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One of the biggest Genshin?style hits on the planet might finally be coming to Xbox
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:28:42 +0000
A new datamine suggests Wuthering Waves could be coming to Xbox, with platform references discovered in game files, though no official announcement has been made.

MacBook Neo makes Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch seem like a bad deal
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:46:10 +0000
A $599 Mac laptop and $899 Surface laptop just don't compare, and it's not because the Surface is so much better that it warrants its higher price tag.

Microsoft?s Copilot leadership shake?up signals a major shift in how the company plans its AI future
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:52:49 +0000
Satya Nadella unifies Copilot leadership under a former Snap VP, signaling a shift toward in-house "Superintelligence" and independence from OpenAI's models.

This open-source app turns Microsoft's GitHub into an app store for your Android phone ? and your Windows PC, too
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:41:24 +0000
GitHub is a vast labyrinth of amazing open-source software projects, and it can be hard to see some of the awesomeness within. This app changes all that.

An awesome Roguelite beat 'em up I never thought would come to Xbox has proved me wrong ? with a release date confirmed for Xbox Game Pass
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:23:07 +0000
Among Microsoft's announcements for Xbox Game Pass additions for March 2026, one game caught everyone by surprise. Absolum, a popular beat em' up with Roguelite elements released in 2025 for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, is finally coming to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass later this March.

These gaming laptops handle modern AAA titles in a way that actually justifies their price ? OLED options with RTX 50 graphics
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:49:30 +0000
The MacBook Neo isn't equipped to run PC games at their full potential, but these laptops on sale for Best Buy's Tech Fest certainly do.

March?s Xbox Game Pass lineup is wild: Resident Evil 7, Disco Elysium, and a bunch of heavy hitters
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:13:54 +0000
Xbox Game Pass rounds out March 2026 with major additions including Resident Evil 7, Disco Elysium, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, alongside several smaller and returning titles across multiple tiers.

Don't buy a gaming laptop yet! Intel's new processors just launched, with "up to +8% faster performance" over its last gen ? Core Ultra 200HX Plus Series mobile announced
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:58:21 +0000
Intel's new Core Ultra 200HX Plus Series mobile chips bring FPS gains to high-end gaming laptops with in-house performance-boosting "IBOT" tech.

Microsoft 365 is paywalling most of Copilot in Office apps ? what's changing?
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:44:21 +0000
Microsoft is stripping Copilot Chat from Office sidebars for non-licensed users on April 15, 2026, rebranding the included version as "Copilot Chat (Basic)."

The Surface Pro 11 for Business's "unusable" pen is finally fixed ? and so is its inaccurate and unresponsive touchscreen
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:39:25 +0000
Microsoft finally released a firmware fix for the Surface Pro 11 for Business, resolving "hover-inking" and touch accuracy issues that plagued the Intel model for a year.

Google promoted a malicious Chrome extension after Microsoft banned it ? and it lasted for over a year
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:45:47 +0000
Google promoted a Chrome extension that secretly ran malware for a year, even after Microsoft Edge banned it, exposing millions of users.

Microsoft's "most significant change to the Windows keyboard" in 30 years gets a slap in the face from a daring developer
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:28:46 +0000
Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs ship with a dedicated Copilot key. This free app restores the lost Ctrl key and fixes Microsoft?s controversial change.

Turtle Beach's pricy Stealth Pro headset with noise-cancellation and 50mm "Nanoclear" neodymium drivers is now 50% off ? it's an audiophile's paradise
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:53:29 +0000
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro wireless headset for Xbox and PC has received one of the biggest discounts it's had in months, courtesy of Best Buy's Tech Fest event.

Crimson Desert's release date and launch times are only a few sleeps away ? here's when you can play one of the most hyped-up open-world games I've ever seen
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:05:40 +0000
Crimson Desert could be one of the grandest fantasy adventure games ever made, and now it's just a few days away from its release date and launch times.

Bethesda's Todd Howard says NVIDIA DLSS 5 in Xbox's Starfield is "amazing" ? everyone else is calling it uncanny AI slop
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:52:46 +0000
The internet is laying into NVIDIA's DLSS 5 tech for making NPCs look like AI slop, but Bethesda's Todd Howard thinks it's "amazing" in Xbox's Starfield.


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    Denny Hamlin sets realistic final NASCAR win total prediction
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:39:32 +0000
    For much of the past several seasons, Denny Hamlin said reaching 60 career NASCAR Cup Series wins was his most important career goal, even more than the elusive championship, and he now sits at 61 after winning on Sunday at Las Vegas.
    He always said ?60? was the most important competitive goal, because he couldn?t control his destiny in the championship battle, for reasons ultimately ...Keep reading

    Daniel Suarez says he "lost a lot of respect" for Ross Chastain after Vegas comments
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:08:10 +0000
    In 'The Long Run' vlog, which you can watch HERE, Daniel Suarez offered additional comments regarding the on and off-track clashes with Ross Chastain last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
    The two drivers were teammates at Trackhouse Racing between 2022 and 2025, before Suarez and the team parted ways. Now driving for Spire Motorsports, Suarez explained the entire sequence of events that led ...Keep reading

    Carson Hocevar to run Dale Earnhardt throwback scheme and firesuit at Darlington
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:25:11 +0000
    This weekend, NASCAR heads to Darlington Raceway for the first of the track's two Cup races this year. The historic track is one of the most difficult (and exciting) on the schedule, and has hosted Cup races since 1950. 
    The South Carolina track will play host to the sixth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, and we've already been given a glimpse of some of the throwback schemes teams will be ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing, Chris Gabehart granted expedited discovery in court
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:57:05 +0000
    The Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit heard arguments over expedited discovery motions in court on Monday morning before Judge Susan Courtwright Rodriguez.
    The docket also called for arguments over a preliminary injunction motion but all parties in court agreed that the discovery motion?s importance was of greater priority and the results could affect the course ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a very clean NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:33:44 +0000
    Surrounded by his family, Denny Hamlin secured an emotional win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, taking sole ownership of tenth place on the all-time wins list and breaking a tie with Kevin Harvick.
    It was a race dominated by Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports, with their drivers combining to lead 253 of 267 laps. Impressively, there was only one natural caution during the entire event, and ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin, 'the old dog,' is still hunting with Vegas win
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:26:51 +0000
    Crossing the finish line on Sunday, Denny Hamlin said ?old dogs can still hunt,? and that might have enough legs to become the slogan for his 2026 season.
    There were a lot of reasons to expect that maybe this old dog might start to get a little bit sluggish. For one, he went through absolute hell over the winter, with the death of his father in a house fire, that also hospitalized mother ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Las Vegas I
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:22:48 +0000
    No one is really making a dent in Tyler Reddick's impressive points lead, which remains +61 points after the fifth race of the year at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
    He has led the standings since winning the season-opening Daytona 500 last month. His 23XI Racing teammate, Bubba Wallace,is back in the runner-up spot, jumping ahead of Blaney after the Penske driver got caught out by an ill-timed ...Keep reading

    Ex-team-mates Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez clash in heated Vegas confrontation
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:52:02 +0000
    Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez spent the last four years as teammates at Trackhouse Racing, but they aren't teammates any longer. Suarez now drives for Spire Motorsports after being let go from Trackhouse, and he has had a solid start to the 2026 season.
    But on Sunday, Suarez and Chastain were running at the backend of the top 20. Battling for 17th, Chastain passed Suarez to the outside with ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin overcomes penalty, beats Chase Elliott to win Las Vegas Cup race
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:28:34 +0000
    Last fall, Denny Hamlin earned a milestone 60th career at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, dedicating the win to his father. Since then, Hamlin suffered a bitter defeat in the title race, and lost his ailing father in an off-season house fire.
    But on Sunday, he returned to Victory Lane at Vegas for his 61st career win, and his first of the 2026 season.
    "I mean, I knew it took a few weeks to feel ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Mamdani references Palestinian 'genocide' during St Patrick's Day event
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:35:36 GMT
    NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani invoked Palestinian suffering during a St. Patrick?s Day event, drawing parallels with Irish history and praising former Irish President Mary Robinson?s human rights advocacy.

    Robot firefighters enter burning buildings first
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:53 GMT
    New robotic firefighting vehicles use thermal cameras and water cannons to locate fires and hazards before firefighters step inside a building.

    Adult ADHD stimulant prescriptions are surging ? and doctors are raising concerns
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:29:02 GMT
    Adult ADHD treatment surges as stimulant prescriptions more than double since the COVID-19 pandemic began, as a new study reveals a dramatic healthcare trend.

    House Oversight subpoenas AG Bondi in probe of Epstein case 'mismanagement'
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:26:54 GMT
    Attorney General Pam Bondi must testify in a deposition on the Jeffrey Epstein case, according to a House Oversight Committee subpoena issued Tuesday.

    Cuba could experience freedom for 'first time in 70 years' within weeks, former Trump official predicts
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:17:56 GMT
    Trump says he could bring freedom to Cuba for the first time in 70 years as former official predicts breakthrough amid the island's ongoing power crisis.

    Joy Reid says US is 'marginally' better than Iran, compares pro-life laws to Islamic regime
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:16:41 GMT
    Former MSNBC host Joy Reid argued the U.S. is only "marginally better" than Iran, comparing American pro-life laws to Iranian oppression on podcast.

    College Republicans chapter sues University of Florida over club shutdown following antisemitic allegations
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:58:19 GMT
    University of Florida College Republicans file lawsuit after club shutdown over allegedly antisemitic gesture. Attorney seeks emergency injunction.

    Team USA players gifted game-worn Olympic hockey jerseys for World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:55:23 GMT
    Team USA baseball players will wear Olympic hockey jerseys from the gold medal-winning team tonight against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic championship game.

    Nancy Guthrie update: Retired K-9 officer says decision not to use cadaver dogs ?defies logic?
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:34:11 GMT
    Retired K-9 expert questions why cadaver dogs aren't being used in Nancy Guthrie case as investigation enters seventh week with few concrete answers.

    Apple News fails to provide balanced coverage of DHS shutdown, ignores right-leaning outlets: study
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:29:44 GMT
    Apple News and other prominent aggregators are failing to provide balanced coverage of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, according to a study.

    Oregon star Dante Moore writes letter to governor advocating for access to mental health services
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:22:26 GMT
    Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore opened up about his battle with depression and advocated for mental health resources in a letter he sent to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek.

    Trump bids goodbye to intel official who resigned over Iran: 'Good thing that he's out'
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:21:38 GMT
    President Donald Trump said Joe Kent's resignation is "a good thing" because he was "weak on security."

    Austin mass shooting suspect avoided felony in 2022 case, misdemeanor later dismissed after plea deal: docs
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:17:14 GMT
    Austin terror suspect previously faced felony hit-and-run charge that was dismissed. New details emerge about gunman's criminal history.

    Trump says most NATO allies 'don?t want to get involved' in Iran operation, but US 'NEVER' needed their help
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:09:55 GMT
    President Donald Trump indicated in a Truth Social post that most NATO countries have informed the US that they do not want to become involved in the Iran fight.

    Cleanest cruise ships uncovered as new CDC data sparks debate
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:01:40 GMT
    The Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter brings you trending stories on family, travel, food, neighbors helping neighbors, pets, autos, military veterans, heroes, faith and American values.


    Indy Car Racing

    Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to be first winner in Arlington
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:42:18 GMT
    Kirkwood made an aggressive pass below four-time series champion Alex Palou with 15 laps to go and stayed in front the rest of the way.

    Marcus Ericsson scores maiden IndyCar pole in Arlington Grand Prix qualifying
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:57:36 GMT
    It was Ericsson's first pole in his 117th IndyCar start and his first pole in general since the 2013 GP2 feature race at Silverstone.

    Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:34 GMT
    The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew.

    Roger Penske's Texas-sized 'playground' in Jerry Jones' neighborhood is IndyCar's new street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:59:19 GMT
    The Grand Prix of Arlington is the first of three new street races on the IndyCar schedule this season. It is also the start of a multiyear deal in North Texas.

    IndyCar rookie Caio Collet helps Doug Boles mail out 'blue envelopes' containing Indy 500 tickets
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:07:07 GMT
    The blue envelopes were shipped to all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, as well as 32 other countries around the world.

    Conor Daly joins Dreyer and Reinbold Racing for 110th Indianapolis 500
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:55:33 GMT
    The Noblesville native will attempt to make his 13th start in the Indianapolis 500 as he returns to the Indianapolis-based team where he finished top-10 in 2024.

    IndyCar unveils course on the National Mall for Freedom 250 celebrating America?s birthday
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:07:01 GMT
    The race weekend is free and open to the public August 22-23, 2026.

    Indy 500 parking and camping sold out: Here are some travel options
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:58 GMT
    Race Day for the 110th Indy 500 is set to impress, with parking and camping sold out nearly a month earlier than last year. Here are some travel options!

    Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:32:14 GMT
    Newgarden's victory continued what could be a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix after Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

    David Malukas scores maiden IndyCar pole in Phoenix qualifying; Schumacher qualifies 4th for first oval start
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:19:00 GMT
    Team Penske locked out the front row for Saturday's race while Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers occupy the second row.

    The Palou Show | Defending IndyCar champ wins season-opener in St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:27:15 GMT
    The victory was Palou's 20th of his career and also marked his 45th podium finish in 99 starts.

    Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in crash at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:51:53 GMT
    Schumacher didn't even get to complete a full lap in Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of St. Petersburg.

    McLaughlin earns pole for IndyCar opener in St. Petersburg as Grosjean, rookie teammate Hauger make 'Fast Six'
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:16:59 GMT
    McLaughlin, coming off a winless season in 2025, won his second straight pole on the streets of St. Pete after narrowly beating out Marcus Ericsson for the top spot.

    Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:14:34 GMT
    McLaren was initially seeking closer to $30 million and said after the ruling it would still pursue legal fees from Palou.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:30:29 EST
    ESPN's bracketologist shares what he really thinks about every team's chances in the NCAA tournament.

    Source: Broncos get Waddle in deal with Dolphins
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:16:14 EST
    The Broncos are trading for Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in exchange for first-, third- and fourth-round picks in this year's draft, a source told ESPN.

    Cops: Bama's Holloway had 2.1 pounds of pot
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:16:14 EST
    Authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in Alabama star Aden Holloway's apartment when he was arrested on a felony drug possession charge on Monday morning, according to charging documents obtained by ESPN on Tuesday.

    Boozer among freshmen on All-America 1st team
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:16:14 EST
    Duke forward Cameron Boozer is a unanimous first-team All-American in college basketball in voting released by The Associated Press.

    Source: Eagles land speedy ex-Chiefs WR Brown
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:16:14 EST
    The Eagles and receiver Hollywood Brown agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million, a league source confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.

    Hawks fans rep Magic City despite nixed promo
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:16:14 EST
    Hawks fans showed up in Magic City gear Monday night even though the NBA shut down the team's short-lived promotion with the well-known strip club.

    Iran wants WC games moved from U.S. to Mexico
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:16:14 EST
    Iran are seeking to have their FIFA World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico.

    U-M's Whittingham looks to refine QB Underwood
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:16:14 EST
    In his first year at Michigan, coach Kyle Whittingham looks to develop sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood into a "completely finished product" and improve the Wolverines' struggling passing game.

    Pulisic, Reyna in USMNT roster; Adams out injured
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:16:14 EST
    AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Crystal Palace center back Chris Richards headline the 27-player roster named by United States men's national manager Mauricio Pochettino for the upcoming international window.

    ? Giant Killers: Identifying men's tourney upsets
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:16:14 EST
    Which double-digit seeds have the highest potential to advance to the second round? Here's what ESPN's BPI says.

    Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:18:10 EST
    Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.

    The field is set. Make your picks now!
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:18:09 EST
    The Madness is here: Fill out your bracket for the men's NCAA tournament.

    Kiper's new NFL mock draft: How free agency shook up first-round landing spots for top prospects
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:19:07 EST
    Team needs have shifted in free agency, so how will top prospects come off the board in Round 1? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the NFL draft's first 32 picks.

    USA or Venezuela? Predictions, keys to the game for the WBC final?
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:19:58 EST
    Who will win Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game? We have you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways.

    FAQ: Potential ripple effects of adding Seattle and Las Vegas
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:35:58 EST
    The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.

    Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:07:57 EST
    We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

    Ranking the top underclass guards in women's March Madness
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:26:08 EST
    One must-see guard scores from anywhere like the WNBA's Kelsey Plum. Another handles pressure like Chelsea Gray.

    The field is set. Make your picks now
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:39:09 EST
    Like favorites? Pick one as your champ