Power Outages
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New York PostPG&E Prepares Power Shutoffs for 7,382 Customers in Northern California
PG&E announced possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs affecting about 7,382 customers across 15 Northern California counties this weekend. The utility cited strong winds, dry air, and brittle vegetation as conditions that could ignite fast-moving wildfires.
ibtimes.co.ukCubans Light Fires in Havana Streets to Protest Electricity Blackouts
Residents in Havana set fires in the streets as electricity blackouts affected parts of Cuba. The outages followed the depletion of oil reserves sent by Russia. Protests occurred amid ongoing power shortages across the country.
citizen.co.zaPower Outages and Shortages Spark Protests in Havana
CNN's Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppmann reported from the Cuban capital on May 15, 2026, as residents protested widespread power outages and shortages. The video report titled 'CNN reports from Havana as protests break out over power cuts' was published at 9:30 AM EDT that day.…
France 24U.S. Seeking to Indict Former Cuban Leader Raul Castro, 94
US media reported Thursday that the United States is seeking to indict the 94-year-old brother of late Cuban leader Fidel Castro. The move comes as Washington ramps up pressure on the communist-run island, which is enduring constant power outages prompted by President Donald Trum…
Washington ExaminerCuba Reports Complete Fuel Depletion Blaming U.S. Sanctions
Cuban officials said Wednesday the island has run out of diesel fuel and oil reserves, leaving its power grid dependent on limited domestic production. The officials attributed the shortage to U.S. sanctions that have restricted fuel imports. The U.S.
Le MondeCuba Open to Reviewing $100 Million US Aid Proposal Amid Blackouts and Protests
Cuba said it is ready to hear details of a $100 million aid offer from the United States that would be distributed by the Catholic Church rather than the government. The island faced widespread power outages on May 14, 2026, after its oil reserves ran out, prompting protests in H…
news.sky.comSevere Storms Cause Flash Flooding in Texas with Additional Weather Expected in Southern U.S.
Parts of Texas experienced significant flash flooding on Sunday night due to heavy rain from severe storms. Areas such as Gonzales, Pattison, Sealy, and Schulenburg recorded several inches of precipitation, leading to standing water up to 3 feet deep. A new round of severe storms…