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Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, officials say
While the leaders gathering for joint talks will mark a singular moment, analysts say expectations are low that the talks will lead to major breakthroughs and say they will be heavier in symbolism than substance.
NBC News - Nov 13, 2026 7:11pm EST
Elon Musk’s SpaceX to attempt double catch of Starship rocket
Elon Musk’s company will try to grab both parts of the rocket for the first time.
BBC News - Nov 13, 2026 7:06pm EST
FAA expands AI advice to manage air traffic congestion across entire US airspace
Airlines praised the AI tool, but the air traffic controllers’ union wasn’t involved.
Ars Technica - Nov 13, 2026 6:57pm EST
SpaceX launches 15th Starship flight; aborts booster recovery maneuver
SpaceX planned to use the same return-flight and “chopstick”-arm technology to recover Starship’s lower-stage booster rocket, but the maneuver was aborted shortly after launch.
NBC News - Nov 13, 2026 6:57pm EST
Are we too reliant on big tech companies?
BBC tech reporter Laura Cress analyses the Microsoft outage.
BBC News - Nov 13, 2026 6:55pm EST
SpaceX launches Starship in key test flight of massive rocket
The test flight is SpaceX's first attempt to catch both the Super Heavy booster and upper stage spacecraft of the rocket at its launch site in Starbase, Texas.
CNBC - Nov 13, 2026 6:46pm EST
Microsoft outage live: disruption continues to affect millions as company says service is improving
Guardian UK - Nov 13, 2026 6:43pm EST
Microsoft outage shows the risks of relying on a single technology provider for essential services
Toronto Star - Nov 13, 2026 6:21pm EST
Schumer, Van Hollen and the next big test for Senate Democrats
Some congressmembers say they want a change in leadership, but will the math add up when it’s time for votes to be counted?
NBC News - Nov 13, 2026 6:19pm EST
Nvidia: How the Jensen Huang scandal exposed a headache for business-friendly Singapore
The scandal has cast a spotlight on Singapore's success as a chip hub - and a location for alleged illicit trade.
BBC News - Nov 13, 2026 6:15pm EST
Mike Boyd blasts FAA over nationwide air traffic control communication failure | Fox News Video
Aviation consultant Mike Boyd slams the FAA for mismanagement following a nationwide air traffic control communication failure. He argues that technical glitches are inexcusable after years of failed next-generation system updates.
Fox News - Nov 13, 2026 6:11pm EST
Can Jensen Huang's departure help Nvidia's competitors catch up? : Consider This from NPR
NPR - Nov 13, 2026 6:01pm EST
All US flights grounded by FAA
Safety reasons and unspecified communications issue cited
Register UK - Nov 13, 2026 6:00pm EST
Trump administration delays Medicaid work requirements by six months
Work requirements were set to go into effect on Jan. 1 for many able-bodied adults who receive Medicaid, which could have left millions without health insurance.
NBC News - Nov 13, 2026 5:59pm EST
Microsoft ‘deeply sorry’ for disruption caused by major global outage
The technology company said the outage was caused by a ‘technical issue not related to cyber or AI agents’.
Evening Standard - Nov 13, 2026 5:17pm EST
Early lunch, more chatter: Microsoft outage brings workers to a standstill
Toronto Star - Nov 13, 2026 5:16pm EST
How Microsoft outage has affected key public services in the UK
Guardian UK - Nov 13, 2026 5:06pm EST
Nvidia closes below $4T market cap for first time since July 2025 in Huang fallout
Jensen Huang resigned as CEO of Nvidia on Thursday after coming under scrutiny for two extramarital affairs.
CNBC - Nov 13, 2026 4:26pm EST
Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage after almost 24 hours of disruption
Experts say the event is a "stark reminder" of how heavily the world relies on a small group of big tech providers.
BBC News - Nov 13, 2026 4:25pm EST
Microsoft’s global outage may be worse than Amazon's or CrowdStrike's, expert says
Governments, hospitals, courts scrambled by global Microsoft outage.
Ars Technica - Nov 13, 2026 4:16pm EST
Ground stop ordered for all airports nationwide for ‘reasons of safety’
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there was “no indication as of yet” that anything “nefarious” was behind the ground stop, but that it was a telecommunications outage.
NBC News - Nov 13, 2026 4:15pm EST
As AI looms over Hollywood, Oscar hopefuls make the case for human craft
Also in this issue: Looking at Skydance’s big week.
NBC News - Nov 13, 2026 3:18pm EST
Nvidia scandal: US treasury chief blames Lutnick’s commerce department over alleged lack of action
Guardian UK - Nov 13, 2026 3:06pm EST
Lutnick faces questions over Nvidia spy scandal. His sons’ firm has deep ties to the chipmaker
Jensen Huang’s resignation as Nvidia CEO has brought renewed scrutiny to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his family’s financial ties to the chipmaker.
CNBC - Nov 13, 2026 2:54pm EST