time since 2009, a driver opened the season with back-to-back wins as Tyler Reddick surged ahead in double overtime to win the race. It was an improbable comeback after being collected in a mid-race wreck and losing his right-front ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    California woman hospitalized with chemical burns after portable charger explodes
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:53:19 GMT
    Los Angeles woman warns against portable chargers after hers caught fire in bed, forcing her to scream for neighbors to call 911 for emergency help.

    Housekeeper expected to play key role in trial of wife accused of husband?s murder in wealthy ski town
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:51:08 GMT
    Utah author and mom Kouri Richins faces trial in the 2022 fentanyl death of her husband. The couple's former housekeeper is expected to testify as a key witness in the case.

    JILLIAN MICHAELS: Our hockey heroes just gave America the miracle we needed most
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:45:25 GMT
    Team USA makes Olympic history with back-to-back hockey golds, ending 46-year drought. Jack Hughes leads men's team to dramatic overtime victory.

    Georgia lawmaker calls for ICE surge after Savannah teacher allegedly killed by illegal immigrant
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:30:58 GMT
    A Georgia congressman is urging a surge of ICE agents after a Savannah teacher was killed by an illegal immigrant fleeing a federal traffic stop.

    UK hospital trust advises staff to use ?Xey/Xem? pronouns or apologize for mistakes
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:30:55 GMT
    King's College Hospital NHS trust reportedly tells staff to use "Xey/Xem" pronouns and apologize for mistakes, according to training documents revealed.

    Cruz warned Mexico officials 'President Trump was going to' act if they didn't fight cartels
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:26:07 GMT
    Drug lord "El Mencho" killed as U.S. pressure reshapes Mexico's cartel strategy. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., warned officials last year of stronger action under Trump.

    Peter Attia out as CBS News contributor after name appeared over 1,700 times in Epstein files
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:25:39 GMT
    Dr. Peter Attia is out as a contributor at CBS News weeks after it was revealed he communicated with notorious sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein in thousands of emails.

    US women's hockey team declines Trump's State of the Union invitation
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:25:06 GMT
    The U.S. women's Olympic hockey team declined President Donald Trump's State of the Union invite after winning gold in Milan, citing academic and professional commitments.

    Secret tapes sink shooter's defense in Scott Spivey road rage killing
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:09:03 GMT
    South Carolina judge denies Stand Your Ground immunity for Charles Boyd in 2023 shooting death, citing credibility issues and inconsistent testimony.

    Transgender Minnesota lawmaker pushes back on adult site age verification bill over fears of overreach
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:00:05 GMT
    A transgender Minnesota state lawmaker suggested some adult sites can be "educational" for LGBTQ youth, offering skepticism about age verification laws at a hearing.

    Chloe Cole Act aimed at blocking minors from undergoing life-altering transgender surgeries, GOP lawmaker says
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:59:51 GMT
    Republican lawmaker introduces federal legislation named after detransitioner Chloe Cole that would block gender-related medical procedures for minors.

    Former Prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages while splurging on lavish trips as trade envoy: report
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:57:49 GMT
    Prince Andrew allegedly charged taxpayer-funded massages while serving as trade envoy, civil servants reveal in explosive new claims about misconduct.

    Heavy snow is recipe for serious heart attack risk, experts say: What to know
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:53:40 GMT
    Doctors caution that shoveling heavy, wet snow and exposure to frigid winds can strain the heart and raise injury risk, especially for inactive adults.

    BBC issues apology after man with Tourette syndrome shouted racial slur at Black actors during BAFTA Awards
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:48:03 GMT
    BBC apologizes after audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted racial slur while Black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage during BAFTA broadcast.

    Angel Families praise Trump for immigration crackdown: 'You are the man'
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:47:50 GMT
    People who suffered the loss of a family member slain by illegal immigrants thanked President Trump as his administration seeks to tackle illegal immigration.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    We predicted the 12-man USA basketball roster in the 2028 Olympics
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:54:56 EST
    In a time of transition for USA basketball, here's what the 12-man squad that will go up against a competitive international slate could look like.

    USA Basketball's road to 2028: New era, new coach, new decisions
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:11:52 EST
    With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, what lies ahead for USA Basketball?

    Duke back atop AP men's poll thanks to U-M win
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:26:37 EST
    Duke's win against Michigan has propelled the Blue Devils to a familiar perch: No. 1 in the AP men's college basketball poll.

    Vonn says surgery saved her from leg amputation
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:26:37 EST
    American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

    NFL mulls allowing replay officials to throw flags
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:26:37 EST
    The NFL competition committee is discussing the possibility of authorizing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts.

    Source: Falcons to place franchise tag on Pitts
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:26:37 EST
    The Falcons plan to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

    Cowboys aware of potential fallout of Pickens tag
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:26:37 EST
    With the Dallas Cowboys, in the words of executive vice president Stephen Jones, "leaning" toward using the franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens, the organization is also aware of the fallout from that potential decision.

    KD eyes '28 Games, bemoans U.S. hoops critics
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:26:37 EST
    Kevin Durant told ESPN that he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

    Geno makes record 655th AP Top 25 appearance
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:26:37 EST
    Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Tara VanDerveer for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 on Monday when UConn was again a unanimous No. 1.

    Bediako asks Alabama court to allow him to play
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:26:37 EST
    Charles Bediako is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to give him "interim injunctive relief" so he can finish the college basketball season with the Crimson Tide.

    ?? Shots of gold: Winter Olympics, in pictures
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:26:38 EST
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    'The time is now': Inside the Darryn Peterson availability saga at Kansas
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:10:52 EST
    The projected No. 1 NBA draft pick has sat out enough time to cast uncertainty on his team's potential in March.

    NFL free agency tiers: Barnwell ranks the best QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs and OL
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:31:24 EST
    NFL free agency is almost here, and we placed players on offense into tiers based on their potential offseason contracts. Who could get paid?

    Draft intel: Who is the best player in the class? Could Vegas trade out of No. 1?
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:31:24 EST
    We asked NFL execs, scouts and players to weigh in on the Raiders' No. 1 pick and the best prospects in 2026.

    'It's going to be a huge focus': Teams are dialing in on pitch tipping in 2026
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:07:30 EST
    With a new rule already in place, MLB front offices are cracking down on another tiny way to get an advantage.

    As NIL cash grows, coaches call for rules to protect athletes from 'street agents'
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:50:58 EST
    Coaches and other observers see a growing need to protect athletes by regulating middlemen in NIL deals.

    Bubble Watch: Welcome to the 'locks,' Wisconsin
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:16:21 EST
    Wisconsin cemented its status as a 'lock' Sunday, though the SEC continues to lead the Big Ten in projected bids.

    Bracketology watch guide: Houston's 1-seed chances, more key Monday games
    Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:16:21 EST
    How the bracket shifted after the weekend, plus key matchups for Houston, Kansas, Louisville, UNC tonight.