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Amtrak Booking Outage Amid Nationwide FAA Ground StopTravel — 3hAmtrak’s website, app and phone lines experienced booking problems as air travelers sought alternatives during a nationwide FAA ground stop. Amtrak said train service continued normally and attributed the strain to unusually high demand; its booking system later began returning to normal, though some customers could still face issues.

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Microsoft investigates outage disrupting Outlook and other 365 services — 1dMicrosoft experienced a widespread service disruption on Nov. 12, with users reporting problems accessing Outlook and Exchange Online, alongside Microsoft 365, Copilot and other services. Microsoft said it was investigating email-access issues in the Americas; outage trackers recorded tens of thousands of Outlook reports.

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Elena Vasquez This outage shows how risky it is to depend so much on one company's cloud services for daily work.

US Air Force responds to suspected drone activity at RAF LakenheathWorld — 9hThe U.S. Air Force responded to suspected unauthorized drone activity over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, prompting personnel to shelter in place. Officials said no people, aircraft or infrastructure were affected and that the incident was resolved, amid heightened security following recent aircraft movements linked to reported threats from Iran.

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Jared Kim It's reassuring no one was hurt, but these drone sightings near key bases show we need stronger detection systems in place.

Huang Downfall Said to Remove Key A.I. Backer2 sources — 10h

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Tom Gallagher Losing a major supporter like that always creates gaps in the field.

Kindergarten Cop Actor Christian Cousins Dies at 43Entertainment — 16hChristian Cousins, the former child actor known for “Kindergarten Cop” and “Knots Landing,” has died at 43. His brother Jonas Roeser announced the death and said Cousins had been seriously ill with liver disease.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

FAA Grounds US Departures Nationwide Amid Telecom OutageTech — 7hThe FAA halted departures nationwide after communications problems at multiple air traffic control centers, which officials have so far attributed to a telecommunications outage. Authorities say there is no evidence of a deliberate attack but have not ruled out cyberattack or other causes, including a possible AI-related issue, as they investigate; officials said passengers are safe and normal operations may take time to resume.

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Dana Whitfield If this turns out to be an AI glitch, someone needs to explain why that risk was accepted in the first place.

Florida Man Charged After Infant Left in Car While GamblingWorld — 1dA 28-year-old man was arrested on a child-neglect charge after authorities said he left an infant alone in a running car outside the Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood while gambling. Casino security said he was inside for about two hours, though he told officers it was 45 minutes; officers broke into the car to check on the child.

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Hassett Denies Reports of White House Exit — 10hReports citing unnamed sources said National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett was expected to leave the Trump administration, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent among potential successors. The White House and Hassett denied the report, saying he would remain in his role.

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Chris Dalton These constant leaks from unnamed sources just create unnecessary drama when a direct denial clears things up.

Commanders Practice-Squad QB Sam Hartman Named Bachelor — 16hWashington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman, 27, will lead ABC’s 30th season of “The Bachelor,” premiering March 21, 2027. Hartman said he is excited but nervous about dating multiple contestants on the show.

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Derek Foss At 27 he is still young enough that juggling all those dates could end up being more stressful than he expects.

Gaza Nasser Hospital Strike Kills at Least FourWorld — 2dAn Israeli airstrike hit a building at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, killing at least four people and injuring more than 20, according to Gaza officials; reports differed on the final death toll, with some putting it at six. The strike damaged intensive-care and surgical wards, while Israel said it targeted a senior Hamas militant and others.

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Finland Detects Strike on Russian WarshipWorld — 2dFinland detected a strike on a Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland, and Estonian officials said a vessel was seen smoking before returning toward St. Petersburg. Ukraine’s Security Service claimed responsibility for hitting the corvette Naro-Fominsk, but Estonia could not confirm the cause, and the damage and any casualties remain unknown; Finland said there was no immediate threat to the country.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Multiple Injured in Washington Fitness Center Shooting — 1dMultiple people were shot at and near Vida Fitness in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood, about a mile from the White House, prompting a major police response and calls for the public to avoid the area. Police were searching for a suspect; reports said at least four people were shot, with further details not immediately available.

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Elena Vasquez Police should focus on finding that suspect fast so the area can get back to normal without more injuries.

Washington, DC Gunman Kills Manager, Wounds FourWorld — 1dA gunman fatally shot his building manager and wounded four others near Washington’s Logan Circle before dying by suicide after a police standoff. Authorities said the attack was likely tied to an ongoing dispute over mold and maintenance problems at the gunman’s condominium.

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Report says Musk will skip Trump talks with Xi and Putin — 6hPresident Trump is expected to bring Elon Musk on his Asia trip, but a U.S. official said Musk will not join Trump’s discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit is also expected to address trade and security, while Trump plans to avoid raising the Nvidia controversy with Xi and his aides consider tightening controls on advanced-chip access to China.

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Marcus Bell Keeping Musk out of the Putin meeting avoids unnecessary complications on security matters.

Firearms Trainer Pleads Guilty in Soldier’s DeathWorld — 2dSean Stark, a former Letterkenny Army Depot firearms instructor, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Army reservist Krystofer Lopez during training that prosecutors said was conducted with gross negligence. Stark faces up to eight years in prison; Lopez’s family said the plea and potential sentence do not provide justice, and sentencing is scheduled for February 2027.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Chiefs Monitor Walker Ahead of Falcons Game — 10hChiefs running back Kenneth Walker is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Falcons after missing practice with groin tightness, putting his anticipated rushing duel with Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson in doubt. Coach Andy Reid said the team will assess Walker through Saturday; rookie Emmett Johnson is next in line if Walker cannot play.

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Sam Okafor If Johnson draws the start he needs to show he can handle a full workload without Walker there to spell him.

DC Shooting Kills One, Wounds FourWorld — 1dA gunman identified as Matt Lambert shot five people near a Logan Circle gym in Washington, D.C., killing one and injuring four. After barricading himself in an apartment building and firing at officers, he was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound; investigators said a dispute with his condo building’s homeowners association may have been a factor, though the motive remains unclear.

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Jeffries said he has yet to hear from President Trump1 source — 5d

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Maya Lindstrom Jeffries ought to pick up the phone himself instead of waiting around for a call.

ISPR says forces killed 74 militants in KP and Balochistan operationsWorld — 1dPakistan’s military says security forces killed 74 militants in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan: 43 in Mir Ali and Orakzai over 48 hours, and 31 in a campaign in Balochistan. The military said troops recovered weapons and explosives and that clearance operations are continuing.

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Elena Vasquez Security forces deserve support for these targeted operations that disrupt militant networks in KP and Balochistan.

Nexperia CEO Says China Reunification Remains PossibleBusiness — 3dNexperia interim CEO Stefan Tilger said the Dutch chipmaker could reunite with its Chinese operations if European economic and industrial interests are protected. If the split becomes permanent, he said Chinese parent Wingtech should receive fair compensation; the sides remain in litigation after Wingtech rejected a proposed ownership arrangement.

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Tank Addresses Reported Usher-Chris Brown Tour Tension — 3dTank said competition and differing creative visions can lead to conflict between Usher and Chris Brown, but did not confirm reports of a backstage argument. He attributed the Atlanta tour opener’s rocky start partly to a three-week break and said the production improved in subsequent shows.

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Tom Gallagher The rocky Atlanta start after that long break sounds like a normal touring issue that they sorted out fast.

Bomb Threat Emails Prompt Alerts at European Schools — 2dThreatening emails were sent to many schools in Northern Ireland and Ireland, prompting police inquiries and coordination with school authorities. Northern Ireland’s Education Authority said it knew of no evidence of a credible threat, and the messages resemble a previous hoax; schools were advised to remain vigilant.

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Jared Kim Police resources are stretched enough without chasing down the same old fake emails year after year.

Hellebuyck says family threats prompted Jets trade request — 3dConnor Hellebuyck said threats and other incidents involving his family, along with uncertainty about his career, ultimately led him to request a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. He did not detail what happened, asked for his family’s privacy, and said he still has positive ties to Winnipeg despite acknowledging tensions after the U.S. Olympic gold-medal win over Canada.

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Sam Okafor Fans should give him space on the details like he asked, even with the Olympic tensions still fresh in everyone's mind.

Convicted Russell Brand Faces Six New Allegations — 1dSix more women have accused Russell Brand of sexual misconduct and predatory behavior, including allegations of sex without consent and continuing after being asked to stop. The claims, reported after Brand’s conviction and sentencing for rape and sexual assault, are being assessed alongside other ongoing investigations; Brand has previously denied wrongdoing and said his relationships were consensual.

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Chris Dalton These claims should be checked against all evidence before any final judgment on Brand.