Herman Copeland, Author at Riverdale Standard

Herman Copeland

Putin Bows Out of Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey, Sending Kremlin Aides Instead

Peace hopes cool as both Russian and U.S. presidents opt out of direct negotiations in Istanbul, undercutting momentum before talks even begin. After all the talk, Vladimir Putin won’t be showing up. Just four days after proposing face-to-face negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Russian president has backed away from the Istanbul peace summit, scheduled to begin Thursday. It would have marked their first direct contact since Russia launched…

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Missing UK Teenager Found in Georgia, Not Thailand: A Shocking Update

A missing teenager who was last thought to be in Thailand is now revealed to be in police custody in Georgia, over 3,800 miles away from where her family believed she was. Bella May Culley, 18, had been reported missing after her family lost contact with her while she was traveling in Thailand. But in an unexpected twist, it was confirmed that she had actually been arrested in Georgia, where…

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Launched in India at Rs 1,09,999: Check Specs, Details Here

Samsung has just unveiled the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 Edge in India, marking another milestone in the company’s tech innovations. The smartphone, priced at ₹1,09,999, is now available for pre-order with exciting offers. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest device from Samsung. A Sleek, Slimmed-Down Flagship The Galaxy S25 Edge takes a bold step in design, being the slimmest Galaxy S model to date. Weighing only 163g…

Microsoft Employee Learns She’s Laid Off After Mysterious Meeting Invite: “I Knew the Moment a Stranger Joined the Call”

A senior program manager’s post about losing her job at Microsoft midweek is striking a chord across LinkedIn—and raising eyebrows inside tech circles still reeling from ongoing mass layoffs. It wasn’t just the job cut that rattled her. It was how it happened. A last-minute calendar invite from a higher-up. No agenda. Just vague anxiety. Then, the moment an unfamiliar face popped up on screen, it hit her: this was…

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Edan Alexander Freed After 583 Days in Hamas Captivity, A “Goodwill Gesture” Amid Tensions

In a dramatic turn of events, Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier, has been released by Hamas after 583 days in captivity. The 21-year-old’s release marks a moment of profound emotion for his family, who had been anxiously waiting for this moment since his abduction in October 2023. Alexander was taken from his military base near the Gaza border during the deadly Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023. As the final…

Stocks Surge Across Asia Following US-China Trade Truce Announcement

Asian stocks soared on Tuesday as optimism surrounding the US-China trade truce boosted investor sentiment. With major gains in Japan and Australia, markets are riding high after a positive showing on Wall Street. The US-China trade truce is a major turning point for global markets. US-listed Chinese stocks surged by 5.4%, their best performance in over two months, following the announcement of a dramatic tariff reduction by both countries. This…

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Lashkar Terrorist Killed in Gunfight in J&K’s Shopian, Two Others Trapped

The ongoing exchange of fire in the Zinpather Keller area of Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, has resulted in the death of at least one Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist. Two more militants are believed to be trapped in the area, as security forces continue their operation. Intense Encounter Between Security Forces and Terrorists An armed clash broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Zinpather Keller region of Shopian, a district…

Georgia Bans Public Pet Sales to Clamp Down on Puppy Mills and Push Shelter Adoptions

A new Georgia law set to take effect this summer is reshaping how pets are bought, sold, and — more importantly — saved across the state. Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 331 last week, prohibiting pet sales in parking lots, roadside stands, parks, sidewalks, and other public spaces. Starting July 1, dogs, cats, and other animals will no longer be sold legally in these places — a practice that,…

Severe Storms Threaten Evening Commute in North Georgia, Travel Disruptions Expected

Heavy rains, gusty winds, and the potential for brief tornadoes are shaking up the weather in North Georgia. A First Alert Weather Day has been declared for Monday, leaving many residents on edge as evening storms roll through. With the worst of the weather arriving just in time for rush hour, the situation could become quite hazardous for commuters. A Closer Look at Today’s Weather Threats Monday’s weather started off…

SpaceX Achieves 250th Starlink Mission Milestone as Amazon’s Project Kuiper Struggles

SpaceX has reached a major milestone in its pursuit of global satellite internet coverage, successfully completing its 250th Starlink mission. This accomplishment, achieved with the launch of 23 satellites from Cape Canaveral, highlights the rapid growth of SpaceX’s internet constellation—an achievement that contrasts sharply with the slow progress of Amazon’s Project Kuiper, which has yet to launch its first satellite. SpaceX’s 250th Mission: A New Era in Satellite Broadband On…