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Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity at Risk as Information Sharing Law Expires

Critical infrastructure operators face heightened cybersecurity risks as a key information sharing law remains unapproved. Industry leaders warn the lapse creates legal uncertainty that could impede coordinated defense against sophisticated threats targeting utility systems.

Growing Cyber Threats Target Critical Infrastructure

Critical infrastructure sectors are facing increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while a key information sharing law remains expired, according to industry reports. Security experts indicate adversaries are now focusing on operational technology and industrial control systems where they can potentially disrupt essential services.

by Darren Holt
Business

Howard Schultz Urges CEOs to Stay Connected With Customers Post-Retirement

Howard Schultz, despite retiring from Starbucks’ board two years ago, continues to visit stores and engage directly with customers. The founder stresses that curiosity and firsthand observation remain crucial for effective leadership according to his recent LinkedIn interview.

Former Starbucks Leader Maintains Customer Connection

Howard Schultz, who retired from the board of directors at Starbucks two years ago, continues to demonstrate his commitment to firsthand customer engagement, according to reports from his recent interview. The company founder reportedly visited stores this week to gather direct feedback on new menu items, including the recently launched protein lattes.

by Natalie Brooks
BusinessBusiness Software

Microsoft 365 Outages: Service Reliability Declines in 2025

Microsoft 365 has experienced 11 significant outages in 2025, more than double the previous year’s incidents. The service reliability decline affects millions of enterprise users despite Microsoft’s rapid resolution efforts. Recent network configuration and authentication issues highlight growing consistency problems.

Microsoft 365 has become synonymous with productivity for millions of users worldwide, but recent service disruptions have enterprise customers questioning the platform’s reliability. According to internal tracking data, the cloud service suite has experienced 11 significant outages in 2025 alone, representing a dramatic increase from previous years and raising concerns about Microsoft’s infrastructure stability.

Recent Microsoft 365 Outages Highlight Service Instability

by Natalie Brooks