Inside Microsoft’s Rush to Get Back Online After a Global Outage

New York Times - Nov 13, 2026

A prolonged outage left many without email and other services, the most recent reminder that the world’s technological underpinnings rely on just a few companies.

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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

Nov 13, 2026

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Asian Americans Share Disappointment and Fear After Jensen Huang Scandal

Nov 13, 2026

Asian Americans Share Disappointment and Fear After Jensen Huang Scandal

Many East Asians said that he had swagger and seemed like a superhero. Now there are worries that the spy scandal turns into hyper scrutiny against them.

Bessent Faults Commerce Dept. for Failing to Blacklist Megaspeed

Nov 13, 2026

Bessent Faults Commerce Dept. for Failing to Blacklist Megaspeed

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

Nov 13, 2026

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.

What are people emergency stockpiling?

Nov 13, 2026

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Inside Singapore Airlines' £1.2bn makeover: Travel expert gets first-hand look at enormous first-class beds and major upgrade to economy

Nov 13, 2026

Inside Singapore Airlines' £1.2bn makeover: Travel expert gets first-hand look at enormous first-class beds and major upgrade to economy

From memory foam mattresses and fully closing suite doors to 5ft-wide first-class beds, Singapore Airlines is pulling out all the stops in its bid to raise the bar.

Fewer Fed Meetings Raise Stakes of Warsh’s Communications

Nov 13, 2026

Fewer Fed Meetings Raise Stakes of Warsh’s Communications

The Federal Reserve will vote on interest rates less frequently beginning next year as part of a plan by the central bank’s chairman, Kevin M. Warsh, to overhaul how it operates.

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

Nov 13, 2026

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.

Mortgage Rates Remain High as Affordability Challenges Persist

Nov 13, 2026

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.

Shoplifters 'stealing to order' in Scottish shops

Nov 13, 2026

Shoplifters 'stealing to order' in Scottish shops

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