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The perfect Xbox gift just landed for the festive season
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:18:01 +0000
Hallmark and Xbox have collaborated for another amazing holiday decoration

Former BioWare dev leaks trailer of Mass Effect Universe in wake of BioWare's closure
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:06:14 +0000
A former BioWare developer has released a trailer for the now-cancelled next entry in the Mass Effect series, following BioWare's closure by EA.

Microsoft warns AI agents "can't be trusted" as adoption grows
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:49:34 +0000
A new security update from Microsoft claims that AI agents can no longer be trusted. And although new measures are being put into place to safeguard against rogue agents, there's a certain dissonance between Microsoft's mega AI push and the warnings it's doling out.

Capcom confirms huge data breach affecting millions of Capcom ID users
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:15:24 +0000
Capcom has announced that its Capcom ID membership service has suffered a data breach, leaking private information on over 11.7 million accounts worldwide. Here's what you need to know in case your Capcom ID account has been affected.

Free AI running locally on your PC is only 3 easy steps away
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Running local AI for free on your PC might seem like an advanced task, but I promise you that it's never been more beginner-friendly thanks to streamlined software and open-source models. I got it all set up in about 5 minutes, and I put together this guide to help you do the same.

I spent weeks hunting this Windows wallpaper. It was worth it.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:16:46 +0000
A Windows wallpaper that never shipped on RTX Spark laptops was eventually discovered hidden within Microsoft's Retail Demo Experience files.

Nascar

How to watch NASCAR at Talladega II: Weekend schedule, start time, entry list, TV
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:01:52 +0000
NASCAR returns to Talladega Superspeedway with just three races left in the 2026 season. All three national divisions will be racing this weekend at the iconic track.
Carson Hocevar is the most recent Cup winner at Talladega, while Chase Briscoe won this race last year.
Kyle Larson suffered a DNF at Phoenix, and there are now just 56 points covering the top seven drivers in the NASCAR Cup ...Keep reading

Tim Clark wants NASCAR to be better storytellers to counter "brand perception problem"
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:11:27 +0000
Tim Clark, EVP & Chief Brand Officer at NASCAR, joined a panel at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York where they discussed the constant effort to grow and expand the sport's audience.
With the rise of Formula 1's U.S. fandom, IndyCar's new partnership with FOX, and NASCAR's $7.7 billion media rights deal, there's a lot to be excited about. Clark said how a 'rising tide lifts all ships' ...Keep reading

Jimmie Johnson on the NASCAR business world: "It's a war"
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:34:06 +0000
As part of the Autosport Business Exchange in New York this week, NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson was a guest speaker where he discussed his career as a driver, and also his transition into the role of team owner.
Johnson competed full-time at the top level of the sport between 2002 and 2020, winning 83 races and a record-tying seven championships as a Hendrick Motorsports driver.
After ...Keep reading

Spire says Joe Gibbs Racing now seeking nearly $150M in damages
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:08:08 +0000
When Joe Gibbs Racing first sued Chris Gabehart, and eventually Spire Motorsports, JGR initially sought $8 million from each defendant.
Now, after nine months of legal proceedings and fact discovery, Spire now says JGR is seeking ?nearly $150 million? in damages. The damages relate to JGR's claims of intellectual property misappropriation and alleged usage by the defendants of that data in ...Keep reading

NASCAR explains why they penalized Zane Smith after latest clash with Carson Hocevar
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:44:29 +0000
On this week's edition of Hauler Talk,NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde detailed the decision by series officials to fine Zane Smith $50,000 for slamming into the back of Carson Hocevar after the Phoenix Cup race.
?After they had their dust-up on the race track, we called both of them into (the hauler) at Atlanta,? said Forde. ?And we don?t typically like talking ...Keep reading


Fox News Headlines

Two suspected gunmen killed after shooting wounds 5 Israelis in West Bank
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:05:06 GMT
Two suspected gunmen were killed by the IDF after a shooting near Judea Junction in the southern West Bank left five Israelis wounded on Friday.

Trump's MAGA faithful send warning to Republicans ahead of high-stakes midterm elections
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:38 GMT
Trump supporters at his Sioux City rally back Republicans but voice growing frustration over high prices, the Iran war and Election Day turnout.

Supreme Court blocks use of student IDs as voter identification in New Hampshire
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:44:19 GMT
The Supreme Court allowed New Hampshire to reject student IDs at the polls ahead of midterm elections, warning of voter confusion too close to an election.

Blanche won't rule out DOJ blocking election certification in 'doomsday' scenario
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:53:19 GMT
Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to rule out Department of Justice intervention in midterm election certification, citing hypothetical "doomsday" scenarios.

Drake Maye's end-zone interception proves costly as Patriots fall 30-24 to Bears in primetime
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:55:16 GMT
Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two TDs in the Chicago Bears' 30-24 win over the New England Patriots, improving to an impressive 5-2 record.

Utah man charged with attempted hate crime after alleged threat to 'blow up' synagogue
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:20:41 GMT
A Utah man allegedly threatened to blow up a synagogue, and a search of his home uncovered six improvised explosive pipe bombs and rifles, officials say.

Rhamondre Stevenson's miraculous 48-yard touchdown stuns Bears as clock expires in first half
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:42:35 GMT
Rhamondre Stevenson's 48-yard touchdown as time expired stunned Soldier Field, with only a 4.3% chance of scoring on the play against the Chicago Bears.


Indy Car Racing

'Let's fight' | IndyCar driver Jack Harvey diagnosed with cancer, still plans to compete in 2027
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:10:01 GMT
The IndyCar driver and FOX Sports Driver analyst announced he's fighting cancer, saying, "I?ve never backed away from a challenge in my life."

Chip Ganassi Racing signs Christian Lundgaard to replace Scott Dixon in the famed No. 9 car
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:19:35 GMT
The 46-year-old Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing parted ways after 25 seasons, 59 wins and a victory in the Indianapolis 500.

Dennis Hauger joins AJ Foyt Racing for 2027 IndyCar season, replacing Santino Ferrucci
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:04:18 GMT
Hauger, who won the 2025 Indy NXT championship and then earned IndyCar Rookie of the Year Honors in 2026, will pilot the No. 14 Chevrolet full-time in 2027.

Scott McLaughlin snaps 2-year winless streak with victory in IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:14:55 GMT
McLaughlin dominated the race, leading 87 out of 95 laps, to score his eighth career IndyCar win and first since becoming a father.

Scott McLaughlin tops champ Alex Palou in IndyCar qualifying at Laguna Seca
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:32:27 GMT
McLaughlin just barely beat newly-crowned five-time series champion Palou to score his third pole position of the season and secure the 250th pole for Chevrolet.

Conor Daly joins Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for full IndyCar campaign in 2027
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:17:47 GMT
Along with the driver announcement, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing also confirmed the team will switch from Chevrolet to Honda engines.

Mick Schumacher joining Meyer Shank Racing for 2027 IndyCar season
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:32:17 GMT
The announcement means Schumacher will reunite with Marcus Armstrong, who was one of his teammates at Prema Racing during his Formula 3 championship run in 2018.

IndyCar schedules first oval test for new chassis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:27:47 GMT
IMS says fans will be able to watch the test for free in the Turn 2 viewing mounds.


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