Ethan Brown, Author at Riverdale Standard

Ethan Brown

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SweetWater 420 Fest 2026 Reveals Lineup and New Venue

Atlanta music enthusiasts have a massive reason to celebrate this week following the official lineup announcement for the 2026 SweetWater 420 Fest. The organizers confirmed that jam band icons Umphrey’s McGee and electronic funk duo Chromeo will lead a diverse roster of artists this spring. This year marks a significant shift for the beloved festival as it moves to a fresh location at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park. Umphrey’s McGee and…

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Asia Markets Slide as Trump Links Greenland Deal to New Tariffs

Asian markets stumbled Monday as investors grappled with a fresh geopolitical curveball. President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum linking steep tariffs on European exports to the U.S. acquisition of Greenland. The unexpected maneuver has sent ripples through global exchanges, igniting fears of a transatlantic trade war and sending risk assets tumbling across the region. The Greenland Ultimatum Rattle Investors Trading floors across Asia were awash in red after…

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Rare Snowfall Hits Middle Georgia For Second Consecutive Year

Middle Georgia residents woke up to a stunning white surprise this Sunday. For the second year in a row, snow blanketed the region and turned ordinary backyards into winter wonderlands. Families rushed outside to capture the fleeting magic before it melted away. The sight of snow in this part of the state is usually a once in a decade event. Seeing it fall for two consecutive years has left locals…

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Rare Winter Surprise Coats Florida Panhandle and Deep South

Residents in the Sunshine State woke up to a shocking white landscape this weekend. A rare winter system pushed freezing temperatures deep into the South, dusting the Florida Panhandle, central Georgia, and southern Alabama with snow. From beaches to backyards, the unusual weather has sparked excitement and travel caution across the region. Winter storm warnings were issued on Saturday for a vast area. This stretch extended from Macon, Georgia, all the…

Southern Living Names 2 Georgia Spots Among Best Wings In South

Southern Living magazine recently unveiled its prestigious list of the top 20 best wing restaurants in the South and two Georgia favorites earned high praise for their unique flavors. The recognition comes right as football season heats up and fans look for the perfect game day food to enjoy while watching their teams fight for victory. The Search for Southern Wing Perfection Finding the best wings in the South is…

Georgia Men’s Tennis Beats Georgia Tech 4 0 in Dominant Spring Opener

The Georgia Bulldogs men’s tennis team kicked off their spring 2026 season with a commanding 4 0 shutout victory over rival Georgia Tech on Saturday in Atlanta. This win marks the 75th all time victory for Georgia against the Yellow Jackets and extends their winning streak to 15 consecutive matches in this storied rivalry. Doubles Play Sets the Tone for Georgia Georgia wasted no time establishing control on the doubles…

Are We Alone? Space Telescopes Close In on Signs of Life Beyond Earth

The search for life beyond Earth has shifted from philosophy to data. With thousands of known exoplanets and powerful new telescopes scanning their skies, astronomers are now reading alien atmospheres for clues that biology might be at work somewhere else. A census of distant worlds changes the question For most of human history, the idea of planets around other stars sat somewhere between guesswork and faith. That changed fast. In…

Indian Rupee Under Pressure as RBI Steps In

The Indian rupee continues to face strong downward pressure in early 2026, with traders watching the Reserve Bank of India closely for defense moves amid rising geopolitical risks. This comes after the currency hit record lows, breaching the 90 mark against the US dollar, driven by foreign investor outflows and global uncertainties. Current State of the Rupee The rupee has weakened significantly over the past weeks, closing at around 90.23…

Georgia Confirms First Measles Case of 2026 After Infant Contracts Virus Abroad

A measles case has been confirmed in coastal Georgia, involving an infant too young for routine vaccination. State health officials say the infection was linked to international travel, triggering an urgent effort to track possible exposures and limit further spread. The case marks Georgia’s first measles report of 2026 and arrives as public health teams stress vigilance, especially for families with young children. A rare but serious case raises early-year…

Samsung and Netflix Invite Fans Into the Upside Down With Exclusive Galaxy ‘Stranger Things’ Theme

As the curtain falls on one of television’s most influential series, Samsung and Netflix are giving fans a final, hands-on way to celebrate Stranger Things, turning smartphones into a canvas for the show’s eerie and beloved universe. The collaboration lands on January 12, offering Galaxy users worldwide a limited-time digital tribute tied directly to the show’s closing chapter. A farewell moment wrapped in fandom The timing is deliberate. With Stranger…