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Fallout from the Nvidia scandal may dampen the exuberance around the AI boom Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s stunning resignation has sent ripples throughout the global technology industry, with competitors itching to take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding the chip giant. Others wonder if the downfall of one of AI’s biggest cheerleaders will dampen the mood around the civilization-altering technology. Some of Nvidia’s biggest rivals, such as Broadcom, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, saw their shares advance Thursday following Huang’s departure, as investors predicted that its customers may be looking to diversify their suppliers. In the end, analysts say, this might not be such a bad thing. Microsoft reports progress as it works to recover email and other services in a global outage Microsoft is making progress in bringing its popular workplace software back online as a global outage enters its second day, disrupting business communications, police emergency calls, court operations and AI tools. The outage, which began Thursday, affected business communications, emergency services, and court operations. Microsoft said it is working to restore services and improve email delivery. The company stated there is no indication of malicious activity. The outage impacted governments and businesses from Japan to Australia, causing delays in court trials and affecting public services. Microsoft is prioritizing recovery efforts and working with affected organizations to minimize disruption. Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it destroyed a US radar in Bahrain, and other Mideast news Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it destroyed a U.S. early warning radar in Bahrain, marking the first such claim in months. The Guard also reported that a tanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion. The claims couldn't be independently verified. The Guard's statement says the radar attack was a warning to the U.S. to stop its strikes. Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, has been a strong critic of Iran. Iran has routinely targeted oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for international oil shipments. Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks​‌ but lacks unified voice DUBLIN (AP) — European nations are looking for an envoy to represent them in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war. They are concerned that a U.S.-backed process could leave them sidelined. Leaders from the 27-nation European Union are meeting Friday in Dublin to discuss the issue. There is no consensus yet on who the envoy should be or what the role would entail. Ukraine wants European support in the negotiations, while Russia opposes European involvement. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said he hoped Friday's discussions would bring “clarity.” Ukraine and the U.S. say Europe will play a role in the next round of peace talks. Ukraine fires nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as US-led talks consider wider European security KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has launched nearly 1,200 drones at Russian targets in one of its largest aerial attacks since the invasion began almost five years ago. This comes as negotiators discuss broader European security arrangements, raising concerns among European leaders about the continent and NATO's future. After talks in Abu Dhabi, U.S. envoys briefed Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Further discussions are planned, with Europe now included in the negotiations. Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry reports downing 1,198 Ukrainian drones, but attacks on Russian regions have resulted in casualties. The conflict continues to impact civilians and soldiers alike. Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland says he will run for Senate Majority Leader in the next Congress, setting up a challenge to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer after the party swept to power in the midterm elections. Van Hollen said in a statement Thursday night that “the American people called for change” and that is why he is running. The race will be the first contested election for Democratic leader in decades. The question of whether to reelect Schumer has already divided the caucus and many senators will not say publicly how they will vote. Republicans dazed by midterm election defeats grapple with what went wrong WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are grappling with unexpected losses after the midterm elections. National Republican Congressional Committee chair Rep. Richard Hudson acknowledges the party's failure to connect with voters on key issues like high gas prices. This week, Republicans met behind closed doors to analyze their defeat and plan their next moves before Democrats assume control of the House and the Senate in January. Some Republicans are angry and blame their party's leadership, while others focus on future strategies. House Republicans elected Jim Jordan as their leader, reflecting a desire for a more combative approach. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans reelected John Thune, suggesting a more moderate stance. Peru's Chiclayo welcomes its former shepherd home, and revels in pope's love CHICLAYO, Peru (AP) — Church organizers say as many as a million people could turn out for Pope Leo XIV’s first big Mass in Peru, being held Friday morning on a massive field outside Chiclayo, his former diocese. Chiclayo is the commercial hub of Peru’s northern Pacific coast. But much of the world heard about it on the night of Leo’s election, May 8, 2025, when he gave Chiclayo a shoutout, in Spanish, from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. On Friday, he is finally going home and Chiclayo cannot wait. The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know NEW YORK (AP) — International health experts are meeting to assess whether the U.S. and Mexico have lost their measles elimination status. Measles, a highly contagious disease, had been controlled in the U.S. for 30 years. Large outbreaks in recent years have led to thousands of illnesses and about a dozen deaths. The Pan American Health Organization is reviewing genetic evidence this week to determine if the virus is spreading continuously. Health experts blame the outbreaks on falling vaccination rates fueled by disproven claims that the vaccines, which have saved millions of lives globally, are not safe. Trump's Justice Department faces a new era of scrutiny under a Democratic-led Congress WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has functioned for nearly two years as an extension of the White House, unchecked by a Republican-controlled Congress. It has pursued investigations into President Donald Trump’s enemies, fired waves of career employees and defended administration stances that judges across the country repeatedly deemed legally dubious. Now, sweeping Democratic gains in Congress have shifted the balance of power in Washington, teeing up an onslaught of expected investigations into those actions. 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