Herman Copeland, Author at Riverdale Standard

Herman Copeland

Georgia Leaders Urge Pause After Waymo Cars Illegally Pass Stopped School Buses

Georgia officials are sounding the alarm after a series of videos showed autonomous Waymo vehicles illegally driving past stopped school buses with flashing lights and extended stop signs. Local leaders are asking whether a temporary pause is necessary while investigators assess potential safety risks. Safety Concerns Rise After Multiple Reported Incidents Six separate violations have been reported by Atlanta Public Schools, with 11Alive obtaining multiple recordings showing self-driving Waymo cars…

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Rich in Molecules Linked to Life

Scientists have detected extraordinarily high levels of methanol and hydrogen cyanide in 3I/ATLAS, only the third confirmed interstellar comet ever observed in our solar system. The findings, revealed through observations with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, mark the first time methanol has been identified in an object that originated far beyond our stellar neighborhood. Third Visitor from Deep Space Discovered in 2024 and officially designated 3I/ATLAS, the…

Realme Narzo 90 Series 5G India Launch Set for December; Amazon to Host Sales

Realme has confirmed the India launch of its Narzo 90 Series 5G, introducing two fresh smartphones with new styling, upgraded performance features, and improved camera setups. The phones will be sold via Amazon, with the company promising additional information on December 9. The Narzo 90 lineup succeeds the Narzo 80 Series, which debuted earlier this year and received positive reception among budget 5G buyers. The new series is expected to…

Georgia Power Seeks Major Expansion to Meet Surging Data Center Energy Demand

Georgia officials are weighing a massive proposal from Georgia Power that could reshape the state’s energy system. The utility says soaring data center activity requires as much as a 50% increase in electricity capacity within six years, a build-out that may cost more than $15 billion. Utility leaders argue that Georgia must act quickly to support companies investing in artificial intelligence and large-scale computing. Consumer advocates worry that the plan…

Astronaut’s Snapshot Reveals Enigmatic Rock Rings Rising From the Sahara’s Empty Plains

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a striking view over Libya, showing massive circular rock formations rising out of the Sahara desert—geological rings that once fooled researchers into thinking a meteorite had struck the region millions of years ago. A Strange Pattern in the Sand That Once Sparked Wild Theories The photograph, taken on September 13 by NASA’s Expedition 73 crew, shows the Jabal Arkanu massif throwing long…

Indian rupee currency fall against US dollar

Rupee Slides Past 90 Per Dollar as Trade Uncertainty Deepens

The rupee slipped to a fresh low on Tuesday, breaching the 90 mark against the US dollar as stalled India-US trade discussions and relentless foreign investor outflows continued to drag sentiment through the floor. Pressure Builds as Rupee Breaks Historic Level The fall didn’t creep in gently — it snapped.The currency opened at 89.96 and within minutes weakened past 90.13, extending the nervousness that traders carried over from the previous…

Georgia State Reveals Brain Cell Map for Thoughts and Feelings

Researchers at Georgia State University have unveiled a groundbreaking cellular blueprint that explains how tiny brain parts create networks for thinking, feeling, and behaving. This discovery, published on December 2, 2025, in Nature Communications, bridges microscopic biology with everyday emotions and could reshape treatments for mental health issues. Key Findings from the Study The team combined advanced brain scans, genetic data, and molecular imaging to map how cells and chemicals…

Rupee Crashes to Record Low Near 90, Squeezing Study Abroad Dreams and Holiday Plans

The rupee’s fall to a historic low is hitting Indian families right where it hurts most — education budgets and travel savings. With the currency brushing 89.79 against the US dollar, people planning to study overseas or take a long-awaited holiday are feeling the pinch immediately. A Steep Slide That’s Making Everyone Nervous The latest drop pushed the rupee beyond its previous low of 89.49 touched just two weeks ago.…

Georgia Man Bitten by Rabid Raccoon in Rescue Try

A man in Cherokee County, Georgia, tried to save an injured raccoon he found on the road, but the animal bit him multiple times during the rescue effort. The incident happened over the weekend in late November 2025, leading to the man’s hospital visit for possible rabies exposure after tests confirmed the raccoon had the deadly virus. This story highlights the dangers of handling wild animals, even with good intentions.…

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for December 1

Garena Free Fire Max players got fresh redeem codes on December 1, 2025, offering free rewards like diamonds, skins, weapons, and more. These limited-time codes let gamers boost their gameplay without spending money, available through the official redemption site. What Makes Garena Free Fire Max Stand Out Garena Free Fire Max launched in 2021 as an upgraded version of the popular battle royale game Free Fire. It brings better graphics,…