A massive IT glitch this morning has grounded planes, disrupted 911 calls, knocked broadcasters offline and more. Plus, Trump's RNC speech, and food critics share the toll that constantly eating at restaurants takes on their bodies. |
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A massive IT glitch caused by a problem with Microsoft cloud computing services early this morning has grounded flights by major airlines in several countries, disrupted 911 calls, led to delays at airports and hospitals and knocked several global broadcasters offline. Early Friday, Microsoft said it had fixed the issue, but outages still persisted. Users reported seeing blue error screens on their computers. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, the source of the outage, said it was "not a security incident or cyberattack." Here's the very latest. |
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Former President Donald Trump officially accepted the GOP nomination last night to close out the Republican National Convention, using part of his speech to describe the attempt on his life at a rally last weekend. "I heard a loud whizzing sound and felt something hit me really, really hard, on my right ear," he said. Meanwhile, on the Democratic side, five people with knowledge of the situation told NBC News that people in President Biden's orbit are bracing for the possibility that he may step aside. Read more. |
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| Acclaimed New York Times food critic Pete Wells announced he's resigning from his role after 12 years, writing about how an alarming trip to the doctor informing him he was "technically obese" was a major factor in his decision. He's the latest food critic to share the downside of what many would consider a dream job — eating at restaurants four or five days a week. Health experts agree with him."It's the least healthy job in America, probably," one food critic said. Continue reading. |
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Learn how to do a perfect plank with these 5 easy steps for a full-body workout that tones your abs, glutes, arms and legs and helps reduce back pain. |
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French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten gives a taste of Paris ahead of the Olympics with a roast chicken recipe featuring potatoes that infuse the bird with rich flavor. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
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This lobster is clearly a Denver Broncos fan. A dishwasher at a Red Lobster in Colorado discovered a rare orange lobster while unpacking a shipment last week. The staff affectionately nicknamed the creature Crush, in honor of the Denver Broncos' orange uniforms and legendary defense from the late 1970s. Orange lobsters are one in 30 million, which makes Crush a rare sight at the crustacean's new home in Denver's Downtown Aquarium. |
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