Ethan Brown, Author at Riverdale Standard

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Journalists Face Growing Threats Amid Georgian Protests

Media workers in Georgia are increasingly finding themselves caught between their duty to inform and the rising tide of hostility surrounding pro-European protests. Since November 28, 2024, a staggering 147 media rights violations have been reported — a grim reminder of the mounting pressure on press freedom. Escalating Abuses Against Journalists The Center for Media, Information, and Social Studies has documented an unsettling pattern: journalists, photographers, and cameramen subjected to…

Vivo T4 5G Set for April India Launch: Massive Battery, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, and More

Vivo is gearing up to shake up the mid-range smartphone market again — this time with the Vivo T4 5G. Fresh leaks reveal an April launch, boasting big upgrades over last year’s Vivo T3. Let’s dive into what’s coming. A Bigger, Bolder Display The Vivo T4 5G is expected to flaunt a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. What makes it stand out? A smooth 120Hz refresh rate paired with a quad-curved…

Tobacco Smoke and Tuberculosis: How Smoking Supercharges Infection Risk

Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs — it could be opening the door to tuberculosis (TB) and other nasty infections, too. New research shows tobacco use weakens the immune system and fuels vulnerability to bacterial invaders, including the TB bacteria. Smoking Wrecks the Body’s Defenses Lighting up isn’t just a habit; it’s an assault on your immune system. When tobacco smoke hits the respiratory tract, it scorches epithelial cells…

15-Million-Year-Old Fish Fossil Stuns Scientists With Preserved Last Meal

A remarkably well-preserved fish fossil unearthed in Australia is giving scientists an unprecedented peek into life 15 million years ago — complete with its final meal still inside. A Window Into the Miocene Era Discovered near Gulgong in New South Wales, the fossil belongs to a newly identified species, Ferruaspis brocksi. It’s an extraordinary find, not just for its age but for the level of detail locked within it. From…

NASA Rover Captures Breathtaking Martian Landscape from Mountain Ascent

A NASA rover, millions of miles from home, has captured a stunning new view from high on a Martian mountain — a snapshot of alien hills and ancient plains. A Journey Decades in the Making For over a decade, the Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars, tirelessly gathering data and images. Launched in 2011 and landing in 2012, this nuclear-powered, SUV-sized machine has traveled more than 21 miles across rocky,…

Stumping from MS Dhoni Was Out of This World’: Noor Ahmad Shines in CSK Debut

Noor Ahmad, the young Afghan spinner, made a dream debut for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2025 opener against Mumbai Indians — and he wasn’t shy about crediting MS Dhoni for helping him make it happen. A Debut to Remember Chennai Super Kings kicked off their season with a thrilling four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, chasing down 156 runs with just five balls to spare. Rachin Ravindra’s match-winning…

Houthi Media Accuses US of Airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeida Airport

Houthi militant media in Yemen has accused the United States of launching airstrikes on Hodeida’s airport, marking another escalation in the conflict just days after Washington intensified its campaign against the Iran-backed group. A Fresh Wave of Allegations Al-Masirah TV, the main media arm of the Houthi rebels, reported three strikes on the Red Sea port city’s airport on Saturday, attributing the attacks to what it called “American aggression.” The…

Mumbai Comedy Club Shuts Down After Backlash Over Kunal Kamra’s Controversial Act

Kunal Kamra’s latest standup act, “Naya Bharat,” has sparked a political storm, leading to the shutdown of Mumbai’s Habitat Comedy Club — a space once known for championing free speech and laughter. A Comedy Club Caught in the Crossfire It wasn’t just a regular night of comedy when Kunal Kamra took the stage at the Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai’s Khar area. His show, titled “Naya Bharat,” took aim at…

Georgia Lawmakers Enter Final Stretch of General Assembly Session

The clock is ticking in Atlanta as Georgia lawmakers push through a packed legislative calendar. With only two weeks left before the April 4 deadline, key bills on healthcare, tax reforms, and wrongful imprisonment compensation hang in the balance. Tax Bills on the Table Senator Chuck Hufstetler, R-Rome, is wasting no time. As chair of the Senate Finance Committee, he’s scheduled a Monday meeting to evaluate several tax-related bills. The…

Brunswick Georgia warehouse fire smoke plume

Massive Warehouse Fire Erupts in Brunswick, Georgia, Sending Thick Smoke Over I-95

A towering blaze engulfed a warehouse in Brunswick, Georgia, Saturday afternoon, sending columns of dense, dark smoke billowing into the sky — visible even to drivers on Interstate 95. Authorities have yet to determine the cause or report injuries. Smoke Plumes Visible for Miles Drivers on I-95 didn’t just notice the fire — they documented it. Photos and videos poured onto social media, showing the massive plume of smoke rising…