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Nov 02 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Faces Power Cuts and Loss of Life After Russian Attacks

Ukraine is dealing with a tough situation as Russia keeps launching attacks. Recently, nearly 60, 000 people in the Zaporizhzhia region were left without power after an overnight strike. This is part of a bigger problem, as Russia has been targeting Ukraine's power grid more often as winter approach

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Nov 01 2025WEATHER

Halloween Blustery Weather: Stay Safe and Warm

The wind is expected to be quite strong today, with gusts reaching 40-50 mph from the west. This could lead to unexpected damage, fallen branches, or power outages, making the night feel even spookier. Areas with higher terrain and coastal communities will experience the strongest winds, both today

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

Tech Troubles Ground Alaska Airlines Twice in Four Months

Alaska Airlines is facing some serious tech issues. In just four months, they've had two big IT failures. The first one was in July. A hardware problem at their data center stopped all flights for three hours. Even though they had backup systems, both the main and backup hardware failed. This caused

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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Too Much Trust in US Tech Giants?

The recent AWS outage caused a stir worldwide, affecting everything from banking to language learning apps. This event has sparked a conversation about how much we rely on a few big US tech companies. Amazon and Microsoft control a big part of the cloud computing market. Even if a service isn't dir

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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Internet Chaos: When AWS Tripped and Took the Web Down

On a seemingly ordinary Monday, the internet had a massive hiccup. Amazon Web Services, or AWS, faced a serious issue with its DNS resolution. This glitch caused widespread chaos, with many popular websites and services going offline. The outage highlighted a significant vulnerability in the interne

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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

When the Internet Stumbled: A Giant's Glitch

Early Monday, a significant hiccup in Amazon's cloud computing service, AWS, sent shockwaves across the internet. This wasn't just any glitch; it was a stark reminder of how deeply ingrained Amazon's infrastructure has become in our digital lives. Popular apps like Duolingo, Roblox, and Fortnite, al

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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

When Big Tech Sneezes, Crypto Catches a Cold

The internet had a rough Monday. Amazon's cloud service, AWS, had some big problems. This caused trouble for many online platforms, including Coinbase and Robinhood. Coinbase said their services were back up, but some old transactions were still stuck. Robinhood also said they were having issues bec

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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

When the Internet Stops: How One Glitch Caused Chaos

Imagine waking up to a world where your favorite apps and services are suddenly gone. That's what happened early Monday morning when Amazon Web Services (AWS) had a major outage. AWS supports millions of websites, so when more than 100 of its services went down, it caused a ripple effect across the

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Oct 20 2025POLITICS

Middle East Tensions, Job Scams, and Tech Troubles: A Quick Look at Today's News

The Middle East is on edge again. A shaky truce between Israel and Hamas is hanging by a thread. President Trump says it's still holding, but recent strikes and accusations of violations tell a different story. Tensions have been rising, and Sunday's events didn't help. The Israel Defense Forces cla

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Oct 18 2025WEATHER

Michigan Braces for Storms: Energy Company Steps Up

A major energy provider in Michigan is taking action to help people get ready for a big storm coming this Sunday. They are sending out 200 teams to fix any power problems that might happen. The National Weather Service says heavy rain and thunderstorms will start early in the morning and last all da

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