• SmartNews temporarily suspended or restricted some features following unauthorized third-party access to some systems on Oct. 31, 2026.
• Missions and rewards remained suspended in the U.S. edition as of 3:00 a.m. EST Nov. 4, 2026, including point earning and redemption.
• Push notifications were restored; personalization was being gradually restored.
• Core article reading and refreshing remained available as usual. An investigation into the scope of the impact continued.

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