Microsoft reports progress in restoring services after outage
Microsoft says it is seeing encouraging recovery progress as engineers work to bring Microsoft 365 services—including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Copilot—back online following a widespread global outage. The disruption began Thursday after a subset of servers failed automated health checks and dropped offline, straining remaining infrastructure and triggering more than 130,000 user reports at its peak. Microsoft rolled out a configuration patch, restarted affected servers, and redistributed traffic, reporting broader improvements across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, though some users may still experience intermittent delays as full service is restored.
Microsoft says it is seeing encouraging recovery progress as engineers work to bring Microsoft 365 services—including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Copilot—back online following a widespread global outage. The disruption began Thursday after a subset of servers failed automated health checks and dropped offline, straining remaining infrastructure and triggering more than 130,000 user reports at its peak. Microsoft rolled out a configuration patch, restarted affected servers, and redistributed traffic, reporting broader improvements across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, though some users may still experience intermittent delays as full service is restored.
SoCal braces for back-to-back storms
Two Pacific storms are bringing widespread rain, thunder, cooler temperatures, and a High Surf Advisory with 12-foot waves to Southern California through early next week.
Two Pacific storms are bringing widespread rain, thunder, cooler temperatures, and a High Surf Advisory with 12-foot waves to Southern California through early next week.
Southern California storm timeline: When round two of rain and 12-foot surf hits
Two Pacific storm systems are bringing rain, localized flooding, and dangerous high surf to Southern California through Saturday morning.
Two Pacific storm systems are bringing rain, localized flooding, and dangerous high surf to Southern California through Saturday morning.
Driver in deadly North Hollywood crash expected in court
Ihor Demianenko, 61, of Valley Village, was booked Wednesday on suspicion of homicide after he drove a white minivan into a crowd of street vendors and pedestrians.
Ihor Demianenko, 61, of Valley Village, was booked Wednesday on suspicion of homicide after he drove a white minivan into a crowd of street vendors and pedestrians.
Mauricio Pochettino officially leaves USMNT to take over as Manchester United manager
Mauricio Pochettino has officially stepped down as head coach of the U.S. men's national team to become the new manager of Manchester United.
Mauricio Pochettino has officially stepped down as head coach of the U.S. men's national team to become the new manager of Manchester United.
Brooklyn Building Collapse: All 8 victims identified and how to help the families recover
Police have released the names of the six adults and two children killed in the collapse at 1321 Flatbush Ave. Here's what we know about the victims and how to help the impacted families.
Police have released the names of the six adults and two children killed in the collapse at 1321 Flatbush Ave. Here's what we know about the victims and how to help the impacted families.
Officials invest nearly $5M in ibogaine research
Federal health officials are investing nearly $5 million in promising research on ibogaine, a plant-based psychedelic that could offer new hope for veterans battling PTSD, trauma and addiction.
Federal health officials are investing nearly $5 million in promising research on ibogaine, a plant-based psychedelic that could offer new hope for veterans battling PTSD, trauma and addiction.
Naples Island boat parade canceled over flooding concerns
FOX 11's Ed Laskos spoke with disappointed neighbors upon learning that the annual tradition is getting called off.
FOX 11's Ed Laskos spoke with disappointed neighbors upon learning that the annual tradition is getting called off.
Neighbors spot mountain lion roaming Thousand Oaks
A mountain lion was spotted in Thousand Oaks.
A mountain lion was spotted in Thousand Oaks.
LA couple fights $293 AI bus lane ticket, says dashcam video proves they never parked
A Los Angeles couple is contesting a $293 bus lane parking ticket, saying their dashcam video shows they were turning into a garage.
A Los Angeles couple is contesting a $293 bus lane parking ticket, saying their dashcam video shows they were turning into a garage.
US Postal Service plans 11% package fuel surcharge for parcels but no hike to first-class stamps
The U.S. Postal Service said on Thursday it is calling for an 11% increase to the cost of sending domestic priority mail and package deliveries in January.
The U.S. Postal Service said on Thursday it is calling for an 11% increase to the cost of sending domestic priority mail and package deliveries in January.
8 charged with fraudulently obtaining $177K in CalFresh, CalWORKs benefits: LA DA
Eight people face charges in six Los Angeles County cases for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $177,000 in CalWORKs and CalFresh benefits.
Eight people face charges in six Los Angeles County cases for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $177,000 in CalWORKs and CalFresh benefits.
Microsoft Outlook down: Widespread outage hits users nationwide
Microsoft users across the country reported connection issues in their Outlook mailboxes Thursday morning. Here's what we know.
Microsoft users across the country reported connection issues in their Outlook mailboxes Thursday morning. Here's what we know.
Van Hollen launches bid for Senate majority leader, challenging Schumer
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen entered the race to serve as Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming Congress, initiating a rare intra-party contest against longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen entered the race to serve as Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming Congress, initiating a rare intra-party contest against longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
Democrat Cindy Holscher wins Kansas governor's race, extending party's hold on governor's mansion
Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher won the Kansas governor’s race, defeating Republican Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson in the open contest to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, The Associated Press projected.The victory keeps the governor’s mansion in Democratic hands and marks the third consecutive Kansas gubernatorial election won by a Democrat. Kelly won the office in 2018 and secured a second term in 2022.
Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher won the Kansas governor’s race, defeating Republican Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson in the open contest to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, The Associated Press projected.The victory keeps the governor’s mansion in Democratic hands and marks the third consecutive Kansas gubernatorial election won by a Democrat. Kelly won the office in 2018 and secured a second term in 2022.
Richard Posner, viewed as one of the most influential judges outside the US Supreme Court, dies at 87
Judge Richard Posner, considered by some to be one of the nation’s most important judges and legal scholars, died Tuesday at 87, the University of Chicago Law School, where he had long been a professor and senior lecturer, confirmed.
Judge Richard Posner, considered by some to be one of the nation’s most important judges and legal scholars, died Tuesday at 87, the University of Chicago Law School, where he had long been a professor and senior lecturer, confirmed.
AI allegedly issuing $293 tickets
Drivers in Los Angeles argue AI-powered cameras are wrongfully issuing tickets to those who never even parked their vehicles to begin with.
Drivers in Los Angeles argue AI-powered cameras are wrongfully issuing tickets to those who never even parked their vehicles to begin with.
Darth Vader's lightsaber from ‘I am your father’ duel sells at auction
A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” movies “The Empire Strikes Back” and ”Return of the Jedi" sold Thursday in an auction. Here's how much it sold for.
A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” movies “The Empire Strikes Back” and ”Return of the Jedi" sold Thursday in an auction. Here's how much it sold for.
$177K in CalFresh, CalWORKs benefits stolen: LA DA
Eight people face charges in six Los Angeles County cases for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $177,000 in CalWORKs and CalFresh benefits. The district attorney’s office has filed more than 340 cases this year alleging $4.8 million in losses from public benefits fraud and perjury.
Eight people face charges in six Los Angeles County cases for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $177,000 in CalWORKs and CalFresh benefits. The district attorney’s office has filed more than 340 cases this year alleging $4.8 million in losses from public benefits fraud and perjury.
Raising money for LA street vendor's funeral
Grieving family members took to the deadly crash location to raise money for Doris Villalobos's funeral. Doris was the North Hollywood community's beloved hot dog stand lady.
Grieving family members took to the deadly crash location to raise money for Doris Villalobos's funeral. Doris was the North Hollywood community's beloved hot dog stand lady.