Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage as it reports broad recovery

BBC - Nov 13, 2026

Experts say the event is a "stark reminder" of how heavily the world relies on a small group of big tech providers.

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Microsoft Says Outage Disrupting Outlook Is Improving

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Democrats Eye Strict New Limits on White House Budget Powers

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Asian Americans Share Disappointment and Fear After Jensen Huang Scandal

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Bessent Faults Commerce Dept. for Failing to Blacklist Megaspeed

The Treasury secretary blamed the department for not sanctioning the Singaporean firm and said that Nvidia employees should be held accountable if they sidestepped the law.

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Jensen Huang’s Resignation From Nvidia Worries the A.I. Start-Up World

Mr. Huang championed start-ups, with Nvidia holding $48 billion worth of stakes in 229 private companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, at the end of July.

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Fewer Fed Meetings Raise Stakes of Warsh’s Communications

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Jensen Huang’s Fall Costs Asia an A.I. Ambassador to the U.S.

The ex-Nvidia C.E.O. was a bridge between companies and governments. His exit will reverberate, especially in China where it could accelerate a self-reliance drive.

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Mortgage Rates Remain High as Affordability Challenges Persist

The average 30-year, fixed-rate home loan fell slightly, to 7.11 percent, pushing buyers and sellers to the sidelines until conditions improve.

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Shoplifters 'stealing to order' in Scottish shops

Shopworkers in Scotland say they're facing rising levels of violence, including attacks with harpoon guns and machetes, as reports of shoplifting rise dramatically.

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Howard Lutnick Took Softer Line on Nvidia as Calls for Tougher Controls Grew

Critics say Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, and his department have shielded Nvidia as concerns have grown over A.I. chip sales to firms like Megaspeed.