KEY POINTS On January 14, a widespread Verizon outage interrupted cellular voice, text, and data services across the United States, affecting millions of customers and limiting access to emergency services in some regions. In a strategic move, T-Mobile publicly addressed the incident on social media, underscoring the stability of its own network. This incident illustrates … Read more
KEY POINTS Iran issued a notice to airmen late Wednesday closing its airspace to all flights except international flights with prior permission, amid escalating regional tensions. US and UK officials warned travelers to exercise heightened caution and limit non essential travel to Israel. The temporary closure of Iran’s airspace Wednesday highlighted rising geopolitical tensions in … Read more
KEY POINTS Verizon Wireless customers across the United States experienced widespread cell service outages Wednesday, cutting off calls, texts, and data access for several hours as company engineers worked to stabilize the nation’s largest wireless network. The outage began early Wednesday morning and quickly spread across major metropolitan regions including New York City, Washington, D.C., … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — A top Danish official said Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” remains between Denmark and former President Donald Trump over Greenland. Following a series of meetings in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Despite the differences. Both sides agreed to establish a working group aimed at … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON/NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Verizon Wireless experienced a widespread service outage on Wednesday, affecting both voice and data connections for customers across the United States. The disruption prompted emergency alert systems in Washington, DC, and New York City to advise residents to use alternative means of communication. Verizon, the country’s largest wireless carrier with … Read more
KEY POINTS Millions of Verizon Wireless customers across the United States experienced widespread mobile service interruptions on Wednesday, with devices showing “SOS” instead of the usual signal indicators. Users reported being unable to make calls, send text messages, or access mobile data in several major cities, including New York, Chicago, and Washington, DC. Verizon acknowledged … Read more
KEY POINTS Rolling Loud 2026 will stage its only US festival May eight through ten at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., headlined by Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Don Toliver, organizers said Wednesday, positioning the event as a bellwether for hip hop’s next commercial cycle. The announcement lands as global touring remains … Read more
KEY POINTS LOS ANGELES — Registration for the ticket draw for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games opened Wednesday morning, giving fans worldwide their first opportunity to secure a time slot for upcoming ticket sales. Organizers said the process aims to manage demand and provide a fair allocation of seats across all sports. The Los … Read more
KEY POINTS The US Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to issue a decision on legal challenges to former President Donald Trump’s April 2024 tariffs. Leaving businesses and international trade partners uncertain about the fate of his signature economic policy. Observers now expect a ruling next week, possibly Tuesday or Wednesday, when the justices return to … Read more
KEY POINTS SAN FRANCISCO — Airbnb has named Ahmad Al‑Dahle, former head of generative artificial intelligence at Meta Platforms, as its new chief technology officer, CEO Brian Chesky announced Wednesday. The move comes as Airbnb intensifies its efforts to integrate AI across its platform, aiming to reshape travel search, booking, and personalized experiences. Airbnb’s appointment … Read more