A massive Cloudflare outage disrupted the internet today, halting services for millions across the globe.

From ChatGPT freezing mid-conversation to X users unable to post, the crash caused widespread frustration.

Based in San Francisco, Cloudflare blamed a sudden traffic surge that triggered errors in their bot-mitigation system.

Local commuters in the Bay Area faced delays as transit apps went offline, mirroring chaos in cities like New York and London.

The incident affected everything from e-commerce to multiplayer games, highlighting vulnerabilities in our digital infrastructure.

Engineers quickly identified a latent bug from a routine update and rolled out fixes, restoring access within hours.

This echoes recent outages at Microsoft and Amazon, sparking calls for more robust backups.

In San Francisco's tech hubs, businesses lost precious productivity, prompting discussions on diversifying cloud providers.

Cloudflare apologized, promising enhanced monitoring to prevent future disruptions.

As normalcy returns, the event serves as a stark reminder of our interconnected online world.

Early voting is underway in Idaho Falls for the upcoming runoff election, and enthusiasm is running high.

More than 1,080 residents have already cast their ballots in person, with an additional 250 absentee ballots received so far.

Helena Welling, election supervisor for Bonneville County, credits the strong turnout to voters’ desire to finalize decisions before the holiday season, and increased interest due to the lack of an incumbent mayor.

However, younger voters ages 18 to 34 remain less active, making up only 1,858 of registered voters, compared to 4,298 among those 65 and older.

Local groups are stepping up outreach efforts, offering voting workshops, launching targeted social media campaigns, and partnering with schools to boost registration.

The runoff election happens December 2nd.

Residents are urged to confirm their registration status and find polling locations through the Bonneville County Elections Office.

Why did the potato go to Idaho Falls?

Because it wanted to get baked!

Idaho Falls bursts with holiday cheer as the 59th annual Festival of Trees kicks off at the Elks Lodge.

This beloved tradition unites the community in festive spirit and vital support for local causes.

Embracing the theme A Storybook Christmas, the event draws from timeless tales to enchant visitors young and old across eastern Idaho.

More than 45 stunning trees, plus mantels and doors, await bids to adorn homes this season.

Funds benefit Development Workshop Inc., providing job training and independence for people with disabilities since the event's shift in 1985.

Explore a vibrant craft boutique with handmade gems from regional artisans, ideal for holiday gifting.

Enjoy live music every half hour, Santa visits at the Gift Shop, and delicious eats at the Festival Cafe with raffle fun.

Nearly 1,000 volunteers fuel this magic, boosting vendor numbers for an even grander experience.

Community programs thrive on these proceeds, enhancing lives through skills and social initiatives in Idaho Falls.

Bid through Friday or opt for instant buys and sponsorships to contribute.

Affordable admission welcomes all from noon Monday and 10 a.m. daily until 9 p.m.

The festival sparks joy, strengthens bonds, and lights up eastern Idaho's holiday season.

"Start each day with a grateful heart and watch how your world transforms."

Southeast Idaho's beloved holiday tradition is underway as