Herman Copeland, Author at Riverdale Standard

Herman Copeland

Musk Shrugs Off Trump’s “Train Wreck” Jibe With Snarky Swipe at Truth Social

Rising tensions between the Tesla CEO and the US President crackle into full view as 2026 race shadows their public feud Elon Musk just lobbed a curveball straight back at President Donald Trump. And he did it in a way only Musk can—deadpan, dry, and designed to sting. After Trump blasted Musk on Truth Social, accusing him of going “completely off the rails” and mocking his new third-party efforts, the…

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Himachal on Edge: Cloudbursts Pound Mandi and Chamba as Monsoon Toll Climbs to 78

The skies opened up over Himachal Pradesh again on Sunday, triggering cloudbursts and flash floods that left behind more destruction—and fresh worries. Since June 20, when the monsoon first rolled in, 78 people have died in the state. Fifty of them were caught up in sudden disasters like landslides, overflowing rivers, and collapsing hillsides. This weekend’s heaviest blows hit Mandi and Chamba. And though no lives were lost in the…

Apple’s iPhone Push in India Faces Jolt as China Tightens Manufacturing Squeeze

Beijing’s moves to stall machinery, restrict magnets, and pull engineers may spark wider supply chain tension, raising red flags for India’s ambitions Apple’s iPhone rollout in India might be facing its first real test — and it’s not coming from the factory floor. China, in what some officials fear could be a calculated response to growing diplomatic friction, is quietly tightening the screws on Indian manufacturing. Factories in Tamil Nadu…

Telangana Factory Explosion That Killed 38 Likely Caused by Overheating, Not Reactor Blast

A tragic explosion at a Telangana chemical plant has left 38 people dead, and investigators now believe overheating inside industrial equipment—not a reactor malfunction—was to blame. The factory, operated by Sigachi Industries in Pashamylaram, was reduced to rubble after Monday’s blast. On Wednesday, the company pushed back against speculation about a reactor failure, while state officials pointed to soaring temperatures in a spray dryer unit as the most probable trigger.…

A Slice of Glory: Georgia’s Antico Pizza Makes the Top 50 List in the U.S.

Antico Pizza Napoletana in Atlanta isn’t just serving pies—it’s dishing out pride for Georgia. The Neapolitan-style pizzeria has landed a coveted spot on 50 Top Pizza’s 2025 list, putting it shoulder-to-shoulder with national legends. That’s no small feat in a state with over 4,000 pizza joints. But Antico? It hit No. 30 in the country. A Place Where Dough Meets Devotion Step inside Antico on any given night, and it’s…

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Israel Warns of Strikes on Yemen After Houthi Missile Intercepted Over Sderot

A fresh flashpoint emerges as Israel threatens direct action in Yemen following an attempted missile attack by Iran-backed Houthis, reigniting regional tension just weeks after air raids on Tehran. As night fell over the southern Israeli town of Sderot, residents looked skyward once again. This time, a ballistic missile streaked overhead — intercepted before impact. But what followed wasn’t silence. It was a warning. And not just to the Houthis…

Trump Dangles Tariff Relief in Push for India Trade Deal Before July 9 Deadline

India and the U.S. are racing against the clock. As negotiations over a long-stalled bilateral trade pact stretch into their final week, President Donald Trump dropped his clearest signal yet that a breakthrough may be close — and that the deal, if it lands, could come with deep tariff cuts. “We’re going to have a deal,” he said. “And it’s going to be different.” The comment, made during a campaign…

Flu Vaccine Breakthrough: Georgia State Researchers Find Immune Vesicles Boost Cross Protection

A new flu vaccine approach using immune cell-derived vesicles could significantly improve protection against evolving influenza viruses, researchers say. A Flu Shot That Might Finally Keep Up With the Virus ATLANTA—A new study out of Georgia State University is shaking up how scientists think about flu vaccines. Researchers found that using immune cell-derived vesicles—tiny packages secreted by mature dendritic cells—as a nasal spray adjuvant makes flu vaccines much more effective.…

Microsoft Begins Rolling Out First Windows 11 25H2 Preview to Insider Users

Early testers get a peek at what’s next for Windows 11, including smaller updates and smarter installs Microsoft is starting the slow reveal of its next big Windows release. On Monday night, the company began rolling out the preview build of Windows 11 version 25H2 to users in its Insider Dev Channel—a quiet yet important step as the tech giant preps for a broader rollout expected later this year. It’s…

Trump vs Musk: Political Spat Escalates Over Subsidies, EV Mandates and a Not-So-Subtle Threat

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are at it again—and this time, it’s personal and political. The latest blow-up between the former president and the Tesla CEO has sparked questions about loyalty, taxpayer money, and even Musk’s citizenship. Yes, really. On Monday night in the U.S., Trump took to his favorite megaphone, Truth Social, to slam Musk for biting the hand that feeds him. His message? Without government subsidies, Musk would…