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Microsoft resolves global outage that left tens of thousands unable to access email and other apps
Microsoft said service was restored following an outage that left tens of thousands of users unable to access their Outlook email accounts and other programs.CNBC - 1d -
Slack outage takes down widely used messaging app
Slack platform outage left users unable to use the collaboration messaging app, throwing a wrench in the work day.CBS News - 4d -
Tens of thousands fighting for Russia dying unnoticed on Ukraine frontline
The Kremlin’s recruitment policy is shielding society from the true impact of war.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Tens of thousands mourn Hezbollah leader Nasrallah in mass funeral in Lebanon
Tens of thousands of people gathered at a stadium in Lebanon’s capital Beirut to mourn Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a public funeral nearly five months after he was killed by an Israeli ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
The Trump administration is firing 2,000 USAID workers and putting thousands of others on leave
The Trump administration said that it is eliminating 2,000 positions at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and placing all but a fraction of other staffers worldwide on leave.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Tens of thousands could be held in illegal scam compounds in Myanmar, Thai police general says
Head of anti-trafficking agency says dozens of Chinese criminal gangs were running the centres. Tens of thousands of people could be living inside illegal scam compounds in Myanmar that have ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Tens of thousands of Palestinians seek shelter after Israeli assaults across the West Bank
Nearly 40,000 Palestinians driven from their homes by Israel's month-long offensive in the West Bank have scattered across nearby villages and towns, trying to find shelterABC News - 3d -
Europe’s car suppliers warn they will be unable to absorb Trump tariffs
US shares in Valeo and Forvia fall sharply amid uncertainty over protectionist measuresFinancial Times - 3d -
Power outage leaves most of Chile in darkness for hours
A sweeping power blackout left most of Chile in darkness for several hoursABC News - 5d -
Chile Declares Curfew as Power Outage Sweeps Country
Most residents had power restored by midnight but the situation remained unstable. President Gabriel Boric blamed power companies for not acting faster.The New York Times - 5d -
Slack platform down as users report service outage
Workplace communications platform Slack experienced an outage Wednesday morning as thousands of users reported they were unable to use the service.NBC News - 4d -
WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem
Thousands of users reported problems on Friday, but the Meta-owned company says the issue is now resolved.BBC News - 2d -
How egg producers are working to resolve shortages
According to a CBS News price tracker, the average price of a dozen eggs is nearly double what it was last year, sending grocery bills soaring. The increased prices are partially due to an egg ...CBS News - 2d -
Why the Huge Slack Outage Is a Must-Read Message on Workplace Communications
In an era of always-on digital communication where office chats often rely on third-party tech, you need a backup communications plan to handle problems like Wednesday’s crash.Inc. - 3d -
Microsoft shutting down Skype in May
Microsoft is officially retiring Skype, the platform once popular for making calls and messaging, and redirecting users to Teams, the tech giant announced Friday. The application will close down ...The Hill - 3d -
Microsoft announces Skype will close in May
The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.BBC News - 2d -
Shortage of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic drugs is resolved, FDA says
The FDA's decision will threaten the ability of compounding pharmacies to make far cheaper, unbranded versions of the injections over the next few months.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Palestinian prisoners expected to be released as ceasefire deal impasse resolved
The delayed release of 600 Palestinian prisoners will reportedly go ahead when Hamas returns four Israeli hostages' bodies.BBC News - 5d -
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Realize Music launches singing-wellness app
Realize Music has launched its singing-wellness app, Realize Music: Sing is now available exclusively on Meta Quest in North America.VentureBeat - Feb. 23 -
Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the Sciences
Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Ten Hag: Modern players offended by criticism
Former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said this generation of professional footballers find criticism offensive and demotivating in direct contrast to players of his era.ESPN - 4d -
Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
Microsoft to shut down video-calling pioneer Skype
Tech giant to retire service it acquired for $8.5bn after being overtaken by upstarts such as WhatsApp, Telegram and ZoomFinancial Times - 3d -
A Stytch in time: Connected Apps untangles authorization tie-ups for AI agents
Stytch Connected Apps enables AI agents and third-party apps to authenticate, access data and take action on behalf of users.VentureBeat - Feb. 19 -
Apple’s Vision Pro has a problem a year into its existence: Not enough apps
Apple said in August that the Vision Pro had 2,500 apps. According to one firm's analysis, fewer than 1,900 remain active.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
‘The tyranny of apps’: those without smartphones are unfairly penalised, say campaigners
From loyalty cards, to restaurant meal deals or simply parking your car – it is harder and harder to get by without signing up to a multitude of apps. How to navigate apps: from checking safety ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Police to crack down on theft with help from ‘find my phone’ apps
New bill includes powers to tackle neighbourhood crime such as shoplifting and antisocial behaviourFinancial Times - 6d -
How Walking App WeWard Scored Venus Williams as an Investor
Why the seven-time Grand Slam champ and serial entrepreneur is backing a startup that bills itself as the Duolingo of walking.Inc. - 5d -
Lloyds Bank says app issues fixed after payday IT issue
Technical issues have affected UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025.BBC News - 3d -
Creating the languages of other worlds
When Hollywood needs a language that doesn't exist (like Chakobsa, for the desert planet Arrakis in "Dune," or the Dothraki language from "Game of Thrones"), they call language nerds David and ...CBS News - 1d -
Feds plan another 'accomplishment' email
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Feds plan another 'accomplishment' email Some agencies are planning to send a ...The Hill - 2d -
West African mission sent to Guinea-Bissau to resolve dispute leaves after threats
A political mission sent to Guinea-Bissau by West Africa’s regional bloc to resolve an electoral dispute has left the countryABC News - 6h -
AP sues over White House access restrictions
The Associated Press sued White House officials Friday for restricting the wire service’s access to the Oval Office and Air Force One over its refusal to use “Gulf of America” in its AP Stylebook. ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
F.D.A. Expands Access to Clozapine, a Key Treatment for Schizophrenia
Federal regulators will no longer require patients to provide blood tests before receiving the drug from pharmacies.The New York Times - 5d -
How Medicaid cuts could improve access to care
Coverage — having health insurance — most certainly does not guarantee timely medical care.The Hill - 4d -
Global Counsel cleared of failing to disclose Qatari work
Ruling on advisory firm likely to renew criticism of disclosure exemption for foreign subsidiariesFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump Administration Ends Global Health Research Program
The Demographic and Health Surveys were the only sources of reliable information in many countries on metrics such as mortality, nutrition and education.The New York Times - 4d -
Cuts at USAID and Elsewhere Strain Global Journalism
Investigative journalists around the world relied on funding from the U.S. Now, those watchdogs are scrambling to survive a sudden cash crunch.The New York Times - 3d -
USAID cuts could send global health into chaos
The Trump administration's decision to end almost all foreign aid spending from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is poised to plunge global health into chaos. The ...The Hill - 1d
