Sophia Johnson, Author at Riverdale Standard

Sophia Johnson

Gold Hits Record High Over $3,900 on Yen Drop and Rate Cuts

Gold prices climbed to a new all-time high above $3,900 per ounce on Monday, driven by a sharp fall in the Japanese yen and strong bets on U.S. interest rate cuts. This surge happened amid ongoing worries about a U.S. government shutdown, pulling investors toward the safe haven metal as markets opened in Asia. Why Gold Prices Are Soaring Now Gold spot prices jumped as much as 1 percent to…

Pope Leo XIV Links Gospel Mission to Welcoming Migrants

Pope Leo XIV stressed that sharing the Gospel today means welcoming migrants with open arms. During a major Jubilee Mass in St. Peter’s Square on October 5, 2025, he called on Catholics worldwide to see this as a core duty tied to faith and human dignity. Pope’s Key Message at Jubilee Event The pope spoke to tens of thousands gathered for the combined Jubilee of Migrants and Jubilee of Missions.…

India’s AstroSat Hits 10 Years of Cosmic Breakthroughs

India’s pioneering space observatory, AstroSat, marked its 10th anniversary on September 28, 2025, after launching from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh. This milestone highlights a decade of groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy, from distant galaxies to black holes, solidifying India’s role in global space research. A Bold Launch and Early Wins AstroSat blasted off in 2015 aboard the PSLV-C30 rocket, weighing 1,515 kg and entering a 650 km…

Jaguar Land Rover Seeks £2 Billion After Cyber Hit

Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, is pushing for £2 billion in emergency funds to handle major financial setbacks from a recent cyberattack. The attack, which struck in early September 2025, forced the company to shut down factories across the UK, Slovakia, Brazil, and India, leading to weeks of lost production and supply chain chaos. This move comes as the luxury carmaker grapples with mounting losses and pressure…

Georgia Southern PAC Reveals 2025-2026 Season

Georgia Southern University’s Performing Arts Center in Statesboro is gearing up for its 2025-2026 season, starting in October with a mix of national acts, student shows, and family events. This lineup aims to draw crowds from the community and beyond, offering cultural enrichment through music, theater, and educational programs. Season Highlights and Key Performances The season kicks off with the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus on October…

Pawan Kalyan’s OG Sets Box Office on Fire

Pawan Kalyan’s latest action thriller, They Call Him OG, hit theaters worldwide on September 25, 2025, creating massive buzz among fans and critics alike. Despite a last-minute court order suspending ticket price hikes in Telangana, early reports suggest the film is on track for a record-breaking opening day collection exceeding 100 crore rupees, driven by strong advance bookings and positive word-of-mouth. Massive Opening Day Buzz The film opened to packed…

Georgia Workers Brace for Shutdown Furloughs

Federal workers in Georgia are growing anxious as the October 1, 2025, deadline for a government funding deal draws near. With Congress returning from recess just one day before, chances of avoiding a shutdown look slim, potentially leading to widespread furloughs and unpaid work for thousands. This situation echoes past shutdowns, where essential staff kept working without pay, and non-essential roles faced immediate halts. In Georgia, home to nearly 111,000…

Aurubis Starts Copper Recycling in Georgia

Germany-based Aurubis has launched production at its new recycling plant in Augusta, Georgia, turning electronic scrap into copper, nickel, and other vital metals. This milestone on September 24, 2025, boosts U.S. supply chains and cuts reliance on imports amid rising demand for strategic materials. Major Launch for U.S. Metal Supply Aurubis calls this the first multimetal recycling facility in the United States. It processes up to 180,000 tons of end-of-life…

Mohanlal Wins Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Veteran actor Mohanlal received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s top film honor, at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi on September 23, 2025. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to him for his outstanding work in cinema over four decades, making him the second person from Kerala to earn this recognition. A Historic Moment for Malayalam Cinema The event at Vigyan Bhawan drew cheers and a standing…

Quantum Breakthrough Entangles Atom Cores

In a major step forward for quantum computing, researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia have achieved quantum entanglement between the cores of two atoms inside a silicon chip. This breakthrough, published in the journal Science on September 18, 2025, uses electrons to link atomic nuclei over a distance of about 20 nanometers, paving the way for more practical and scalable quantum computers. What This Entanglement Means…