Internet shutdowns becoming the norm in much of the world
At the start of this year, as Zimbabwe cut off internet access across the country following anti-government protests, the internet pressure group Keep It On warned that such
utilities disruptions
Power outage briefly interrupts NFL halftime show in Detroit
The halftime show at a Thanksgiving football game between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions got off to a rough start.
Winter weather threatens large parts of US into holiday weekend
Two powerful storms were leaving much of the United States struggling with blackouts, whiteouts and gusty winds on Thanksgiving Day -- and the nightmare could continue in some areas into the holiday weekend.
Storms walloping Thanksgiving travelers across US
Millions of people have been soaked by downpours, left in the dark or forced to shovel snow as powerful storms barrel through much of the US ahead of Thanksgiving.
Power outages at Oakland airport cause long security lines, delays
Staff inside the Oakland International Airport worked to resolve a power outage Tuesday night amidst an already crazy week for travelers.
Calif. utility restoring power to 50,000 after wind conditions improve
California utility Pacific Gas & Electric is restoring power to tens of thousands of people who have had their electricity cut off since Wednesday.
The 'internet as we know it' off in Iran
Iranians are still offline, three days after the government pulled the plug on the internet amid nationwide anti-government protests.
Almost 800,000 customers without power from Maine to Virginia
Two people have died, including a priest on his way to church, and hundreds of thousands of people remain without power after storms swept through much of the eastern US on Halloween.
New wildfire breaks out in LA, million people face days without power
Spurred by historic winds, several wildfires were burning in California on Monday, causing evacuations and power outages in parts of the state.
Millions lose power in California as PG&E tries to prevent wildfires
Nearly a million homes and businesses in California were slowly going dark Saturday as the state's largest utility shut off power in an attempt to avoid "catastrophic" wildfires.
PG&E begins cutting power to 940,0000 customers in Calif.
California's largest utility company has begun an intentional power cut to what could become a total of 940,000 customers this weekend.
PG&E is restoring power after another round of intentional shutoffs in California
California's largest utility is working to restore power to tens of thousands of customers after another round of intentional power cuts in Northern California.
Why Californians are furious at utility company PG&E
Many Californians are angry as the state's largest power utility continues to intentionally cut off electricity for hundreds of thousands of customers in an attempt to avoid sparking wildfires.
17 California counties to be hit with power outages
Pacific Gas & Electric began Wednesday to cut electricity to homes and businesses in more than a dozen areas as the California utility tries to avert wildfires.
California prepares for more wildfires, power outages
Just as firefighters got a grip on a blaze that tore through the swanky Pacific Palisades, other Californians are at risk of unpredictable wildfires this week.
Bomb cyclone knocks out power, disrupts travel in Northeast
Winds as strong as those of a tropical storm pummeled New England on Thursday, as a storm known as a bomb cyclone knocked out power and promised to disrupt travel in the region through the end of the workweek.
Typhoon Hagibis death toll rises to 72
The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis has risen to 74 in Japan, as thousands of residents remain without power or water and evening temperatures hover around 15 degrees Celsius (59 Fahrenheit), according to public broadcaster NHK.
'New abnormal' for California might be fires, no power
When the power went out for almost 800,000 Californians this week to prevent wildfires, it was not the first time. And many are left wondering whether it will be the last.
California governor says 'greed' to blame for power outage
An angry California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed the state's largest utility over its power shutoffs, saying they're the result of years of mismanagement and greed.
Tesla owners in California receive warnings to recharge amid blackouts
When Wendy Bedolla got into her Tesla Model 3 Thursday morning there was a message waiting for her.
California businesses race to save goods as power cut
The power outages that have affected much of Northern California this week have cost San Jose alone at least half a million dollars, the city said Thursday, giving one of the first cost estimates of the massive power shutoffs by utility Pacific Gas & Electric.
How life has changed in Northern California's power shutoff
California's biggest utility has cut power to hundreds of thousands of residents to prevent wildfires, catching some by surprise despite months of warnings.
PG&E extends power cuts in Northern California
In an attempt to avoid sparking a wildfire, California's largest utility intentionally cut power to hundreds of thousands of customers Wednesday, and power isn't likely to be restored for days, the company said.
Iraqi protesters say they have videos of government atrocities
By night, Baghdad's streets are eerily quiet, punctuated with smatterings of gunfire -- be it a single shot or something more sustained and intense.
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