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World - The New York Times
Cuba Faces Hurricane Oscar After Nationwide Blackout. How Much Can the Island Endure?
The repeated failure of the power grid and a hurricane that has swamped the island’s eastern end has many Cubans fed up, posing a challenge to the Communist government.12 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Cuba's Government Struggles to Restore Power After Nationwide Blackout
Electricity outages have paralyzed an already-crippled economy, leading to shortages of everything from cash to running water.15 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The 7 Best Blackout Curtains, Tested and Reviewed
We tested many options on bright windows to see which curtains actually give us a dark night’s sleep.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Cuba plunged into crisis by prolonged power blackouts
President warns against ‘vandalism’ after fuel shortages exacerbate economic struggles13 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The Canary Islands: why locals are protesting against tourists
Thousands of residents took to the streets this weekend to campaign against overtourism. And they aren’t the only ones bemoaning an influx of holidaymakers. Name: Canary Islands.. Age: ...19 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Cubans struggle as power not fully restored after days of blackout
Electricity on much of the island has yet to be restored after days of blackout.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba as it struggles with power outage
Millions of people are still without power, with food rotting in fridges and no water supply in many homes.Yesterday - Oscars -
Top stories - The New York Times
7 Dead After Georgia Ferry Dock Collapses on Sapelo Island
Overall, 20 people were forced into the water on Saturday by the accident on Sapelo Island, the site of a festival celebrating the heritage of descendants of enslaved people.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Seven dead in Georgia as officials investigate ‘catastrophic failure’ of dock gangway
Deadly accident occurred as crowds gathered for celebration of Gullah-Geechee community in Sapelo Island. At least seven people have been killed after part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia’s ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Many Cubans still waiting for power to return after days of blackout
Many Cubans are waiting in anguish as electricity on much of the island has yet to be totally restored after days of blackout.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred wants to eliminate 'really questionable' blackouts for in-market streaming
Fans are currently unable to stream games in their own regionYesterday - MLB -
Top stories - BBC News
Seven dead as crowded ferry dock collapses in Georgia's Sapelo Island
Authorities say at least 20 people went into the water when the gangway collapsed.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Biden mourns ‘devastation’ of bridge collapse at Georgia’s Sapelo Island
President Biden released a statement mourning the “devastation” after a bridge collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island, killing 7 people. “We are heartbroken to learn about the ferry dock walkway ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
At least 7 killed, several injured in dock collapse on Georgia's Sapelo Island
Crowds had gathered on Sapelo Island for a celebration of its tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.2 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Cuba Suffers Blackout After Power Plant Failure Near Havana
The Cuban government had just announced emergency measures to reduce electricity use — then the power went out across the entire nation.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Cuba makes progress on regaining power after second total blackout
Authorities say they are gradually re-establishing electrical service across the island, including to hospitals. Cuba’s government said on Saturday it had made some progress in gradually ...2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Cuba hit with second blackout amid national power grid failure
After electricity was partially restored in Cuba following an island-wide blackout, the electrical grid collapsed a second time, causing widespread alarm. Journalist Ed Augustin told NBC News that ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Cuba hit by second blackout after grid collapse
Cubans experienced their second black out wave Saturday after government officials said they were working to restore electrical service to hospitals and crucial service centers after a grid failure ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Our future lies in floating islands
Reducing overall methane emissions is the best lever we have for reducing near-term warming. Aquatic methane could be the best lever for reducing overall methane emissions; it’s time to pull that ...2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Cuba slowly starts restoring power after island-wide blackout
Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, officials said, hours after the island plunged into a countrywide blackout following the collapse of one of its major power ...3 days ago -
World - ABC News
Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails
Cuba’s electrical grid went down after one of the island’s major power plants failed, leaving millions without power3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Massive blackout hits Cuba after major power plant fails
A massive outage left millions of Cubans without power and prompted the government Friday to implement emergency measures to slash demand.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Cuba suffers complete blackout after national electrical power grid fails
Most businesses were closed on Friday as officials blamed deteriorating infrastructure and fuel shortages for failure. Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, ...3 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Cuba Suffers Mass Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens
The Communist government ordered the closure of nonvital activities hours to avoid power grid collapse.3 days ago - Energy -
World - Financial Times
Under the spell of Venice’s San Giorgio Maggiore island
A dream-like Palladio church and bell tower, fabled ex-monastery, Borges-inspired maze and lush woodland dotted with starchitect chapels all make for a magical visit5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Anguilla’s .ai Web Address Makes the Tiny Island Money in the AI Boom
Registrations from artificial intelligence company websites let the Caribbean territory tap a rich vein of revenue from a digital gold mine.5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Teacher and veteran cop part of crew accused of running Long Island brothels
A veteran cop and an experienced teacher are part of a crew arrested and charged with running brothels and managing sex workers on Long Island, New York, in what authorities described Tuesday as a ...5 days ago -
World - ABC News
4 people die in a migrant boat accident off a Greek island
Greek authorities say four people, including two children, have died off the island of Kos in an accident involving a migrant smuggling boat crossing from nearby Turkey6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
China conducts military drills around Taiwan in warning to island’s president
PLA and Chinese coastguard approach Taiwan by sea and air in move linked by state media to ‘separatist’ National Day speech. Chinese military and coastguard personnel surrounded Taiwan’s main ...October 14 - China -
World - The New York Times
China Holds War Games Encircling Taiwan in Warning to Island’s Leader
Scores of Chinese aircraft and dozens of ships surrounded Taiwan, after President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing’s claim over the island.October 14 - China -
World - The Guardian
Dozens of islanders locked up as grim history continues for Annobón
People who wrote protest letter to Equatorial Guinea authorities latest to feel wrath of draconian regime. Earlier this year, residents of the small island of Annobón began noticing withering ...October 14 -
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Top stories - BBC News
‘Try or die’ - one man’s determination to get to the Canary Islands
BBC Africa Eye is told that a migrant dies trying to reach the beaches of the Spanish archipelago every 45 minutes.October 13