48 Hours

Yandex, which operates Russia's largest website, has reportedly suffered damage to a second data center within 48 hours, amid ongoing attacks on Russian infrastructure linked to the war in Ukraine. The back-to-back incidents raise questions about the resilience of Yandex's services and about escalating strikes targeting critical Russian facilities.

Spain's Supreme Court is weighing an urgent challenge to the 'ley de nietos', which extends voting rights to descendants of Spaniards in exile, ahead of the 29 November elections. Judges gave parties 48 hours to submit arguments after postponing a ruling on naturalised citizens' vote. Critics, including a diplomats' association, accuse the government of poor planning, while Sánchez's timing pressure on the courts has fuelled controversy over electoral rolls.

Ukrainian forces struck two Russian data centres within 48 hours using long-range drones, according to French business daily Les Echos. The second attack broadened the range of technology targets Ukraine is hitting inside Russia, with one of the facilities linked to Yandex, often described as the 'Russian Google'. The strikes highlight Kyiv's growing ability to reach deep behind the front line and disrupt Russian digital infrastructure.

Ukraine struck a Yandex data center, and Cloudflare has recorded a drop of more than 98% in Russian bot traffic, according to posts circulating online. Twitter users are also reporting a sharp decline in traffic. Commenters are urging people to watch over the next 48 hours for social media accounts that suddenly go quiet, suggesting coordinated networks may be affected.

A widely shared observation about true crime programmes like 48 Hours and Dateline notes that murdered victims are invariably described by relatives in glowing terms, with family members never admitting a strained or even hostile relationship. Commenters are debating whether this reflects genuine grief, selective editing by producers, or a taboo against speaking ill of the dead on television.

TechCrunch's Disrupt 2026 startup conference begins in less than 48 hours, with final preparations underway ahead of the event. The gathering typically brings together founders, investors and early-stage companies for pitches, panels and networking, and this edition is expected to draw significant attention from the startup community as opening day approaches.

The Calcutta High Court has issued a strict warning to Galiff Street traders in Kolkata, telling them they cannot run businesses by occupying footpaths and must stop the illegal sale of birds and animals. In a separate order, the court gave an ultimatum to Prashant Barman to surrender within 48 hours or face salary suspension and confiscation of property.

NCP leader Rohit Pawar has given the Maharashtra government a 48-hour ultimatum to address demands linked to the MPSC movement, threatening a Pune bandh if it does not act. The protest relates to recruitment exam concerns raised by aspirants, and the government's response is now being closely watched as the deadline runs out.

Israeli broadcaster Channel 13 reports the Israeli military is on high alert and preparing for three scenarios regarding Iran: an independent strike on Iranian targets, a joint operation with the United States, and defense against potential Iranian missile attacks. The report adds that Israel has carried out test flights over West Asia in the past 48 hours, fueling speculation about imminent action.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia has shown no signs of halting strikes on energy infrastructure over the past 48 hours, despite talk of a possible truce on energy targets. He argued that any reconsideration of energy-related issues is impossible without a genuine ceasefire observed by both sides in the war in Ukraine.

Amazon has cut prices on 2026's biggest blockbuster video games for the first time as part of its Prime sale, offering what are described as major discounts. The offers run for only 48 hours, and gaming outlets are urging players to act quickly before the deals expire.

Russia's largest search engine, Yandex, has reportedly been hit a second time in 48 hours, with damage to another of its data centers causing disruption to its services. The back-to-back incidents follow reports of earlier damage at one of the company's facilities, raising questions about the resilience of Russian internet infrastructure amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Montana is bracing for a dramatic weather shift over the weekend. Forecasts call for sunny, windy conditions with record-breaking temperatures in the 80s Fahrenheit on Friday, before rain and snow arrive with highs only in the 30s and 40s by Sunday. Residents are being warned to expect conditions more like summer, then autumn, then winter within roughly 48 hours.

CBS News' "48 Hours" podcast has released a new episode in its Case by Case series titled "The Pastor's Secret," covering the murder case against Caleb Flynn. The episode explores the circumstances of the killing and the secret tied to a pastor that features in the case. True-crime audiences are following the latest installment for its reported details about the investigation.

A teardown method promises to find, within 48 hours, the five UX leaks in a product that cost teams the most users or revenue. The author says the worst leaks differ for every product and lists the five flow problems they check first when reviewing any software product. Design and startup communities are sharing the checklist as a quick audit framework.

Hurricane and storm surge watches have been issued as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens in the Gulf, according to coverage from NBC 15 WPMI. Forecasters are warning coastal residents to prepare for possible hurricane conditions and dangerous storm surge, with watches signalling that impacts could arrive within about 48 hours. Residents in the affected areas are being urged to monitor updates and review evacuation plans.

A guide circulating among web developers addresses a common nightmare: a developer disappearing halfway through a build, leaving the team without access or documentation. It advises securing accounts, repositories, servers and credentials within the first 48 hours, outlines what a technical audit should check, and explains how to decide whether to finish, fix or rebuild the project.

Tropical Depression One is strengthening and organizing more quickly than observers would like, according to early-season tracking discussions. The system is moving north and is expected to shift toward the north-northeast within 24 to 48 hours, with strengthening winds potentially pushing it further east-northeast after that. No official advisory has been issued yet, but people in potentially affected areas are being urged to keep watch on the storm's development.