Power Outages
US Blizzard Toll Reaches 85 as Power Outages Persist Across the Nation
The US blizzard toll has risen to 85 as thousands remain without power, with responders rushing to aid communities and restore critical infrastructure.
Major Winter Storm Blankets Massachusetts, Causes Fatalities and Widespread Disruption
A powerful winter storm, described as the biggest in four years, has blanketed Massachusetts and neighboring states with up to 22 inches of snow, leading to one confirmed fatality, widespread travel disruptions, and numerous school and business closures. Officials urge…
Massive Winter Storm Grips U.S., Halting Travel and Prompting Emergency Declarations
A vast winter storm is unleashing extreme cold, heavy snow, and significant ice across more than half of the United States, leading to over 10,000 flight cancellations, widespread power outages, and emergency declarations in at least 17 states and the…
Newfoundland Faces Rotating Outages Amid Plant Shutdown and Cold Snap
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro has initiated rotating power outages across the island due to the complete shutdown of the Bay d’Espoir power plant, the province’s largest, caused by severe frazil ice buildup. Residents are urged to conserve electricity as temperatures…
Dalhousie University Campuses Closed Amid Nova Scotia’s Major Winter Storm
Dalhousie University’s Halifax and Truro campuses, along with numerous other educational institutions across Nova Scotia, have closed due to a powerful winter storm bringing heavy snow, icy roads, and widespread power outages to the region.
Deadly Storm Goretti Batters UK as Ireland Faces Weekend Gale Warnings
Storm Goretti has claimed a life in Cornwall, UK, causing widespread power outages and travel chaos, while Ireland braces for its own weekend of severe gale-force winds and challenging conditions, with warnings issued across multiple counties.
Hydro-Québec Faces Power Outages and Union Milestone Amid December Storms
As severe winds sweep across Montreal and southern Quebec, Hydro-Québec battles widespread outages while reaching a pivotal agreement with its second largest union.
Eversource CT Faces Over 50,000 Outages as Fierce Storm Hits Connecticut with Record Winds
A powerful winter storm battered Connecticut on December 19, 2025, leaving more than 50,000 Eversource customers without power as damaging winds toppled trees and utility poles, disrupting daily life and business operations across the state.
Brisbane Faces Wild Weather, Powerball Fortune, and AFLW Redemption in a Turbulent Week
Brisbane is at the center of dramatic events: a record-breaking storm leaves thousands without power, a local woman wins a life-changing Powerball jackpot, and the city’s AFLW Lions gear up for grand final redemption. This week, fortune, adversity, and resilience…
Madagascar Gen Z Protests: Pirate Flag, Power Outages, and Youth Defiance
Madagascar’s Gen Z protests, sparked by power and water shortages, have grown into a nationwide movement against corruption and elite rule, with the ‘One Piece’ pirate flag as a potent symbol of youth resistance.
Severe Storms Leave Thousands Without Power in Alexandria
Thousands in Alexandria are without power after severe storms brought damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain, causing widespread outages and tree damage.