NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of Microsoft 365 customers worldwide reported having issues with services like Outlook and Teams on Monday. In social media posts and comments on platforms like outage tracker Downdetector, some impacted said that they were having trouble seeing their emails, loading calendars or opening other Microsoft 365 applications such as Powerpoint. Related Articles Microsoft acknowledged “an issue impacting users attempting to access Exchange Online or functionality within Microsoft Teams calendar” earlier in the day. In updates posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, the company’s status page said it identified a “recent change” that it believed to be behind the problem — and was working to revert it. Microsoft shared that it was deploying a fix — which, as of shortly before noon E.T., it said had reached about 98% of “affected environments.” Still, the company’s status page later added , targeted restarts were “progressing slower than anticipated for the majority of affected users.” As of midday Monday, Downdetector showed thousands of outage reports from users of Microsoft 365 , particularly Outlook .Keir Starmer eyeing up five priorities in Brexit 'reset' talks with EU
Two of ABC's top stars at war as 'historic tension' between them is revealed By GERMANIA RODRIGUEZ POLEO, CHIEF U.S. REPORTER Published: 21:27 GMT, 26 December 2024 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 26 December 2024 e-mail 11 View comments ABC News legends David Muir and George Stephanopoulos secretly loathe one another and are mired in a 'historic' feud, it has been claimed. The two newsmen have been known to have tension and now are barely seen on screen together as a result, as revealed by Oliver Darcy in a holiday edition of the Status newsletter. 'There certainly has been historic tension — to put it lightly — between the two anchors,' Darcy wrote in response to a question about the dynamic between Muir and Stephanopoulos. 'That has resulted in headaches for the network’s bosses. But viewers may notice that, for the last few years, Stephanopoulos has been absent during politics-focused special coverage, such as Election Night. Those duties now fall squarely to David Muir.' The two news anchors have reportedly had a professional rivalry for years, which widened when Joe Biden 's advisors chose Stephanopoulos to conduct the first interview with the president following his disastrous debate performance. The US Sun reported in September that as the anchors moved into a new studio in New York City , Stephanopoulos 'wanted a dressing room as big as rival David Muir's space.' 'George has been interested in making sure he gets whatever David Muir gets,' the insider told the outlet. ABC News stars David Muir and George Stephanopoulos have a had a 'historic' feud as they have competed for power at ABC News for years. They are seen with Diane Sawyer and James Goldston in 2014 As the anchors moved into a new studio in New York City, Stephanopoulos reportedly 'wanted a dressing room as big as rival David Muir's space' Back in 2021, Disney boss Bob Iger flew from California to New York to broker a deal with Stephanopoulos after he threatened to leave ABC because younger rival Muir had been promoted to Chief Anchor 'He's been asking people on his team to find out what David is getting to make sure his is comparable." Earlier this year, DailyMail.com reported on a Radar Online story that gave insight into the alleged feud. 'The rivalry between David and George is real and makes for tension behind-the-scenes...' That rivalry reportedly goes back to Muir's rise at the network and Stephanopoulos resistance to being replaced by a younger journalist. Back in 2021, Disney boss Bob Iger flew from California to New York to broker a deal with Stephanopoulos after he threatened to leave ABC because younger rival Muir had been promoted to Chief Anchor . Stephanopoulos was irate when Muir was given the responsibility of leading the network's special coverage of breaking news stories and special events - a role Stephanopoulos had held since 2014. The Good Morning America anchor served as White House Communications Director in the early 1990s for Bill Clinton. He joined ABC in 1997 and was given the Chief Anchor role in 2014. The network had never had one before. When he found out that the Chief Anchor responsibilities were being handed over to Muir, 47, even though the title wasn't, he threatened to walk. The two news anchors have reportedly had a professional rivalry for years, which widened when Biden's advisors chose Stephanopoulos to conduct the first interview with the president following his disastrous debate performance The rivalry between the two men dates back to 2014 when Muir replaced Diane Sawyer on what was then known as ABC World News. Muir is seen with Biden in 2023 The two newsmen have been known to have tension and now are barely seen on screen together at ABC as a result The rivalry between the two men dates back to 2014 when Muir replaced Diane Sawyer on what was then known as ABC World News. It is now called World News Tonight. At the time, the World News anchor role was the most coveted in the organization and whoever filled it was considered top dog. Stephanopoulos was already hosting GMA and was leading it to enormous commercial success but wanted the World News Tonight role. He stayed on the morning schedule. Muir was given the World News anchor job. He was considerably less experienced than Stephanopoulos at the time, so the Chief Anchor role went to the latter, as did the higher salary. Share or comment on this article: Two of ABC's top stars at war as 'historic tension' between them is revealed e-mail Add commentNEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of Microsoft 365 customers worldwide reported having issues with services like Outlook and Teams on Monday. In social media posts and comments on platforms like outage tracker Downdetector, some impacted said that they were having trouble seeing their emails, loading calendars or opening other Microsoft 365 applications such as Powerpoint. Related Articles Microsoft acknowledged “an issue impacting users attempting to access Exchange Online or functionality within Microsoft Teams calendar” earlier in the day. In updates posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, the company’s status page said it identified a “recent change” that it believed to be behind the problem — and was working to revert it. Microsoft shared that it was deploying a fix — which, as of shortly before noon E.T., it said had reached about 98% of “affected environments.” Still, the company’s status page later added , targeted restarts were “progressing slower than anticipated for the majority of affected users.” As of midday Monday, Downdetector showed thousands of outage reports from users of Microsoft 365 , particularly Outlook .
The Australian sharemarket is tipped to open stronger after a quiet post-holiday session on Wall Street, where the latest data on jobless claims did little to change the minds of investors on where interest rates are headed next. The ASX 200 futures were up 0.2 per cent to 8,217 points as of 7.50 AEDT, while the Australian dollar was down 0.3 per cent to 62.19 US cents. Overnight, US stocks struggled to gain traction after a rally that sent the S&P 500 to its best Christmas Eve performance since 1974, according to data compiled by Bespoke Investment Group. With major European markets closed, volume in the US equity gauge was well below the average of the past month. US stocks are upbeat going into the new year, but volatility could be just around the corner. Credit: Bloomberg The S&P 500 hovered near 6,043 points, while the Nasdaq edged up 0.1 per cent to 20,055 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed. Most megacaps fell, though Apple outperformed after a bullish note from Wedbush. GameStop rallied after an X post from Keith Gill, the online persona known as Roaring Kitty. Wall Street took the latest economic data in its stride. Recurring applications for US unemployment benefits rose to the highest in more than three years, adding to signs that it is taking longer for out-of-work people to find a job. Initial claims, meanwhile, ticked down to 219,000 in the week ended December 21. “Eco data is a non-event until we move into the new year,” said Kenny Polcari at SlateStone Wealth. “Christmas is behind us, but the New Year is ahead of us. Volumes will remain muted.” To Jonathan Krinsky at BTIG, the market can continue to make upside progress into year-end, hitting a fresh all-time high for the S&P 500 above 6,100. Looking ahead to January, however, he thinks volatility will re-emerge. “If the S&P 500 does make new highs, there are going to be massive divergences in breadth and momentum, which is another red flag as we get into January,” he noted. The yield on 10-year Treasuries dropped one basis point to 4.58 per cent. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose 0.1 per cent. Bitcoin sank as traders reduced their risk exposure after a record-breaking run. Spot gold was up 0.8 per cent to $US2,634/ounce on thin trade. The precious metal has jumped 28 per cent this year, supported by monetary easing in the US, safe-haven demand and sustained buying by the world’s central banks. Meanwhile, Brent crude price slipped 0.6 per cent to $US73.12/barrel on news that US crude exports to China had slipped by almost half this year as shifts in the nation’s economy weighed on demand, and it bought more barrels from other countries, including Russia and Iran. With assistance from Omar El Chmouri and Aya Wagatsuma. Bloomberg L.P.Biden’s final freebie vacation of presidency sparks outrage as Dems admit they can’t wait for him to leave White House
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Jarvis Moss scored 15 points and Jonas Sirtautas had a go-ahead three-point play in overtime to help Radford hold off Bucknell 74-70 on Sunday night. Sirtautas gave the Highlanders the lead for good with 2:38 left in the extra period. Moss shot 4 of 13 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Highlanders (9-2). Josiah Harris scored 12 points and added five rebounds. Achile Spadone led the Bison (4-7) in scoring, finishing with 22 points and two steals. Bucknell also got 19 points and four assists from Josh Bascoe. Noah Williamson had nine points. Bascoe’s layup with 12 seconds left forced overtime tied at 59. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Chargers rule out RB Gus Edwards (ankle) vs. Patriots
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The Australian sharemarket is tipped to open stronger after a quiet post-holiday session on Wall Street, where the latest data on jobless claims did little to change the minds of investors on where interest rates are headed next. The ASX 200 futures were up 0.2 per cent to 8,217 points as of 7.50 AEDT, while the Australian dollar was down 0.3 per cent to 62.19 US cents. Overnight, US stocks struggled to gain traction after a rally that sent the S&P 500 to its best Christmas Eve performance since 1974, according to data compiled by Bespoke Investment Group. With major European markets closed, volume in the US equity gauge was well below the average of the past month. US stocks are upbeat going into the new year, but volatility could be just around the corner. Credit: Bloomberg The S&P 500 hovered near 6,043 points, while the Nasdaq edged up 0.1 per cent to 20,055 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed. Most megacaps fell, though Apple outperformed after a bullish note from Wedbush. GameStop rallied after an X post from Keith Gill, the online persona known as Roaring Kitty. Wall Street took the latest economic data in its stride. Recurring applications for US unemployment benefits rose to the highest in more than three years, adding to signs that it is taking longer for out-of-work people to find a job. Initial claims, meanwhile, ticked down to 219,000 in the week ended December 21. “Eco data is a non-event until we move into the new year,” said Kenny Polcari at SlateStone Wealth. “Christmas is behind us, but the New Year is ahead of us. Volumes will remain muted.” To Jonathan Krinsky at BTIG, the market can continue to make upside progress into year-end, hitting a fresh all-time high for the S&P 500 above 6,100. Looking ahead to January, however, he thinks volatility will re-emerge. “If the S&P 500 does make new highs, there are going to be massive divergences in breadth and momentum, which is another red flag as we get into January,” he noted. The yield on 10-year Treasuries dropped one basis point to 4.58 per cent. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose 0.1 per cent. Bitcoin sank as traders reduced their risk exposure after a record-breaking run. Spot gold was up 0.8 per cent to $US2,634/ounce on thin trade. The precious metal has jumped 28 per cent this year, supported by monetary easing in the US, safe-haven demand and sustained buying by the world’s central banks. Meanwhile, Brent crude price slipped 0.6 per cent to $US73.12/barrel on news that US crude exports to China had slipped by almost half this year as shifts in the nation’s economy weighed on demand, and it bought more barrels from other countries, including Russia and Iran. With assistance from Omar El Chmouri and Aya Wagatsuma. Bloomberg L.P. Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Markets Live Wall Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Fund Most Viewed in Business LoadingTravel blogger 'in shock' over Laos backpacker deaths after hostel she recommended for being 'cheap, sociable and offers free alcohol' is revealed as the site of methanol poisoning
The first COVID-19 mRNA manufacturing facility in the Southern Hemisphere is now open in Victoria, Australia, backed by the state and federal Labor governments. The new mRNA manufacturing facility aims to produce up to 100 million vaccine doses per year for COVID-19, influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). However, their production is still subject to regulatory approval. Health Minister Mark Butler and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan opened what they described as a cutting-edge facility at Monash University’s Clayton campus. Moderna’s Australia operations will create 140 highly skilled direct jobs and up to 500 jobs during construction. The government says the new facility will “turbocharge” the growth of Australia’s sovereign mRNA manufacturing industry. “The opening of Moderna’s manufacturing facility in Victoria makes Australia one of very few countries in the world, and the only country in the Southern Hemisphere, with an end-to-end mRNA manufacturing capability.” Allan said she was proud her state was making vaccines that Australia and the world could rely on going forward. “This is exactly what economic growth looks like: more investment, more jobs and more opportunity for all,” she said. “There are now three world-leading centres of medical research—Boston, London, and Victoria.” The government said that subject to regulatory approval, the Moderna facility would produce its first mRNA vaccines in 2025. Butler described the facility as a major step forward to protect Australians against “future pandemics.” He said the facility would create highly skilled jobs, support local industry, and promote research collaboration. Meanwhile, acting Economic Growth Minister Danny Pearson added, “We’ll never have to fight to get our fair share of vaccines again because the Southern Hemisphere’s first end-to-end mRNA vaccine facility has opened in Victoria—setting a new benchmark in innovation and economic growth. “With an election around the corner, the government would rather put Australians’ health at risk, than lose the publicity from opening the new mRNA factory.” New South Wales Libertarian MP John Ruddick explained why he didn’t take the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and raised concerns about the state government continuing to push it. “It was rushed. It was coerced. It was an experimental new type of vac—mRNA,” he said on Dec. 4. “We are grateful to the Australian and Victorian governments who have been pivotal in bringing this to fruition,” he said. “I’m incredibly proud that Moderna has been able to deliver this landmark facility to produce vaccines in Australia for Australians, a significant investment into the country’s biosecurity by our company.” Meanwhile, Moderna Chief Legal Officer Shannon Klinger said the company was committed to enhancing public health infrastructure. “And this facility exemplifies how our technology can support public health resilience in Australia and beyond,” he said. “The MTC-M represents the first commercial-scale end-to-end mRNA manufacturing facility in the Southern Hemisphere. “We look forward to delivering innovative science and comprehensive public health solutions from our operations in this country, advancing healthcare for Australians and the region.”
Black Caps v England: Crowe-Thorpe Trophy revealed for test seriesA judge on Monday rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she is transgender. Monday’s ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver will allow the player, who has played all season, to continue competing in the Mountain West Conference women’s championship scheduled for later this week in Las Vegas. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed by nine current players who are suing the Mountain West Conference to challenge the league’s policies for allowing transgender players to participate. The players argued that letting her compete was a safety risk and unfair. While some media have reported those and other details, neither San Jose State nor the forfeiting teams have confirmed the school has a trans women’s volleyball player. The Associated Press is withholding the player’s name because she has not publicly commented on her gender identity. School officials also have declined an interview request with the player. Judge Crews referred to the athlete as an “alleged transgender” player in his ruling and noted that no defendant disputed that San Jose State rosters a transgender woman volleyball player. He said the players who filed the complaint could have sought relief much earlier, noting that the individual universities had acknowledged that not playing their games against San Jose State this season would result in a forfeit in league standings. He also said injunctions are meant to preserve the status quo. The conference policy regarding forfeiting for refusing to play against a team with a transgender player had been in effect since 2022 and the San Jose State player has been on the roster since 2022 – making that the status quo. The player competed at the college level three previous seasons, including two for San Jose State, drawing little attention. This season’s awareness of her identity led to an uproar among some players, pundits, parents and politicians in a political campaign year. The tournament starts Wednesday and continues Friday and Saturday. San Jose State is seeded second. The judge's order maints the seedings and pairings for the tournament. With a 12-6 conference record, San Jose State is ranked fourth among the 11 teams in the conference. The team’s overall record of 14-6 is best in the league. Several teams refused to play against San Jose State during the season, earning losses in the official standings. Boise State and Wyoming each had two forfeits while Utah State and Nevada both had one. Southern Utah, a member of the Western Athletic Conference, was first to cancel against San Jose State this year. Nevada’s players stated they “refuse to participate in any match that advances injustice against female athletes,” without providing further details. Crews served as a magistrate judge in Colorado’s U.S. District Court for more than five years before President Joe Biden appointed him to serve as a federal judge in January of this year. The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined $2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday. Skinner was issued a warning after a diving/embellishment incident in an Oct. 22 game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the league said. His second citation, which triggered the fine, came in the second period of a 6-2 victory over the Rangers on Nov. 23. Skinner was being followed by Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller as he had the puck along the boards in the New York zone. Skinner lost his footing and the puck despite minimal contact from Miller. The Oilers forward looked toward the referee as he got up but no penalty call was made on the play. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL