"Massive Power Outage Shuts Down Schools and Affects Thousands in Durham"

A power outage in Durham, North Carolina has forced six public schools to cancel classes and left an estimated 7,000 customers without power for a second day. Duke Energy reported that the outage, caused by an equipment problem at a substation, may not be fully restored until 6 p.m. Thursday. The city is providing emergency shelters, warming centers, and transportation for affected residents, while Duke Energy works to understand the cause of the outage and restore power.