Global Tech Outage Caused by Faulty Update from CrowdStrike

A major tech outage caused chaos globally, with Microsoft systems crashing due to a faulty update from CrowdStrike. Airports, supermarkets, and airlines were affected, leading to handwritten boarding passes and long queues. The outage impacted British GP services, German hospitals, Australian banks, and the Paris Olympics IT system. CrowdStrike CEO confirmed the issue and reassured that it was not a security incident.

Fourth of July Travel in the United States

Airports and roads in the U.S. are gearing up for record-breaking travel numbers this Fourth of July season. Tips include arriving early at the airport, driving early to avoid traffic, watching out for heat-related delays, and checking gas prices and toll information.

Airport Name Change Controversy

Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name in an attempt to attract more passengers, but San Francisco officials are strongly against the idea due to concerns of confusing travelers and violating trademark laws.

Earthquake in New York Area

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Lebanon, New Jersey, causing ground stops at airports including JFK and EWR. Newly formed cracks were visible at JFK Terminal 4, with air traffic operations resuming as quickly as possible.

Earthquake in New York Area

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit the New York area, causing ground stops at airports like JFK and EWR. Some air traffic facilities in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Baltimore may be impacted. JFK Terminal 4 has visible cracks that are being inspected.