Sophia Johnson, Author at Riverdale Standard

Sophia Johnson

Motorola Edge 60 Debuts in India With Telephoto Zoom, Military-Grade Build, and Android 15

Motorola has just fired up India’s mid-range smartphone race with the official launch of the Edge 60. Backed by a 10 MP telephoto lens, a punchy pOLED display, and a hefty battery, it’s stepping in with some serious ammo. And it’s bringing more than just one stylish companion along for the ride. Edge 60 Joins the Family With a Notable Zoom Upgrade Motorola’s Edge 60 has officially entered the Indian…

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Brooklyn Jewish Center Was Target of Foiled ISIS Plot, FBI Confirms

A Pakistani man accused of planning a mass shooting in Brooklyn to mark the anniversary of Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack has been extradited to the U.S. to face terror charges. U.S. authorities revealed on Tuesday that the suspect, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani national residing in Canada, intended to strike a Jewish community center in Brooklyn in a plot coordinated with the terrorist organization ISIS. Canadian authorities detained him before…

Nicholas Pooran Shocks Cricket World, Calls Time on International Career at 29

Nicholas Pooran, one of West Indies’ most dynamic batters and a marquee T20 name, has announced his sudden retirement from all forms of international cricket at just 29. The announcement, made via Instagram, sent shockwaves through the cricketing community late Monday night. Pooran’s decision comes mere days after South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen also walked away from the international scene, a trend that’s igniting serious debate about where modern cricket is…

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Georgia’s High Court Strikes Down Key Election Rules in Major Rebuke

In a ruling with far-reaching implications, Georgia’s Supreme Court has thrown out four controversial election rules just months after a heated presidential cycle, sharply criticizing the state’s top election officials for overstepping their authority. The decision landed Tuesday and immediately drew reactions from both voting rights advocates and conservative groups. The justices were unanimous. And the message? Loud and clear. Court Overrules State Board’s Authority on Four Rules The justices…

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Dengue Alert in Coastal Karnataka: Rains Stir Fears as Health Teams Rush to Contain Risk

As heavy monsoon showers drench Dakshina Kannada, health officials in Karnataka are sounding the alarm over a quiet but dangerous surge—dengue. The numbers aren’t skyrocketing yet, but the patterns have them worried. With stagnant water forming in every corner, from urban gutters to plantation ditches, the stage is set for a spike in mosquito-borne illnesses. Dr. H.R. Thimmayya, the District Health Officer, confirmed ten fresh dengue cases in May alone.…

Suzlon, Protean, ZEEL, Wipro Among Key Stocks in Focus as Markets Eye a Bright Start

India’s stock market is expected to open on a positive note Tuesday with GIFT NIFTY indicating a 62-point jump. Several companies are grabbing headlines, with Suzlon’s hefty block deal, Protean’s ₹100 crore contract, and Wipro’s slow but steady upswing at the heart of the day’s action. It’s shaping up to be a day filled with triggers — from corporate orders and stake sales to broader index momentum. Here’s what traders…

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Moscow Shuts Down Airports as Ukraine Drone Barrage Rattles Russian Airspace

76 Drones Downed, Flights Grounded, and Escalation Brewing as Russia Hits Back Harder in Ukraine Flights were frozen over Moscow skies early Tuesday after Russia scrambled to shoot down a wave of Ukrainian drones that lit up its air defense radars. It marked another spike in tensions as the war lurches into its third volatile summer. Officials say 76 drones were shot out of the sky in just two hours.…

Delhi Calls in Karnataka Chiefs After IPL Celebration Stampede Sparks Political Blame Game

The Congress high command has summoned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to Delhi following a tragic stampede that left 11 dead in Bengaluru. The June 4 disaster outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, during a packed celebration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory, has not only triggered public outrage but also laid bare the fault lines in Karnataka’s Congress leadership. Tensions are simmering. And now, the party’s central leadership wants…

Georgia GOP’s Push to Oust Brad Raffensperger Hits Legal and Political Walls

A push by Georgia Republicans to block their own Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, from running as a Republican could fizzle out just as fast as it started. But the political fireworks it sparked may keep burning well into the 2026 cycle. At the state GOP convention in Dalton this past weekend, delegates voted overwhelmingly for a resolution aimed at disqualifying Raffensperger from the party’s future primaries. The motion may…

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Israeli Commandos Intercept Greta Thunberg’s Gaza-Bound ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Ship Amid Rising Tensions

In a dramatic nighttime operation, Israeli commandos intercepted the British-flagged yacht Madleen, carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other activists bound for the Gaza Strip. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which organized the mission to challenge Israel’s longstanding naval blockade, called the seizure a “kidnapping,” while Israel insists the interception took place in international waters to prevent a breach of security. The Interception Unfolded in the Dead of Night Around 2…