Shockingly vulnerable US power grid could result in 18-month nationwide blackout, expert warns

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By Chris NesiAug 19, 2026, 3:29 pm65 pts
The US is at a heightened risk of a catastrophic blackout that could last up to 18 months due to aging power grid infrastructure that takes agonizingly long to update and is potentially vulnerable to a precision weapon strike.

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