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Parts of the internet just stopped working

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technology10h ago

Parts of the internet just stopped working

Independent.co.uk and 1 more

A broad Cloudflare outage disrupted access to major sites including X (Twitter), ChatGPT, and Letterboxd, underscoring how many popular services depend on a single infrastructure provider.
Cloudflare acknowledged the issue and said it was investigating potential impacts for multiple customers, signaling the incident was broad but not yet fully understood.
Monitoring site Down Detector reported a spike in problems, illustrating how the outage affected user-reported issues in real time.
Cloudflare later said a fix had been implemented and that the incident was potentially resolved, with ongoing monitoring to ensure services returned to normal.
Experts described Cloudflare as an internet shield and global content distribution network, highlighting both its protective role and its centrality to many high-profile services.
The incident persisted across multiple clients and fuels discussions about cascading outages as networks recover, suggesting residual issues even after initial fixes.
After fixes, anecdotal reports indicated previously broken sites like Twitter and ChatGPT were returning to normal operation.
Cloudflare emphasized ongoing restoration efforts for application services customers, signaling a broader, multi-faceted recovery process.
Analysts underscored the risk of heavy reliance on a small set of large providers, reflecting broader internet fragility exposed by the outage.
The coverage also connected Cloudflare's status to user-reported issues across a variety of services, indicating a widespread impact that extended beyond a single platform.

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Cervical cancer prevention hits a major milestone

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health1h ago

Cervical cancer prevention hits a major milestone

Semafor.com

Global HPV vaccination efforts surpass a major milestone by reaching 86 million girls in high-risk countries.
The three-year campaign aims to expand access to the HPV vaccine in low-income nations.
Logistical efforts included reaching remote communities with camel and boat transport.
US aid cuts threaten the program with a $3 billion shortfall.
Experts warn that funding gaps may force difficult policy and distribution decisions.
Gavi reported progress on expanding vaccine uptake as part of global health goals.
The campaign targets cervical cancer prevention through vaccination expansion.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to improve global health outcomes in low-income regions.
BBC Global News podcast and CNN provided context on the program's challenges and funding.
The report highlights the use of mobile and remote vaccination strategies to reach underserved populations.

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More than a quarter of the world has NEVER used the internet

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technology1d ago

More than a quarter of the world has NEVER used the internet

Dailymail.co.uk

A UN ITU report finds 2.2 billion people worldwide have never used the internet, while about six billion are online.
The digital gap is stark: 96% of offline people live in low- or middle-income countries.
Africa has the lowest online share, with just 36% of people online.
High-income countries see about 94% online, while Europe and the Americas show large gaps in rural areas.
The ITU cites speed, reliability, affordability, and skills as core digital barriers.
Young people are more online globally than older groups.
Rural residents are much less online than city dwellers, widening the digital divide.
The report stresses universal connectivity as a global policy goal.
SpaceX Starlink and other satellite efforts are mentioned as potential fixes for remote areas.
The article notes concerns over light pollution from satellite networks.
The ITU report underscores affordability as a barrier to digital inclusion.

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science16h ago

The Earth is getting dimmer

Sciencenorway.no

Latest satellite data indicate Earth reflects less sunlight as albedo declines, speeding warming.
Melting snow and ice remove bright, reflective surfaces that send sunlight back to space.
Dark oceans and soils absorb more heat as surfaces darken, increasing warming.
Cleaner air reduces aerosols, which can weaken cloud formation and boost warming.
The warming trend may be stronger than some climate models suggest, researchers say.
A self-reinforcing feedback loop links higher temperatures to even less reflectivity.
New study aligns satellite data with a Science paper on energy balance and climate sensitivity.
Researchers stress the need to reassess climate models for potential higher sensitivity.
Albedo changes could amplify warming in the Arctic beyond global averages.
Experts caution that lower albedo from reduced aerosols and cleaner air requires careful monitoring.

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technology8h ago

Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure

Finance.yahoo.com

Microsoft and Nvidia will invest in Anthropic, bolstering Claude’s enterprise reach and cloud ties.
Nvidia will contribute up to $10 billion and Microsoft up to $5 billion to Anthropic’s next funding round.
Anthropic plans to use Nvidia’s Grace Blackwell and Vera Rubin hardware for compute.
Azure Foundry customers will gain access to Claude models across all three major cloud providers.
Amazon remains Anthropic’s primary cloud provider and training partner.
The announcement underscores the AI industry’s push for computing power and cloud dependence.
Analysts note the deal reduces reliance on a single frontier model company.
Anthropic, founded in 2021, focuses on enterprise adoption of Claude.
OpenAI restructuring and a $38 billion cloud deal with Amazon are noted context.
The industry eyes further consolidation around a few key players.