Severe Storm Knocks Out Power to 100,000+ in New England
A ferocious storm has plunged over 100,000 homes and businesses into darkness across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, with emergency crews battling to restore power amid treacherous conditions.
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Ofgem confirms energy price cap drop, cutting bills for millions
Britain's energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed a significant reduction in the price cap, promising lower gas and electricity bills for most households across England, Scotland, and Wales from April.
National Grid's £60m Winter Blackout Prevention Plan
The UK's grid operator has unveiled a robust £60 million winter plan, securing extra power capacity to prevent potential blackouts and ensure energy resilience.
9 Genius Ways to Slash Your Energy Bills This Winter
Struggling with soaring energy costs? Discover nine simple yet effective expert tips to dramatically reduce your gas and electricity bills and keep your home warm without breaking the bank.
10 Genius Hacks to Slash Your Energy Bills This Winter
Struggling with soaring energy costs? Discover 10 expert-approved, easy tricks to dramatically reduce your gas and electricity bills this winter. From simple thermostat tweaks to little-known boiler settings, start saving money today.
Iraq's Power Grid Collapses Amid Critical Fuel Shortage
Iraq faces a deepening electricity crisis as major power plants in Baghdad and Karbala shut down due to critical fuel shortages, plunging cities into darkness and sparking widespread public anger.
Ley Slams Albanese's 'Disastrous' 2030 Climate Targets
Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley launches a scathing attack on Anthony Albanese's 2030 emissions reduction target, warning it will cripple Australian industry, slash jobs, and force electricity rationing without any global environmental benefit.
Phone charging mistake adding £300m to UK energy bills
Energy experts reveal how leaving mobile phones charging overnight is adding hundreds to annual bills. Discover the simple switch that could save UK households £300 million.
Vampire Power: How Chargers Inflate Your Energy Bills
New research reveals the shocking cost of leaving phone and laptop chargers plugged in, adding hundreds of pounds to annual electricity bills across UK households.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Service Outage
Meta's Instagram experienced a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social media to voice their complaints.
Starmer's Net Zero Pledge in Crisis Over Massive Tech Power Demand
Sir Keir Starmer's flagship green energy policy faces a severe credibility crisis as a landmark deal with US tech giant Microsoft threatens to consume colossal amounts of electricity, with a single data centre using power equivalent to three million homes
Australia's Energy Crisis: Prices Soar 800% as Grid Fails
Australia's national electricity market is in turmoil as wholesale power prices skyrocket by 800%, triggering emergency interventions and raising fears of blackouts across eastern states.
Family's shock as energy bill hits £15,000
A UK family shares their disbelief after receiving a staggering £15,000 electricity bill from British Gas, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing energy crisis on ordinary households.
Global Starlink Outage: Service Restored After Hour-Long Disruption
Thousands of users worldwide reported a major Starlink outage, with services down for over an hour. Elon Musk's SpaceX confirms network issues and subsequent restoration.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage, Users Flock to X
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and venting their frustrations on rival platform X (formerly Twitter).
LA Residents Furious Over Homeless Camp Stealing Power
Furious residents of a Los Angeles neighbourhood demand action after a sprawling homeless encampment is found illegally tapping into their electricity, raising safety fears and highlighting the city's ongoing crisis.
Sydney Airport Chaos: Mass Flight Delays After Tech Meltdown
Sydney Airport descends into chaos as a major technical outage cripples check-in and baggage systems, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations for thousands of frustrated travellers.
World Bank Backs 350MW Power Plant to Transform Malawi
The World Bank's MIGA has guaranteed a landmark $234 million project for a 350MW gas-fired power plant in Malawi, a critical step to end the nation's chronic blackouts and unlock its economic potential.
Never Do Laundry at This Time to Slash Energy Bills
A money-saving expert has revealed the peak time to avoid using your washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher to cut your energy costs significantly. Discover the simple trick to keep more cash in your pocket.
Nationwide Blackout Plunges Cuba Into Darkness and Protest
Cuba faces a severe nationwide power cut, plunging millions into darkness and triggering protests. The blackout, one of the worst in recent history, highlights the island's ongoing energy crisis and economic struggles.
Cargo ship anchor severs vital internet cables in Long Beach
A major internet outage looms after a cargo ship's anchor severed vital subsea cables in Long Beach. The incident exposes the fragility of global digital infrastructure and raises serious questions about maritime safety protocols.
Nationwide UK Outage Locks Millions Out of Online Accounts
A severe nationwide technical outage has left customers of major UK banks, airlines, and services unable to access their online accounts, sparking a wave of frustration and security concerns.
Netflix UK Issues Major Update After Devastating Outage
Netflix has broken its silence after a catastrophic technical failure plunged the UK into streaming chaos, leaving subscribers unable to access their favourite shows and films for hours.
Australia's Energy Grid Crisis: Blackout Warnings Issued
Australia's national energy market is in a state of emergency as extreme cold, generator failures, and gas shortages trigger blackout warnings and send wholesale electricity prices soaring across the eastern states.
£10 gadget slashes energy bills, beats smart meters
A revolutionary £10 energy monitor is helping savvy British households track electricity usage in real-time, offering a simpler and cheaper alternative to smart meters.
World Bank halts Mozambique power funds over Ethiopia dam
The World Bank suspends funding for a major Mozambique electricity project due to its contractor's involvement in the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, escalating regional tensions.
Barclays App Outage: Customers Locked Out of Accounts
Barclays customers were left furious and financially stranded after a major outage in the banking app and online service blocked access to accounts and halted payments for hours.
Instagram's Global Outage: Service Restored After Disruption
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and causing widespread disruption. Here's what happened and how the platform responded.
PlayStation Network Suffers Major Widespread Outage
Sony's PlayStation Network suffers a major outage, locking players out of online gaming, account sign-ins, and the PS Store. Downdetector reports a massive spike in user reports as frustration grows.
UK households save £5bn yearly as renewables replace gas power
British electricity consumers are saving £5 billion per year as renewable energy pushes expensive gas-fired power stations out of the market, transforming the UK's energy landscape and reducing bills.
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