CrowdStrike blames bad data upload for global tech outage
CrowdStrike released details about the cause of an outage that took down computers across the globe, blaming "problematic content data."
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CrowdStrike released details about the cause of an outage that took down computers across the globe, blaming "problematic content data."
Delta scratched almost 500 flights on Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
More than 1,000 flights had been canceled in the U.S. as of Friday morning, and airlines are warning of disruptions throughout the day.
Friday's global tech outage continued to impact air travel Saturday, and that wasn't the only thing impacted during the massive glitch. Cristian Benavidez reports for CBS New York.
Much of the country slowly got back to normal Saturday following Friday's massive tech glitch, but the ripple effect is still being felt. Cristian Benavidez reports for CBS New York.
The global computer outage also caused thousands of flight delays and cancellations
Things are starting to return to normal a day after a CrowdStrike software update set off a global Microsoft computer outage.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Things are slowly but surely getting back to normal after what's being called the largest IT outage in history. At least 2,600 flights were canceled across the United States as a result. CBS New York's Alecia Reid has more on the impact to flyers.
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
From Times Square to airports to banks to CBS New York's own newsroom, a tech outage caused disruptions for businesses around the world Friday. We have team coverage from Carolyn Gusoff, Christine Sloan, Jennifer Bisram and Tony Aiello.
IT teams in Westchester County got an urgent wake-up call in the middle of the night. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are recovering from the global Microsoft outage that grounded thousands of flights.
New York City officials said while Friday's Microsoft outage was not a cyberattack, it was an opportunity to put Cyber Command, which is charged with protecting systems like 911, to the test.
A single glitch disrupted air travel, banking and health care around the world Friday. Microsoft said they're helping affected customers, and they blame the problem on a system update from the cybersecurity firm they use. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
A global tech outage brought businesses to a halt Friday. It crippled operations, everything from hospitals and banks to small businesses and airports. CBS New York has team coverage from Tim McNicholas, Jennifer Bisram, Carolyn Gusoff and John Dias.
City officials said while the outage was not a cyberattack, it was an opportunity to put Cyber Command to the test. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Adam Isles, principal and head of cybersecurity at the Chertoff Group, explains what CrowdStrike does and why it's linked to the global Microsoft outage.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
CBS New York spoke with the city's Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser, who said "all of our critical systems are up and operational."
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The Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night.
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A man who was convicted in a series of hate crime assaults that took place in New York City in 2023 and 2024 has been sentenced.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit New York City during their trip to the United States later this month.
A man who was convicted in a series of hate crime assaults that took place in New York City in 2023 and 2024 has been sentenced.
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A report in "The Athletic" says NJ Transit is considering charging more than $100 for round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games.
A freight train derailment in North Bergen, New Jersey, shut down Route 3 for hours Tuesday.
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There are some workforce worries at Long Island farm stands and wineries after ICE agents were recently spotted in East End towns.
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A cat was rescued when it was spotted lying on the Long Island Rail Road tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon Sunday night.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
President Trump has sparked a religious uproar with his attacks on Pope Leo XIV. On Tuesday, New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks chimed in.
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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum is urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to rethink her overall energy policy.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went to La Marqueta in East Harlem Tuesday to further discuss his plans for a city-run grocery stores.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
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Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
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Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
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Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
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