Ethan Brown, Author at Riverdale Standard

Ethan Brown

Funeral Set for Duluth Shooting Victim Elajia Whitley

Funeral plans are now in place for Elajia Johnae Whitley, the 21-year-old woman shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in a Duluth shopping center parking lot on October 31, 2025. The tragic event led to a high-speed police chase in Columbia County, where the suspect took his own life, leaving a community in mourning and raising awareness about domestic violence. Funeral Arrangements and Viewing Details Family members have shared details…

LIGO Detects Biggest Black Hole Merger Ever

Scientists at the LIGO Virgo KAGRA Collaboration announced the detection of GW231123, the most massive black hole merger observed so far, on November 23, 2023. This event, revealed in July 2025, involved two huge black holes colliding to form a new one about 225 times the mass of our sun, raising big questions about how stars and black holes form. What Happened in the Merger The gravitational wave signal came…

NASA to Retire ISS by 2030

The International Space Station, a key hub for global space research, faces retirement by the end of 2030. NASA plans to deorbit the aging station into the Pacific Ocean, shifting focus to new commercial platforms for future missions. This move marks the end of a 30-year era for the ISS, built through partnerships with agencies like NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and the Canadian Space Agency. The station has hosted over…

Walking Fewer Steps Can Delay Alzheimer’s Decline

New research reveals that walking as few as 3,000 steps each day may slow cognitive decline in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. This finding, from a major study tracking hundreds of people over nearly a decade, shows modest daily activity could add years of clearer thinking without needing intense workouts. Study Highlights Key Step Counts for Brain Health Scientists followed almost 300 adults aged 50 to 90 for…

Kutaisi Unveils 1.4M GEL Tender for New Riverside Park

Kutaisi, Georgia’s second-largest city, is set to gain a modern riverside park along the Rioni River near Chavchavadze Bridge after the Municipal Development Fund announced a 1.4 million GEL design tender on November 4, 2025. This project aims to create a multifunctional recreational space that blends nature, culture, and community activities, with proposals due from December 3 to December 8. Project Details and Vision The tender calls for designs that…

Georgia-Pacific Closes Illinois Plant, Hits 134 Jobs

Georgia-Pacific, a major player in the packaging industry, has decided to shut down its corrugated packaging plant in Mt. Olive, Illinois, by the end of December 2025. The closure, announced on October 31, 2025, will affect 134 workers and marks the company’s full exit from operations in the state. This move comes amid tough market conditions where the facility can no longer compete effectively to serve customers. Company leaders point…

AI Helps Couple Conceive After 19 Years

A couple who struggled with infertility for nearly two decades finally conceived thanks to a groundbreaking AI system developed at Columbia University. The technology, known as the Sperm Tracking and Recovery method, scanned millions of images to find rare viable sperm, leading to a successful pregnancy announced in late 2025. The Long Road to Parenthood For 19 years, this unnamed couple faced heartbreak after multiple failed IVF attempts and surgeries.…

Portillo’s First Georgia Restaurant Opens Nov 18 in Kennesaw

Portillo’s, the beloved Chicago-style restaurant chain, will open its first Georgia location in Kennesaw on November 18, 2025, marking a major expansion into the Southeast. This new spot at 790 Cobb Place Blvd. NW promises to bring iconic hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and more to local fans, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and doors opening at 10 a.m. What Makes Portillo’s a Fan Favorite Portillo’s started in…

Georgia Groups Battle Hunger Amid SNAP Uncertainty

Community organizations across Georgia are ramping up efforts to feed families as uncertainty lingers over November SNAP benefits during the ongoing federal government shutdown. With 1.4 million residents relying on this aid, local nonprofits and food banks face surging demand while state officials await federal guidance. Federal Shutdown Sparks SNAP Crisis The federal government shutdown, now in its second month as of November 2025, has thrown food assistance into chaos.…

Thamma Box Office Day 13: Earns ₹119 Crore in India

Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s horror comedy Thamma keeps drawing crowds, crossing ₹119 crore in net earnings across India by day 13. Released during the festive Diwali season, the film has shown steady growth despite weekday dips, making it one of the top Bollywood performers of 2025. Film Maintains Solid Run After Festive Boost Thamma opened strong on Diwali, pulling in families and young viewers with its mix of scares…