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Global tech outage: What to know if you’re traveling this weekend
Travelers stand in a line at Brussels International Airport in Brussels, Friday, July 19, 2024. A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers.
AP / Harry Nakos
2024-07-19, CNN
Unexpected tech outages are currently impacting airlines and airports across the world. Here’s what to know if you’re planning to travel this weekend. What’s going on?...
Why are Barcelona residents protesting against tourists?
People protest against tourism in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017.
AP / Manu Fernandez
2024-07-09, Al Jazeera
Videos of Barcelona residents shooting water pistols at tourists at a city restaurant have been widely shared on social media. And it was not fake news. Residents in...
Sharp rise in number of climate lawsuits against companies: report
Climate change includes both global warming driven by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns; Germany, May 28, 2019.
Creative Commons / Unsplash/ Markus Spiske
2024-07-05, Taipei Times
About 230 cases filed against corporations and trade associations around world since 2015 By AntoniaLangford / The Guardian The number of climate lawsuits filed against...
Endrick moved to tears as2024-07-27
The Daily Mail: Brazilian wonderkid Endrick has been unveiled to fans at Real Madrid, just days after signing from Brazilian club, Palmeiras. A reported 43,000 fans turned up to the Santiago Bernabeu to see the forward don the white of Madrid for the first time. The...
Georgian shooter becomes the first 10-time female Olympian2024-07-27
TSN Canada: CHATEAUROUX, France (AP) — Georgian shooter Nino Salukvadze has become the first woman to compete at 10 Olympic Games in a career which began representing the Soviet Union. Salukvadze has competed at every Summer Olympics since 1988 — when she won gold as a...
US women's basketball team focused on winning gold, not continuing incredible legacy2024-07-27
TSN Canada: PARIS (AP) — The friendly warmup games are over. Now the U.S. women’s basketball team has to deal with the pressure of history. Led by two-time WNBA MVPs A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, the U.S. starts its quest at the ParisGames for an unprecedented eighth...
US women’s basketball team is focused on winning Olympic gold, not continuing its incredible legacy2024-07-27
The Associated Press: The friendly warmup games are over. Now the U.S. women's basketball team has to deal...
PSG working hard to compete for Nico Williams transfer - but they're on the back foot in pursuit of Spain Euro 2024 star2024-07-27
Goal: Paris Saint-Germain...
Despite early chances, Bay FC concedes own goal, shut out in second Summer Cup match2024-07-27
The Mercury News: SAN JOSE — Bay FC still hasn’t cracked the winning code of the first-ever NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. After two Summer Cup matches, the Bay Area’s NWSL squad has scored just one goal. Bay FC has two losses to show for it. An early Dorian...
Aston Villa want to keep player who started ten Premier League games last season amid ...2024-07-27
Caughtoffside: Aston Villa left back Alex Moreno is attracting interest from Villarreal, Valencia and Seville according to FootballInsider. Villa have been busy in the window and have made a number of signings as they look to strengthen Unai Emery’s squad ahead of Champions...
The economics and legacy of hosting the Olympic Games: Are the costs justified?2024-07-27
Invezz: The Olympics have evolved dramatically since the first modern games were held in 1896. By the latter half of the twentieth century, the costs of hosting and the revenue generated by the spectacle grew rapidly, sparking controversy over the burdens host...
Spanish Police Arrest Italian Mafia Fugitive2024-07-27
US News: MADRID (Reuters) - One of Italy's "most dangerous" mafia fugitives was arrested in Barcelona, Spanish police said on Saturday.Francesco Lapis was... ......
Barcelona's dream plans for Nico Williams and Dani Olmo transfers explained2024-07-27
90min: Barcelona want to signRB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dani Olmo this summer but they are first trying to finalise a deal for Athletic Club winger NicoWilliams. ......
Chris Hemsworth cuts a casual figure as he lands at Sydney Airport solo after trip ...2024-07-27
The Daily Mail: Chris Hemsworth was looking casually stylish as he arrived back in Sydney on Saturday after a trip to the USA. The 40-year-old actor strolled through the terminal in a plain white T-shirt under a woven light cardigan with short sleeves. The Thor star added a...
Vitor Roque: Arsenal’s bargain Osimhen and Gyokeres alternative could light up the Premier League2024-07-27
Football Transfers: Arsenal have spent much of the summer transfer window chasing a new striker. Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen have been followed by the Gunners, and continue to be, but with price tags around or over the €100 million mark, Mikel Arteta’s side have not been...
Gymnastics-Olympic champion Onodi's family seeking funds for rehab2024-07-27
Straits Times: PARIS - The family of former...
Greece dream island destination to crowded chaos: Santorini bursts with tourists as locals call for ...2024-07-27
Hindustan Times: Armed with selfie sticks and phones, the tourists flood into Santorini from everywhere - on dinghies from giant ocean liners, on coaches that zigzag up the steep hillsides, atop donkeys that clip-clop along the narrow cobbled streets. Greece dream island...