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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.

Trump Media & Technology Group's stock (DJT) plunged on Tuesday, triggering a brief trading halt, and closed down 9.6% despite earlier gains. The volatility is seen as a reflection of Trump's political prospects, with the stock rising when his chances of winning the November 5 presidential election appear to improve.