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Microsoft outage hits users worldwide: What went wrong, why is cyberattack ruled out? - explainer

A massive Microsoft outage disrupted services worldwide, including in Israel. Experts explain the suspected server failure and why a cyberattack appears unlikely.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Microsoft logo and words "Global Outage" are seen in this illustration taken on November 13, 2026.
A United States Postal Service (USPS) mail delivery truck is seen in Queens, New York City.

Trump administration takes USPS mail-in ballot fight to Supreme Court

The USPS regulation would impose new voter-specific data and ballot envelope standards and potentially refuse the delivery of ballots that do not comply.

|ByREUTERS
U.S. postal service trucks sit parked at the post office in Del Mar, California

Judge blocks Trump-backed USPS mail-voting rules ahead of November elections

During the 2024 election, the USPS says it processed nearly 100 million ballots, and about 30% of voters nationwide cast ballots by mail, according to the states.

|ByREUTERS
The Star of David design on an individualized stamp approved by Deutsche Post. July 28, 2026.

German postal service reverses decision on anti-antisemitism Star of David stamp

Deutsche Post says it "stands firmly and unequivocally against antisemitism" after approving a Star of David stamp it had initially declined.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Israel postal service sued for prioritizing Amazon deliveries

The suit was filed by a businessman who claimed his online auction business was suffering due to Israel Post prioritizing Amazon deliveries.

JANUARY 8, 2020ByMARCY OSTER/JTA
Amazon packages awaiting dispatch

Washington state cinema evacuated due to human urine

In the ensuing panic, streets were shut down and the theater was evacuated. Moviegoers were likely "pissed."

DECEMBER 1, 2019ByAARON REICH
A Chinese laboratory worker inspects urine samples in Beijing February 9, 2004.

Alibaba to have new shipping route to Israel

This will be done in preparetion to "Singles day" a Chinese holiday much akin to Black Friday

OCTOBER 24, 2019ByOMRI RON
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