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A mass IT outage has affected flights, banks, and media outlets around the world, causing widespread disruption.

Mass IT outage: here's a list of companies and operations affected

Flight attendants at Delta Air Lines are said to be ‘outraged’ over the Atlanta-based carrier’s recent decision to bow to public pressure and allegations of antisemitism and ban them from wearing country flag pins apart from the US flag. The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) says that...

Delta Air Flight Attendants ‘Outraged’ By Carrier’s Decision to Ban Them From Wearing Country Flag Pins On Their Uniforms

The US Sun

CHAOS erupted across the globe this morning as a Microsoft crash wreaked havoc on health, travel, banking and supermarket services. Major airports, airlines, railways, GPs surgeries and retail giants have been hit by the CrowdStrike issue that sparked international disruption. Television channels, banks, GPs and supermarkets around the world have...

Full list of services affected by worldwide Microsoft outage with health, travel and supermarkets hit across globe

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Qatar Airways has been crowned the world’s best airline for 2024 by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization. This marks the eighth time the airline has received this prestigious accolade, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in the aviation industry. Skytrax, often called the “Oscars of the aviation industry,” has been running the World Airline Awards for 25 years.

This Airline Was Named The World's Best For The 8th Time

A MAJOR global technology outage has plagued services from airlines to banks as Microsoft cloud services are downed. The severe outages on Friday has crashed computers around the world leaving major banks, businesses, newsrooms and television networks all plunged into chaos. Americans have been hit with travel chaos as all...

Major global Microsoft outage grounds planes & locks people out of bank accounts

Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is the eponymous theme park co-owned by country music icon Dolly Parton. Since opening in 1986, the park has grown into one of Tennessee’s most popular attractions, blending the traditional crafts, food, and music of Appalachia with thrill rides such as Lightning Rod, Wild Eagle, Blazing Fury, and Big Bear Mountain.

Dollywood Shuts Down Entire Theme Park Effective Immediately

She is found guilty of murder, despite her claims of self-defence.

Woman killed veteran by shoving sock down throat

A 34-year-old man is raising funds for charity after suffering severe facial injuries when his dog attacked him during an epileptic seizure. In 2019, Ben Horne, from Yeovil, had a seizure in his sleep which caused his pet to panic and bite off his nose, as well as parts of his mouth and chin.

Man attacked by his dog during epileptic seizure

Time Out

Just in time for the dog days of summer, United Airlines is introducing a new cold beverage to its onboard lineup. Beginning July 1, illy’s canned, ready-to-drink cold brew coffee will be available to passengers flying the friendly skies. No longer will you have to suffer through a hot coffee when you need the jolt of caffeine without the added heat. The coffee, which is cold-brewed for 12 hours, will be served complimentary in United’s premium cabins on flights over 300 miles and available for purchase to economy passengers.

This airline is becoming the first to serve cold brew on board

Investigators now believe that the Steam account in the name of the man who shot at former President Donald Trump over the weekend is fake, a US official briefed on the matter told CNN.

Investigators now believe account on gaming site in would-be assassin’s name is fake

When we think of low-cost airlines, we might think of those bright yellow aircraft, the planes that always have an animal illustrated on the tail, or the airline that has “first come, first served” seating. But the low-cost airline which just won a "best in the U.S." award may surprise you.

This is the best low-cost airline in America

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

TheDailyBeast

Major IT outages were reported around the world Friday as vital systems including airports, banks, health services, and broadcasters were hit with disruption.All flights from Delta, United, and American Airlines were grounded in the morning due to a communication issue, according to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. American Airlines, which says it was able to get its operations “safely” re-established as of 5 a.m. ET, cited a “technical issue” with cybersecurity company CrowdStrike “impacting multiple carriers,” according to ABC News.Delta says it has “resumed some flight departures” but expects additional delays and cancellations Friday. United similarly said “some” of its...

Blue Screen of Death Plunges Airports and Banks Into Chaos

Country singer Ingrid Andress has apologised and admitted being drunk while performing a much-derided rendition of the US national anthem, at a baseball stadium. Andress's erratic performance of The Star-Spangled Banner was widely shared after Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby, in Texas, on Monday. "I was drunk last night,"...

Country star sorry for singing US anthem drunk

A raft of global institutions - including hospitals, major banks, media outlets and airlines - have reported a mass IT outage, affecting their ability to offer services. International airports including in India, Hong Kong, the UK, and the US have reported issues, and several airlines have grounded flights and reported delays.

Mass IT outage affects airlines, hospitals, media and banks

Major airlines, media organizations, businesses and police forces around the world are currently being affected by a massive information technology glitch caused by a problem with Microsoft cloud computing services early Friday. Flights have been grounded in several countries and stores and broadcasters in several countries went offline as the...

Mass IT outage hits airports, businesses and broadcasters around the world

The New Republic

Donald Trump promised a massive deportation plan Thursday night, even larger than the biggest mass deportation in U.S. history: President Dwight Eisenhower’s racist-named “Operation Wetback.” The former president was doing his typical fearmongering, blaming immigrants for any and all of the country’s ills, when he decided to name-drop the thirty-fourth U.S. president. “And bad things are gonna happen, and you’re gonna see it happen all the time,” said Trump. “And that’s why the Republican platform promises to launch the biggest deportation operation in the history of our country. Even larger than that of Dwight D. Eisenhower, from many years ago.”Under...

Trump Is Planning the Most Inhumane Immigration Policy in U.S. History

A man found dead in a park in the early hours of the morning has been officially named as Thomas Boom, 30, known as Tommy. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident which happened shortly after midnight in Miller's Meadow in Northampton. Northamptonshire Police said Mr Boom...

Man, 30, found dead in park is named by police

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

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Cyber-security firm Crowdstrike said its update had caused the problem on computers running...

Mass IT outage affects airlines, hospitals, media and banks

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