Ethan Brown, Author at Riverdale Standard

Ethan Brown

China’s Exports Stutter as Iran War Chills Global Demand

China’s export growth slammed on the brakes in March. Official data released Tuesday shows shipments rose just 2.5 percent from a year earlier. This sharp slowdown comes as the Iran war drives up energy costs and shakes global buyer confidence. The figures mark a stark turn from the strong start to 2026. Factories had been humming on AI driven demand for chips and electronics. Now the conflict in the Middle…

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GTC Secures $100M Boost for Healthcare Training

A major investment is set to reshape healthcare education in central Georgia. Central Georgia Technical College has secured more than $100 million to train future medical workers, offering students a faster path into high paying healthcare careers without debt. The move could change how young people enter the workforce across the region. Massive investment targets healthcare workforce gap Central Georgia Technical College, widely known as CGTC, announced a combined public…

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Nifty, Sensex Set for Weak Open as Oil Jumps

Global tensions are back at the center of Dalal Street. After a strong rally last week, Indian markets now face pressure as US-Iran talks collapse, pushing crude oil above key levels and shaking investor confidence. Early signals from Gift Nifty hint at a sharp gap-down opening, setting a cautious tone for Monday’s trade. Global Shock: Oil Surge After US-Iran Talks Fail The biggest trigger for today’s market mood is the…

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Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Day 23: Ranveer Singh Starrer Slows to Rs 6.70 Crore

Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar 2 continues its strong box office journey even as it enters the fourth week. On day 23 the film collected Rs 6.70 crore net in India. This marks a modest drop but the overall numbers tell a story of massive success. The movie has already crossed huge milestones and won over audiences across the country. Dhurandhar 2 Sees Slight Drop on Fourth Friday The Aditya…

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Swiggy Co-Founder Nandan Reddy Exits in Major Board Shake-Up

Swiggy announced a significant leadership shift on April 10 as co-founder Nandan Reddy stepped down from the board and left the company. At the same time the food delivery and quick commerce giant elevated two key executives to director roles. The changes mark a new chapter for the Bengaluru based platform as it focuses on profitability and long term growth. A Founding Member Moves On Nandan Reddy co-founded Swiggy alongside…

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Georgia Forestry Crisis Deepens as Mills Close

Georgia’s massive forestry industry is facing its toughest test in decades. A wave of paper mill closures, combined with the long shadow of Hurricane Helene in 2024, has pushed the state’s timber economy into crisis. Now, lawmakers have stepped in with new bills aimed at keeping the industry alive and preventing long term collapse. Paper mill closures hit Georgia timber hard Georgia is the top state in the nation for…

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Sensex Drops 931 Points As Oil Surges On Iran Ceasefire Fears

Indian stock markets gave up big gains from the previous session on Thursday after oil prices climbed higher on fresh doubts about the US-Iran ceasefire. The BSE Sensex closed 931 points lower while the Nifty 50 dropped 222 points as investors worried about rising energy costs and renewed geopolitical risks. Markets Reverse Yesterday’s Sharp Rally The selloff came just one day after both indices posted strong gains on news of…

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Republicans Hold Greene Seat But Democrats Close the Gap

Democrats turned in their strongest special election performance yet in a ruby red Georgia district, even as Republicans kept the seat once held by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The results, paired with a decisive liberal victory in Wisconsin, offer fresh clues about voter energy heading into the 2026 midterms. Clay Fuller, the Trump backed former prosecutor, defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in Tuesday’s runoff for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Yet Harris came…

Oil Prices Plunge Below $100 as Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire

Oil prices crashed below $100 a barrel on Wednesday after President Trump announced a conditional two-week ceasefire with Iran. The deal hinges on Tehran restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Traders welcomed the news as a major step back from the brink of wider conflict. Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran President Trump shared the breakthrough on social media late Tuesday. He called it a “double sided CEASEFIRE”…

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Georgia Shrimpers Face Rising Fuel Costs as Season Looms

In the quiet docks of Darien, Georgia, Captain Wynn Gale checks the numbers one more time. Diesel prices have jumped fast, and the shrimping season is about to begin. Local crews now face tough choices about heading out on the water with costs climbing higher than many can remember. The average diesel price in Georgia sits at $5.27 per gallon right now. For Gale, that marks a sharp rise from…