AWS Outage in Northern Virginia Disrupts Thousands of Global Services
AWS's October 20, 2025 outage in Northern Virginia crippled DynamoDB DNS, knocking out services like Alexa, Fortnite, and Venmo, highlighting cloud hub fragility.
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AWS's October 20, 2025 outage in Northern Virginia crippled DynamoDB DNS, knocking out services like Alexa, Fortnite, and Venmo, highlighting cloud hub fragility.
Ruth First, South African anti‑apartheid activist and scholar, was killed by a letter bomb in Mozambique in 1982. Her journalism, UN work, and role in drafting the Freedom Charter shape today’s fight for justice.
Kevin De Bruyne's double penalties gave Belgium a 4‑2 win over Wales, pushing the Welsh side into a play‑off battle for 2026 World Cup qualification.
WWE stars swam with dolphins off Perth before Crown Jewel 2025, boosting fan engagement and marking the brand's first Australian premium event.
Portugal clinched a 96th‑minute win over Ireland in a World Cup qualifier, leaving the Irish side heartbroken and fighting for survival with just one point.
Heineken House arrives in Sandton on Jan 25, 2025, offering a free cultural showcase headlined by Gunna and featuring South African stars like Dee Koala, DBN Gogo and Young Stunna.
Scotland and Greece meet at Hampden Park on Oct 9, 2025, in a World Cup qualifier. Odds favor Greece, but home advantage could tip the balance.
UAE clinches its first Gulf T20I title after a two‑run win over Kuwait in Dubai, with Meet Bhavsar named player of the series. The victory marks a milestone for Gulf cricket.
Trevor Lawrence’s last‑minute TD lifts the Jaguars over the Chiefs, keeping Jacksonville 4‑1 and dropping Kansas City to 2‑3 in the early 2025 NFL season.
Kenyan musician Shalkido sparked backlash on Sep 12, 2025, by asking ex‑senator Millicent Omanga for a second motorbike after Eric Omondi's generous donation.
OpenAI unveiled Sora, an AI video generator for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, drawing praise and copyright controversy as it rolls out beyond the US.
Minnesota Vikings aim to land a top edge rusher like T.J. Parker in the 2026 NFL Mock Draft, a move that could reshape their defense and impact the entire draft class.