Net Deadly: Europe’s Blackouts Are a Warning for Americans

Fans walk through the dark gangways during a general power blackout during Day Seven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica, in Madrid, Spain, on April 28, 2025. A widespread power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

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A massive blackout crippled Spain and Portugal on April 28, grounding flights, halting transport, and leaving millions without power.