Tens of thousands of Americans with federal student loans are facing technical issues and misinformation as major changes to repayment and relief options under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect July 1. Advocates report problems with accessing plans like PAYE and inaccurate payment estimates, complicating the transition for millions.
Lewis Hamilton achieved his first victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending a 40-race winless streak. The race saw intense battles, with teammate Kimi Antonelli retiring after overtaking George Russell, who finished second. Lando Norris completed an all-British podium.
FIFA addressed a controversial VAR incident during Switzerland's 1-1 draw with Qatar, stating a technical glitch affected on-screen graphics but not the review process. The absence of offside visuals sparked criticism, with Gary Neville calling it "like a dictatorship."
An Indiana man, Mike Fields, was told his $100,000 lottery win was actually $20 due to a technical issue with the "Space Invaders Cash Invasion" scratch-off game. Another player, Glendon Jones, also had his supposed $2,500 win invalidated. Lottery sales for the game have been halted.
Robinhood users reported significant issues accessing the trading platform on Friday morning, coinciding with the initial public offering (IPO) of Elon Musk's company, SpaceX. Reports of outages spiked on downdetector.com, with users also experiencing crashes on Reddit and X. Robinhood acknowledged "intermittent issues" due to record traffic but some users reported ongoing problems.
Pope Léon XIV experienced a chaotic departure from Spain after a technical issue with his plane forced a delay. He eventually flew back to Rome on a Falcon jet provided by King Felipe VI.
Pope Leo XIV's return to Rome from Spain was delayed after his plane experienced a technical issue in Tenerife. He and King Felipe VI disembarked while maintenance was attempted, but a new aircraft was eventually sent from Madrid. The Pope ultimately departed on a Falcon jet offered by the King.
The UAE Ministry of Education has outlined conditions for students to retake exams remotely, including cases for individuals of determination, those undergoing medical treatment, students abroad, and minors in care. Schools must also address technical disruptions during centralized electronic tests, providing devices or lab access, or arranging compensatory exams.
The 7th Guest Remake revives the 90s FMV adventure game with updated visuals and tinkered puzzles for PC and consoles. Players solve a historical whodunnit in a haunted manor using a time-bending lantern, though frustrating point-and-click controls mar the experience.
The Madrid 112 emergency line is experiencing technical problems, affecting normal service. Users are advised to use alternative numbers 061, 091, and 092 while the issue is being resolved.
SpaceX's Starship V3 launch on May 21 was aborted due to technical problems just seconds before liftoff. The company plans another attempt for May 22 after refueling and investigating the issue.
Over 100 passengers on SpiceJet flight SG937 from Pune to Delhi were stranded for nearly 13 hours on Friday due to a significant delay. The flight, initially scheduled for 5:55 am, eventually departed at 6:45 pm after multiple reschedulings and a technical issue. Some passengers opted for refunds and rebooked tickets at higher prices.
India's 21st Livestock Census report, initially expected by late 2024, is delayed until after June 2026 due to technical issues in data validation, impacting policy decisions on livestock management.
Charles Leclerc led Ferrari's charge by setting the fastest time in Miami Grand Prix practice, beating Red Bull's Max Verstappen by 0.164 seconds. McLaren's Oscar Piastri finished third, with Lewis Hamilton fourth. Mercedes, who won the first three races, had a troubled session with George Russell suffering a turbo problem and Kimi Antonelli's car developing an engine issue that prevented him from using soft tyres. Russell finished sixth, 0.790 seconds off the pace, while championship leader Antonelli was fifth.
Phase 2 of high-stakes West Bengal assembly elections witnessed violence and allegations of voter intimidation. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed BJP observers were interfering in voting and party flags were removed. A BJP polling agent was assaulted in Chapra, a BJP camp office was vandalised in Shantipur, and an ISF agent was prevented from entering a polling booth in Bhangar. Voting was delayed at a booth in Nimta. The Chief Electoral Officer has sought reports from officials.
Second phase of West Bengal assembly elections witnessed violence and vandalism with allegations of voter intimidation. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused BJP observers of interfering in polling in her Bhabanipur constituency, where she faces Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. A BJP polling agent was allegedly assaulted in Chapra, a BJP camp office was vandalised in Shantipur, and voting was delayed in Nimtala. Police issued warnings to Mamata's brother Kartik Banerjee and TMC workers for gathering near a polling booth.
Air India flight AI 633 from Mumbai to Bhopal made a priority landing at Bhopal airport on Sunday after reporting a technical issue to ATC. The aircraft carrying 166 passengers and 9 crew members landed safely at 3:20 pm. The return flight AI-634 to Mumbai was cancelled as a precautionary measure to allow detailed inspection of the aircraft, which was declared unserviceable.
