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Canada visa processing times updated, visitor and super visa waits increase for Indian applicants
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated processing time estimates for work permits, study permits, visitor visas and super visas, with figures as of November 12, 2026. The latest update shows longer work permit waits for applicants from Pakistan and the Philippines, while study permit processing times have improved for applicants applying from within Canada and Pakistan. Visitor visa timelines have also changed across several countries, including India.
Cerebras stock jumps 23% on surprise profit, forecast hike, easing AI spending worries
Cerebras Systems experienced a 23% increase in stock prices after announcing adjusted revenue guidance for 2026. The company reported a quarterly profit of $29.82 million, surpassing analysts' expectations of a loss. Cerebras also revealed a significant rise in cloud and services revenue, driven in part by its OpenAI agreement. Additionally, the company has signed a cloud services deal with Microsoft, with more details to come.
Chipotle tattoo deal: Here's how you can score a 'Tatted Like a Chipotle Bag' BOGO deal on Friday the 13th with just a tattoo
Chipotle's Friday the 13th BOGO offer is set to return on November 13 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Customers with tattoos can buy one entree and receive another for free. Temporary tattoos are also eligible, broadening participation for all customers. The promotion aligns with tattoo shops' tradition of providing small tattoos on that day.
Is Microsoft outage fixed today or is Outlook still down? What happened to Microsoft 365, Hotmail and Claude, when will email services be fully restored and what is the latest outage status?
Is Microsoft Outlook outage resolved today? Microsoft has started restoring its services after a major outage disrupted Outlook, Hotmail and Microsoft 365 across several countries. Some users have regained access, but others still face email and login problems. Claude's Microsoft 365 tools have also been affected. Microsoft has yet to confirm full recovery or announce when all services will return to normal. Microsoft 365 has more than 430 million users, according to the company. Downdetector recorded nearly 130,000 Outlook complaints at the peak of the disruption.
Canada sets annual target of 1.5 lakh new international students for 2027-29
Canada plans to admit 150,000 new international students annually from 2027 to 2029, down from 155,000 in 2026 and less than half the 305,900 target set for 2025. The cap forms part of a broader plan to hold new temporary resident arrivals at 370,000 a year, with students accounting for about 40% and temporary workers making up the rest.
Microsoft struggles to restore services as outage hits companies and governments worldwide
Microsoft's services like Outlook and Teams faced a significant global outage, disrupting operations for numerous users and businesses. Companies from Japan to Australia reported various issues, with Microsoft working urgently to resolve them. Despite some initial restoration of services, problems persisted, affecting email functionalities and productivity. Many governments, including Japan and the Philippines, took steps to ensure communication remained operational amidst the outage.
Microsoft outage disrupts global businesses, government services as recovery efforts falter
A prolonged Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook, Teams and Copilot services worldwide, affecting businesses, airlines and government operations across several countries. More than 130,000 users reported Outlook problems on Downdetector. Microsoft's recovery efforts faced setbacks, while OpenAI and Anthropic also reported connectivity issues involving Microsoft 365 tools.
How Microsoft is trying to fix global outage as Outlook, Teams and Microsoft 365 remain disrupted
Microsoft is currently addressing a major outage that has affected Outlook, Teams, and various Microsoft 365 services across numerous countries. Users are experiencing service interruptions and disconnections. In response, the company is expanding virtual machine capacity while tackling the issue of unresponsive servers that are complicating recovery. Microsoft executives have stated there are no signs of a cyberattack as they work on alternative solutions for a swift restoration.
Microsoft Outlook down today? Downdetector reports surge as North and South American users face email access problems
Microsoft Outlook users are facing widespread email disruptions, with Downdetector recording over 130,000 reports. Microsoft is investigating Exchange Online connectivity issues affecting inbox access, logins and email delivery. The outage has also triggered complaints about Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, leaving users awaiting a full restoration.
CoreWeave stock today: Why CRWV shares jumped over 16% before market open after earnings beat and what analysts expect next
CoreWeave stock surged more than 16% in premarket trading after the company reported 168% revenue growth and raised its 2026 forecast. The upbeat results lifted investor sentiment, but its $709 million quarterly loss, heavy interest expenses and mounting financing needs continue to raise questions about the AI infrastructure company's future.
Is the stock market open on Veterans Day 2026? Are banks open today? What's closed on November 11?
Veterans Day 2026: Is the stock market open today? The US stock market will remain open on Wednesday, November 11, even as banks, federal offices and the bond market observe Veterans Day. The NYSE and Nasdaq will follow their regular trading schedules.
November Pixel Drop: Google brings Gemini Intelligence, custom widgets and AI summaries
Google's November Pixel Drop expands Gemini Intelligence on Pixel 10 with improved voice typing, task automation and proactive suggestions. The update also introduces personalised widgets, AI-powered conversation summaries, additional icon styles and upgraded Call Screen features on Pixel 11 devices. Google has also launched Pixel Tag, its new accessory for tracking personal belongings.
OpenAI lets businesses claim ChatGPT profiles, adds AI agents for US ecommerce firms
OpenAI said on Tuesday it was launching "Businesses" in beta within ChatGPT, giving companies a way to claim and manage their profiles, update information and track how users engage
Canada makes rural immigration programme permanent, sets aside 5,500 admission spaces
Canada has made its Rural Community Immigration Pilot a permanent programme, setting aside 5,500 admission spaces under its 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan. Announced by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab on November 9, the initiative aims to help rural and smaller communities recruit skilled foreign workers to fill vacancies that cannot be met locally.
British Airways parent profit drops on higher fuel costs
IAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, said Friday that its net profit dropped more than 12 percent in the third quarter on soaring fuel costs and flight disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. The group said its overall flight capacity had been hit "by cancellations due to the conflict in the Middle East, together with aircraft availability linked to engine issues and disruption related to air traffic control disruption".
Canada launches free CRS calculator to help Express Entry candidates check new high-wage points
CanadaVisa has released a free online calculator for Express Entry candidates to determine their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores following the implementation of Canada's high-wage occupation changes, effective November 3, 2026. The updated calculator factors in points for qualifying high-wage Canadian work experience or job offers, alongside other CRS factors such as age, education, language skills and employment history.
Canada plans to welcome up to 622,000 new permanent residents by 2027 under the new immigration plan
Canada plans to grant permanent residence to up to 622,000 people by the end of 2027 through a combination of new admissions and measures to transition temporary residents to permanent status. The government has earmarked up to 200,000 places for temporary residents already in Canada, while its latest Immigration Levels Plan sets a target of up to 422,000 new permanent resident admissions in 2027.
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2026 in US, UK and Canada: How to get a free limited-edition cup on November 17; here's what customers need to buy
When is the Red Cup Day at Starbucks: Starbucks is gearing up for its annual holiday celebrations, with Red Cup Day 2026 attracting attention from coffee lovers across the world. The popular promotion gives customers an opportunity to receive a free, limited-edition reusable red cup when they purchase eligible holiday beverages at participating stores. This year's Red Cup Day is scheduled for November 17, 2026, in the US and Canada.
Tata Motors PV says CERT-In-flagged app vulnerabilities addressed through updates
The vulnerabilities identified in the iRA 2.0 and iRA.ev applications have been addressed through software updates and enhanced security measures, a Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles spokesperson told.
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