Emily Miller, Author at Riverdale Standard

Emily Miller

Katrina Kaif Wishes Salman Khan on 60th Birthday

Bollywood star Katrina Kaif shared a warm birthday message for Salman Khan as he turned 60 on December 27, 2025. She called him a super human and wished him days filled with love and light, posting on Instagram Stories amid celebrations at his Panvel farmhouse. Katrina’s Special Birthday Note Katrina Kaif, fresh from welcoming her first child, took time to honor her longtime friend and co-star. She posted a photo…

Low Alcohol Intake Raises Oral Cancer Risk in Indian Men

A new study reveals that even small amounts of alcohol can sharply increase the risk of oral cancer among Indian men. Published in BMJ Global Health on December 24, 2025, this research from Tata Memorial Centre in Mumbai challenges the idea of safe drinking levels and highlights the dangers of both branded and local liquors. Study Details and Methods Researchers looked at data from over 3,700 men across six cancer…

Georgia Panel Set to Meet on Scrapping Income Tax

Georgia lawmakers are gearing up for one final meeting of a key Senate committee focused on wiping out the state’s personal income tax. This push, led by Republican leaders, comes ahead of the 2026 legislative session starting in January, as they explore ways to replace billions in lost revenue while aiming to boost economic growth. Committee Plans Final Push Before Session The Georgia Senate Study Committee to Eliminate Georgia’s Income…

As Winter Migrations Peak, Bird Flu Shadows Georgia’s Skies

Cold weather has brought familiar wings back to the South. But this year, the seasonal movement of birds is unfolding under a darker cloud, as scientists track a stubborn rise in avian influenza across Georgia’s wild populations. As autumn slips into winter, hundreds of bird species leave the frozen edges of North America and funnel south. Lakes, fields, power lines, backyards — suddenly they’re busy again. For birdwatchers, it’s a…

Call of Duty Creator Vince Zampella Dies in Crash

Vince Zampella, the visionary co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise, died in a tragic car crash in Los Angeles on December 21, 2025. The 55-year-old gaming pioneer lost control of his Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway, leading to a fiery accident that shocked the video game world. Details of the Fatal Accident Authorities reported that Zampella was driving a 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS when the vehicle veered off…

Georgia Hardee’s Restaurants Swept Into Nationwide Closures After Franchise Dispute

Several Hardee’s locations across Georgia are caught in a wider shutdown rippling through the fast-food chain’s footprint, after a legal fight with one of its largest franchise operators ended with dozens of restaurants closing their doors, sometimes without much warning. A lawsuit that quickly turned into locked doors The trouble traces back to a lawsuit filed by Hardee’s against ARC Burger, a major franchisee backed by High Bluff Capital Partners.…

Six Candidates Battle for Georgia Senate Seat

In a surprising turn for Georgia politics, former state Senator John Kennedy has resigned from his Middle Georgia seat to chase a bigger role as lieutenant governor. This move has sparked a special election with six hopefuls stepping up, including five Republicans and one Democrat, all set to compete in Senate District 18 early next year. The district covers Crawford, Monroe, Peach, and Upson counties, plus parts of Bibb and…

Galaxy S26 Plus Leak Points to a Much Bigger Phone, With Qi2 Magnets and Camera Tweaks in Play

Fresh leaks are stirring the pot around Samsung’s next flagship lineup. The Galaxy S26 Plus, long seen as the middle child, may be about to grow up fast. A bigger screen, magnetic charging, and subtle camera changes are suddenly on the table, shaking earlier expectations. Early chatter around the Galaxy S26 line sounded calm, even boring. Same sizes, same cameras, small refinements. Now that tone feels off. A new leak…

Georgia Rivers Opens Registration for Spring 2026 Trips, Giving Paddlers a Head Start on the New Season

Georgia’s rivers are calling, and this time, they’re giving people plenty of notice. Georgia Rivers has opened registration for its spring 2026 events, offering paddlers, anglers, and first-timers a chance to lock in plans well ahead of the new year. Georgia Rivers released its full canoe, kayak, paddleboard, and fishing schedule for 2026, and interest is already building. Registration for spring weekend adventures and day trips officially opened Monday, Dec.…

A 12-Minute Potato Trick Is Quietly Saving Holiday Kitchens Everywhere

Stop babying a potato for an hour. A fast hybrid method — microwave first, air fryer second — is turning out fluffy, steakhouse-style baked potatoes in about 12 minutes flat, right when holiday kitchens need all the help they can get. The holiday cooking clock is broken, and potatoes are proof Holiday cooking has a funny way of stretching time. You think you’ve planned it all. Then the oven’s full,…