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CNN — Services are gradually being restored but delays are expected after the “biggest IT outage in history” has disrupted departments around the world, leaving thousands of passengers stranded in airports, halting emergency communications services and cutting off vital supplies to blood donation centres. Faulty software updates for the Microsoft Windows operating system issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused outages or disrupted services at airlines, businesses, government agencies, health and emergency services, banks, schools and universities around the world, experts told CNN. CrowdStrike’s CEO said a fix had been distributed, but experts said it would be a lengthy process to…
A Dutch content creator found a hotel room in Pakistan for less than 117 Indian rupees (400 Pakistani rupees, roughly $1.40 USD). Who discovered the cheapest hotel room in Pakistan? Tom, also known as @traveltomtom, is an experienced traveller who has visited 159 countries | Image: InstagramTom, also known as @traveltomtom, is an experienced traveller who has visited 159 countries, according to his bio. He recently visited Peshawar and documented his experience staying in budget accommodation there.”I couldn’t believe it when I saw the room,” the content producer said in a video that has been viewed more than 860,000 times…
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan government has released a three-year economic plan that aims to increase the provinces’ share of the federal budget to 48.7% by 2027 from the current 39.4%. It also projects the country’s total debt to reach 79,731 billion Pakistani rupees by the end of the current fiscal year. Domestic lending is expected to increase by around PKR 7,671 billion while foreign lending is expected to increase by PKR 818 billion.At the same time, the company also revealed that it is working to reduce its debt burden through various measures, including refinancing and interest rate risk management. Provinces…
Surveillance camera A screenshot from a video showing a partially collapsed bridge in northern China’s Shanxi province on Saturday. CNN — At least 12 people have been killed and 31 are missing after a bridge partially collapsed in northern China’s Shanxi province, state television (CCTV) reported. Recent rains and sudden flooding caused part of a bridge in Shangluo city’s Tuoshui county to collapse on Friday night, authorities said. As of 12pm local time (12am Eastern Time) on Saturday, 17 cars and eight trucks had fallen into the river, and search and rescue efforts were ongoing, state media said. China’s national…
10 years later Fixer Upper In the first episode, Chip and Joanna Gaines decided to renovate a 60s-style house on Lake Waco, Texas. The house had great exterior views and outdated finishes, so the project was certainly a challenge. But after the sixth episode, Fixer Upper: Lake HouseThe final product has been revealed: a gorgeous, tranquil getaway with Spanish Revival influences and ’70s-inspired style.Lakefront homes are timeless and built to last, but Joanna managed to master seven of the most sophisticated interior design trends for 2024 throughout the space. Every detail, from the home’s midcentury modern furniture to its delicate…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. The Swype vape also has a touchscreen. Is this the future? Katie Notopoulos / Business Insider The Swype is a Bluetooth-enabled touchscreen vape that can mirror your phone’s screen.Finally, there’s a way to vape while still getting your Instagram notifications!The future is here: Watermelon Ice Cream. I believe in progress. I’m optimistic about technology. I believe that technology can improve our lives, unlock human potential and solve big problems.So, at first, I thought I would like an e-cigarette that also had a phone function. But I was wrong.I first…
The U.S. team crushed Serbia, 105-79, in the third exhibition game on Wednesday before the start of the Summer Olympics.This weekend, the U.S. Olympic Team takes on South Sudan in a warm-up before the Paris Summer Olympics. Here’s how to watch:What time does Team USA play South Sudan today?The U.S. team will face South Sudan on Saturday, July 20 at 3 p.m. ET in London.The U.S. team will face Serbia (July 28) and South Sudan (July 31) in Olympic group games.How to watch Team USA basketballThe game will be broadcast on Fox. You can stream the game on the Fox…
Heavy rains caused a bridge to collapse in northern China, killing 11 people and leaving more than 30 missing, state media reported.The bridge over the river in Shangluo city, Shaanxi province, collapsed at about 8.40pm on Friday “due to sudden heavy rains and flash floods,” Xinhua reported, citing the provincial information department.State broadcaster CCTV reported that about 20 vehicles and more than 30 people were still missing.The 11 identified victims were found inside five vehicles that were pulled from the water, CCTV said.State television footage showed parts of a bridge partially submerged where the river flows into it.One witness told…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An Illinois sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a woman in the face inside her home after she called 911 to report a possible intruder, even though she tried to duck with her hands up and say “I’m sorry,” charging documents said.Shawn P. Grayson, who was fired from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, was summoned Thursday before Presiding Circuit Judge Ryan Cadagin in Sangamon County Court to face three counts of first-degree murder and two other charges in connection with the shooting that occurred at Sonia Massey’s home on July 6. Grayson has pleaded not guilty to all…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that if his party comes to power after the Maharashtra Assembly elections, his government will cancel the bidding for the Dharavi slum redevelopment project in Mumbai. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray (PTI file) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Speaking at a press conference, Uddhav Thackeray opposed the incentives being provided to the Dharavi redevelopment project and said, “We will not allow it.” Amazon Prime Day 2024 will see sales of up to 65% off on home appliances, TVs, laptops, and gadgets. Click here to buy now. “Is this Dharavi redevelopment or…