Massive IT Outage Causes Chaos Worldwide (Newser Morning 8)

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July 19, 2024     "When in doubt, don't." —Benjamin Franklin   1 Trump Sets New Record With His Acceptance Speech Donald Trump accepted his party's presidential nomination for the third time on Thursday and gave a speech written in the days after the attempt on his life. Keep reading   2 Massive IT Outage Causes Chaos Worldwide The infamous "blue screen of death" appeared on machines worldwide using Windows on Friday amid a mass outage that affected airlines and banks, among many other businesses and institutions. Keep reading   From our sponsors This Survival-Grade Lighter Is the Ultimate Lighting Solution! Start a fire, light candles, make crème brûlée or give your cocktails the final touches. Don't let this survival lighter go! KEEP READING   At a Glance Passengers crowd the international departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport, Friday, July 19, 2024, as many flights were delayed or canceled due to the worldwide IT chaos. Microsoft says users worldwide were unable to access various Microsoft 365 apps and services, but the situation was improving. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)   3 Report: Gunman's Father Called Cops Before Rally Attack Hours before Thomas Matthew Crooks tried to kill Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, the 20-year-old's father called police, sources say. Keep reading   4 Biden Cancels Another $1.2B in Student Loans The Biden administration is cancelling an additional $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers who work in public service through changes to an existing forgiveness program. Keep reading   5 Priscilla Presley Says She's a Victim of Financial Elder Abuse Priscilla Presley is seeking at least $1 million in a lawsuit against several former business partners, claiming she was a victim of financial elder abuse. Keep reading   6 Drone Strike Kills 1, Injures 10 in Tel Aviv Yemen's Houthi rebels on Friday claimed responsibility for an early morning drone believed to have exploded above Tel Aviv, leaving at least 10 injured and one dead. Keep reading   From our sponsors Ditch the Dress Pants: The Dealmakers Will Replace Your Wardrobe You've built a successful career, curated a discerning taste, and earned the right to demand the best. Introducing the Dealmaker Pant, the pinnacle of elevated comfort and effortless style. Crafted with premium, performance-driven materials, these pants seamlessly transition from commanding the boardroom to conquering your day, all while ensuring you feel as confident as you look. Save 15% with code READ15, exclusive to readers. Shop Now   7 Another Senator Urges Biden to Drop Out And then there were two. Keep reading   8 Russian Prosecutors Seek 18 Years for US Reporter Russian prosecutors sought a prison sentence of 18 years on Friday for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is on trial on espionage charges that his employer and the US have denounced as fabricated. Keep reading   This Day in History On July 19, 1848, the first "Convention to discuss the social, civil and religious condition and rights of Woman" convened at the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, New York. Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2016: Melania's Speech Looks to Have Plagiarized One by Michelle Obama   Yesterday's Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved