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Cuba's nationwide blackouts, shortages draw help from tourists and American relatives
Those planning to travel to Cuba have been asking questions on social media as visitors and relatives of those on the island have been sending much-needed supplies.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Iran enforces rolling power blackouts as fuel shortages bite
Under-investment in the grid, natural gas shortages and ban on dirty fuel lead to energy supply crunchBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
Nuclear medicine shortage will lead to deaths
Experts warn hundreds could be affected by the shortage in radioisotopes used to track cancer.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Gazans Are Living Through a Yearlong Blackout
Israel cut off electricity in the first days of the war, leaving Palestinians to light the dark with cellphones and to cook over open flames.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
Rivian Maintains Profitability Target Despite Part Shortage
The carmaker said a part shortage in the third quarter hampered factory production, but it is still on track to report its first gross profit by year-end.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 7 -
UK shoppers hit by taramasalata shortage after strike
Workers at food manufacturer Bakkavor have walked out in a dispute over payBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
The importance of addressing the U.S. shortage of Black doctors
There's a major effort underway to bring more Black doctors into hospitals and examination rooms nationwide, and that effort is focused on easing the burden of medical school for students at ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
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Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout
Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Watch: Strictly's 'spectacular' blackout dance moment
Blind comedian Chris McCausland and his dance partner performed part of the routine with the lights off.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Strictly's Chris McCausland praised for 'poignant' blackout dance
Judges say the comedian's performance with dance partner Dianne Buswell was "absolutely spectacular".Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
'Massive' Russian attack causes Ukraine blackouts
At least 10 people were killed and blackouts will be imposed throughout Ukraine on Monday.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Ozempic and Wegovy considered 'available' after more than 2 years in shortage
The diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy are now considered to be available after more than two years of being considered in shortage by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Florida senators press HHS to use domestic IV manufacturers to ease shortages
Florida Sens. Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) are questioning why the Biden administration hasn’t done more to leverage domestic IV fluid manufacturing in the wake of shortages caused by ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Arizona businesses worry immigration proposal on ballot would exacerbate worker shortage
Mass deportation plans, racial profiling concerns and a broken immigration system could harm businesses and the economy.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
German paper industry denies claims paper shortage could hinder election
Head of electoral commission had said timing of early election could be affected by shortage of paper to print ballots. Paper industry bosses in Germany have hit back at claims by the national ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Polish bank chief warns capital shortage will affect green transition
Szymon Midera says mortgage mis-selling costs have depleted funds available to finance switch towards renewablesWorld - Financial Times - 8 hours ago -
The shipping industry is wrestling with one of its biggest challenges — seafarer shortages
The shipping industry is contending with a shortage of seafarers, and it's fueling a troubling mix of fake resumes, accidents at sea, and higher freight rates.Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago -
‘No one is coming to save them’: blackouts hide horrors of siege of north Gaza
Journalists unable to report and rescue workers unable to save victims of Israeli offensive hindering all movement and communication. Middle East crisis live: latest updates When internet ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Hurricane Rafael intensifies to category 3 as battered Cuba braces for new storm
More than 70,000 people reportedly evacuated and military mobilised with hurricane close to making landfall. Hurricane Rafael has intensified into a category 3 hurricane as it nears the coast of ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout as Hurricane Rafael makes landfall
Island’s national power company says strong winds from category 3 hurricane caused disconnection. Cuba’s national power grid has suffered a country-wide blackout as Hurricane Rafael made landfall ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Hurricane Rafael knocks out power in Cuba, weeks after nationwide blackout
Cuba was without power nationwide for the second time in just weeks, as Hurricane Rafael made landfall on Wednesday afternoon.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
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Nigeria's major cities suffer blackouts as the power grid collapses yet again
Nigeria’s major cities including Abuja, Lagos and Kano have suffered blackouts as the country’s electricity grid has collapsed in the tenth such outage to hit the power system this yearWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Weather Tracker: Hurricane Rafael triggers nationwide blackout in Cuba
Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua also reeling after fifth major hurricane of season causes landslides and flooding. Hurricane Rafael became the 17th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reelingTop stories - ABC News - November 10 -
6.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts
HAVANA — A 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook eastern Cuba on Sunday, after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Cuban authorities make arrests after protests broke out over blackouts
Cuban authorities say they have arrested a number of people for disorderly behavior after protests over blackouts that stretched on for days broke out in recent weeksWorld - ABC News - November 10 -
Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom
Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.World - CBS News - November 10 -
Blackouts, explosions, deaths: why the Caribbean is waking up to the increased threat of lightning
A recent strike narrowly missed slave trade archives in Barbados, and experts warn more and worse is to come as global heating intensifies storms. When the Barbados National Archives , home to one ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Blackout risk warning as scorching temperatures forecast for parts of NSW
Power supplies will become tight in New South Wales and Queensland this week, with parts of western Sydney tipped to approach 40C. Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago
