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Verizon Outage Disrupts Millions Across the United States
Verizon Outage Disrupts Millions Across the United States A major Verizon outage recently disrupted wireless voice, text messaging, and mobile data services for millions of users across the United States. The disruption affected users in many major cities, leaving phones unable to connect to the network and forcing devices into emergency-only mode. The outage highlighted how dependent individuals, businesses, and emergency services have become on reliable mobile networks and raised concerns about the potential consequences of such disruptions. Verizon confirmed the problem and stated that engineers were actively working to restore services as quickly as possible.
By America today 16 days ago in BookClub
Something Is Living Under My Bed. AI-Generated.
I used to believe monsters only existed in a child’s imagination. Sharp teeth, glowing eyes, clawed hands reaching from the dark—things parents dismiss with a laugh before turning off the lights. I believed that too, once. Until the night I realized the fear under my bed wasn’t imaginary.
By David John16 days ago in Horror
Despite global trade tensions, China posts a historic $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025.
China posted a "staggering" trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion as the year 2025 came to a close. This surplus was the largest in China's history and one of the largest ever recorded for a major economy. According to data released by China's customs authorities, exports totaled approximately $3.77 trillion in the previous year, while imports trailed by approximately $2.58 trillion, a gap that was greater than any previous milestone.
By Raviha Imran16 days ago in Trader
What Is Proprioception? Why Body Awareness Matters More Than You Think
Balance is something most people take for granted—until it starts to feel unreliable. A moment of unsteadiness, a fear of falling, or difficulty walking on uneven ground can raise questions that many people struggle to answer. Strength alone doesn’t always explain these changes. In many cases, the missing piece is something far less talked about: proprioception.
By AhmedFitLife16 days ago in Longevity
Catching Up
I know I have not been reading and commenting a lot these past couple weeks, but I have been reading and writing in my old-fashioned composition books and preparing some of those writings for here on Vocal. I have also been researching and writing my study books. I do have one wish for my subscribers here on Vocal.media.com and that is that everyone will have a great year. I do have a request and would like some follow-up on some of my older work and would you guys read or re-read my material and share your thoughts for I am thinking of putting together an anthology.
By Mark Graham16 days ago in Critique
Speechless Mohsen
The Loyal Dog: A Lesson in Love and Faithfulness Aamir had grown up living with his grandparents, and his daily routine revolved around family, school, and their small shop. After finishing his classes at school and the local madrasa, he would hurry to his grandfather’s small general store, carrying lunch from home for his uncle. His uncle, a teacher at a nearby school, would take over the shop in the afternoon, while his grandfather went home to rest. By night, his uncle would manage the shop alone
By Sudais Zakwan16 days ago in Petlife
The Myth of Brilliance
There is a point in the ascent where the speed stops feeling like speed and starts feeling like genius. It’s the most dangerous part of the upward weather — not because it’s chaotic, but because it feels like truth. The chemistry sharpens everything: thoughts, senses, instincts, confidence. And in that sharpened state, it becomes easy to believe that the brightness is earned.
By Elisa Wontorcik16 days ago in Poets
U.S. Officials Meet on Greenland as Congress Challenges Trump’s War Powers. AI-Generated.
The United States is facing a busy and tense moment in foreign policy. In the same week, top U.S. officials held an important meeting about Greenland, while Congress moved closer to a vote that could limit President Donald Trump’s power to use the military in Venezuela. These two events may seem unrelated, but together they show growing concern at home and abroad about how far U.S. power should go.
By sehzeen fatima16 days ago in The Swamp
