Emily Miller, Author at Riverdale Standard

Emily Miller

Trump Open to Talks With Putin and Zelensky as Russia Proposes Summit

White House confirms Moscow initiated proposal; no date or venue finalized as diplomatic push gains traction A potential diplomatic reset may be in the works. The White House confirmed on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling what could be the most significant diplomatic moment of Trump’s second term so far. Trump is reportedly open to meeting not only with Putin,…

Uttarkashi Flash Floods Leave Trail of Destruction in Dharali as CM Dhami Races Against Time

Indian Air Force, State Agencies Scramble to Rescue Survivors as Two Bodies Pulled From Rubble The calm of the Himalayas was ripped apart this week when a ferocious cloudburst struck Dharali, a small village tucked away in Uttarkashi district. Torrential rains triggered flash floods that swallowed homes, hotels, and people. As of early Wednesday, at least four people were feared dead. Two bodies have been recovered. And the search hasn’t…

Trump Floats JD Vance as ‘Most Likely’ MAGA Heir—But Keeps 2028 Cards Close to Chest

At a White House event, the president gave his strongest hint yet that VP JD Vance could carry the MAGA torch after him, while hedging his bets with other names in the mix. Donald Trump isn’t quite ready to crown a successor—but he’s inching closer. At a White House event Tuesday, the 79-year-old president hinted that Vice President JD Vance is “most likely” to carry forward his Make America Great…

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Georgia Ranked Among Worst States to Have a Baby, New Report Finds

WalletHub study puts Peach State fifth from the bottom, sparking concern over costs, healthcare, and access Having a baby in Georgia might come with more than just sleepless nights and diaper bills — it could also mean navigating one of the least supportive environments for new parents in the country. That’s according to a fresh 2025 report from personal finance firm WalletHub, which ranks Georgia as the fifth worst state…

Google Throws Shade at Siri With Pixel 10 Teaser and a Dr. Dre Beat

With a bold “Soon” and a beat from Snoop & Dre, Google stirs up AI rivalry before Apple’s iPhone 16 launch Google just stirred the pot again — and this time, it’s got Snoop Dogg in the background and Siri in its crosshairs. In a not-so-subtle teaser for its upcoming Pixel 10 smartphone, the company took aim at Apple with a single word: Soon. Set to the unmistakable instrumental of…

Bengaluru Braces for Chaos as Bus Workers Begin Indefinite Strike

An indefinite transport strike that began Tuesday morning is already straining Bengaluru’s famously gridlocked roads, with public buses off the streets and thousands of daily commuters scrambling for alternatives. The city, home to India’s largest IT workforce, is on high alert as KSRTC employees dig in their heels over longstanding wage and staffing issues. Work-from-Home Becomes Lifeline for Tech Workers In a city that breathes IT, the government’s first move…

Flood Watch Extended in Metro Atlanta as Unseasonably Cool, Wet Weather Soaks Georgia

State braces for more downpours and possible flash flooding through Tuesday evening A rare stretch of cooler-than-usual temperatures and soaking rains has turned the start of August into a soggy headache for much of Georgia — and the skies aren’t done yet. The flood watch blanketing metro Atlanta and the western half of the state has now been extended through Tuesday evening, with forecasters warning of more flooding as rain…

Google Adds Narrated Video Slides to NotebookLM in a Push to Make AI Learning Tools More Visual

New ‘Video Overviews’ feature transforms static notes into narrated visual presentations as Google bets big on multimodal AI experiences Google is giving its AI notebook assistant a fresh coat of paint—and this time, it talks. And shows. NotebookLM, the company’s AI-powered study and summarization tool, is rolling out a new feature called “Video Overviews” that generates narrated slide presentations based on your uploaded content. It’s available now in English. More…

Canada to Recognize Palestinian State in September, Says ‘No Room for Delay’

PM Mark Carney announces formal recognition at UN General Assembly, sparking sharp rebuke from Israel Canada is set to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday — marking a historic shift in Ottawa’s long-standing foreign policy and adding momentum to a growing list of Western allies breaking ranks with Israel. “There is no room for delay,”…

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Supreme Court: Sudden Braking on Highways Without Warning Is Negligence

Landmark ruling holds drivers accountable for abrupt halts that endanger others, even in emergencies In a ruling that could reshape how road accidents are judged across the country, the Supreme Court has declared that a driver applying sudden brakes on a highway without warning can be held negligent — even if the stop was due to a personal emergency. The decision, delivered by a bench of Justices Suddhanshu Dhulia and…