420 with CNW — Trump Releases a Dozen Marijuana-Related Convicts Using Presidential Clemency Powers

Back in Washington this week for the first time since the GOP's sweeping midterm losses, Republicans were in something of a daze. Even as they acknowledged the depth of their defeat, there was little appetite for a wholesale break from President Donald Trump.

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman has been announced as the lead of Season 30 of the reality dating series The Bachelor. The 27-year-old former Wake Forest and Notre Dame player will look for love when the show returns on March 21, 2027. ABC announced the 27-year-old's casting on Friday during an appearance on Good Morning America.

Microsoft's global outage has created an opening for phishing scams. Emails promising to restore Outlook access, verify mailboxes or arrange refunds should be treated with caution. Microsoft 365 was still experiencing disruption on November 13, with recovery incomplete. Users should avoid email links claiming to fix their accounts and check updates through Microsoft's official channels instead.

Microsoft outage today: Microsoft 365 outage has disrupted Outlook email access and delayed messages, with problems also affecting Teams and SharePoint. MQTec Managing Director Moneeb Qureshi has warned users against resetting passwords or reinstalling Office, explaining why these fixes may not help while Microsoft's services remain affected.

Included in the release will be around 15 million barrels of diesel which are scheduled to be released by end-February, almost entirely from government stocks in France and Germany, at a pace of 4 million to 5 million barrels in January before easing in February, the IEA said in a monthly report.

US envoys said Thursday after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Europe would join future negotiations -- but the Kremlin appeared to slam the brakes on that plan, saying no decision had been made.

US President Donald Trump will press Southeast Asian economies to join Pax Silica, his campaign to China-proof AI and chip supply chains, when he attends the Asean summit in Manila next week. According to people familiar with the matter, artificial intelligence and critical minerals will top his agenda at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathering, his first trip abroad since his party’s bruising midterm defeats. In particular, he is expected to urge regional leaders to sign up for AI...

Taylor Swift is set to return to the CMA Awards stage after a 13-year absence on November 18. She will perform her song from Toy Story 5, for which she received a nomination. Swift's last performance at the CMAs was in 2013, during which she sang with Alison Krauss and Vince Gill. Recently, she was honored with induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Germany will host a summit on November 19 for Ukraine's allies to discuss defense funding and peace negotiations. Leaders from over 20 countries, including France and the United Kingdom, are expected to attend. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has emphasized support for Ukraine and the importance of a unified stance during talks. The summit aims to secure financial support for Ukraine's defense through 2027.

He also linked energy security to renewable and decentralised power