Emily Miller, Author at Riverdale Standard

Emily Miller

Pro-Government TVs Lead Georgia’s Q2 Ad Decline

In the second quarter of 2025, pro-government television channels in Georgia held a strong grip on the shrinking advertising market, even as overall revenues dropped sharply. Data from the Communications Commission shows a 12.1 percent decline in commercial ad income for TV and radio, highlighting economic pressures and political influences on media sustainability. Market Faces Steep Revenue Drop Georgia’s advertising sector for television and radio broadcasters took a significant hit…

Japanese Interval Walking Goes Viral for Fat Burning and Health Boosts

A simple walking technique from Japan, known as interval walking training, is exploding in popularity worldwide as people discover its power to build strength, burn fat, and lower blood pressure without intense gym sessions. Developed by researchers at Shinshu University, this method alternates brisk and easy paces in short bursts, delivering impressive results in just 30 minutes a day, and recent studies in 2025 confirm its edge over steady walking…

Budget Smartphone Clash: POCO M7 Plus 5G Squares Off Against Vivo T4x 5G

India’s affordable phone scene just got more exciting with POCO’s latest entry challenging Vivo’s solid contender. Both the POCO M7 Plus 5G and Vivo T4x 5G promise big value under ₹17,000, but they pack different punches in specs and features. If you’re hunting for a budget 5G phone this August 2025, these two could be on your radar. Let’s break down what sets them apart and which might fit your…

Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska: White House Calls It a ‘Listening Exercise’ Aimed at Ending Ukraine War

The White House has described the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as “a listening exercise,” scheduled for August 15 in Anchorage, Alaska. The goal? To better understand ways to halt the devastating war in Ukraine—a conflict that has dragged on for years and caused immense suffering. Trump’s meeting with Putin comes after the Russian leader requested the sit-down, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic…

Oppo K13 Turbo 5G Series Lands in India With Huge 7,000mAh Battery and Flagship-Level Perks

Oppo has rolled out its new K13 Turbo lineup in India, targeting buyers who want high-end features without paying flagship prices. Two Models, One Bold Design The K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro share the same core look—sleek frame, large AMOLED display, and impressive water resistance with IPX6, IPX8, and IPX9 ratings. The series made its debut in China last month, and now it’s hitting Indian shelves. What’s different? Mostly…

Meteorite That Smashed Into Georgia Home Turns Out to Be Older Than Earth

A quiet June afternoon in Henry County, Georgia, turned into a once-in-a-billion-years kind of moment when a meteorite tore through a suburban home’s roof. Scientists now say it’s at least 20 million years older than Earth itself. A Crash That Felt Like a Gunshot Residents described the sound as a “close-range gunshot.” It happened on June 26 in McDonough, a city just south of Atlanta. The rock didn’t politely roll…

Trump Pushes Back China Tariff Deadline by 90 Days After Stockholm Talks

US President Donald Trump has given Beijing a little more breathing room, extending the looming tariff deadline by three months, after a tense but cautiously civil round of negotiations in Sweden. The move buys both sides more time — but also raises fresh questions about whether this pause will translate into actual progress. A Brief Reprieve in a Long Fight Trump signed the executive order late Monday, just hours before…

Delhi’s Stray Dog Crackdown Sparks Outcry from Animal Rights Groups

The Supreme Court’s recent order demanding all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR be rounded up and placed in shelters within eight weeks has ignited a fierce debate. Animal rights activists are pushing back hard, calling the directive unscientific and downright impractical. Shelters, But Where and How? The court’s decision aims to tackle the stray dog population amid rising concerns about bites and public safety. But animal welfare advocates argue this approach…

Atlanta’s Alon’s Bakery Serves a Turkey Sandwich That’s Actually Worth the Detour

Atlanta’s food scene is bursting with flavors, but one spot quietly steals the show for turkey sandwich lovers — Alon’s Bakery & Market. Tucked away in a neighborhood corner, this bakery has built a cult following, thanks mostly to its Smoked Peppered Turkey Sandwich. And honestly? It’s a worthy excuse to take a little detour. A Sandwich That Hits All the Right Notes If you think turkey sandwiches are just…

Prominent Al Jazeera Reporter Anas Al Sharif Among Five Journalists Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza

Al Jazeera confirmed that one of its most recognisable correspondents in Gaza, Anas Al Sharif, was killed alongside four colleagues on Sunday after an Israeli airstrike hit a tent set up for journalists in Gaza City. The Israeli military later claimed Al Sharif was “a terrorist” affiliated with Hamas, an accusation the Qatar-based network strongly denies. The deaths add to a growing list of journalists killed in the 22-month war,…