Author: Herman Copeland

Georgia state Representative Karen Bennett faces federal charges for allegedly lying to collect pandemic unemployment benefits. The Democrat from Stone Mountain announced her retirement this week after prosecutors accused her of pocketing $13,940 while still working during the COVID-19 crisis. Background on the Charges Federal prosecutors charged Bennett with making false statements to obtain unemployment aid. She claimed benefits meant for those out of work due to the pandemic, but…

Acer kicked off CES 2026 in Las Vegas by announcing fresh AMD processor upgrades for its Nitro V 16 AI gaming laptop and Aspire series. These updates bring better performance for gamers and everyday users, focusing on AI features and stronger graphics without a full redesign. The changes come as laptop makers push for more power in slim designs. With AMD’s latest Ryzen AI chips leading the charge, Acer aims…

As storms grow stronger and repair bills climb higher, Georgia lawmakers have rolled out a new option meant to give homeowners breathing room when disaster hits. A freshly passed law lets residents stash money tax-free for future storm repairs, but only under strict rules tied to declared emergencies. Homeowners say the timing feels overdue. Insurance Costs Keep Rising, and Homeowners Feel Cornered In places like Houston County, storms are no…

Boston Dynamics has taken its most famous humanoid robot out of the lab and into a live industrial setting. Atlas, now fully electric, has begun early factory trials at Hyundai Motor Group’s new manufacturing site in Georgia, offering a rare glimpse of how humanoids might actually fit into real-world production. The test marks a symbolic shift. This time, the robot wasn’t flipping or parkouring for a demo reel. It was…

Experts are sounding alarms about the increasing danger of space debris crashing into commercial airplanes as more satellites and rocket parts fall back to Earth. Recent studies show that with thousands of objects in orbit, the odds of a mid-air collision could hit one in a thousand by 2030, prompting urgent calls for better tracking and regulations. The Escalating Space Debris Crisis Space junk has become a major issue in…

Bank employees’ unions in India are once again drawing a hard line. A proposed nationwide strike on January 27 is now on the table, with unions saying patience has worn thin over delays in moving the banking sector to a five-day work week. The warning has put public sector banks, customers, and policymakers on edge, especially because the timing could stretch disruptions across three straight days. A Familiar Demand, This…

The United States will take control of Venezuela and sell seized oil assets until a political transition is complete, President Donald Trump said Saturday, following U.S. military strikes that he claimed resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump framed the operation as necessary for regional stability, economic interests, and what he described as a reset for Venezuela’s…

Georgia is set to receive a sizable influx of federal money aimed at shoring up health care access across much of rural America. Nearly $219 million will flow into 126 Georgia counties, placing the state among the top recipients nationwide under a new federal funding program tied to last summer’s budget reconciliation legislation. The funds arrive at a moment when many rural hospitals are under pressure, with staffing shortages, aging…