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world21 days ago•3 min saved

Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout as grid collapses for sixth time this year

Cuba’s power grid collapsed again, leaving millions without electricity for the sixth time this year due to a transmission-line failure and unstable weather; restoration protocols were activated, with only about 5% of Havana’s customers back online by dusk and some hospitals restored. The outages worsen a long-running energy crisis tied to the U.S. embargo and fuel shortages, impacting water, food, transport and communications across the island.

via CBS News|

#blackouts #cuba #embargo

world21 days ago•130 min saved

Cuba hit by massive blackouts amid embargo-driven energy crisis

Cuba’s power grid collapsed, leaving millions without electricity in a nationwide blackout tied to an energy embargo; the outages have disrupted transportation, reduced work hours, cancelled flights, and worsened public health concerns, as residents like Abilén Marrero in Havana wait for restoration with little certainty.

via AP News|

#blackouts #cuba #embargo

world1 month ago•210 min saved

Cubans power through outages with sun and ingenuity

Facing rolling electricity blackouts and fuel shortages worsened by sanctions and import losses, Cubans are getting creative: influencer Dayán Marrero shares DIY antenna tutorials to tap scarce mobile internet, farmers pasteurize milk over charcoal and power dairies with solar panels and batteries, and private solar-powered electric tricycles are increasingly ferrying Havana residents; at Viñales, a dairy farm runs on solar power with an inverter to keep a freezer, despite few tourists, illustrating Cuban resilience and ingenuity amid energy scarcity.

via CNN|

#blackouts #cuba #innovation

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Cuba hit by nationwide blackout as aging grid buckles amid fuel squeeze

Cuba’s state electric grid collapsed late Sunday, plunging roughly 10 million people into a nationwide blackout amid fuel shortages and a U.S. oil blockade that has strained imports; the outage follows three blackouts in July, with officials offering few details as the aging system and tight fuel supply press on.

via NBC News|

#blackouts #cuba #electricity

europe2 months ago•11 min saved

Drones Strike Crimea’s Energy Grid, Trigger Widespread Blackouts

A series of drone strikes targeted Crimea’s military and power infrastructure overnight, hitting sites including a radar station in Feodosia and around the Tavriya Thermal Power Plant near Simferopol. The attacks caused fires and widespread outages across the peninsula, with Krymenergo citing external influence on power facilities and authorities reporting disrupted electricity in Simferopol, Sevastopol, Kerch, Feodosia, and Yalta as Crimea’s ongoing energy crisis deepens; Russia says its air defenses intercepted numerous Ukrainian UAVs, while local authorities distribute generators to affected communities.

via Kyiv Post|

#blackouts #crimea #drones

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Crimea Declares Emergency as Ukraine Attacks Disrupt Power Grid

Kremlin-backed Crimea authorities declared a regional state of emergency after Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure caused rolling blackouts, fuel shortages, and transport disruptions; the move is meant to speed damage claims and streamline restrictions while repair crews work to restore power, with water pressure affected and rail/sea services scaled back as the economy, heavily reliant on tourism, reels from the outages.

via The Moscow Times|

#blackouts #crimea #power-grid

business3 months ago•5 min saved

Exelon warns AI-driven demand could spark US blackouts by 2027

Exelon CEO Calvin Butler warned in the Financial Times that the U.S. could face blackouts as soon as 2027 due to a shortage of power plants in the Northeast and Midwest driven by AI data-center demand. PJM projects a 60 GW power shortfall over the next decade, while electricity prices have climbed nationwide; utilities argue higher bills are needed to fund grid upgrades. Exelon is upping capital expenditure and lobbying for regulatory changes to let utilities own more generation as regulators scrutinize rate increases amid inflation and growing demand.

via Financial Times|

#ai-boom #blackouts #business

business4 months ago•6 min saved

MLB’s labor talks hint at ending local blackouts through media-rights overhaul

MLB’s first labor proposal hints at ending local broadcast blackouts by centralizing media rights and sharing local TV revenues, but only if players accept a salary cap; the shift would be gradual beginning in 2027, with national games expanding by 2029 while local offerings shrink, meaning fans will likely still need multiple subscriptions to watch every game.

via The New York Times|

#blackouts #business #labor-talks

sports-business4 months ago•5 min saved

End of MLB Blackouts Hinge on Salary Cap, Sparks a Beltway of Talks

MLB owners push a salary-cap and a centralized national TV deal to end local game blackouts, arguing it would boost fans’ access and competitive balance; the players’ union disagrees on financial impact, and debates over revenue sharing and local rights signal a lengthy bargaining process ahead.

via Los Angeles Times|

#blackouts #broadcast-rights #mlb

world4 months ago•34 min saved

Turin Faces Blackouts as Heatwave Exposes Italy’s Grid Strain

A northern Italy heatwave is driving up electricity demand and triggering blackouts in Turin, highlighting stress on the country’s power grid and prompting officials to monitor capacity and consider conservation or infrastructure measures as temperatures stay high.

via Yahoo|

#blackouts #grid-stability #heatwave

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Cuba faces fuel drought as sanctions trigger outages and protests

Cuba’s energy minister said the island has run out of crude oil, fuel oil, and diesel due to the U.S. blockade, leaving only gas from wells and causing Havana to endure up to 22-hour blackouts amid street protests. With oil shipments halted since January and a weakened Venezuelan dependency, officials warn the grid is in a critical state and the country has no reserves. The U.S. has offered about $100 million in aid tied to reforms, and Havana must decide whether to accept the assistance and pursue talks.

via CNBC|

#blackouts #cuba #fuel

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Cuba’s fuel drought sparks deepening blackouts amid US blockade

Cuba says it has run out of diesel and fuel oil, pushing the national grid into a critical state and triggering severe blackouts in Havana as the US blockade hinders fuel imports. The energy minister says the country has no reserves and must rely on domestic crude, natural gas and renewables, with solar capacity limited by grid instability. Cuba is seeking fuel from abroad despite global price pressures; Mexico and Venezuela have not supplied fuel since early 2026, and only one large tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, has delivered crude since December. The UN has condemned the blockade as unlawful, citing harm to Cubans’ access to development, health, and basic services.

via The Guardian|

#blackouts #cuba #diesel-shortage

business5 months ago•5 min saved

Judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna merger over blackout fears and competition concerns

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna merger, ordering the two companies to operate separately as litigation proceeds, citing reduced competition and the risk of higher retransmission fees and more broadcast blackouts for viewers, including live sports on over-the-air networks.

via Awful Announcing|

#blackouts #broadcasting #business

politics5 months ago•6 min saved

Senator Pushes For Fans-First TV Rules Aimed at Ending Blackouts and Cutting Costs

Sen. Tammy Baldwin plans to introduce the For the Fans Act to lower sports TV costs, end local blackouts for fans with out-of-market subscriptions, and guarantee statewide access to nationally televised games via local broadcasts or free streaming. The bill would cover major leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLS, NWSL) and would align with the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 while asking the FCC to define local markets that cross state lines. If enacted, fans could watch all team games without blackout restrictions, with streams and ads supporting rights holders, and Wisconsin’s Packers example cited to illustrate the current confusion and expense.

via The New York Times|

#blackouts #for-the-fans-act #out-of-market-viewing

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Baldwin backs plan to make NFL games freely accessible within states

Sen. Tammy Baldwin plans to introduce the For The Fans Act to require free, state-wide access to nationally televised NFL games via broadcasting or streaming on a consistent channel, and to remove local blackouts when the game is available on another service, aiming to lower costs for fans while preserving media-rights revenues.

via NBC Sports|

#baldwin #blackouts #for-the-fans-act