Windows Central

Windows 11's built-in apps are about to get a boost ? here's what's already in testing
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:28:07 +0000
Microsoft is rolling out a major wave of updates to Windows 11's native in-box apps in the Insider channels, bringing bug fixes, UI tweaks, and highly requested updates to tools like Paint, Photos, and Clock before they ship to all users.

Forget waiting for Prime Day: these compact Geekom mini PCs deliver big?machine performance at smaller?than?expected prices
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:25:26 +0000
Geekom is hosting a summer sale on various mini-PCs that offer great performance, vast storage space, and compact designs that will preserve real estate on your workstations. Plus, Geekom has limited-time promo codes to help reduce their prices further.

Microsoft?s controversial Wi?Fi tracking in Teams is back ? but this time with better privacy controls
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:18:39 +0000
Microsoft Teams' controversial Wi-Fi tracking feature is back with better privacy safeguards and transparency for users.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has new competition from... Google Earth?!
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:42:06 +0000
Google Earth has added a flight simulator to its web app, which is very much not a competitor for a more serious sim but is still fun nevertheless.

?Bring Android apps to Windows.? Ten years later, Microsoft?s app-gap problem still exists, but we have AI and Phone Link as alternatives
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:52:21 +0000
Microsoft is using the Cortana notification sync feature in Windows 10 to add a "request app" feature if the notification comes from an Android smartphone.

Windows 11 users say Microsoft account requirements are creeping into everything and they are tired of it
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:18:33 +0000
A Reddit thread continues to show the growing frustration with Microsoft's mandatory account setup and confusion around BitLocker recovery.

Nascar

San Diego NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the Anduril 250
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:44:46 +0000
NASCAR is taking a trip across the entire country towards Naval Base Coronado for an all-new race on the 2026 schedule. The 17th round of the Cup Series season will take place around a massive, temporary street course existing entirely within an active military base.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the first-ever running of the Anduril 250 at Qualcomm Circuit on the historic Naval ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin says Michael Jordan is 'finding out'
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:16:51 +0000
What is most impressive about Denny Hamlin in 2026 isn?t what he is doing but what he theoretically could have done.
Much to his chagrin.
Think about it: Dover this year was the All-Star Race so it doesn?t technically count but then Hamlin appeared poised to win the Coca-Cola 600 before the rain negated what looked to be a race winning pass on Daniel Suarez.
He?s won three in a row ...Keep reading

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Pocono 2026
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:36:25 +0000
Entering the Coca-Cola 600, Tyler Reddick led the NASCAR Cup Series championship with 129 points between himself and Denny Hamlin. But after finishes of 2nd, 1st, 1st, and 1st again this weekend at Pocono, Hamlin had obliterated that advantage. It's down to just 19 points as the Cup Series heads to Naval Base Coronado for an all-new street course.
In the battle to make the Chase, Austin Cindric ...Keep reading

Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Pocono
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:49:18 +0000
Denny Hamlin cruised to the win ahead of title rival Tyler Reddick at Pocono Raceway, with William Byron leading the way for Chevrolet in third.
John-Hunter Nemechek earned his first top five of the year, placing fourth, while Kyle Larson rounded out the top five.
Erik Jones placed sixth, Chris Buescher seventh (top Ford driver), Ross Chastain eighth, Ty Gibbs ninth, and Ryan Blaney ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin wins third consecutive NASCAR Cup race, beating Reddick at Pocono
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:36:19 +0000
Sunday at Pocono Raceway, there was no stopping the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Denny Hamlin. 
Hamlin has won three consecutive Cup races: Nashville, Michigan, and now Pocono, earning his eighth career Cup Series victory at the Tricky Triangle.
This is Hamlin's 64th career victory, breaking a tie with Kyle Busch for ninth on the all-time wins list.


Watch: Trifecta! Hamlin ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

Federal judge who had sex in chambers apologizes to former clerk as impeachment push ramps up
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:26:13 GMT
Georgia federal judge Eleanor Ross apologizes to former law clerk amid sexual misconduct allegations as House Republicans file impeachment articles.

Country star Ashley Cooke speaks out about rare heart condition that could end her life at any moment
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:43 GMT
Country star Ashley Cooke opens up about her Brugada syndrome diagnosis, a rare genetic heart condition that could cause sudden cardiac arrest.

Country star Ella Langley goes mega-viral with impressive cover of classic Shania Twain song.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:26:49 GMT
Ella Langley's TikTok cover of Shania Twain's "You're Still the One" goes viral with over three million views and a response from Twain herself.

Smart street sensors could be watching your city next
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:19:22 GMT
New York City is expanding AI-powered street sensors to 100 locations, using computer vision to count pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles for safer roads.

Bud Cauley finally gets what he deserves with maiden PGA Tour victory, plus a check-in on US Open expectations
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:12:31 GMT
Bud Cauley wins the RBC Canadian Open nearly eight years after a devastating car accident in Ohio, while the US Open at Shinnecock Hills looms large.

Police in California spot body of 5-year-old swept out to sea
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:05:59 GMT
The body of a missing child was discovered after the girl was tragically "swept into the ocean" earlier this week in California, according to the City of Laguna Beach.

UK to ban TikTok, YouTube, other social media apps for children under 16, Starmer says
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:05:23 GMT
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on children under 16 from using TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and other major social media platforms.
Indy Car Racing

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."

Super Swede | Felix Rosenqvist beats David Malukas in historic finish to win 110th Indianapolis 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 20:53:43 GMT
Rosenqvist beat Malukas by .0233 ? the closest finish in Indy 500 history ? after a one-lap shootout.

Indianapolis 500 live updates | Felix Rosenqvist passes David Malukas at the line to win 110th Indy 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 20:45:01 GMT
Keep it here all afternoon long for live updates of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

Here are all of the wrecks from the 110th Indianapolis 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 17:12:46 GMT
Crashes are part of the tragic history of the Indianapolis 500.
ESPN Sports Headlines

Carolina's jock and nerd alliance created perfect ...
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:30:47 EST
Coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky blended the perfect recipe, creating a team that won its first Cup in 20 years -- and will be back for more.

Peterson visits Wizards, won't meet other teams
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:44:33 EST
Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson has visited the Wizards but does not plan to grant another team a meeting, sources told ESPN.

Hurricanes win Game 6, raise Cup for second time
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:44:33 EST
Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake each scored their seventh goal of the playoffs and Nikolaj Ehlers had an empty-net tally as the Hurricanes topped the Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to claim the franchise's second Stanley Cup.

White: UFC at White House 'great,' never again
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:44:33 EST
UFC president and CEO Dana White was proud of his promotion's White House event but also made clear that "we'll never do this again."

Deion on gambling scandal: 'Something's wrong'
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:44:33 EST
Colorado coach Deion Sanders says "something's wrong with that" when it comes to someone gambling on their own team.

Sources: Jets, durable Tippmann reach $62M deal
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:44:33 EST
The Jets and right guard Joe Tippmann have agreed to a four-year, $62 million contract extension that includes $31 million in new guarantees, sources told ESPN on Monday.

Hurricanes' Staal, 37, oldest Conn Smythe winner
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:44:33 EST
Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal became the oldest player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy at age 37.

Gaethje bucks odds, Topuria to claim UFC title
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:44:33 EST
Justin Gaethje outslugged and outlasted Ilia Topuria, forcing the heavy favorite to retire on his stool at the end of Round 4 on his way to capturing the undisputed UFC lightweight championship.