CNN 5 Things Amazon outage ‘mitigated,’ US-Colombia feud escalates, peanut allergy prevention & more
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Oct 20, 2025 A significant internet outage affected millions globally, but experts believe the impact could have been worse. Tensions rise as President Trump threatens tariffs on Colombia amidst escalating diplomatic disputes. Security concerns surface with the FBI investigating a suspicious hunting stand near Air Force One's landing zone. In more positive news, recent research shows that introducing peanuts to infants can significantly decrease allergy development. The latest developments in these stories offer a blend of urgency and hope.
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Cloud Outage Reveals Single-Provider Risk
- The AWS outage affected major global services but was quickly mitigated by Amazon.
- GeekWire's Todd Bishop likened it to a small earthquake that revealed systemic reliance on one cloud provider.
Shutdown Strains Nuclear Oversight
- The government shutdown forced large-scale furloughs at the Department of Energy, including nuclear oversight staff.
- CNN sources warned contractors could run out of funds, risking delays in weapon deliveries despite current claims national security isn't immediately affected.
US-Colombia Relations Escalate Rapidly
- President Trump announced plans to stop U.S. payments to Colombia and impose tariffs amid escalating tensions.
- The dispute follows accusations by Colombian President Gustavo Petro about U.S. strikes and broader disagreement over drug policy.