Jacob Wilson, Author at Riverdale Standard

Jacob Wilson

Musk Walks Back Trump Criticism After Private Phone Call and Political Pressure

After days of pointed public attacks against Donald Trump, Elon Musk reportedly called the former president to apologize — a move that signals a possible truce, at least for now. The tech billionaire admitted on Wednesday that his posts “went too far,” marking a sudden and unexpected pivot after one of the week’s most watched digital feuds. But the apology wasn’t entirely spontaneous — behind the scenes, there was pressure…

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Siddaramaiah Distances Himself from Caste Survey Decision, Points to Congress High Command

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Wednesday that the push for a new caste survey was a directive from the Congress party’s top leadership, not his state government—a clarification that comes amid unease within his own voter base and criticism over leaked data from an earlier enumeration. Speaking to reporters in Chikkaballapur district, the CM acknowledged that the 2015 Kantharaj Commission report had been accepted “in principle,” but the new exercise…

Okefenokee Mining Permit Hits New Snag as State Awaits $2 Million Payment from Twin Pines

After years of environmental debates, public hearings, and state-level reviews, the controversial mining permit next to Georgia’s treasured Okefenokee Swamp now faces a different kind of delay — a missing check. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) says it’s done all the paperwork. The only thing keeping Twin Pines Minerals, LLC from moving forward is a financial assurance payment of roughly $2 million. Until that hits the account, the permit’s…

Apple’s CarPlay Just Got Smarter, Sleeker, and Way Less Annoying

iOS 26 brings compact call screens, real-time widgets, and total climate control—all without touching your iPhone. After more than a decade on the digital dashboard, Apple CarPlay is finally getting a facelift—and not a moment too soon. iOS 26 is rolling out a series of updates that are meant to make driving with an iPhone easier, more personalized, and, frankly, less irritating. The headline change? Incoming calls no longer hijack…

Los Angeles Declares Emergency as Protests Erupt Over Immigration Raids

Mayor Karen Bass Imposes Curfew, Urges Trump to Halt Federal Crackdowns Downtown Los Angeles descended into chaos once again this week. A string of anti-immigration protests turned violent, pushing Mayor Karen Bass to impose a curfew and declare a state of local emergency late Tuesday evening. At the heart of the unrest is frustration over federal immigration raids, which the mayor squarely linked to the escalation in civil disorder. “I…

Vivo T4 Ultra Price Tipped Ahead of India Debut: Leaks Reveal a Feature-Packed Mid-Premium Beast

Vivo’s next big launch in India, the T4 Ultra, has had its pricing leaked just days ahead of its official unveiling. With a powerhouse chipset, 1.5K OLED screen, and Sony’s camera hardware baked in, this phone might just shake up the ₹30K–₹40K segment. And if the leaks are accurate, Vivo’s planning a bold push into more performance-hungry terrain. Let’s break it down. ₹35,000 Price Tag Could Put Heat on Competitors…

US and China Set the Stage for Trade Truce with Rare Earths Deal on the Horizon

Tense months of tit-for-tat trade sniping between Washington and Beijing might finally be cooling off. Officials from both countries say they’ve reached a broad agreement in London that could pave the way for smoother trade — and possibly reboot the frozen supply chain of critical rare earth minerals. There’s still no official document to pore over, and both sides have taken the proposed framework back to their leaders for approval.…

Sharp Rise in Appendix Cancer Among U.S. Millennials Raises Fresh Health Concerns

Rare disease once overlooked now sees triple-digit spike in younger generations, sparking questions about modern lifestyle and environmental triggers A type of cancer barely on the public radar is creeping into view — and not in a good way. Appendix cancer, a condition so rare it’s often an afterthought in medical training, is now being diagnosed more frequently in younger Americans — particularly those born in the 1980s. Researchers say…

CRR Cut Triggers Buzz Around Debt Mutual Funds—But Will It Be Enough to Win Back Investors?

RBI’s surprise liquidity push has set the tone for a potential debt fund revival. Experts weigh in on what it means for investors and the fixed-income market. India’s fixed-income landscape just got a jolt—and no, it wasn’t entirely anticipated. On June 6, the Reserve Bank of India pulled a fast one, announcing a 100-basis-point cut in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), to be implemented in four 25-bps chunks. That’s on…

Russia Unleashes Largest Drone Attack Yet as Peace Talks Slip Further From Reach

A wave of 500 drones hit Ukraine overnight — the most Russia has used in a single strike since the war began — underscoring the Kremlin’s defiance of ceasefire efforts and its intent to keep pressing the front. The bombardment battered parts of Kyiv, Odesa, and the Kharkiv region, shaking hopes for any real movement in stalled US-backed peace efforts. Ukrainian officials called it a “night of terror.” Moscow hasn’t…