Sophia Johnson, Author at Riverdale Standard

Sophia Johnson

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Georgia School of Orthodontics Pledges $8.5M to Honor John Lewis’ Legacy

A new scholarship program aims to blend orthodontics with social justice, paying tribute to one of the most revered voices in American civil rights The Georgia School of Orthodontics is stepping into a new chapter — not just in education, but in remembrance. This week, the school announced a $8.5 million partnership with the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation to launch a scholarship program honoring the late Congressman John…

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Markets Roar as Trump Pauses Tariffs—But China Gets Hit Harder

Global relief fuels rally while U.S.-China trade war escalates with 125% tariffs and countermeasures In a stunning overnight twist that jolted global markets back to life, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for all U.S. trading partners—except China—following mounting international pressure and intense lobbying from U.S. corporations. Asian equities responded with a resounding cheer. Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 8%, South Korea’s Kospi climbed over 5%, and Australia’s…

Trump’s F-1 Visa Crackdown Hits Students at Top U.S. Universities, Sparks Global Alarm

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration’s hardline immigration policy has taken a sharper turn, with a wave of F-1 student visa revocations quietly targeting international students—including those at some of America’s most elite universities. The move has sent shockwaves across global academic circles and sparked concerns of racial profiling, political retaliation, and increased uncertainty for foreign scholars. Ivy League and Beyond: Students Face Sudden Deportation Risk Since early April, visa…

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Dark Energy Twist? New 3D Cosmic Map Sparks Rethink of Universe’s Fate

A groundbreaking cosmic map has cracked open the door to something astronomers have only dared to speculate about — that dark energy, the invisible force accelerating the universe’s expansion, may be changing over time. And if that’s true, we might be standing on the edge of a serious rewrite of our understanding of the universe. The map, created using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), charts the positions of more…

Google Supercharges AI Mode With Multimodal Search, Image-Based Queries

New capabilities powered by Gemini and Google Lens redefine how users interact with information through visuals, context, and deep comprehension In a bold leap toward a more intuitive digital experience, Google has unveiled multimodal search capabilities within its AI Mode, allowing users to upload images, ask questions about them, and receive intelligent, context-aware responses. This update — now rolling out to a broader pool of Labs users in the U.S.…

iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air Set for September: New Design, A19 Chip, and Slimmest iPhone Yet

Apple’s next big reveal is already generating buzz—and it’s not just about the usual specs bump. Leaks are coming in hot for the iPhone 17 lineup, expected to drop in September 2025. While the standard iPhone 17 is sticking closer to Apple’s tried-and-tested formula, a new variant—iPhone 17 Air—is shaking things up. Lighter. Slimmer. And possibly the beginning of the end for the iPhone Plus. iPhone 17 Air Could Be…

Planetary Health Diet Linked to Lower Mortality, Possible Longevity Beyond 100

As the world grapples with climate change and rising health challenges, one dietary shift is gaining momentum among longevity researchers and sustainability advocates alike: the Planetary Health Diet (PHD). Designed by the EAT-Lancet Commission, the PHD aims to optimize both human health and the planet’s ecological balance — and it may just be the key to living beyond 100. In a recent landmark study published in The American Journal of…

Elon Musk Wants a Miniature Woolly Mammoth After “Dire Wolf” Resurrection Goes Viral

The billionaire says the reappearance of dire wolves is “cool”—but he has his eyes set on an even frostier, furrier companion. Elon Musk is once again lighting up the internet, this time not for rockets or Teslas, but for extinct animals. After a biotech firm claimed it had successfully brought back dire wolves—yes, the same iconic beasts from the Ice Age—Musk said he was impressed. But, of course, he didn’t…

Georgia Legislature Closes 2025 Session, Leaves Dozens of Bills on Kemp’s Desk

Tort Reform, School Safety, and Trans Sports Ban Among Measures Awaiting Governor’s Pen Georgia lawmakers may have wrapped the 2025 session early, but the work isn’t over yet—not for Governor Brian Kemp, anyway. With over a dozen high-profile bills passed in the final days, Kemp now has 40 days to either sign, veto, or let them quietly become law. It’s the calm after the storm, and the clock is ticking.…

iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and 16 Plus See Huge Price Slashes Online: iNvent’s Big Deal Days Is Turning Heads

Apple fans, hold tight. The iPhone 15, 16, and 16 Plus just got their biggest price cuts yet — and it’s not through Apple itself, but from one of its own Premium Resellers. Apple’s authorized reseller iNvent has launched a sales wave with its Big Deal Days event, and the discounts are so sharp they’ve got even Android loyalists doing double takes. With slashed sticker prices and sweet bank deals,…