Ethan Brown, Author at Riverdale Standard

Ethan Brown

NASA Warns: ‘City-Killer’ Asteroid 2024 YR4 May Strike Moon in 2032

A once-Earth-threatening asteroid now seems to be setting its sights on the Moon instead. And while humanity breathes a sigh of relief, space scientists are still keeping a close watch on this cosmic curveball. The object in question—asteroid 2024 YR4—has seen its projected path nudged ever so slightly after fresh data from NASA’s arsenal of high-powered telescopes. The outcome? A revised 4.3% chance of impact with the Moon, pegged for…

Maruti Suzuki Slashes EV Output Targets as China’s Rare Earth Grip Tightens

India’s auto giant trims first-half electric SUV production by over 65% as supply snags hit e-Vitara launch plans India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, has been forced to dial back its electric dreams—at least for now. Production targets for its much-hyped e-Vitara SUV have taken a major hit due to a worsening supply crunch of rare earths, materials vital to the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. Despite initial claims that operations were…

Greta Thunberg Deported After Gaza Aid Ship Intercepted by Israeli Navy

Israel sends climate activist back to Europe after intercepting aid vessel in international waters, stirring outcry from rights groups and sparking legal scrutiny. The Israeli government deported Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday following her brief detention after the interception of a Gaza-bound humanitarian ship. The vessel, which was seized by Israeli naval forces, had been part of an organized protest mission aimed at challenging the Gaza blockade. Thunberg,…

NASA’s Space Tech Sparks Art Revolution With World’s Lightest Solid

Once used to catch comet dust, aerogel now inspires futuristic fashion and cloud-like sculptures In the 1990s, NASA needed something radical. A substance that could gently trap dust from a passing comet without damaging it. What they found was aerogel—a ghostly, blue-tinged solid that’s 99% air. And decades later, that same technology is making waves in haute couture and fine art studios. This otherworldly material, once rocketed into space, now…

Apple Downplays AI Glitz at WWDC 2025, But Expands Apple Intelligence Where It Counts

Apple didn’t make artificial intelligence the star of its keynote—but the updates it did unveil might quietly change how users and developers experience its ecosystem. You’d be forgiven if you thought Apple was pulling back from the AI race at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. No AI fireworks. No big-bang moment. Just a sleek new Liquid Glass design and some flashy UI updates that had people oohing and aahing. But…

Gaza humanitarian aid distribution Rafah

Gunfire Erupts Near Gaza Aid Site, Killing Six as Tensions Mount Over New Food Distribution Model

At least six Palestinians were killed and several more injured on Monday after Israeli forces and local gunmen opened fire on a crowd approaching a Gaza aid center backed by Israel and the U.S., according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Witnesses said the shooting happened near Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, where residents have increasingly relied on aid to survive amid deepening humanitarian collapse. This latest tragedy adds to a…

India Unveils ‘Project Kusha’: A Sky Shield Built to Rival S-500 and THAAD

India is taking a bold leap in air defence. DRDO’s Project Kusha — described as India’s own answer to Russia’s S-500 and the US’s THAAD — is being hailed as a major stride in national security. The announcement by DRDO chief Samir V. Kamat on June 8 has fired up defence analysts and military experts alike. Built for a world of stealth jets and hypersonic threats, Project Kusha is expected…

Georgia Power headquarters building Atlanta

Georgia Power Taps Arthur Tripp to Lead Economic Development Amid Strategic Growth Push

Georgia Power just handed the reins of one of its most critical roles to someone with deep policy chops and a proven record in public service. Arthur Tripp, a familiar face in Georgia’s economic and political circles, has been named the new vice president of Economic Development. And it’s a big deal — not just for the company, but for communities across the state counting on fresh jobs and business…

Narendra Modi meeting Canadian Prime Minister Justin

Modi to Push Canada on Extradition of Khalistani Suspects During G7 Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is gearing up for a high-stakes diplomatic mission in Ottawa, where he plans to press Canadian authorities on India’s outstanding requests to extradite Khalistani militants. The talks are expected to take place during the sidelines of the upcoming G7 summit, reflecting the rising tension over security and bilateral relations between the two nations. As Modi arrives in Canada, the spotlight will be on his outreach efforts,…

Internet Shutdown and Protests Grip Manipur After Arrest of Meitei Leader

Tensions in Manipur’s central valley flared once again as the arrest of Asem Kanan Singh, a key figure in the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol, sparked protests and a swift clampdown by authorities. The move by security forces to detain Singh and four others ignited overnight unrest, leading to an internet blackout and imposition of prohibitory orders across the region. The arrest marks a fresh chapter in the volatile situation that…