Author: Sophia Johnson

Brewery’s 17,000-Square-Foot Outdoor Beer Garden with Fire Pit, Amphitheater and Pizza Will Anchor New BeltLine Segment Opening Monday Night Brewing is about to make one of its boldest moves yet. On August 16, the Atlanta-based craft beer favorite is set to unveil its newest project—The Grove—featuring a sprawling outdoor beer garden, a 30-tap indoor taproom, and a live music amphitheater, right off the newly extended Northwest BeltLine Trail. If the…

Once-in-a-lifetime eclipse to pass over Europe, North Africa, and Middle East, lasting over six breathtaking minutes In a rare astronomical event not seen in decades, a total solar eclipse is set to cast a shadow over parts of southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. And this time, it’s not just the spectacle that’s capturing attention—it’s the sheer length. At six minutes and 23 seconds, this eclipse is expected…

After Operation Sindoor, New Delhi sets sights on doubling arms exports by 2029 as battlefield performance impresses global buyers A short but intense military clash with Pakistan last month has unexpectedly turned into a launchpad for India’s burgeoning defence export ambitions, as global buyers eye indigenous weapons used effectively during Operation Sindoor. With battlefield-tested systems now gaining international attention, the Indian government has announced plans to double arms exports by…

The owners of The Commodore barbershops are swapping razors for mezcal — and Atlanta’s nightlife scene is about to get a lot smoother. Robert Hopper and Peter Terrones, the team behind one of the city’s most beloved barbershops, are getting ready to launch La Cueva, a 2,700-square-foot speakeasy and listening lounge tucked away on the second floor of Ponce City Market. It’s their first foray into the bar and restaurant…

Iran’s Supreme Leader issues harsh rebuke and promises a more forceful response as Tehran accuses foes of trying to topple the regime Iran’s Supreme Leader didn’t mince words. In a fiery message published Monday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called Israel a “dog on a leash” of the United States and warned Tehran’s adversaries that a much more severe blow could be on the horizon. The warning comes weeks after a tense…

Last-minute pleas, diplomatic whispers, and a spiritual envoy haven’t moved the Mahdi family off their demand for retribution The clock nearly stopped on July 16 for Nimisha Priya. But not because Yemen forgave her. The hangman’s noose waited as the victim’s family stood their ground—and the execution was paused, not canceled. A sliver of time was bought. But no mercy yet. Blood money or justice? The family stands firm For…

A record-breaking aerial assault rattled Ukraine overnight as Russian forces launched 728 drones—both Shahed and decoy types—alongside 13 missiles in what Ukrainian officials called the most intense drone attack of the war so far. The wave of strikes comes as both air and ground battles escalate across the country, more than three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion began. Ukrainian authorities said the assault targeted 11 regions, with the city of…

Strong tremors jolted the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday morning, sending people out of homes and offices in panic. A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Jhajjar, Haryana at 9:04 AM, shaking buildings and nerves alike. Thankfully, there are no reports of injuries or property damage—just shaken nerves and a lot of spilled tea. A Quick, Shaky Wake-Up Call The quake wasn’t catastrophic, but it definitely made its presence felt. People across…

Despite two days of high-level Oval Office meetings, no ceasefire announcement emerges; U.S. envoy delays travel to Qatar, signaling talks still on shaky ground Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the White House late Tuesday after a second closed-door meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump—this time without the fireworks or headlines many had braced for. There was no podium, no handshake in front of reporters, and most notably, no deal. After…