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Microsoft suffered a massive, ongoing global IT outage on Friday morning, affecting airports, airlines, banks, hospitals and broadcasters around the world. The outage hit thousands of Windows PCs, which many companies and organizations rely on as part of their critical internet infrastructure. Perhaps most concerning of all, several states across the US reported that their emergency 911 call centers have been hit.

Microsoft said on X that it was aware of an issue affecting people’s ability to access 365 services late on Thursday. In an update issued around 1 a.m. PT (4 a.m. ET), the company said, “Multiple services are continuing to see improvements in availability as our mitigation actions progress.” The company didn’t immediately respond to request for further comment.

The outage,…

Embarking on the journey to access an airport lounge is an exciting prospect, offering a haven of comfort amidst the hustle of travel. However, the key to a seamless lounge experience lies in understanding and navigating the specific rules and eligibility criteria unique to each lounge. As you plan your visit, it becomes essential to delve into the intricacies of lounge policies, recognizing that these criteria can vary significantly from one lounge to another. 

Factors such as airline affiliations, ticket classes, credit card perks, or independent lounge memberships all contribute to the complex tapestry of access requirements. Moreover, the dynamic nature of travel infrastructure introduces…

​​A video shared on multiple accounts on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) claims to show Hamas firing rockets towards Ben Gurion International Airport, sometimes known as Tel Aviv Airport, in Israel. This is not true.

Some of the accounts sharing this video say that it shows Hamas firing rockets towards “Tel Aviv airport, Israel”. Other users have also claimed it shows Hamas firing at Israel, or have shared it with hashtags relating to Israel. The videos have been shared following conflict between Israel and Hamas over the weekend.

But this video was actually first shared online in February 2020 and allegedly shows a rocket attack in Syria. 

The earliest incidence of the video appearing online that Full Fact has found occurred on 3 February 2020, when two…