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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.

World - ABC News - October 20

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.

Millions in Cuba remain without power as Hurricane Oscar makes landfall

Millions remain without power in Cuba for a third consecutive day as slow progress is made in restoring electricity following three major grid failures.

Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts in Kharkiv after Russian strikes

Residential buildings and service stations were among targets, say local officials; Russian grip tightens around Pokrovsk with battles in nearby Selydove. What we know on day 971. See all our ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Way-Too-Early WNBA Power Rankings: Liberty, Lynx start on top

The draft lottery, an expansion draft, April's rookie draft and free agency await. But first, our updated rankings.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after loss to Chiefs

Here's where the San Francisco 49ers and the rest of the NFL stand heading into the Week 7 "Monday Night Football" doubleheader.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Cubans struggle with an extended power outage and a new tropical storm

Cuba's widespread blackouts stretched into their fourth day as Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast with winds and heavy rain

World - ABC News - October 21

Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies

The U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who built a powerful Islamic movement in Turkey and beyond but spent his later years mired in accusations of orchestrating an attempted coup against Turkish ...

Power outages plague Cuba as Hurricane Oscar adds to island's woes

Millions of Cubans were enduring electricity blackouts as the government struggled to restore services. Hurricane Oscar, striking the east as a Category 1 storm, added to the disruption.

Behind Many Powerful Women on Wall Street: A Doting 'Househusband'

More men are staying home to facilitate the complex juggle of family life and their wives’ high-powered careers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Pakistan’s government curbs judiciary’s power after alleged harassment of MPs

Coalition will now be able to hire and fire judges but faces accusations it bribed and abducted lawmakers to get its way. Pakistan’s government has passed a controversial amendment to the ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Immigrant Labor Powers the Economy. What Will Happen After November 5?

Will the election value or imperil the workers doing jobs that keep GDP growth humming? Campaign rhetoric suggests two starkly different outcomes.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Hurricane Oscar dumps heavy rain across Cuba amid power outageT

Deluge causes landslides and tears house roofs as engineers try to get country’s electricity grid up and running again. Hurricane Oscar has dumped heavy rain across the eastern end of Cuba , ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Nuclear-Powered AI: Big Tech's Bold Solution or a Pipedream?

Amazon, Google and Microsoft are investing billions in nuclear power, but the projects are years away and rely on unproven technology.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

NetVRk launches its AI-powered metaverse with Unreal Engine 5 graphics

NetVRk, a cross-platform AI and Web3-driven metaverse, unveiled its platform for building virtual worlds with Unreal Engine 5.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 22

AI-powered productivity tools that can make life harder

Technology used to summarise notes or generate transcripts does not always work for deaf employees

Business - Financial Times - October 22

NFL Power Rankings: Where does everyone stand after Week 7?

Mike Tomlin made a gutsy call to switch to Russell Wilson. It worked against a Jets team that is flailing because of the "media." Here's the league landscape.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 2024) Review: Portable and Powerful

This tiny tablet’s processor is its biggest upgrade.

Tech - Wired - October 22

House GOP braces for bitter fight over the power to oust a speaker

Most GOP lawmakers despise the rule, which allows a small faction of the conference to wield outsize influence over the agenda. But conservatives are prepared to fight for it.

Politics - Politico - October 22

Rail Biking Lets You Ride the Rails Using Pedal Power

Rail-biking uses specially designed vehicles that are pedaled along disused railway lines. It’s easy and fun and uses existing tracks for recreation. One writer gave it a try in the Catskills.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

How a backyard of dreams powered Yankees closer Luke Weaver

Weaver's surprise rise to October star began with a set of homemade batting cages in DeLand, Florida.