Month: April 2025

[ad_1] Crowds amid massive blackout (Screengrab from video taken from X) A massive power outage on Monday has left millions across Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France reeling in chaos, with widespread disruptions to transport and communication systems. Videos circulating on social media show people walking in the dark through subway stations, airports, and city streets as the outage paralyzed services, including flights and public transit. Crowds could be seen forced to walk on the streets as public transport came to a standstill.The blackout, which began around 12.30 PM local time, affected critical infrastructure in several regions. Spain's state electricity network operator, Red Electrica, confirmed the restoration of power to the northern and southern regions, but communications were severely impacted, with multiple services experiencing delays and cancellations. In Spain, Madrid's Barajas International Airport and several regional airports lost power, […]

[ad_1] Intel Chief Financial Officer David Zinsner has dismissed reports of massive layoffs at the tech giant, telling employees that claims of 20,000 job cuts are "inaccurate." However, he confirmed that workforce reductions are still coming as part of the company's broader restructuring plan.During a company-wide video conference on April 25, Zinsner stated that Intel has "not yet finalized how many positions will be eliminated," according to CTech, which reported on the internal communication.The clarification comes after Bloomberg published an article suggesting Intel would cut more than 20% of its workforce, which would amount to over 20,000 employees. The semiconductor giant currently employs approximately 109,000 people worldwide.Voluntary buyouts offered, but not guaranteed for allExecutives explained that each department will now assess its own structure, with some employees potentially offered voluntary buyouts. However, they cautioned that not all requests to leave […]

[ad_1] Spectators roam inside the Madrid Open tennis tournament venue during a general blackout in Madrid, Monday (Pic credit: AP) Millions of people on Monday were impacted after electricity was cut off across Spain, Portugal and part of southern France in a massive blackout. According to reports, phone lines were down, and trains and flights were highly affected due to the outage. The reason behind the outage was not immediately identified. However, Spain's government is working "to identify origin" of the blackout, the PM's office said.Taking to X, Spain's state electricity network operator Red Electrica claimed that it managed to restore power in the north and south of the country.Trains, flights and telecommunication affectedBarajas international airport in Madrid was left without power, and other airports in the region have also come to a standstill. According to Euronews Portugal, several passengers […]

[ad_1] Hardik Pandya (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians continued their remarkable resurgence in the Indian Premier League 2025 season, securing a commanding 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. The triumph marked MI's fifth consecutive win, lifting them to third in the ten-team points table with 12 points from 10 matches, firmly placing them in the playoff race after a rocky start where they managed just one win in their first five games.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The post-match celebrations at Wankhede were electric, with thousands of young Mumbai Indians supporters creating a festive atmosphere. In a touching moment that won hearts across social media, MI captain Hardik Pandya stole the spotlight. Who's that IPL player?During the team's lap of honour after the win, Hardik crossed the advertising boards and […]

[ad_1] Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has announced significant price increases across its product categories in the United States, with some items seeing hikes as high as 377%. The move comes ahead of new tariffs on small parcels, which are set to disrupt the company’s low-cost business model. According to a report by Bloomberg, the price adjustments, which took effect on April 25, have affected a wide range of products, including beauty and health items, home goods, and women’s clothing. For example, the cost of a 10-piece kitchen towel set surged by 377%, while beauty products saw an average increase of 51%.Shein hikes US prices amid tariff concernsThe price hikes are a direct response to the 145% tariff imposed by the US government on Chinese imports, coupled with the elimination of the de minimis exemption for goods valued under $800. This […]

[ad_1] (Image Source - Getty Images) During Game 4 against Indiana Pacers Damian Lillard suffered an ankle injury to his left ankle which forced him to leave the match due to a potential serious medical concern. The Bucks face severe danger in the playoffs with a 3-1 deficit in the series after their loss made them fall to 2-1. The team along with its supporters awaits the results of Lillard's MRI while staying alert about a crucial postseason change.Damian Lillard's injury casts a shadow over Milwaukee Bucks' playoff hopesDuring Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard sustained an ankle injury to his left foot shortly after the first quarter started versus Indiana Pacers. Lillard experienced unbearable pain by holding his leg as medical staff had to help him off the court before he lost the […]

[ad_1] Massive blackout hits Spain, Portugal & France (This is a representational AI image) Millions of people on Monday were impacted after electricity was cut off across Spain, Portugal and part of southern France in a massive blackout. According to train operator in Spain, trains were highly affected due to blackout. The reason behind the outage was not immediately identified, but taking to X, Spain's state electricity network operator Red Electrica claimed that it managed to restore power in north and south of the country. All of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as part of France, was affected, according to Portugal's REN operator.Spain's public broadcaster RTVE reported that the blackout began around 12:30 pm local time, impacting critical infrastructure such as Spain's Parliament, metro stations nationwide, and even RTVE's own newsroom. In Barcelona and nearby towns, residents flooded neighbourhood WhatsApp […]