The 17:00 report · 12.11.2026
Today's top stories: the dramatic resignation of Nvidia's CEO and a wave of security concerns from Washington to Italy.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns
Nvidia CEO and founder Jensen Huang has resigned from his position, as reported by Reuters and CBS. His departure follows an independent investigation launched by the company board into his personal conduct. Collette Kress has been appointed as interim CEO. The resignation marks a severe leadership crisis for the artificial intelligence giant, which has recently faced intense pressure from shareholders following widespread reports regarding Huang's personal life and professional dealings.
Nvidia Turmoil: Stock Plummets Following CEO Huang's Resignation
Nvidia shares plummeted by approximately 13% today, with the company losing roughly 747 billion dollars in market value in less than a week. The lack of a clear successor to lead the company has left investors and analysts in a state of deep uncertainty. As the company management attempts to navigate this crisis, the financial instability reflects the broader anxiety surrounding the future of the chip manufacturer.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns
The crisis at Nvidia intensified following revelations regarding Huang's personal ties, including an alleged relationship with a woman suspected of spying for China and an office affair with a direct subordinate. These reports, alongside public criticism concerning Huang's efforts to lobby the Trump administration for chip sales to China, have undermined confidence in the firm. The leadership vacuum and the nature of the allegations have triggered major market volatility and concerns over supply chain stability.
Washington: At least one dead, five injured in shooting incident
A shooting incident in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., located less than a kilometer from the White House, has left at least one person dead and five others injured. The shooter remains at large, and police have launched a widespread manhunt. This incident follows earlier reports of injuries in the same area; authorities are currently operating at multiple scenes while the investigation into the suspect and the motive for the attack continues.
Wave of hoax bomb alerts targets Italian schools
A wave of approximately 1,803 hoax bomb threats targeting schools across Italy has led to temporary evacuations of numerous educational institutions over the last two days. Italian authorities have instructed school administrations to continue with their normal routines unless concrete threats are identified. Intelligence experts note that such attacks are designed to create an atmosphere of fear and pressure law enforcement with relatively low operational effort, and officials are currently investigating a potential link between these threats and recent cyberattacks in the region.
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