Power Outage in Spain and Europe

Power almost fully restored in Spain after massive blackout across Europe, including Portugal. NBC News reports on latest developments in the power outage affecting regular life.

Massive Blackout in Spain, Portugal, and France

A massive blackout across Spain, Portugal, and part of France caused chaos in transportation and daily routines, with power being restored to most of Spain and Portugal. The cause of the blackout is still unknown, but experts are working to determine what happened.

Power Outage in Spain and Portugal

Power was almost entirely restored in Spain and Portugal after a massive outage hit tens of millions people, grounding aircrafts, disrupting traffic, and bringing daily life to a halt. The blackout was rare for Europe, causing disruptions in airports, hospitals, and oil refineries. Despite the recovery, both countries remained in a state of emergency for a second day. Speculation on the cause of the blackout was avoided, but the outage led to a relaxed atmosphere in the cities with residents celebrating on the streets.

Chile Power Blackout

A sweeping blackout plunged most of Chile into darkness, stranding commuters, knocking the internet offline, and paralyzing businesses and daily life as officials scrambled to restore power.

Chile Blackout

A sweeping blackout hit Chile, leaving millions without power. A transmission line disruption caused the outage affecting 14 of 16 regions, including Santiago. Hospitals, prisons, and government buildings switched to backup generators. Officials are working to restore power and urged the public to stay calm.

Power Outage in Cuba

Cuba experiences a widespread power outage due to a major power plant failure, leaving millions without electricity and disrupting daily activities. The country has been facing frequent blackouts caused by fuel shortages and aging infrastructure, impacting families, schools, and businesses.

DirecTV facing backlash over ESPN blackout

DirecTV is facing backlash from angry customers over an ESPN blackout due to a contract battle with the Walt Disney Company. Customers are threatening to cancel subscriptions and switch to alternative streaming platforms. DirecTV is responding by explaining that disputes are common across the industry and urging customers to stay patient.

Ecuador Blackout

A blackout in Ecuador left the entire nation without power for the first time in 20 years, revealing the fragility of the energy system. The outage was blamed on an incident with a transmission line in southern Ecuador.

Cargo Ship Blackout Causes Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge

A cargo ship blackout caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Crewmember errors led to technical malfunctions, resulting in the ship losing power and striking the bridge. The incident led to deaths and a criminal investigation.