A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico on New Year’s Eve, leaving over 1.3 million clients without power, with officials estimating it could take up to two days to restore electricity. The outage was caused by a failure of an underground power line, leading to anger towards the companies overseeing power distribution in Puerto Rico, prompting calls for their removal. The island, already struggling with chronic power outages due to a crumbling grid, continues to rely on generators provided by FEMA, with ongoing efforts to make permanent repairs following Hurricane Maria in 2017.
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Fourth heatwave of summer set to bring temperatures above 30C next week
Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for parts of England as temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C (86°F) next week, from 12:00 BST Monday to 18:00 BST Wednesday, excluding the north-east and north-west regions. This weather shift results from warm air being drawn up from the south, with England and Wales expected to enjoy sunshine while Northern Ireland and Scotland may see rain. Want More Context? 🔎
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