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Blue Wings | Microsoft outage: 6 industries affected by the CrowdStrike update fail

Editor’s note:  Check out  our oft-updated live blog  for all new developments about the  Microsoft/CrowdStrike outage . Windows PCs around the entire planet crashed this morning because of a CrowdStrike update glitch . You may have heard about it. But what you may not have heard about is just how many services have been affected by the biggest global IT outage in years. It’s not quite a Y2K level of apocalyptic meltdown, but everything from airline travel to broadcasting, 911 calls, and even surgeries, have been troubled by the CrowdStrike outage. Here is just a partial list of things that have been brought down by the CrowdStrike glitch. Airlines Tweet may have been deleted Perhaps one of the most striking sectors to be disrupted by the CrowdStrike outage was the airline industry. Flights were grounded globally on Friday morning, with major U.S. airlines like Delta and Allegiant halting operations alongside airlines from countries like France, Spain, Aus...

Blue Wings | 'The Bear' can't wait any longer for Carmy to evolve

In the latest season of The Bear , cousin Richie insults chef Carmy with a memorable dig during one of their rapid-fire kitchen fights, calling him a “baby replicant who’s not self-actualized.” The line, which appears to be a Blade Runner reference, gets a laugh. It also sums up not just Carmy’s trajectory over the show’s three seasons, but also the frustrating nature of its latest outing. Season 3 leaves its terrific actors and their superbly flawed characters flailing in a tedious study of professional trauma. In order for Season 4 of The Bear to succeed, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) has to evolve beyond his stunted identity as a tortured chef. His desperation to achieve culinary genius — while ignoring his many psychic wounds — is poisoning everyone else around him, including Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach); his second-in-command, Sydney (Ayo Edebiri); and chef Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas). In his own way, Carmy could even experience post-traumatic growth , putt...

Blue Wings | Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 20

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for July 20’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come from? Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble , music identification game Heardle , and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once .  Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times , and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing . Not t...

Blue Wings | The Trump Shooting Fueled an Online Sticker Battle

After the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump last weekend, Sticker Mule sent messages to customers suggesting they back Trump and asking to “stop the hate.” That’s not what happened. ​ 

Blue Wings | The Best Bird Feeders With Cameras (2024): Bird Buddy, Netvue Birdfy, FeatherSnap

These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood. ​ 

Blue Wings | How to watch Noah Lyles at Paris 2024 online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Noah Lyles at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Paris 2024 Olympics is just around the corner and athletes from around the world are gearing up to compete. The athletics will kick off on August 1, and there are some pretty big names hoping for a chance at a gold medal. Including USA’s Noah Lyles. Competing in several races, here’s everything you need to know if you want to watch Noah Lyles at Paris 2024 for free from anywhere in the world. When is Noah Lyles competing at Paris 2024? Noah Lyles is set to compete in three events at Paris 2024: Men’s 100m Men’s 100m Round 1 — 5:45 a.m. ET on Aug. 3 Men’s 100m Semi-Final — 2:00 p.m. ET on Aug. 4 Men’s 100m Final — 3:55 p.m. ET on Aug. 4 Men’s 200m Men’s 200m Round 1 — 6:50 a.m. ET on Aug. 5 Men’s 200m Semi-Final — 4:02 p.m. ET on Aug. 7 Men’s 200m Final — 4:30 p.m. ET on Aug...

Blue Wings | Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 20

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for July 20’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come from? Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble , music identification game Heardle , and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once .  Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times , and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing . Not t...