All articles tagged with #disruption
Originally Published 4 days ago — by Financial Times
A blackout in Ukraine has left 1 million people without power amid freezing weather, highlighting ongoing energy challenges in the region.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by MPR News
Minneapolis Public Schools canceled classes for the week after U.S. Border Patrol agents disrupted school dismissal at Roosevelt High School with confrontations, arrests, and chemical agents, raising safety concerns following a recent ICE-related killing.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by DW
Operations at Greek airports were temporarily halted due to radio communication issues at the main air traffic control center, causing delays and diversions, but no cyberattack was involved; some flights resumed later in the day.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by AP News
Power issues and a stuck train caused significant disruptions in the Channel Tunnel, affecting Eurostar passenger services and vehicle shuttles between France and England, leading to stranded travelers and canceled trips during the holiday season.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by CNBC
Eurostar services between the UK and continental Europe were halted due to a power supply problem in the Channel Tunnel, causing major travel disruptions during the New Year season, with passengers advised to change plans and avoid station visits.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by DW
Eurostar suspended all train services between London and continental Europe, including Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels, due to a major power supply problem in the Channel Tunnel, causing significant delays and cancellations. Services are gradually restarting, but the issue remains unresolved, and passengers are advised to reschedule their trips.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by BBC
Eurostar has advised passengers not to travel due to major disruptions caused by a power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel, leading to cancellations and severe delays on services between London and Paris, with additional delays reported at Folkestone and Calais terminals.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by DW
A severe winter storm named Johannes swept across the Nordic countries, causing one death in Sweden, widespread power outages affecting thousands, and significant transportation disruptions across Sweden, Finland, and Norway, with wind speeds nearing hurricane levels and hazardous conditions reported.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by The New York Times
New York City experienced its heaviest snowfall in nearly four years, with over 4 inches in Central Park and up to 9 inches in the metropolitan region, causing flight disruptions and marking a significant weather event since early 2022.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by CNN
Power was largely restored in San Francisco after a massive outage affected 130,000 customers, caused by a fire at a PG&E substation and resulting in widespread disruptions including transit and business closures, with ongoing efforts to fully restore service.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by Fortune
Dartmouth professor Scott Anthony observes that many Gen Z students are deeply fearful of AI, worried about losing their humanity and critical thinking skills, despite some excitement about the technology. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and perseverance, citing examples like Julia Child, and advocates for teaching students to engage deeply with their work rather than rely solely on AI tools. The article highlights the ongoing disruption in education and the need to balance technological advances with foundational skills.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Traffic at Sweden's second-largest airport, Gothenburg-Landvetter, resumed after a drone sighting caused a temporary closure and an investigation into possible sabotage, amid recent European disruptions linked to drone activity and suspected hybrid warfare.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Devdiscourse
Amazon Web Services experienced a major outage in the US-EAST-1 region, causing widespread disruptions to popular websites and services like Snapchat, Robinhood, Amazon, PrimeVideo, Alexa, and PayPal's Venmo, with affected companies and users facing increased errors and latency.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Federal Reserve Board (.gov)
Governor Waller discusses the rapid advancement of AI, its historical context, potential to democratize expertise, impact on jobs and productivity, and the importance of managing risks while fostering innovation to ensure long-term economic growth.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NJ.com
A powerful nor’easter caused significant flooding along the Jersey Shore, disrupting travel, closing roads and businesses, and inundating several communities during high tide, with residents sharing images and videos of the storm's impact.