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Microsoft consumer services recover after global outage, enterprise still monitoredTech — 17hMicrosoft said its consumer services had recovered after a global outage lasting more than a day, while it continued monitoring Microsoft 365 enterprise services and delayed email for stability. The disruption affected Outlook, Teams and other workplace tools; Microsoft said the recovery was ongoing and reported no indication the outage was malicious.

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Nicole Hardy Glad consumer services are back up but they should prioritize fixing enterprise tools like Teams and Outlook first.

Amtrak Booking Outage Amid Nationwide FAA Ground StopTravel — 20hAmtrak’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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Derek Foss Amtrak handled the rush better than the FAA did, but they need to upgrade their booking system before the next disruption.

Portland Superintendent Recommends 10 School ClosuresPolitics — 21hPortland Public Schools Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong recommended closing 10 elementary schools in two phases beginning in fall 2027, revising earlier proposals for as many as 14 closures after community pushback. The plan also includes school-grade conversions and program changes as the district responds to declining enrollment and a projected $65 million budget gap; the school board must still decide whether to approve it.

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Jared Kim Converting some buildings to different grades could work if the district actually tracks how students adjust afterward.

Eisenhower’s Warning About Communist Subversion Still Matters Today1 source — 5d

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Jared Kim People dismiss these old cautions too easily, but the methods of undermining from within have stayed consistent over decades.

AEW Full Gear 2026 sells 5,728 tickets with 825 still available — 3dAEW Full Gear 2026 in Phoenix has distributed 5,728 tickets, with 825 still available—well below the 10,485 distributed for last year’s event, despite a recent sales uptick. The card is headlined by Will Ospreay defending the AEW World Championship against Kyle Fletcher and includes several other title matches and an Anarchy in the Arena bout.

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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.

Jets Expect Garrett Wilson to Clear Concussion Protocol — 3dJets receiver Garrett Wilson returned to limited practice while working through the concussion protocol, shedding his noncontact jersey Thursday. He still needed to clear the protocol to play against the Bills on Sunday.

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Soros Fund Reports 28-Fold Intel Stake IncreaseFinance — 1dSoros Fund Management’s third-quarter filing showed its Intel position jumping from 100,000 to 2.83 million shares, valued at about $340 million as of Sept. 30, making it the fund’s largest individual stock holding. The fund also increased several chip and AI-related positions while trimming or exiting other holdings; the 13F is a backward-looking snapshot and does not reveal whether it still owns the shares.

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Priya Raman Increasing positions in chips while trimming others suggests the fund is shifting toward tech growth over value plays.

Emanuel Nine Memorial to Open at Mother Emanuel Church in CharlestonWorld — 1dThe Emanuel Nine Memorial at Charleston’s Mother Emanuel AME Church is opening to the public, honoring the nine people killed in the 2015 racist shooting and recognizing survivors and a community still affected by the tragedy. Designed as a space for remembrance, reflection and healing, its courtyard centers on a fountain bearing the victims’ names and communal marble benches; a survivors’ garden and museum are also planned.

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James Anderson, 44, signs for Surrey — 2dJames Anderson will continue his county career with Surrey in 2027 after Lancashire opted not to renew his contract, giving the 44-year-old England great a chance to compete for the County Championship. He took 50 wickets for Lancashire last season and says he still has more to contribute.

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Dana Whitfield Lancashire will regret dropping him so soon. At 44 he deserves the chance to chase another title.

York College Plans $7.4M Penn State York PurchaseBusiness — 2dYork College of Pennsylvania is poised to buy Penn State York’s 53-acre campus for $7.4 million, with WellSpan Health investing in improvements and health-professions programs. The sale still requires full board approval; Penn State York is expected to remain open through spring 2027 before the campus transitions to York College.

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Multiple International Football Matches Set Across Europe, DurbanSports — 2dFrance face Türkiye in the final Group A1 matchday of the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League, with France still in contention for first place and Türkiye already certain to finish bottom. France need a win and an Italy slip to top the group; a defeat combined with a Belgium win could drop them to third.

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

Jim Gaffigan Adds 2027 Tour Dates — 4dJim Gaffigan is taking his “Still Fighting It” tour to venues across the country in 2027, with announced Midwest stops in Cedar Rapids, La Crosse and Peoria, as well as Reading, Pennsylvania. Tickets for the shows will be offered through venue or artist presales before general sales.

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Biden Says Cancer Would Have Stopped 2024 Run — 3dJoe Biden said he would have ended his 2024 reelection bid if he had known cancer was behind feeling unwell, adding that an 80-year-old with cancer should not run for president. He maintained he was unaware of the illness at the time and still considered himself best equipped for the job, while saying the June debate with Donald Trump was not decisive in his withdrawal.

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Poland Mass Shooter Obtained AR-15 License Under Strict Rules — 5dThe gunman responsible for a Krakow, Poland, mass shooting that killed six Saturday was still able to acquire the firearm used in the attack, despite a strict licensing scheme.

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Threats Prompt School Responses in Atlanta, DearbornWorld — 5dAtlanta Public Schools evacuated three elementary schools after receiving threats; students and staff were reported safe. By late morning, Morningside and E. Rivers had been cleared, while officers were still searching Springdale Park.

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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.

Wisconsin Adds 12,729 Private-Sector Jobs in Q1Business — 3dWisconsin’s private sector added 12,729 net jobs in the first quarter of 2026. Manufacturing remains a major employer and receives more than $928 million in state aid, while a survey found manufacturers are less pessimistic but still face workforce challenges and mixed views of the state economy.

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SS United States Becomes World’s Largest Artificial ReefWorld — 3dThe SS United States, once the world’s fastest passenger liner and still holder of its 1952 trans-Atlantic speed record, was deliberately sunk off Florida’s Gulf Coast on Veterans Day. After years of planning and preparation, the nearly 1,000-foot ship will become the world’s largest artificial reef and a diving destination.

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Massie Expected to Restart Hegseth Impeachment Process Monday — 5dRep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) still has his sights set on War Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Kentucky congressman is expected to restart to process of impeaching Hegseth Monday afternoo… — by Sandra Rhodes

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RICS: UK Sales Outlook Weakest Since 2023Finance — 2dA Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors survey found UK home-sale expectations at their weakest since July 2023, as higher mortgage rates weigh on buyer demand and professionals report declines in agreed sales and house prices. The downturn is uneven, with prices still rising in Northern Ireland and modestly in Scotland and northwest England.

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Marcus Bell If sales keep falling this could finally help first-time buyers get in, though only if rates ease soon.

Leaked Roster Lists Former Colorado Deputy as ICE AgentPolitics — 3dA leaked roster that news organizations say was verified as authentic lists former Mesa County sheriff’s deputy Alexander Zwinck as a special agent with ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations in Grand Junction, after he resigned amid allegations he improperly helped ICE arrest a Utah college student. The roster does not establish whether he is still employed, and ICE declined to confirm or deny his identity; a judge later ruled the student’s arrest and others were unlawful.

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Michigan’s Only Bojangles Closes After Nine MonthsBusiness — 5dMichigan’s only Bojangles, in Wyoming, has closed less than a year after opening. The location was operated by Meritage Hospitality Group, which filed for bankruptcy in September; the closure’s direct connection to the bankruptcy has not been confirmed, though Bojangles has indicated it still sees potential in the Michigan market.

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Royals Attend Mass for 69 Urda Crash Victims — 4dSpain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined families, officials and clergy at Toledo Cathedral for a memorial Mass honoring the 69 people killed in the Urda train crash. The collision between two trains on the Madrid–Seville line remains under investigation, with 28 people still hospitalized.

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Indiana, USC Set for Top-20 ShowdownSports — 4dNo. 8 Indiana hosts No. 16 USC in a pivotal Big Ten matchup, with the Hoosiers still favored despite projections tightening after USC’s win over Ohio State and Indiana’s recent offensive struggles. Indiana will be without leading rusher Turbo Richard, while quarterback Josh Hoover was not listed on the initial availability report.

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US Removes WuXi AppTec From Military List After Court OrderBusiness — 5dThe Pentagon removed Chinese biotech contractor WuXi AppTec from its list of companies linked to China’s military after a federal court blocked enforcement of the designation. WuXi had challenged its inclusion as arbitrary and unsupported, though it could still face redesignation.

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Priya Raman They can probably redesignate it later with stronger proof instead of rushing arbitrary calls.