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New York Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- New York Times
Tornadoes Cause Significant Damage Near Lubbock in Texas
Tornadoes struck northwest Texas on Thursday, damaging homes and power lines but missing the city of Lubbock, which remained under a severe thunderstorm and flash flood warning late into the evening. More than 13,000 customers suffered power outages in Lubbock and Hockley counties, according to Tornadoes touched down in several towns, damaging homes in rural communities and causing at least three injuries, said Cole Kirkland, the Hockley County emergency management coordinator. Scores of homes were damaged by hale and wind in Hockley County, Mr. Kirkland said, and most of the county's roads were flooded. At 7:39 p.m. local time, the National Weather Service office in Lubbock issued a tornado warning, describing it as a 'life-threatening situation' with hail, and urging people to seek shelter. It was lifted shortly after 8:45 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning remained in place in several counties as the storm moved westward with winds of up to 80 miles per hour and hail as large as softballs, according to the Weather Service.
Android Authority
4 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Anker's latest portable power station packs enough energy to run your fridge for days
TL;DR Anker releases its SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station on June 25. The battery solution has a 3,072Wh capacity when fully charged and supports output up to 3600W. A low-output Sleep Mode supports powering critical appliances for extended periods of time. Sure, it's 2025 and we're still waiting for the flying cars, but living in the 'future' has already made our lives better in countless ways, even if we're already taking many of those benefits for granted. It wasn't that long ago when dealing with a power outage meant sitting around trying to read books by candlelight, and now we've not only got our phones to keep us entertained (for a few hours, at least), but the commercialization of some very impressive battery tech has meant we barely have to go without power at all. Today we're checking out a new heavy-duty solution right along those lines, as Anker introduces its SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station. The F3000 offers a beefy 3,072Wh capacity from its lithium iron phosphate battery array, and a maximum 3600W output means it can serve power to multiple, high-demand appliances at once. But what makes the F3000 sound most interesting is its endurance and support for idle mode operation. Giant battery packs like this are a great, safe alternative to gas-powered generators in power outages, especially for people like apartment dwellers. And with their capacity, you can easily keep something like your refrigerator powered (and all your food safe) for hours on end. With the F3000, Anker offers a Sleep Mode that keeps the battery active even when appliance are drawing under 200W — like you'd expect from a fridge that's already cold — with just 24.4W no-load consumption. That means that during an extended outage, Anker says you can expect up to 42 hours of power for your average refrigerator. As we'd only expect from a full-featured power station from a company like Anker, the F3000 supports a ton of input/output and expansion options, from high-speed AC charging, to solar panel support, to external batteries that can add up to a mind-boggling 12,288Wh. Who needs the power grid, right? Sales of the Anker SOLIX F3000 begin on June 25, but you can sign up to register your interest and get access to some early-bird perks right now. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kherson partially without power because of Russian attacks
Part of the city of Kherson has been left without power because of Russian attacks. Source: Oleksandr Tolokonnikov, Head of the press office of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, quoted by Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne Details: Tolokonnikov noted that some consumers in Kherson's Tsentralnyi and Dniprovskyi districts have been left without electricity. Quote: "The Russian attacks have damaged networks and equipment. Specialised personnel are aware of the problem and are working on it. We hope that they will begin to reconnect consumers on 27 May, if the security situation allows." Background: On 23 May, Russian forces killed a resident of Kherson with a UAV. The Russians attacked a car with a drone in the village of Komyshany, near Kherson, at around 15:50 on 26 May. Two boys aged 7 and 15 were injured when explosives were dropped from the UAV. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Sky News
12-05-2025
- Sky News
London Underground stations shut and lines suspended as power cut hits the Tube
A power outage has caused major travel disruption on London's Tube network. The Transport for London (TfL) website shows the entire Bakerloo, Waterloo and City, Weaver, and Suffragette Lines are suspended. There are also severe delays and part suspensions on the Elizabeth, Jubilee, Mildmay, and Piccadilly lines. The Northern line is listed as having minor delays. All other lines are unaffected, according to TfL. Several stations were forced to close after the incident around 2.30pm, including Marble Arch, Holborn, Covent Garden, South Kensington and Tottenham Court Road. A post on X by @TFLAccess said Covent Garden was shut "while we fix faulty communications equipment". A spokesman for the travel network said there was an outage in southwest London for "a matter of minutes" and "everything shut down" due to a "National Grid issue". The spokesman added that "some people would have probably been stuck in a tunnel for a little bit of time". National Grid apologised and said a fault on its transmission network in central London and a "consequent voltage dip" may have briefly affected power supplies. However, it said the fault had been "resolved within seconds". TfL said it was in the process of "getting things back up and running again" but it "can't say when it will be fixed" and officials "don't know anything else". The shutters were down at the entrance to Waterloo Underground station at around 4pm - the station serves the Bakerloo, Northern and Waterloo & City lines. Staff at Paddington were seen directing passengers away from the Elizabeth Line and recommending they use buses instead. The Bakerloo Line entrance was completely shut. Alison Hendry, 33, and Joseph Richardson, 37, travelled on the Heathrow Express to Paddington after flying from Glasgow. Ms Hendry said: "It's a bit annoying they only told us when we got here. We walked all the way across the station, we have to go all the way back." "It doesn't even bother me. But if I was in a rush, it would," Mr Richardson added. However, TfL said Embankment, Charing Cross and Putney Bridge stations had reopened after previously being forced to close.
Auto Blog
08-05-2025
- Business
- Auto Blog
Walmart is selling a ‘great' $700 portable power station for $170, and shoppers say it's ‘small and powerful'
The Walmart, Inc. logo appears on a smartphone screen in this illustration photo in Reno, United States Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. No matter the situation, being without power is scary and daunting. Whether you are camping, traveling, or lose electricity during a storm, it's important to have a backup power source. That's why we were excited to find that the iFanze 300W Portable Power Station is currently deeply discounted at Walmart. With an original price tag of $700, this device is now only $170. If you've been wanting to invest in a power station, now is the perfect time to save hundreds on this small but mighty generator. iFanze 300W Portable Power Station, $170 (was $700) at Walmart This portable power station offers three recharging modes and features 13 outlets that can support anything from phones, tablets, and laptops to projectors, televisions, and small appliances. You can power 13 devices at the same time using its four AC outputs, one regulated 12V 10A output, four DC outputs, one USB-C PD 100W output, one USB-A QC3.0 100W output, and two USB-A QC3.0 10W outputs. 'Works well,' wrote one shopper. 'Easy to use and charges up my cell phones very quickly. I have had several power outages in my area and this device helps with that problem.' A second customer said, 'Small, portable, and powerful enough to charge my phone, earphones, and laptop several times.' With a battery capacity of 296Wh, this device also offers a battery management system that protects against short circuits, over-current, over-voltage, low-voltage, and overload. It features an LCD screen that displays operating status and a 10W three-level brightness LED flashlight with SOS mode that can be used for up to 90 hours. 'Great buy,' said a third shopper. 'Best money I ever spent.' While another added, 'Better than expected.' You'll feel ready for any kind of situation with this $170 portable power station. Add it to your cart today and save 75%.
