What happened overnight with the Microsoft global outage

BBC - Nov 13, 2026

Microsoft is struggling to fix a global outage, with services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot affected by "connectivity problems".

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Nvidia Scandal Unleashes a Flood of AI-Generated Memes

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How many sewage spills have happened in your part of Scotland?

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More than 76,000 sewage spills were recorded at overflow sites previously unmonitored by Scottish Water, BBC Scotland News analysis has found.

First snowstorm of the season impacts 19 US states and triggers flight chaos as four-hour delays hit East Coast airports

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Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after mounting scandals

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Jensen Huang, long considered the face of the AI revolution, has resigned as Nvidia's President, CEO and board member as sandals over his romantic affairs wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the company's market value in a matter of days. US lawmakers signal they'll likely push for tighter export restrictions for AI chips. Meanwhile, the rapid buildout of AI data centre is sparking anger and worries among French communities.

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The popular email service appeared to suffer technical difficulties on Thursday, with users reporting problems accessing the website, logging into their accounts and using the app.

Nvidia Stock Tumbles After Jensen Huang Resigns as CEO

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News that the chipmaker’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, resigned drove Nvidia’s stock down, though the broader market rose slightly.

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Massive 'see-through' UFO caught on camera over Oregon home before witnesses suffer mysterious symptoms

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