Microsoft Outlook Outage and FAA Groundstop Show Dependence on Fragile Technology

New York Times - Nov 15, 2026

Incidents involving Microsoft’s Outlook and the Federal Aviation Administration this past week demonstrated our dependence on fragile technology.

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SpaceX Makes History With Successful Rocket Catch in Texas

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SpaceX Makes History With Successful Rocket Catch in Texas

The Starship spacecraft returned from orbit to the same spot where it lifted off, marking a key milestone in SpaceX’s vision of building fully reusable rockets.

Beauty advent calendars can cost hundreds but are they value for money?

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Beauty advent calendars can cost hundreds but are they value for money?

Beauty calendars have become a Christmas staple and have become particularly popular with female shoppers.

Family Dollar to Pay $63 Million Settlement for Overcharging Customers

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Family Dollar to Pay $63 Million Settlement for Overcharging Customers

Since 2023, the discount retailer has been overcharging shoppers “millions of dollars” at checkout, according to a complaint filed by federal regulators and 17 states.

Ground Stop Highlights Chronic Vulnerabilities in Air Traffic System

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Ground Stop Highlights Chronic Vulnerabilities in Air Traffic System

The Federal Aviation Administration’s aging air traffic control infrastructure has had several disruptive failures in recent months, as officials have sought to make upgrades.

A ‘Generational Clash’ Is Fueling Europe’s Protests

Nov 14, 2026

A ‘Generational Clash’ Is Fueling Europe’s Protests

As retirees live longer, governments need to spend more on pensions. That makes it harder to fund other services, spurring protests like those in France.

Wall Street Makes Its Pitch for Anthropic’s I.P.O.

Nov 14, 2026

Wall Street Makes Its Pitch for Anthropic’s I.P.O.

As market uncertainty deepens, investment banks are on a roadshow to sell investors on what could be the largest public offering ever.

Chinese vice premier opens 4th APEC Business Advisory Council meeting

Nov 14, 2026

Chinese vice premier opens 4th APEC Business Advisory Council meeting

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng attended and addressed the opening ceremony of the fourth meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province.

China's anti-poverty victory shines a light on other nations' paths

Nov 14, 2026

China's anti-poverty victory shines a light on other nations' paths

For other developing countries looking for their own strategies, China's experience is extremely valuable. Global progress against poverty has slowed in many regions, and solutions require flexibility. Perhaps China's most useful contribution isn't a beaten track for others to follow, but rather a light shining on what's possible through hard-won experience.

China, Thailand eye higher-level cooperation in digital, green sectors

Nov 14, 2026

China, Thailand eye higher-level cooperation in digital, green sectors

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday called on Chinese and Thai enterprises to seize new opportunities and elevate bilateral cooperation by expanding from "dining tables and taste buds" to "digital intelligence and green development," strengthening industrial synergy and supply chain integration, and moving up the global value chain.

Microsoft’s Global Outage and Fixes: What We Know

Nov 14, 2026

Microsoft’s Global Outage and Fixes: What We Know

Disruptions to the company’s email, messaging and other products lasted about 36 hours, hampering companies and services around the world.

5 Big Questions as C.E.O.s Meet in China

Nov 14, 2026

5 Big Questions as C.E.O.s Meet in China

President Trump and U.S. tech executives are expected to gather for a major summit in Shenzhen next week. On the agenda: a stalled trade war, expanding export controls, and suspected spy games.

China, US pledge to stabilize trade ties in first council meeting

Nov 14, 2026

China, US pledge to stabilize trade ties in first council meeting

China and the United States held the first meeting of their trade council under the bilateral economic and trade consultation mechanism via video conference on Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday.

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