Google suffered a major nationwide outage early Tuesday, May 12, 2026, leaving millions of users unable to access core search and disrupting several critical services. Reports describe total search failures and widespread website issues, raising questions about what triggered the infrastructure crisis and how quickly systems are being restored.
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says people are finally using the platform’s search more actively, with weekly users up 30% year over year. The increase signals that recent improvements may be making it easier for users to find content and communities faster, potentially strengthening discovery and engagement across Reddit.
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