How do you apologize for causing an outage that crashed millions of computers around the world? With a $10 Uber Eats voucher, apparently. CrowdStrike has been on the receiving end of a massive amount of attention from the media and the public. This is, of course, after a botched update on their systems caused a massive worldwide IT outage. The company now faces the arduous task of fixing its damaged reputation and apologizing to partners and customers.

CrowdStrike issues apology for outage with $10 Uber Eats voucher & they didn’t work

In the aftermath of the global tech outage caused by a faulty software update from CrowdStrike, new developments have occurred. The incident, stemming from an interaction with Microsoft Windows, affected numerous Fortune 500 companies and underscored the risks associated with interconnected cloud systems. As a result, Microsoft launched KB5042429, a...

CrowdStrike Gift Card Voucher Is Blocked by Uber

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$10 UberEats vouchers sent to people who helped after global IT outage are flagged as potential fraud

CrowdStrike faces backlash as ‘thank you’ gift cards are blocked

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz’s immediate and unreserved apology for a doomed software update that took global IT systems and networks offline Friday marked an uncommon episode in the cybersecurity industry. Cybersecurity executives aren’t in the habit of saying sorry or admitting to mistakes. Hours after CrowdStrike’s software update...

CrowdStrike CEO’s quick apology stands out in an industry rife with deflection

Eight people have been jailed for their role in a county lines plot which involved children delivering Class A drugs. The group was sentenced after being convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow and Manchester, between September 2022 and January 2023. Preston Crown Court heard Jordan...

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

Global chaos ensued after the CrowdStrike update bug; flights grounded, systems offline. CrowdStrike apologizes with $10 Uber Eats gift card, but some codes are invalid. Shawn Henry laments the incident in heartfelt LinkedIn post, facing tough scrutiny. The recent CrowdStrike update bug caused widespread chaos across the entire globe. Sensitive...

CrowdStrike is apologizing for crippling the world's digital infrastructure by offering partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card

Sgt Richard Heard faces three charges of rape against a female police officer.

Police sergeant raped fellow officer, court told

A man who repeatedly attacked his puppy until it had to be put down, then left an RSPCA inspector with life-changing injuries, has been jailed. Storm Williams from Sutton Coldfield blinded the puppy with his attacks, as well as leaving him with broken bones, bruising, and swelling all over his head and body.

Puppy beaten so badly it had to be put down

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

A police officer has been filmed kicking and stamping on the head of a man lying on the ground at Manchester Airport. The uniformed male officer is seen holding a Taser over the man, who is lying face down, before striking him twice while other officers shout at onlookers to stay back in a video shared widely online.

Police filmed stamping on man's head at airport

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CrowdStrike is offering compensation for those affected by last week's tech outage

CrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card

Last Friday's faulty update from the security firm CrowdStrike managed to shut down over 8 million Windows PCs. That has caused IT admins a massive headache as they have been trying to fix the issue with guidance from both CrowdStrike and Microsoft. Many of those IT employees and Crow﻿S﻿trike partners...

CrowdStrike is sending customers affected by last week's outage a $10 UberEats gift card

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Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Plans to build 92 homes in a village on the border between Leicestershire and Derbyshire have been withdrawn. An application to construct the buildings - about 80% of which were to be affordable housing - off Hepworth Road in Woodville was submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council in May last year.

Plans for 92 new homes withdrawn

Nuisance off-road bikers in Greater Manchester will be targeted by police using a special new forensic spray to "tag" offenders. The traceable spray, called SmartTag, will allow officers to mark motorbikes, e-bikes and quadbikes with a bright yellow solution. The spray contains a unique forensic code linked to the cannister...

Nuisance off-road bikers targeted with forensic spray

Christopher and Janine Barton died in the collision which claimed a total of six lives, police say.

Bike couple in crash that killed six people named

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Pub-goers have been rallying to save two cats after the venue was ordered by its owners to remove them. Malt and Hops have been at The Wellington in Birmingham for five years but owner Black Country Ales has said they have to go. It has not been confirmed why the...

Anger over plans to remove cats from pub

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Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

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CrowdStrike backlash over $10 apology voucher

CrowdStrike is facing fresh backlash after giving staff and firms they work with a $10 UberEats voucher to say sorry for a global IT outage that...

CrowdStrike backlash over $10 apology voucher

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