CNN —Thousands of US flights were grounded Friday as a technical disaster plagued government agencies and businesses worldwide – leading to countless stranded passengers, canceled medical procedures and disrupted 911 services. One center, Blood Assurance, told CNN that a planned shipment was postponed due to flight delays and cancellations. In New Hampshire, some 911 services were down across the state overnight but have since been restored, New Hampshire 911 said in a post. Leonardo Munoz/AFP/Getty ImagesIn New York City, 911 services are operational, the mayor’s press secretary told CNN. They just said our system’s down, our system’s down,” New Jersey resident Jennifer Small told CNN.

Source: CNN July 20, 2024 14:25 UTC