From the Left · Read · November 13, 2026
Nov 12 · Microsoft outage knocks out Outlook into Friday
ABC News: ABC tracks Microsoft's own status posts hour by hour and New York City's warning of delays.
Grade B (89/100). Article: ABC News on the Microsoft Outlook and Teams outage
Lehrer score 89/100 (starts at 85; +4 named, on-record sources (2+): Microsoft ("investigating reports of users experiencing issues") and NYC Emergency Management ("you may experience delays or temporary disruptions") are quoted by name; +3 primary document linked or cited (filing, ruling, data release, statement): cites and quotes the company's Microsoft 365 Status posts, including the update "shortly after 11:30 p.m. ET"). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → B.
Splits: Article: ABC News on the Microsoft Outlook and Teams outage
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