Author: Ethan Brown

Georgia’s leadership used a high-profile diplomatic gathering in Tbilisi this week to send a clear message: foreign policy will stay the course, even as relations with the European Union show visible strain and global fault lines keep shifting. The tone was calm. Almost deliberately so. A carefully staged show of unity in Tbilisi The annual Ambassadors’ Conference, running from December 22 to 25, brought together the full weight of Georgia’s…

Xiaomi has set the stage for its latest flagship smartphone, the 17 Ultra, with an official reveal of its launch date and design details. The phone will debut in China on December 25, 2025, promising advanced features like Leica tuned cameras and a sleek build that aims to push boundaries in mobile technology. This announcement comes amid growing excitement for high end devices in the competitive smartphone market. Fans and…

Preservationists in South Georgia released groups of red-cockaded woodpeckers into a new habitat on December 18, 2025, marking a key step in ongoing efforts to boost the bird’s population. The birds, once listed as endangered, moved from a research center to a wildlife management area, highlighting successful conservation work amid habitat restoration. Background on the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker The red-cockaded woodpecker is a small bird known for its black and white…

Georgia officials issued strong warnings to drivers about the risks of driving under the influence during the 2025 holiday season. With Christmas and New Year’s approaching, state leaders stressed the deadly consequences and ramped up enforcement to keep roads safe in cities like Atlanta and beyond. Officials Sound the Alarm on Holiday Risks State leaders gathered in Atlanta to deliver a clear message ahead of the busy travel period. The…

San Francisco was jolted into darkness Saturday afternoon after a major power outage swept across the city, leaving tens of thousands without electricity. The blackout struck during a peak holiday shopping weekend, freezing traffic, closing stores, and exposing just how fragile urban infrastructure can be. For hours, the city slowed to a crawl. Shortly after 1 p.m., lights flickered out across neighborhoods, phones buzzed with alerts, and businesses scrambled to…

The United Kingdom has called on Georgia to cut back on Russian oil imports and block shipments from Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers. This push came on December 19, 2025, right after the UK hit more Russian oil firms with sanctions to squeeze Moscow’s war funding. UK’s New Sanctions Target Russian Energy The UK rolled out fresh sanctions on December 18, 2025, aimed at Russia’s oil sector. These measures hit…

Apple’s latest flagship is suddenly far more reachable. The iPhone 17 Pro, typically priced well above the psychological ₹1 lakh mark, is now effectively available for ₹85,500 on Amazon after exchange benefits, reshaping how premium smartphones are being priced during India’s festive retail cycle. A steep cut driven by exchange mechanics The 256GB variant of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is currently listed on Amazon at a standard price of…

A landmark conservation agreement has protected over 10,000 acres of vital forests and waterways along the Georgia-Alabama border. Announced in mid-December 2025 by The Conservation Fund, this deal secures rare longleaf pine habitats and boosts public access in a key Southeastern ecosystem. What the Stateline Forest Project Achieves This project, known as Stateline Forest, covers 10,345 acres across two states. It focuses on preserving one of the South’s most threatened…

Georgia’s energy regulators have approved one of the largest power expansions in state history, clearing the way for thousands of megawatts of new capacity aimed squarely at feeding a booming data center sector. The decision landed amid heated questions about cost, fairness, and who ultimately carries the risk. A unanimous vote, and a very large number On Friday evening in Atlanta, the Georgia Public Service Commission voted 5–0 to approve…

Years of jokes, theories, and endless waiting all came to a head this fall when Hollow Knight: Silksong finally launched. Fans rushed in at once, overwhelming Steam and turning a long-running meme into a very real moment. After spending serious time in Pharloom, the question feels unavoidable. Did the sequel live up to the noise? The short answer is yes. The longer answer takes some unpacking. A launch fueled by…