The Microsoft outage comes at a time when Europe is pushing for greater tech sovereignty, aiming to run its own servers and reduce dependency on foreign providers.
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A massive Microsoft outage has left millions around the world without access to Outlook email, Teams meeting tools and other staples of modern office life. Follow for live updates

Global Microsoft outage leaves millions without access to Outlook email, Teams and other tools - CNN

A Chinese company founded by Alice Huang, the woman at the center of a controversy dogging Nvidia Corp., procured smuggled AI chips that were installed at a Shanghai data center with links to Megaspe… [+302 chars]

A Chinese company founded by Alice Huang, the woman at the center of a controversy dogging Nvidia Corp., procured smuggled AI chips that were installed at a Shanghai data center with links to Megaspeed International Pte, according to documents reviewed by Blo…

Bloomberg

Alice Huang-Linked Firm Procured Banned Nvidia Chips in China - Bloomberg.com

With 3:27 remaining in Thursdays game, the Giants lined up with Jameis Winston under center on fourth-and-1 from their own 11. The teams backup quarterback, who runs the teams quarterback sneaks, yel… [+1778 chars]

The wide receiver caught a 32-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels with 57 seconds left.

NBCSports.com

Thursday Night Football: Stefon Diggs’ late TD gives Commanders 24-21 win - NBC Sports

Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has announced he will challenge New York's Chuck Schumer for the job of Senate majority leader, pushing the party into a fresh debate over its future just days after… [+2836 chars]

Van Hollen, a progressive from Maryland, said voters sent a clear message in the midterm elections — that they want "change from the status quo."<br>

Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader - NPR

Spanish singer Rosalía won album of the year at the 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night, capping an electrifying night full of stellar performances across genres.
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Rosalía has won album and song of the year at the 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards. She also opened the Thursday night show. Juanes won the first award for best pop/rock album. Performers at this year’s bash included Karol G, Anitta, Jorge Drexler and Silvana …

Associated Press

Daddy Yankee and Rosalía shine at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards with stunning performances and wins - AP News

A senior official with the NYPD identified the victims as Nicole Daniela Salvada Rodriguez, 9, Juan Daniel Salvada Guzman, 31, Kevin Santiago Reyes Gonzalez, 10, Barry Mamadou, 23, and Ndiaye Mamadou… [+96 chars]

Two construction workers and two children were killed when a residential building fell into an adjacent construction site on Wednesday.

BBC News

What we know about Brooklyn building collapse that killed eight people - BBC

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday awarded a commendation medal to the soldier who admonished him and his entourage for their disruptive behavior at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Nati… [+13 chars]

Video elicited furious backlash from critics incredulous that a defense secretary would behave disrespectfully at one of the nation’s most sacred memorials.

The Washington Post

Hegseth awards medal to soldier who admonished him, his team at Tomb of the Unknowns - The Washington Post

U.S. equity futures rose Thursday evening after major indexes dipped and Nvidia shares fell, following the exit of its founder and CEO Jensen Huang amid an ongoing scandal.
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Major indexes sagged in Thursday's regular trading as Nvidia shares dove on Jensen Huang's exit.

CNBC

Stock futures rise after market dips amid Nvidia woes: Live updates - CNBC

DUBLIN (AP) U.S. envoys met Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin before heading to Ireland for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Washington sought new mom… [+7193 chars]

U.S. envoys have met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin and with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ireland as Washington seeks new momentum in peace efforts. Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner brokered talks this week between de…

US envoys meet with Putin in Moscow on Ukraine talks, then see Zelenskyy in Dublin - AP News

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump on Thursday directed Vice President JD Vance to shift his focus away from the Iran war and instead devote himself to fighting what the president says is corrupt… [+6722 chars]

President Donald Trump has urged Vice President JD Vance to shift focus from the Iran war to tackling corruption and crime in Democratic-controlled areas. Vance led a short-lived truce in the conflict and has blamed the war for Republican losses in the midter…

Trump bluntly tells JD Vance to shift focus from Iran to targeting 'corruption and crime' at home - AP News

The gunman who killed one person and wounded four others in Northwest Washington on Thursday attributed the attack to his long-running frustrations with the management of the condominium complex wher… [+89 chars]

Washington, D.C., gunman Matt Lambert had complained about conditions at his Metropole condo, according to court records, neighbors and social media posts.

D.C. gunman attributed attack to frustrations with building maintenance - The Washington Post

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Houston Astros DH/OF Yordan Alvarez were named unanimous winners of the Most Valuable Player award in their respective leagues Thursday night.
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Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Astros' Yordan Alvarez each earned all 30 first-place votes to win the MVP awards in their respective leagues Thursday night.

ESPN

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, Astros' Yordan Alvarez unanimous MVP winners - ESPN

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The U.S. Army officer arrested in the United Kingdom this week for his alleged involvement in a Russian espionage scheme has been identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner, according to m… [+1754 chars]

The U.S. Army officer arrested in the United Kingdom this week for his alleged involvement in a Russian espionage scheme has been identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner, according to multiple reports.  The 41-year-old soldier was detained Tuesday following a st…

The Hill

US Army officer involved in alleged Russian spying scheme identified: Reports - The Hill

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed a new entry in the Wolfenstein series with a brief tease.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed a new entry in the Wolfenstein series with… [+2265 chars]

Xbox announced that Wolfenstein 3 is in production at Bethesda’s MachineGames.

The Verge

Xbox announces Wolfenstein 3 - The Verge

Can Amanda Seyfried receive awards recognition for her acclaimed portrayal of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s blockbuster documentary You Can See Everything?… [+9534 chars]

In her first one-on-one interview about the film, the actress, who could become the only person ever nominated at a major award show for a performance in a documentary, says she's excited to hit the trail: "I’m very proud of the film, so I’m fully ready to en…

Hollywood Reporter

New Clarity About Amanda Seyfried’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Awards Eligibility, Actress Is Excited to Campaign: “They’re Going to Let Me Loose” (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is under fire by critics asking whether his ties to Chinese companies and friendship with Nvidia's ousted CEO Jensen Huang contributed to the federal agency's lack o… [+7170 chars]

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is under fire by critics asking whether his ties to Chinese companies friendship with ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang contributed to a lack of oversight over Nvidia AI chip sales.

CBS News

Lutnick should have prevented the diversion of sensitive Nvidia AI chips to China, critics charge - CBS News

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Democrat Cindy Holscher has been elected Kansas' next governor, fending off Republican Ty Masterson to keep the office in her party's hands and extend a massive wave of Democratic v… [+3419 chars]

Holscher, a state senator, promised to halt new data centers and overcame a flood of money that Republicans poured behind Ty Masterson, the president of the GOP-controlled state Senate.

Cindy Holscher wins election for Kansas governor, extending Democrats' wave of victories - PBS

Men aged 50–69 and at average risk should get PSA screening every two years.

Ars Technica

In reversal, American Cancer Society urges prostate cancer tests for all men - Ars Technica

You know youve made a good ad when its outperforming an endorsement video from Barack Obama.
Ryan Sayles, a 27-year-old Mississippi content creator, is behind arguably the best political spot of the… [+365 chars]

One of this cycle’s biggest viral hits offers Democrats a potential blueprint as they think about competing in the South — and their digital strategy ahead of 2028.

Politics