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May 09 2025BUSINESS

Newark's Nighttime Air Traffic Glitch

In the early hours of Friday morning, a significant hiccup occurred at Newark Liberty International Airport. Air traffic controllers lost both radar and communication with planes. This was not an isolated incident. It was the second time in a month that such an outage happened. The first time was on the afternoon of April 28th. This earlier incident caused widespread...

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Apr 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Power Outage Puzzles Iberian Peninsula

The Iberian Peninsula faced a significant power outage, affecting both Spain and Portugal. This event was one of the most severe in Europe's recent history. The disruption was widespread, causing flights to be grounded, metro systems to halt, and mobile communications to fail. ATMs also stopped working, adding to the chaos. By Tuesday morning, more than 99% of Spain'...

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Apr 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Iberian Peninsula Power Struggles: A Sudden Darkness

The Iberian Peninsula faced a significant power outage on Monday. It was a sudden loss of electricity that affected Spain, Portugal, and even parts of southern France. This was not a small event. It was a massive blackout that started around midday local time. By Monday evening, some power had been restored. However, many areas were still in the dark. This o...

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Apr 29 2025CRIME

Youths Struck Down in Illinois After-School Tragedy

A terrible event unfolded in Chatham, Illinois. A car crashed into a building where young people were gathered. Four young lives were lost. Three were outside, and one was inside the building. The ages of the victims ranged from 4 to 18 years old. The incident occurred around 3:20 PM. A car drove into the east side of the building. It went through the building and e...

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Measles: A Growing Concern Across the U. S.

Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. This year alone, there have been 800 cases across 25 states. The biggest outbreak is in Texas, where three children have died. This is the first time in over two decades that the U. S. has seen these numbers. Experts are worried. They think we might be on the brink of a full-blown epidemic. The question is how bad could it ge...

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Apr 23 2025CRIME

Kashmir's Deadly Day: A Mountain Resort Turned into a War Zone

In the heart of the Himalayas, a peaceful retreat turned into a nightmare. Gunmen stormed a resort in Pahalgam, a town often called the "Switzerland of India". Twenty-six lives were lost, and many more were injured. This was one of the deadliest attacks in Kashmir in recent years. The attack happened on a Tuesday afternoon. Tourists were enjoying the scenic views wh...

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Apr 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Istanbul Shaken: A City on Edge After Earthquake

Istanbul, a bustling metropolis of 16 million, felt the ground tremble on a Wednesday afternoon. An earthquake, measured at a preliminary magnitude of 6. 2, struck the city and nearby regions, sending waves of panic through the population. The quake, with a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, had its epicenter in the Sea of Marmara, about 40 kilometers southwest of Istan...

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Apr 22 2025CRIME

A Dark Day in Kashmir's Tourist Haven

Tensions flared in the picturesque region of Kashmir as a brutal assault unfolded. South Kashmir's Pahalgam, renowned for its lush meadows and towering glaciers, witnessed a grim turn of events. This area, a magnet for both local and international tourists, saw a surge in visitors over the past year. Unfortunately, this uptick in tourism coincided with a violent disr...

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Power Struggles: The Big Blackout and What's Next

Puerto Rico faced a major blackout, leaving 1. 4 million people without electricity and over 400, 000 without water. This was the second big outage since New Year’s Eve, when 90% of the island lost power. The latest blackout started at 12:38 p. m. on Wednesday, when key power plants shut down due to a failed transmission line. People quickly realized the extent of th...

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Apr 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Powerless Puerto Rico: A Look Into the Island's Energy Crisis

Puerto Rico found itself in the dark once again, as a major blackout hit the entire island. This wasn't just a minor hiccup; it was a full-blown power outage that left 1. 4 million people without electricity and over 400, 000 without water. The outage started around noon on Wednesday and had everyone scrambling. By Thursday afternoon, things were looking a bit better...

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