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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

Power outage leaves most of Chile in darkness for hours

A sweeping power blackout left most of Chile in darkness for several hours

ABC 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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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. - 4d

Global Counsel cleared of failing to disclose Qatari work

Ruling on advisory firm likely to renew criticism of disclosure exemption for foreign subsidiaries

Financial 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

'Pain left by actor who abused us is there forever'

One woman's daughter has nightmares the actor is at the bottom of her bed.

BBC News - 6d

Piglets will be left to starve in a controversial art exhibit in Denmark

An artist in Denmark is seeking to raise awareness of the suffering caused by modern pig production with an art installation that includes three piglets starving to death

ABC News - 3d

Syrian businesses left with unwanted goods as economy stalls

A deluge of cheap imports has undercut stocks accumulated under the protectionist Assad regime

Financial Times - 1d

Europe Is Left With Hard Choices as Trump Sours on Ukraine

European leaders have been working to support Ukraine and beef up their own defenses. But the blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s president on Friday made those goals more urgent.

The New York Times - 1d

Why President Trump is pursuing a 'sledgehammer' approach with tariffs and global trade deals

President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff plans covering many key economic allies and trading partners of the U.S. has support by the numbers.

CNBC - Feb. 20

What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy

The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

China's EV maker XPeng eyes doubling global presence by year's end

Yahoo News - Feb. 22

Global Right-Wing Leaders Revel in a Renewed Fight, Supercharged by Trump

Emissaries of far-right parties overseas, gathering this week at the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington, described a resurgence spanning continents, buoyed by the U.S. president.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

UK pop stars drop out of global bestseller charts

British acts miss out on the worldwide annual music charts for the first time in two decades.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US

The prospects of peace and the return of Russian gas looks likely to serve the interests of Donald Trump. The Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago has reverberated through the global ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Martin Wolf talks to Richard Baldwin: What’s the future of global trade?

Is technology making tariffs redundant?

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Can Mecca, Australasia’s top beauty store, go global?

The retailer is opening a mega flagship in Melbourne. It’s all part of a plan to make-up the world

Financial Times - 6d

Alibaba makes AI video generation model free to use globally

Open-source AI tech has been thrown into the spotlight since Chinese firm DeepSeek rattled global markets in January.

CNBC - 5d

Trump adds ‘gold card’ to global cash-for-visas competition

Rivals to $5mn scheme have drawn Chinese, Russian and other wealthy investors, but raised concerns about money laundering

Financial Times - 5d

UK competition regulator will review fewer global deals, says boss

CMA head also warns it will not be ‘open season’ for takeovers harmful to consumers

Financial Times - 4d

Boehly believes Netflix could ‘maintain’ Premier League’s global success

Chelsea co-owner also says league could learn from NFL Crystal Palace chair laments independent regulator Todd Boehly has said the Premier League should consider selling its global TV rights to ...

The Guardian - 4d

The Bangladeshi politician who built a shadowy global property empire

Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his family bought 482 properties overseas costing $295mn. The new government wants some of that money back

Financial Times - 3d

25 arrested in global operation targeting AI child sexual abuse content

Law enforcement agencies from Australia to Canada helped detain dozens of suspects linked to a Denmark-based AI child sex abuse platform, Europol says.

CBS News - 3d

UK vehicle production faces global challenges amid declining output

Yahoo News - 3d

Global implications of White House argument between Trump and Zelenskyy

The ripple effects of an explosive argument between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are being felt around the world. Margaret Brennan has more.

CBS News - 2d

Amazon eyes global expansion for its Temu, Shein competitor

Amazon debuted Haul last year, offering makeup, apparel, accessories and other items that are often priced at or below $20.

CNBC - 2d

Carbon markets can still preserve USAID’s global conservation efforts

Carbon financing can play a larger role here if the private sector can help fill the financing gap left by USAID’s withdrawal.

The Hill - 2d

Football’s relentless hunt for profits still not matching global popularity

For all the brand awareness, the human element in decision making in the most emotional of sports is undervalued. When William Goldman wrote in his memoir Adventures in the Screen Trade that in ...

The Guardian - 1d

UK AI start-up Wayve accelerates global expansion plans

London-based group is testing its self-driving cars in Germany and the US and hopes to ‘soon’ agree deals with automakers

Financial Times - 14h

This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses

Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.

Inc. - Feb. 19

Samsung Galaxy S25 review: the smallest top-tier Android left

Compact phone has flagship chip and buckets of AI, but hasn’t changed much from predecessors. The smallest and cheapest of Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 line might be the one to buy, offering top ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Ron Rivera on Cam Newton: Sometimes things are better left unsaid

Former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton created a stir by saying he entered a "locker room full of losers" when he arrived as the franchise's No. 1 overall pick in 2011.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Is Xi’s Sudden Embrace of Business for Real? China Is Left Guessing.

The uncertain reaction to Xi Jinping’s display of warmth made sense: Executives are eager for a reset after years in the cold but ever wary of meddling.