November 13, 2026

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Microsoft Says Making Progress Fixing One of Its Longest Outages

Microsoft Corp. said it was making progress in efforts to restore access to its flagship software and end an outage that has paralyzed government offices, traders and businesses globally.

NHTSA Urges Owners of 720,000 BMWs to Park Outside Over Fire Risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged the owners of more than 720,000 BMW vehicles to park outside due to fire risks until repairs can be completed. BMW said Friday it is recalling 720,796 vehicles due to a risk of …

OpenAI, Google, Anthropic Hit With Lawsuit Seeking Halt to Frontier AI Development

A group of nonprofits sued OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX’s AI division, Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s Google on Thursday, seeking to block the further development of the most advanced AI models over concerns, voiced by the companies’ own leaders, that the technology …

Publication of Air Crash Probes Falls Short, Safety Advocates Say

National agencies around the world have not published enough air accident reports to generate recommendations that could improve safety for the flying public, advocates said on the sidelines of an industry conference on Thursday. Final reports are published for only …

White Workers Claiming Discrimination Complicates Shell’s DEI Drive

In October, Shell Plc held a “DE&I in Action and World Mental Health” day, focused on inclusion and mental wellbeing. Staff in the U.S. and elsewhere were encouraged to reflect on their experiences at work, to “practice care, courage and …

At Least 8 Killed, 17 Injured in NYC Multiple-Dwelling Building Collapse

At least eight people have died and more than 17 including seven children and one firefighter have been injured in a building collapse in Brooklyn. The New York Fire Department (FDNY) responded within one minute to a 4:01 p.m. call …

Viewpoint: Property Savings Accounts and What’s in It for Insurance Carriers

For years, portions of the construction and restoration industries have encouraged a troubling expectation among homeowners: when a roof ages or major repairs become necessary, wait for the next storm or disaster and let insurance pay for it. Insurance is …

Freezer Hacks ‘a Wake-Up Call for Society’ Pentagon CIO Says

Kirsten Davies, the Pentagon’s chief information officer, said the potential significance for the U.S. of the recent supermarket freezer hacks in Europe dawned on her abruptly when she first read about them. “Holy cow! What else uses refrigeration?” she recalled …