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Worldwide travel and banking hit after Microsoft cybersecurity update

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On July 19, 2024, Microsoft experienced a widespread outage that affected its cloud services, including Microsoft 365 apps and Azure. Here are some key points about the incident:
 
Global Impact: Banks, airlines, broadcasters, and health systems around the world reported disruptions related to Microsoft’s 365 apps1. Major airports in the US, Australia, Hong Kong, and London faced technical issues.
 
CrowdStrike Connection: The issue was linked to CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor software, causing Windows PCs to crash unpredictably3. CrowdStrike is a U.S. cybersecurity company.
 
Azure and 365 Disruption: Initially, Azure and 365 services experienced disruptions late in the US night, affecting airlines and interrupting operations. The original Azure glitch was resolved, but subsequent problems emerged across the Asia-Pacific region.
 
Resolution: Microsoft actively investigated the matter, and services eventually recovered. The cause of the subsequent problems remains unclear.
Remember, technology hiccups happen even to giants like Microsoft!

Donald Trump was shot at his rally but he is safe

Donald Trump ear tear by shooter in rally

Donald Trump was shot at his rally in Pennsylvania but is safe, having been hit in the ear. The shooter was swiftly killed by the Secret Service, and a spectator also lost their life in the incident. The gunman who shot Donald Trump was identified as a 20-year-old boy – Thomas Matthew Crooks.

Donald Trump is feeling a whizzing sound” and “bullet ripping through the skin”. A male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service quickly. The attacker killed one spectator at the rally, and two others are critically injured, according to the Secret Service A witness at the rally told BBC they saw a man with a rifle crawling on a nearby roof.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 & Z Flip 6 launched with AI Features and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, both of which were recently unveiled:

Galaxy Z Fold 6:

Design: The Z Fold 6 features a book-style design with a cover display for traditional smartphone use and an inner foldable display for a near-tablet-size screen.
Display:
Closed: AMOLED cover display of 6.3 inches with a 1-120Hz variable refresh rate.
Open: Internal AMOLED display measuring 7.6 inches.
Cameras:
Rear: 50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP 3x telephoto cameras.
Selfie: 4MP under-display camera (inner) and 10MP (cover).
Processor & Storage:
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.
12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB internal storage (also available in a 1TB option).
Battery: 4,400 mAh with 25-watt USB-C charging and wireless charging.
Software: Android 14 with seven years of software and security updates.
Price: Starts at $1,900.

Galaxy Z Flip 6:

Design: Clamshell design, unfolds into a traditional smartphone.
Display:
Closed: Outer AMOLED display of 3.4 inches with a 60Hz refresh rate.
Open: Internal AMOLED display measuring 6.7 inches.
Camera:
Rear: 50MP wide and 12MP ultrawide cameras.
Selfie: 10MP front-facing camera.
Processor & Storage:
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.
12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB internal storage.
Battery: 4,000 mAh with 25-watt USB-C charging and wireless charging.
Software: Android 14 with seven years of software and security updates.
Price: Starts at $1,100.

Both phones emphasize AI features and extended software support. They’re available for pre-order in the US and will be released on July 24

Keir Starmer’s Labour Party won 157 seats; Rishi Sunak’s took the responsibility for defeat

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Labour wins the general election after reaching 326 seats.

Labour has officially won the 2024 general election after reaching the required 326 seats.

Speaking in central London, the next prime minister Keir Starmer says “Change begins now”.

“It feels good, I have to be honest,” he tells a cheering crowd.