In a move that surprised absolutely no one, Facebook has decided to mark Valentine’s Day in the most on-brand way possible: with a major technical meltdown. Users around the world are reporting that the social media giant has transformed into a stark white void, effectively disappearing from the internet.
Users of Facebook are reporting a major outage that began at approximately 5:45 PM Nepal Standard Time (NST) on February 14th. The outage appears to be affecting the platform’s desktop and mobile versions globally.
Affected users report that Facebook.com displays a blank white page, suggesting a major server-side issue. The exact cause of the outage is currently unknown.
The widespread disruption has prompted many users to flock to Twitter, where they share their frustrations and speculate on the cause of the problem.
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This is a developing story. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available, including any statements from Facebook and possible solutions for affected users.
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