Cellular Outage

Cellular outage in U.S. hits AT&T, T Mobile and Verizon users, Downdetector shows

This morning, I woke up to what can only be described as a digital apocalypse – a cellular outage was wreaking havoc across the U.S., affecting AT&T, T Mobile, and Verizon users. The chaos that ensued was palpable, with reports flooding in from various regions about the lack of service. As someone who works closely with one of the carriers, the scale of the outage was staggering – millions of devices suddenly disconnected, causing a ripple effect that left many in a state of confusion and frustration.

The root of the issue seemed to be with Cisco, the company responsible for managing a significant portion of the cellular backbone.… Continue reading

Israel declares Brazil’s Lula persona non grata for comparing Gaza war to Holocaust

As a Brazilian, it is disheartening to see our former president, Lula, being declared persona non grata by Israel for comparing the Gaza war to the Holocaust. While it is valid to critique specific Israeli actions or policies, comparing the ongoing conflict in Gaza to one of the most horrific genocide campaigns in history is not only insensitive but also deeply inappropriate. The Holocaust was a systematic and unprovoked extermination of over 6 million Jews, while the Gaza war is a complex conflict with casualties on both sides.

It is essential to distinguish between criticizing Israeli policies and using inflammatory language that minimizes the suffering of those who endured the Holocaust.… Continue reading