The Independent

 Flights have been cancelled and TV stations have been taken offline in a drastic computer outage.Windows PCs on Friday inexplicably started showing a “blue screen of death” error that left them unusable.That led to problems at many of the world’s biggest companies, including airlines, TV stations and banks.Issues had been found across the world, according to cyber security companies. The problem appears to relate to a broken cyber security update that left computers unable to start up.Microsoft and others pointed the blame at CrowdStrike, a cyber security firm that offers software intended to protect computers from attack. A defective...

World brought to a halt by drastic Microsoft outage with computers showing ‘blue screen of death’

Many businesses are unable to function as their computers are not working at the moment. Windows is experiencing a major outage, as many business computers are experiencing a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) when trying to boot. The outage has vastly impacted businesses like banks, airlines and airports, emergency services,...

It's not just you: Windows PCs are BSOD'ing all over the world

The US Sun

Business units worldwide are experiencing blue screen errors and device reboots on PCs and laptops due to a global CrowdStrike service outage. Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Suncorp, Microsoft 365, Foxtel, and the ABC are all among those impacted, according to Down Detector. Users of Windows PCs reported their machines involuntarily shutting...

Microsoft outage updates: Windows, Xbox, Crowdstrike down worldwide

Industries ranging from healthcare to banking, air travel, and others are struggling with a global IT outage that hit Microsoft Windows systems PCs and servers connected to the CrowdStrike security platform early Friday morning — and that could take a while to fully resolve. CrowdStrike, which is a cybersecurity...

CrowdStrike and Microsoft: all the latest news on the global IT outage

A suspected crash in an anti-virus update has taken down services worldwide.

Massive Microsoft outage shuts down Sky News, Xbox Live and a whole lot more

Coral Gables, FL

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Edmond Thorne

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

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

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Carol Perez

There are lots of places in the US where you don’t necessarily need a car. There might be good public transportation and/or your area might be walkable, but for others, this might not be the case.

Free Car Programs: 16 Ways to Get a Car Without Paying

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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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Youngstown, OH

The Shy Green

A look at some recent news from the pharmacy world. Rite Aid, a familiar name in communities across the country, is facing some tough times. After filing for bankruptcy, they've now announced the closure of four additional locations, adding to the more than 200 stores already shuttered. These closures are part of Rite Aid's strategy to reevaluate its retail presence and navigate through financial challenges.

A well-known pharmacy is closing four more stores because they went bankrupt

Android Police

Midrange phones are more competitive than ever, and their performance and battery life make us wonder why we spend $1,000+ on flagship devices. Phones under $500 used to include drab displays, awful build quality, and hardly any software support. But recently, even budget devices have featured OLED displays and years of software support. With so many high-quality options close in price, even a small discount can make a big difference.

Samsung drops one of its latest phones to just $300 for Prime Day

Though it’s smaller than previous waves, Deadline is reporting that Warner Bros. Discovery is laying off another round of employees across its “production, business affairs and finance” arms as it continues to find ways to cut its spending.

Another day, another round of layoffs at Warner Bros. Discovery.

Yosemite National Park, CA

Groveland, CA

The company is opening a new kind of EV charging station in Groveland, CA, just outside of Yosemite National Park. In addition to five charging plugs, the site will also serve as place to get snacks, learn more about EV ownership, and even drop off recyclables in an effort to keep the park clean. The plugs are only available to Rivian owners for now, but the company plans on accommodating non-Rivian EVs eventually.

Rivian brings EV charging to Yosemite.

Tom's Guide

Apple’s latest scary attack ad takes a rather blatant shot at Google’s browser for the ton of tracking cookies it uses — claiming that Safari is “a browser that’s actually private.”

Apple tells over a billion iPhone users to stop using Chrome — here’s Google’s response

After all, how are you going to call your phone 'Galaxy' and *not* have it talking to stuff in space?. Samsung Android apps show early signs of preparing for satellite communications. Not all Samsung apps will support satellites, and you may be pointed to alternatives. Evidence suggests communications may not...

Samsung is prepping its phones for satellite communication (APK teardown)

Wilburton, OK

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The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

WILBURTON #1 – One person was treated at the scene for minor injuries when a...
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Car loses control, strikes home in Wilburton

Apple was the first commercial smartphone brand to introduce satellite communication on its iPhones. Recent iPhones have satellite communication for emergency communication. Huawei and Honor have also debuted satellite communication in their recent flagships. Huawei's flagship smartwatch is also capable of sending SOS through satellite. However, it seems like Samsung...

Multiple Samsung apps show early signs of preparing for satellite communication

Windows Central

Windows 11's next big feature update isn't officially available just yet, even though it's shipping on certain new PCs. However, there is a way to get it now, and we're going to show you how.

How to get the Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) on your computer NOW

A widespread Xbox Live outage lasting several hours has now been resolved. The issue prevented players from signing into their accounts and downloading or playing online games. “Users should once again be able to sign in, matchmake and complete purchases,” Xbox Support said on X at 11.24PM ET. “Thank you for sticking with us!”

Xbox Live is back following major outage

After people in NYC reported a large boom at around 11:17AM that some attributed to military weapons tests, NASA Meteor Watch reports it was actually a meteor. With more reports collected from eyewitnesses, its latest update says the space rock's path took it west over New Jersey at 38,000 miles per hour.

Tuesday morning boom over New York may have been a "daylight fireball" meteor

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Major Windows BSOD issue takes banks, airlines, and broadcasters offline

Thousands of Windows machines are experiencing a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue at boot today, impacting banks, airlines, TV broadcasters, supermarkets, and many more businesses...

Major Windows BSOD issue takes banks, airlines, and broadcasters offline

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