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

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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

Jonathan Miltimore

5/11/2025|Updated: 5/13/2025

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

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Jonathan Miltimore

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Jon Miltimore is senior editor at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) and former managing editor of FEE.org. His writing/reporting has been the subject of articles in TIME magazine, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, Fox News, Washington Examiner, and the Star Tribune.