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service disruption

Verizon's Network Wobbles: A Bump in the Digital Road

January 14, 2026

On Wednesday, Verizon's mobile and data services hit a snag, leaving a significant number of users in the lurch. Over 170, 000 users flagged outages on Downdetector, a platform that monitors service disruptions. The issue began around noon, causing some users' phones to display an \"SOS\" where thei

business

Los Angeles County Workers Make a Stand

April 30, 2025

On April 29, 2025, Los Angeles County saw a significant disruption as tens of thousands of workers took to the streets. The workers, members of SEIU Local 721, were protesting what they saw as unfair treatment and a failure to negotiate a new contract. This was not just any strike. It was the fir

technology

Stay Connected This Winter: Weatherproof Your Internet

December 17, 2024

As winter approaches, it's time to think about how snow, rain, and clouds might mess with your internet. Satellite internet is usually the biggest troublemaker, with signals having to travel over 22, 000 miles. If there's rain or heavy cloud cover along the way, your internet could go kaput. Even ca

technology

Monday Morning Meltdown: Microsoft Services Go Down

November 26, 2024

Imagine starting your Monday morning ready to tackle the day, only to find that your Microsoft services like Outlook and Teams aren't working. That's what many users experienced when Microsoft faced an outage on Monday. The issues began around 5 a. m. ET, affecting Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and

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Life in Asheville After Hurricane Helene: Hope and Unity Amidst Challenges

October 2, 2024

Hurricane Helene left North Carolina, particularly Asheville, dealing with some tough times. Roads are damaged and basic services like electricity and water are disrupted. The Moxy Hotel is stepping up by offering locals Wi-Fi to keep in touch with their loved ones. Meanwhile, folks in Georgia’s Aug