On November 12, users across North America and possibly other regions reported trouble accessing Outlook, while Microsoft investigated problems affecting Exchange Online and other services. The disruption followed a warning about an actively exploited Outlook security flaw.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on November 12 after an alleged spy plot linked to his extramarital relationships raised national security concerns. CFO Colette Kress and board chair Harvey Jones are now leading the company.Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO on November 12 amid an alleged spy plot and national security concerns, removing a prominent opponent of AI export controls and regulation. Colette Kress and Harvey Jones are now leading the company.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on November 12 amid national security concerns tied to an alleged spy plot. His exit removes a leading opponent of AI export controls and regulation as the company enters a period of uncertainty.
Comedian Walter Masterson and others visited Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s office in Mississippi on November 11, telling staff she had lost her reelection race. The filmed encounter drew criticism after Republican Hyde-Smith’s defeat by Democrat Scott Colom.Walter Masterson’s filmed visit to Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s Mississippi office drew backlash after he told staff she had lost. Critics said the stunt targeted workers facing job losses rather than celebrating Democrat Scott Colom’s victory.Walter Masterson and companions filmed themselves telling staff at Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s office that she had lost. The visit drew widespread criticism even as Democrat Scott Colom offered Hyde-Smith a gracious public thanks.
Oprah Winfrey released her 2026 Favorite Things list on November 12 and aired a holiday episode once more after an absence of 15 years. The video special is available on Prime Video as an episode of The Oprah Podcast.
Singapore said on November 12 that Alice Huang was released after an investigation into her role at Megaspeed, warned for inaccurate statements and barred from returning. Police are continuing to investigate the company.Singapore said on November 12 that US agencies provided little assistance as it investigated Alice Huang and Megaspeed, a company accused of channeling advanced chips to China.Singapore said on November 12 that it investigated Alice Huang over Megaspeed and barred her from returning, while US agencies offered little help obtaining information from Supermicro.
Seattle’s City Council on November 12 lacked the votes to reverse Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision blocking an RV permitting plan, with the tally falling short of the six-member supermajority required.Seattle’s council on November 12 did not muster enough votes to reverse Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision blocking an RV permit plan that critics said could push vulnerable residents out of the city.Seattle’s council on November 12 upheld Mayor Katie Wilson’s veto of an RV permit proposal, leaving her alternative plan in place as the city confronts ongoing homelessness and neighborhood concerns.
Savannah Guthrie has extended her NBC News contract and will remain a co-anchor of the network’s morning program, as her mother’s disappearance in Arizona remains unsolved. The extension was announced on November 12.
On November 12, 2026, a Massachusetts campaign announced plans to seek a 2028 ballot question imposing new requirements on data centers, as a major project is proposed in Sutton.A Massachusetts campaign is pursuing a 2028 ballot question that would give host communities a vote on data centers and require protections for electricity and water customers.A Massachusetts campaign is pursuing a 2028 ballot measure that would require local voter approval and impose new energy, water and oversight rules on data centers.
Whoop launched Whoop Humans in its app on November 12, letting members choose which health metrics, activities and achievements to share with other users.
Meta’s Muse AI agent can now call U.S. businesses for paid subscribers, handling tasks such as reservations and appointment scheduling. The expanded access was announced on November 12, 2026.
On November 12, the FBI said the United States had seized more than $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency stolen from Binance, part of a wider effort targeting North Korean cyber operations.
On November 12, Pennsylvania Sen. Nikil Saval proposed legislation that would let Philadelphia raise its sales tax to support arts and cultural groups, libraries, parks and recreation centers.On November 12, Sen. Nikil Saval proposed allowing Philadelphia to raise its sales tax to fund arts and cultural organizations, libraries, parks and recreation centers.On November 12, Sen. Nikil Saval proposed giving Philadelphia authority to raise its sales tax to fund cultural groups and other community assets.
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