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World - Financial Times
Blackouts and water rationing as South American drought worsens
Bogotá limits water use and Quito schedules daily power cuts to cope with historically low rainfall6 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Blackout hits French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe as striking workers shut down power
Workers on strike have shut down power across the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and left its more than 370,000 inhabitants without electricity10 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Tory treasurer’s water company in discussions to take stake in Thames Water
Castle Water’s plans for the troubled utility include an eventual IPOYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Thames Water secures £3bn loan to survive into 2025
The UK's biggest utility company agrees a lifeline to help it last until next October.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
The water industry is in crisis. Can it be fixed?
Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Lee Waters to step down from Senedd in 2026
As the mastermind of the 20mph law he proved a controversial figure.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages
Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed 7
A small town in far eastern Cuba is recovering from flooding that killed at least seven people after Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm with winds and heavy rain3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England
Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment3 days ago -
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.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Cuba plunged into crisis by prolonged power blackouts
President warns against ‘vandalism’ after fuel shortages exacerbate economic struggles4 days 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.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
What is okra water and is it good for your health?
In the world of infused water trends, okra water is having a moment, and here’s what you need to know about it. In the wellness world, it seems there’s always a new infused water promising to make ...4 days 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.5 days ago -
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.5 days ago - Oscars -
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.5 days ago -
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 region5 days ago - MLB -
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.5 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.6 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 ...6 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 ...6 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 ...6 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 ...October 19 -
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 powerOctober 18 -
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.October 18 -
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, ...October 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
The 6 best water filter pitchers and dispensers
Filter out contaminants, chemicals and more with these expert-recommended water filter pitchers and dispensers, including picks from ZeroWater, Brita, PUR and more.October 18 -
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.October 18 - Energy -