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President Trump has paused U.S. military and intelligence support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, leaving the specific terms for restarting aid unclear. While some speculate he may be seeking a minerals and economic partnership deal or concessions from Ukraine, the lack of clarity has caused concern among allies and Ukrainian officials.

Microsoft 365 and Teams users experienced widespread outages on Monday, October 30th, 2023, impacting services like Exchange, Outlook, and OneDrive. The issue, attributed to a recent change, caused significant disruption for businesses and individuals, and Microsoft is working on a fix but has not yet provided an estimated time for full resolution.

Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, revoked security clearances for dozens of individuals, including top aides to former President Joe Biden and those involved in legal cases against President Trump. This action is part of a broader campaign initiated by President Trump to limit access to classified information for individuals he believes "weaponized" the nation's court systems against him.

The Social Security Administration is reinstating its policy of taking 100% of a beneficiary's monthly check to recover overpayments, a change that could lead to financial hardship for some seniors, particularly those unaware of the overpayment or unable to repay the full amount. This policy shift, effective March 27th, 2024, raises concerns about potential impacts on Medicare coverage for seniors whose benefits are fully clawed back.

Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander mission ended prematurely after tipping over on its side near the lunar south pole, despite successfully completing several program and payload milestones. The unfavorable sun angle and limited communication capabilities in the region prevented the lander from recharging its batteries, leading to the mission's conclusion.