Analyst reports Iran’s internet outages are costing the economy $1.56 million each hour.
Internet privacy experts estimate that Iran is incurring losses of about $1.56 million every hour because of state-enforced internet blackouts, which are severely affecting the economy and the daily lives of over 90 million citizens. The significant disruptions occurred alongside ongoing protests, and the financial toll continued even after some connectivity was restored. According to […]
Winter Severe Storm Causes Power Outages and Affects More Than 11,000 Flights
Severe Winter Superstorm Hits the US In the last few days, a significant winter superstorm has swept across much of the United States, affecting over 800,000 residents with power outages and grounding more than 11,000 flights. This snowstorm stands out as one of the most intense in decades, not just because of the bitter cold […]
Winter storm affects over 140 million Americans with snow, sleet, ice, and power outages
A significant winter storm struck large areas of the United States early Sunday, delivering snow, ice, and sleet while causing power outages for millions. The National Weather Service highlighted that heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain are set to affect around 180 million people, which is more than half of the U.S. population, spanning from […]
Winter Storm Fern leads to widespread power outages and flight cancellations across the US
A major winter storm is currently affecting over 245 million people across the U.S., from Arizona to Maine. This is expected to bring significant snowfall, heavy ice, and dangerous travel conditions for several days. The storm’s influence stretches 2,300 miles, impacting more than 40 states from the Southwest up to New England. As of now, […]
Tomahawks appear strong. Power outages lead to victory.
President Vladimir Putin seems to be holding off on his usual tactics, as President Trump suggests a ceasefire—to halt the ongoing devastations in Ukraine. While the U.S. juggles issues with Iran, Venezuela, and other matters, Putin may be hoping to stretch this conflict, wearing Ukraine down until they surrender through a prolonged war of attrition. […]
How cold weather puts pressure on the US electric grid and might cause power outages
U.S. Power Grid Faces Challenges Amid Cold Weather BOSTON, Jan. 24 — On Saturday, U.S. power grid operators increased their precautions to prevent rolling blackouts as frigid conditions affected half the country’s population, disrupting normal operations. PJM Interconnection, the largest regional power grid that supplies electricity to 67 million people primarily in the Eastern and […]
Two people killed in Russia after drone strike as millions in Ukraine experience power outages
Authorities reported that two individuals lost their lives in a drone strike in southwestern Russia, while a Russian assault on energy infrastructure left parts of Ukraine without electricity. This incident coincided with ongoing U.S.-led peace negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict. The drone strike reportedly damaged several residential structures and shattered windows at a kindergarten […]
Close to a Data Center? Get Ready for Power Outages This Winter
Winter Power Demand on the Rise The North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) released a report on Tuesday indicating that winter power demand is growing, particularly in regions with a high number of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. NERC’s 2025-2026 Reliability Report warns that many parts of North America might struggle to meet power demand […]
Reddit, X users report outages, according to Downdetector
According to Downdetector data, Reddit and X users encountered widespread service disruption on Thursday afternoon. The issue was reported as thousands of users were flooded down detectors, so they started spikes around 3pm. This is a site that tracks real-time issues and outages across websites and services. At peak, more than that 30,000 users reported […]
Pro-Hamas group claims responsibility for ‘massive cyberattack’ causing outages on X platform
The X social media platform owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk is facing a “massive cyberattack” that has disabled several features, and ProHamas Group has argued responsibility for it. Musk said platform workers were trying to track the attack on Monday after several outages were reported by users. Newsweek Report He said at least three […]