 Power systems are essential components of modern society, providing electricity to homes, businesses and industries. Despite the advances made in power system design and operation, they remain vulnerable to unexpected events and power outages. These can cause serious disruption to daily life as well as significant economic losses. This paper reviews recent power system blackouts and cascading events focusing on the United States. It examines the causes of these incidents, analyzes the effects and discusses potential solutions. Additionally, the paper identifies key research areas and provides recommendations for further study. This article was authored by Hassan Hayes Al-Halu, Muhammad Esmail Hammadani-Golshan, Takawira Cuthbert-Engenda and others.