Microsoft tests a movable Taskbar in Windows 11, restoring a key customization feature many users missed
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:49:06 +0000
Microsoft is finally testing a movable Taskbar in Windows 11, reversing a controversial design decision that has frustrated users since the OS launched.

Microsoft reverses course on Edge password handling but denies users were ever at risk
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:08:07 +0000
Microsoft is patching an Edge behavior that left passwords in system memory, despite claiming the risk was within its expected threat model.

Microsoft fixes annoying BitLocker lockout ? but only for Windows 11, leaving Windows 10 stuck
Fri, 15 May 2026 18:13:29 +0000
Microsoft selectively patches BitLocker recovery issue for Windows 11 25h2, leaving Windows 10 and Windows Server users waiting for updates.

Forza Horizon 6 hits over 170,000 concurrent Steam players after the $120 early access launch, and is still riding high
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:39:15 +0000
Forza Horizon 6, the latest and biggest entry in Xbox's flagship racing series, has launched on Xbox and PC via early access and is quickly attaining a massive following on Steam with over 170,000 players and rising.

Windows 11?s May update is causing install failures and slow internet ? here?s what we know
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:27:28 +0000
Windows 11 update KB5089549 is reportedly failing to install for some users, while others say the May 2026 update slows internet speeds.

ROG?s new XREAL R1 glasses turn your handheld into a 171-inch gaming theater (and you can pre-order them today at Best Buy)
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:45:56 +0000
ROG and XREAL are officially launching the ROG XREAL R1 gaming AR glasses worldwide, bringing the first 240Hz micro?OLED wearable display to gamers. With a 171-inch virtual screen, 3DoF spatial modes, and tight ROG Ally integration, the R1 aims to redefine portable play. Our full Windows Central review is coming soon.

Kyle Larson leads NASCAR All-Star Race practice at Dover
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:48:54 +0000
As Dover hosts the All-Star Race for the very first time, NASCAR provided teams with an extended 90-minute practice session on Friday.
Defending NASCAR Cup series champion Kyle Larson topped the speed charts at 22.792s lap (157.95mph) around around the one-mile concrete oval. 
All 36 entries are taking part in the 350-lap All-Star Race this weekend, but ten drivers will be dropped ahead of ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR All-Star weekend at Dover
Fri, 15 May 2026 02:52:35 +0000
Along with points-paying races for the NASCAR O'Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series, the Cup cars will be on the track at Dover this weekend for the 2026 edition of the All-Star Racing.
NASCAR is bringing its annual All-Star Race to the 'Monster Mile' for the very first time, and revamping the format as well. 
Christopher Bell won last year's All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, while Denny ...Keep reading

NASCAR official details the no-caution call for Cody Ware's late crash at The Glen
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:57:39 +0000
Brad Moran, NASCAR?s managing director for the Cup Series, detailed the thought process behind race control not calling for a caution for a crash involving Cody Ware that left a significant dent in the Turn 7 railing.
Ware was able to keep the car under power, drove down pit road, and attempted repairs but the Rick Ware Racing No. 51 ultimately chose to park it afterwards. This became a ...Keep reading

NASCAR TV ratings from Watkins Glen
Thu, 14 May 2026 16:50:52 +0000
There is no direct comparison since this was the first NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen to take place during the spring but the Go Bowling at The Glen on FS1 earned an average of 1.928 million viewers and a 1.06 rating according to Nielsen?s Big Panel + Data metric.
This is the lowest rated race of the season, won by Shane van Gisbergen, this race barely dropping below Bristol?s ...Keep reading

The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race Dover format explained
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:48:49 +0000
The NASCAR All-Star Race changes formats ... often. The Sanctioning Body are not shy about using the race as an experiment, but this year marks quite a dramatic change.
First, the All-Star Race heads to Dover, Delaware for the very first time. The 'Monster Mile' will not host a points-paying race for the first time since 1968, but it will play host to the All-Star Race this weekend. NASCAR also ...Keep reading

Vegas Golden Knights star Mitch Marner is doing the funniest thing ever with postseason explosion
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:44:24 GMT
Mitch Marner now leads the Stanley Cup Playoffs in points with 18 after helping the Vegas Golden Knights punch their ticket to the Conference Final.

Possible hantavirus case under investigation in upstate New York; no connection to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:37:50 GMT
A "suspected" hantavirus case is under investigation in New York's Ontario County, with officials saying there is no risk to the general public from it.

A replica of KITT from 'Knight Rider' got a traffic ticket in another state despite being in a museum
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:32:42 GMT
A museum car replica of KITT from Knight Rider reportedly received a speeding ticket from New York City, even though the car has never left Illinois.

NAACP official condemns White politicians trying to replace resigning Black mayor
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:14:42 GMT
The North Carolina NAACP defended a local branch president who called White candidates seeking Charlotte's interim mayor position "seriously disturbing."

Here it is: The best and the worst of the NFL's annual tradition of the schedule release videos
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:08:52 GMT
The Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers and Tennessee Titans won NFL schedule release day, while the New York Jets fell flat. See the full winners and losers.

White House gets an unexpected buzz as thousands of bees swarm the executive mansion's North Lawn
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:39:33 GMT
Thousands of bees swarmed the White House North Lawn Friday, weeks after Melania Trump announced the addition of two new bee colonies to the property.

Horse dies after crossing the finish line in his first career race in tragic start to Preakness weekend
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:38:22 GMT
Tragedy struck at Laurel Park ahead of the Preakness Stakes when Hit Zero collapsed and died after finishing its first career race on Friday evening.

'This place is just different' | Defending Indy 500 pole winner Robert Shwartzman pens social media post about not racing at IMS
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:34:13 GMT
"I?ll never take the chance I had to qualify and race here for granted. I hope to be back out there fighting for it again one day," Shwartzman wrote on X.

Dinner with A.J. or Mario? | Milk & Cookies with Dave Calabro
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:23:47 GMT
Would you rather have steak and beer with A.J. Foyt, or Italian and wine with Mario Andretti?

3 engine changes during Indianapolis 500 practice have sent Chevrolet and teams in search of answers
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:09:53 GMT
Three drivers have all made engine changes this week. A Chevy spokesman said each engine went back to Detroit for inspection.

'Wienies, start your engines!' | Wienermobiles visiting 2 central Indiana Kroger locations on Fast Friday ahead of 'Wienie 500'
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:11:26 GMT
The event drew 85,000 fans for the spectacle last year and also garnered 8 million more via livestream.

Pato O'Ward reaches the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart on the 3rd day of practice
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:06 GMT
O'Ward posted the fastest lap of the day on the third day of practice on Indy?s 2.5-mile oval, going 227.308 mph.

Romain Grosjean downplays dust-up with Marcus Armstrong as practice continues for Indianapolis 500
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:59:34 GMT
Grosjean called Saturday?s clash a misunderstanding in the heat of the moment.

Conor Daly, Alex Palou become 1st drivers to top 228 mph on 2nd day of Indianapolis 500 practice
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:27:41 GMT
Daly posted the best lap of the day at 228.080 mph with Palou just a fraction slower at 228.026.

IMS announces grandstand sellout of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT
For the second consecutive year, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway expects to sell all grandstand tickets for the Indianapolis 500.

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Smalley, McNealy atop crowded PGA leaderboard
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:12:59 EST
Newcomers Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy were each at 4-under 136 for a share of the lead at the PGA Championship on Friday, with a long list of stars on their heels through two rounds.

Thunder's Williams says he's healthy entering WCF
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:12:59 EST
Thunder star wing Jalen Williams, who has missed the past six games due to a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring, declared himself healthy entering the Western Conference finals.

Kerr on return to Warriors: 'I have to be better'
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:12:59 EST
In his first media availability since deciding to return to the Golden State Warriors for a 13th season, Steve Kerr was critical of the job he did in his 12th season as the head coach.

Silent Knights: Media freeze-out costs VGK, Torts
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:12:59 EST
The NHL has stripped the Golden Knights of their second-round pick and fined coach John Tortorella $100,000 for the team's decision to avoid speaking to the media after its series-clinching win over the Ducks.

Dodgers' Snell a latch scratch, then lands on IL
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:12:59 EST
Blake Snell has landed on the injured list with loose bodies in his left elbow, less than a week after the two-time Cy Young Award winner made his season debut.

Yanks' Fried headed to 15-day IL with bone bruise
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:12:58 EST
The New York Yankees will place pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list because of a left elbow bruise, the team announced Friday.

Suspect arrested in shooting of Missouri's Hardy
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:12:58 EST
A 20-year-old man wanted in connection to the shooting of Missouri football star Ahmad Hardy at an outdoor concert in Mississippi has been arrested.

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Watch: Massive alligator munches on smaller alligator in Florida wildlife park
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:15:42 -0400
A large, adult alligator was caught on camera eating a small alligator in a wildlife park in late March.

Beachgoers warned after first white shark of the season confirmed in Cape Cod
Fri, 15 May 2026 15:32:46 -0400
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, officials are warning beachgoers to watch out for and report any white shark sightings.

Rounds of severe storms continue across Central US into early next week with millions facing tornado threat
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:03:17 -0400
Severe weather season isn't over, as the week of back-to-back storms has proven. Things are expected to ramp up on Sunday, as another round of dangerous storms moves into the Central U.S.

Video shows powerful dust storm creating blizzard-like conditions on western North Dakota highway
Fri, 15 May 2026 09:27:41 -0400
A major dust storm created blizzard-like conditions in western North Dakota Thursday afternoon, reducing visibility to near-zero and causing several crashes on local highways.

Millions across 1,200 miles from Wisconsin to Texas under threat of 'monster' hail as severe storms fire up
Fri, 15 May 2026 06:55:09 -0400
A more than 1,200-mile corridor from Wisconsin to Texas could see severe weather beginning Friday afternoon, with more than 7 million people under the greatest risk of seeing large hail across Iowa and other parts of the Midwest and Central Plains.

Evacuations underway as lightning sparks massive grassfire and burns thousands of acres in Texas
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:56:53 -0400
Mandatory evacuations are underway in Canyon, Texas, as a rapidly spreading grass fire scorches parts of the region. The Hungate Fire began Thursday afternoon when a storm cell moved across Randall County, producing lightning that sparked a series of grass-fires throughout the area.