Businesses and airlines rush to recuperate following widespread IT outage impacting global operations

Global IT outage causes chaos for industries worldwide with airlines, medical facilities, and police forces affected. Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike blames system crash on Falcon platform update. Microsoft reports that 8.5 million devices were impacted by the outage. Major U.S. airlines canceled over 1,600 flights as a result of the disruption. Long lines and crowded airports were the scene as travelers faced delays. 911 services in Alaska, New Hampshire, and Plano, Texas were down but later restored. Medical facilities, including hospitals in Western states, had to cancel surgeries and appointments. Courts in Massachusetts and New York experienced disruptions. Banks in Australia and New Zealand reported login issues for customers. The London Stock Exchange faced service disruptions but trading was unaffected. Starbucks had problems with its mobile order-ahead and pay features. Sen. Eric Schmitt requested a briefing on the IT issue from the Defense Department by July 26. The Defense Department assured they were monitoring networks for potential impacts but did not comment on specific details. The situation underscores the widespread reliance on technology and the importance of cybersecurity measures.

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