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'Something Went Wrong': Twitter Experiences Major Outage 'Something Went Wrong': Twitter Experiences Major Outage
'Something Went Wrong': Twitter Experiences Major Outage This story has been updated. A major outage is affecting Twitter. The issues began just after 8 a.m. Thursday, July 14 with users worldwide reporting "Something went wrong" and “over capacity” error messages. While the main Twitter.com page loads, it’s currently not possible to access tweets. It's Twitter's first major outage in months. Twitter was down twice in a week in February, with users unable to access service. By 9 a.m., Twitter pages began loading again, and the hashtag #TwitterDown was trending. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies
Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies James Caan, the New York-born actor best-known for his highly acclaimed roles in “The Godfather,” “Elf,” and “Misery,” has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Caan's official Twitter account: “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." Caan, who will forever be known for playing “Sonny” Corleone, the brother to Al Pacino’s Michael, in the "Godfather," was honored for his work …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Two 3-Alarm Fires Break Out In Neighboring Boston City Within 24 Hours Two 3-Alarm Fires Break Out In Neighboring Boston City Within 24 Hours
Two 3-Alarm Fires Break Out In Neighboring Boston City Within 24 Hours Emergency response crews in Somerville, and its surrounding areas, have had their hands full as two three-alarm fires have occurred in the city back to back.  The first fire occurred at a residence located at 1214 Broadway in Teele Square on the evening of Monday, July 4, according to a Tweet from the Cambridge Fire Department.   Mutual Aid response: Cambridge Engine 4, Squad 2, & Division 2 are responding to the fire in Somerville, their Box 2-715 for 1214 Broadway. Cambridge Engine 4 & Ladder 1 are en route to cover in @SomervilleCity. — Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
At Least 45 Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire At Boston Area High-Rise At Least 45 Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire At Boston Area High-Rise
At Least 45 Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire At Boston Area High-Rise At least 45 residents have been displaced following a 3-alarm fire at a Revere high rise, the Salvation Army of Massachusetts said on Twitter. EDS Update: @SalArmyEDS Lynn team is on the scene at a 3-alarm fire on the 11th floor of a #Revere high rise. Our canteen is on the scene feeding and hydrating 45 displaced individuals and families, working alongside @BostonSparks & @RedCrossMA. pic.twitter.com/q4uPeG4Kxc — The Salvation Army of Massachusetts (@SalvationArmyMA) June 21, 2022 The fire broke out at 370 Ocean Ave in Revere shortly after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, according to a…

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by David Cifarelli
Sports
Tiger Woods Skipping US Open In Massachusetts Tiger Woods Skipping US Open In Massachusetts
Tiger Woods Skipping US Open In Massachusetts Tiger Woods announced that he is officially out of the 2022 US Open, which will be held in Brookline, MA next week.  Woods said he will not be competing because his "body needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf," the athlete said on his Twitter on Tuesday, June 7.  I previously informed the USGA that I will not be competing in the @usopengolf as my body needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf. I do hope and plan to be ready to play in Ireland at @JPProAm and at @TheOpen next month. I’m excited to get back out there soon! — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods…

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by David Cifarelli