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AT&T suffered from a massive outage on Thursday, and despite the fact that they have revealed the cause, conspiracy theories are surfacing. Tens of thousands of people across the US were unable to call, text, or do anything that required internet, rendering phones and other devices useless. The cities hardest hit were Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, and Houston, as well as Dallas, San Antonio, Indianapolis, New York City, and Charlottle being affected. However, Verizon and T-Mobile customers confirmed that their internet was still working. The only number still available to call was 911, which was flooded due to people checking if calls were going through as well as the regular emergencies. Theories are emerging as to whether it may have been some sort of cyberattack or hack, but AT&T has strongly denied this and confirmed that it was due to "the application & execution of an incorrect process used as we were expanding our network, not a cyberattack." The FBI has also been involved, making sure that there was no sort of cyberattack involved in the outage. Thankfully, the internet has been restored for AT&T customers, but this is a big blow in reliability to AT&T as they compete against competitors Verizon and T-Mobile.
On another note, at least 9 people are dead and another is missing after a deadly fire at a high-rise residential complex in Valencia, Spain. The cause is still unknown, as officials have to wait until the building cools down to do a thorough investigation, but pictures taken at the scene show the extent of the damage. The entire building is charred, but the local fire department raced to the scene and managed to pull off a successful rescue for multiple people stranded in rooms and on balconies. Officials suggested that the insulation may have contributed to the fire spreading so fast, as it engulfed two buildings, one of which reached 14 stories, in less than an hour. However, high winds may also be to blame. Some residents around the area reported that the fire smelled of burning plastic, which may also have been used in the building's exterior walls and could have contributed as well. As the investigation goes on, they are also sifting through the damage for any victims that were killed in the blaze or survivors that have managed to make it through.
Fact of the Day: The longest wedding veil was worn in Larnaca, Cyprus, and was longer than 63 football fields, or 6,962.6 meters (4.3 miles)!
Quote of the Day: It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently. (Warren Buffett)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Opprobrium (noun)- Opprobrium refers to very strong disapproval or criticism of a person or thing especially by a large number of people.
In a Sentence: They're going ahead with the plan despite public opprobrium.
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