Author: Ethan Brown

What You Need to Know About the Latest WhatsApp Update In a move that could impact millions of users worldwide, Meta has announced that starting January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support Android smartphones running on Android KitKat or older operating systems. This means that users with older devices will no longer be able to use the popular messaging app unless they update to a more modern phone. For…

A chilling act of violence on a Brooklyn subway train left a woman burned to death, shocking the New York City community. Authorities have arrested Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old migrant from Guatemala, in connection with the heinous crime. The Attack That Shook a City The incident unfolded early Sunday morning at the Stillwell Avenue subway station in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Commuters witnessed a horrifying scene as Zapeta allegedly set the…

Emotional Reunion as Military Mom Comes Home Early TIFT COUNTY, Ga. — A lunchtime surprise at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School left a young student, Braxton Thomas, overjoyed and a roomful of witnesses cheering and teary-eyed. Braxton was enjoying his midday meal in the school cafeteria on Wednesday when the Grinch unexpectedly showed up to spread some holiday cheer. At first, the young student seemed unphased by the iconic holiday…

The Social Security Fairness Act, a key piece of legislation backed by Senator Jon Ossoff, promises to enhance retirement benefits for Georgia’s teachers and first responders. The bill, passed last Friday, is set to impact thousands of public employees by increasing their Social Security benefits. Key Provisions of the Social Security Fairness Act The Social Security Fairness Act, now on its way to the President’s desk for approval, will make…

NASA has issued a warning about two sizable asteroids making their way toward Earth on December 21, 2024. These celestial bodies, identified as 2024 XQ4 and 2024 XN15, will come incredibly close to our planet, sparking interest among astronomers and space enthusiasts. However, NASA assures that there is no threat to Earth, as these asteroids do not meet the criteria for potentially hazardous objects. Both asteroids are closely monitored by…

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and the world’s wealthiest individual, has stepped up his influence in U.S. politics, urging Republicans to reject a stopgap spending bill that could lead to a government shutdown. Musk, a staunch supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, has voiced strong opposition to the bill, which would temporarily fund the government beyond Friday, preventing a partial shutdown. Musk’s Calls for Rejection Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Musk…

Georgia Power’s customers are set to face another rate hike starting January 1, 2025, bringing an average increase of $43 per month since the beginning of 2023. This follows several previous rate hikes aimed at covering various costs, including the construction of new nuclear power generators and upgrades to the utility’s aging infrastructure. The utility’s rates have been steadily rising, with this most recent increase continuing the trend of higher…

A team of Georgia Tech seniors has turned classroom lessons into transformative community action. Their capstone project has helped Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries (NCM), a Gwinnett County nonprofit, serve twice as many families each month, proving that innovation and teamwork can spark lasting change. Tackling Food Insecurity With Real Solutions When the team of eight students from the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering began their work, NCM…

A group of Democratic lawmakers has urged a federal investigation into Georgia’s Medicaid work requirement program, citing excessive spending on administrative costs while helping only a small fraction of eligible low-income residents. What Is Georgia Pathways to Coverage? Georgia Pathways to Coverage is the nation’s only Medicaid work requirement program, spearheaded by Republican Governor Brian Kemp. The initiative, which began in 2023, offers Medicaid to individuals who otherwise wouldn’t qualify—provided…