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29 Jun

American Travelers in Europe Face Phone Outage

US mobile carriers AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile suffered an outage that impacted travelers in Europe. Many vacationers have lost access to essential phone functions such as data, calls and texts. Social media was buzzing with frustrated travellers from Great Britain to Türkiye, unable to connect for up to 24 hours. The cause of the outage is unclear, but it appears to be related to an issue with a third-party provider used for international roaming. Carriers have acknowledged the problem: AT&T says its network is operating normally, but some international customers may experience outages due to an external issue. They are…

28 Jun

The emerald ash weevil strikes ash bats in Major League Baseball

Renato ÁlvarezInversiones y negocios

Imagine a baseball season without the iconic crack of an ash bat. This could become a reality thanks to the emerald ash borer, a tiny beetle that causes massive destruction of ash trees across North America. For decades, ash reigned supreme in baseball bats. From legendary players like Babe Ruth to modern hitters like Mark McGwire, ash has been the material of choice for its feel and performance. Companies like Hillerich & Bradsby, makers of the Louisville Slugger, churned out hundreds of thousands of ash bats every year. However, the emerald ash borer has changed the game. This invasive insect,…

28 Jun

Supreme Court sides with Biden administration in social media case

Renato ÁlvarezCiencia y Tecnología

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration in a case involving social media, scoring a significant practical victory. The ruling rejected a Republican challenge that sought to block the government from communicating with social media platforms to combat misinformation. In a 6-3 decision, the Court found that the plaintiffs, including states and individuals, had not suffered direct harm that would have entitled them to sue. This decision leaves unanswered broader questions about the First Amendment's limits on government influence over tech companies, which control much of the flow of information online. The case arose from the government’s…

28 Jun

According to authorities, the number of victims of attacks on churches and synagogues in Dagestan is increasing

Renato ÁlvarezInversiones y negocios

"We understand who is behind these terrorist acts," Sergei Melikov, the senior Dagestan official, said in a speech to residents. He drew comparisons between the victims of the assault and Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine, saying they were facing the same enemy. “We must understand that war enters our home,” Melikov added. In his daily press conference on Monday, Kremlin spokesman Peskov appeared to draw a link between the violence in Dagestan and Ukraine's separate attack on occupied Crimea on Sunday. Local officials declared a three-day mourning period in Dagestan, a multi-religious and ethnically diverse region, and said victims' families…

28 Jun

Boeing in hot water again for sharing details of plane crash investigation

Renato ÁlvarezInversiones y negocios

Boeing is facing new criticism after the disclosure of a January crash involving a 737 Max plane. During a factory visit, a Boeing executive revealed details about missing bolts that led to a panel coming off during the crash. flight. This sharing of information angered the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which called it a “blatant violation” of investigative rules. The NTSB is investigating the crash and says Boeing is not permitted to discuss details or speculate on the causes. As punishment, they will limit Boeing's access to information about the investigation and prevent him from questioning others at an…