Microsoft says unexpected server failures caused widespread app outages

Microsoft traced Thursday’s outage across Outlook, Microsoft 365, Teams, Copilot and services to unexpectedly unavailable servers, not a traffic surge, which strained remaining infrastructure. It redirected traffic, paused deployments and restarted servers; an alternative health check restored some, with automated recovery being prepared. The precise cause remains unknown; Downdetector logged reports across 74 countries.

US envoys meet Zelensky after Putin signals no compromise

Putin rejected compromises to end Ukraine’s war, insisting Moscow’s territorial claims stand and foreign peacekeepers would be “a continuation of war,” dimming hopes for a deal. US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff briefed Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin after meeting Putin, as Kyiv and European leaders demanded participation in peace talks, amid Russia’s 2022 invasion.

Burlington County, NJ: Video shows debris hitting traffic camera amid possible tornado; watch

Footage from a Burlington County, New Jersey, traffic camera appeared to show debris swirling during a possible tornado Thursday afternoon, as warnings were issued across the state. Storm chaser Max Velocity posted the video on X. Burlington County’s warning has expired, while Mercer County’s remained in effect until 4:30 p.m., NBC reported; a tornado has not been confirmed.

Suspect among 2 dead in Washington shooting

A gunman killed one person and wounded four others in Washington before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after barricading himself in an apartment. One victim was critical. He allegedly targeted a gym owner amid a building dispute, then shot bystanders and set part of the building on fire; police negotiated for an hour.

Nunavut wants Canada to lift Arctic drilling moratorium, premier says

Nunavut Premier John Main urges Ottawa to lift its Arctic offshore oil and gas moratorium, saying development could reduce federal reliance and fund services. The territory has an estimated 180 trillion cubic feet of gas. Main says Ottawa can act before 2028, though projects require regulatory, environmental and Indigenous consultations. The 2016 ban protects marine ecosystems.

NWS issues flash flood warning for Philadelphia, New Jersey as heavy rain hits region

The National Weather Service warned Philadelphia, Drexel Hill and Gloucester City of flash flooding until 6:45 p.m. EST Thursday, as thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding was ongoing or expected shortly. Alerts covered parts of New Jersey, where more rain was possible, threatening creeks, roads, underpasses and urban areas. Floods can develop within hours of heavy rain.

James Stewart, 46-year-old Logan Circle building manager, was fatally shot by suspect Matt Lambert

James Stewart, 46, was fatally shot Wednesday at VIDA Fitness in Washington’s Logan Circle, allegedly by 55-year-old Dr. Matt Wade Lambert; five others were injured, and Stewart was the only person killed. Police are probing whether the attack stemmed from Lambert’s lawsuit alleging mold and water leaks at his condominium after repairs. Lambert had posted about the dispute.

UK PM predicts talks will 'go down to wire' for EU summit deal

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said EU reset negotiations may run to the wire before next week’s Brussels summit, but he remains determined to secure agreements. The sides are pursuing deals on food trade, emissions trading and youth exchanges, with student tuition costs a key obstacle. The effort marks a modest step toward closer ties more than a decade after Brexit.

Former CEO Jensen Huang accused of third affair with another Nvidia employee: Report

Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces a third affair allegation, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing two sources, after resigning amid revelations of two other relationships. The latest employee’s identity and position remain undisclosed, and Nvidia has not commented. Earlier reports said Huang admitted an affair with businesswoman Alice Huang and linked him to senior executive Kimberly Powell.

Venezuela, Colombia to collaborate on border security following kidnappings

Colombia and Venezuela pledge security coordination after two border kidnappings, as Colombia seeks help finding mayor’s wife Nancy Gomez, believed taken into Venezuela, and an army officer abducted earlier this month. Colombia suspects ELN rebels in the cases. The border has long faced armed groups, drug trafficking, smuggling and disputes over alleged rebel safe havens.

Logan Circle shooter posted report on mould and water issues in condo as 'manifesto'

Dr. Matt Lambert was identified as suspect in Wednesday’s shooting that killed a manager and injured five; he was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police are probing his dispute with the Metropole Condominium Association as a motive. He had sued over mold and water damage and posted an engineering report he called his “manifesto.”

CAQM puts officials on high alert for one week as farm fires rise

CAQM put officials across four Haryana districts on seven-day high alert as paddy-residue fires rise: 123 of 218 cases came after Diwali, with Kaithal highest at 67. It called the coming week critical as harvest ends, demanding village monitoring. It reviewed measures and machinery, while stressing that preventing fires requires shared responsibility among farmers, government and administration.

UFC fighter Tommy McMillen stable after suspected overdose at Arizona nightclub: Report

UFC fighter Tommy McMillen was rushed to a hospital Sunday after being found unresponsive at a Scottsdale, Arizona, nightclub, where responding police officers administered Narcan, TMZ reported. He was stable and not in a life-threatening condition upon arrival, according to the outlet. Further details were not provided, and the report said the story was being updated.

Amid protest against LAHDC elections, 60-day movement curbs on Wangchuk

Ladakh authorities restricted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s movement for 60 days, citing risks to peace and the December 4 LAHDC elections, after police removed him from a protest site. Despite protest restrictions, the Leh Apex Body demonstrated peacefully, demanding winter polls be postponed because of harsh weather, student departures and disputes over revised council boundaries.

Leaders of countries already hit hard by climate change tell UN summit that urgent action is needed

Small-island leaders at U.N. climate talks in Turkey urged immediate emissions cuts and stronger disaster-loss funding, warning rising seas threaten their nations’ survival as global progress stalls. A new report says climate action has flatlined for five years, with pledges implying 2.6°C warming, while vulnerable islands face impacts despite contributing little to greenhouse-gas emissions.

Gurugram woman biker case: Court rejects bail plea of co-accused for second time

A Gurugram court again denied bail to Lavnish, co-accused in biker Shivani “Siya” Chauhan’s alleged hit-and-run, ruling his role cannot yet be distinguished from driver Kalyan Bainsla’s. Prosecutors allege both men colluded and were in the car; Lavnish’s lawyer says he was not driving. Both remain jailed after the September 13 incident, captured on video, led to attempted-murder charges.

Usha makes comeback into IOA elections through ice hockey

After losing the Sportsperson of Outstanding Merit election, PT Usha was nominated by the Ice Hockey Association of India to the Indian Olympic Association’s provisional electoral college, giving her voting and candidacy rights for December 5 elections. Her nomination may face scrutiny amid IHAI governance disputes; Usha became IOA president through the SOM route in 2022.

Dan Hicks, NBC Sports golf commentator, dies at 64 after ‘acute illness’

Longtime NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks, 64, has died following an acute illness, his family announced Thursday; wife Hannah Storm described his passing as sudden and unexpected. In 34 years with NBC, Hicks became a voice of golf, including his 2008 U.S. Open call, and covered 16 Olympics. He is survived by Storm and three daughters.

US returns over $12 billion in oil proceeds to Venezuela since Maduro's ouster, report says

The U.S. says it returned nearly 99% of $12.26 billion from Venezuelan oil sales since Nicolás Maduro’s ouster, with $168.6 million remaining in Treasury escrow as of Sept. 30. Most funds reached Venezuelans through banks, while $133 million covered government services and supplies. The arrangement follows Washington’s capture of Maduro and takeover of Venezuela’s oil industry.

Richard Posner, prolific legal scholar and outspoken appeals court judge, dies at 87

Richard Posner, the former appeals judge and pioneering legal scholar who brought economic theory to legal analysis, has died at 87, the University of Chicago Law School said Tuesday. Over four decades on the 7th Circuit, he wrote thousands of pragmatic opinions, including rulings on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ discrimination. His 1973 textbook remains foundational.

Shooter kills one, injures several before turning the gun on himself in Washington D.C.

A gunman killed one person and injured four others near the White House before dying by suicide after an hour-long police standoff, authorities said. He allegedly targeted a building owner at a Logan Circle gym, then shot bystanders and barricaded himself in a nearby apartment, setting parts of the building ablaze. The attack followed litigation with the owner.

What makes Kishtwar a safe haven for terrorists

The killing of two special police officers has refocused attention on Kishtwar’s remote Marwah-Dachhan belt, where rugged terrain and poor communications shelter militants. Intelligence places Hizbul Mujahideen commander Jahangir Saroori and associates there, among 10–12 active terrorists. A militant since 1992, Saroori is linked to political assassinations; recent army operations killed four militants, though searches remain difficult.

Microsoft outage hits Outlook, 365, Store and other apps

Microsoft users across the Americas reported trouble accessing Outlook and other services, with more than 39,000 people in the United States reporting problems, according to Downdetector. The reports suggest a broad disruption, but its cause, duration, and status were not provided. Downdetector, an outage-tracking website, uses user reports to flag potential disruptions.

Missouri school stabbing leaves 3 injured, juvenile held: What we know so far

A juvenile suspect is in custody after a stabbing at Black Hawk Middle School in Warrenton, Missouri, injured two students and a teacher, local officials said, and police reported no ongoing threat to the public. The stabbing occurred Thursday morning at the school on Kuhl Avenue, police said, as the story continues to develop.

Dhruv Tripathi on casting Parineeti Chopra in Reporting Live:She has a certain sense of relatability

Filmmaker Dhruv Tripathi says journalism’s core duty—to expose truth—endures despite digital engagement pressures, as technology lets reporters reach audiences. His film *Reporting Live*, starring Parineeti Chopra, explores illegal sand mining and risks faced by people, journalists and officials who challenge it. Inspired by research into trade, Tripathi says storytelling’s honesty helps stories connect.

‘Hola’ from the heartland: Spanish finds a home among children in rural Barabanki

Some 50–60 children in Pure Barwan, Uttar Pradesh, are learning Spanish and welcoming international visitors, turning a classroom into a bridge to the world. Brothers Rizwan and Imran Khan began teaching during the Covid lockdown; now children guide tourists from over 20 countries, play Lotería, and discover new possibilities through language. The initiative began after Rizwan spotted a lack of Spanish lessons for Hindi speakers.

Rethinking parenting and family structures in a changing society

Families are defined by care, commitment and stability—not gender roles or conventional structures, argues Gawande, as fathers increasingly share childcare and diverse households challenge outdated expectations. Yet stereotypes continue to scrutinize single parents, shape children’s sense of belonging and penalize fathers seeking caregiving flexibility. Workplaces and communities should offer support and respect families’ arrangements.

Navigating the future of work

Global workforce mobility widens career and business opportunities, but success abroad requires practical skills, adaptability and knowledge of local hiring systems. Recruitment networks connect talent with employers, and responsible onboarding supports newcomers. International experience can inspire entrepreneurship, but ventures require market research and transparent pathways for international workers, argues Ambi Singh, founder of easy2recurit.

Dr. Matt Lambert, suspect in DC's Logan Circle shooting, had a long litigation with building's HOA

Dr. Matt Lambert was identified as the suspect in the Logan Square mass shooting after he shot one person at a VIDA Fitness gym, fired nearby and barricaded himself in his condominium, NBC News reported. Police said Lambert died by suicide during a standoff, after speaking with deputies. Investigators believe a dispute with the building’s homeowners association may have contributed.

Trump shifts JD Vance's focus from Iran peace talks to domestic corruption: ‘We don't need a deal’

Trump said he had shifted JD Vance from efforts to revive Iran peace talks to alleged corruption in Democratic-led states, while declaring the United States no longer needed a deal with Tehran. He claimed Washington controlled Iranian funds and the Strait as his administration considers escalation, withdrawal, or maintaining course; Vance had led earlier, unsuccessful negotiations.