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Georgia Power Wins Regulator Backing for Three-Year Rate Freeze—But There’s a Catch

After years of steady hikes, Georgia Power customers finally got some breathing room this week. The state’s utility regulator has signed off on a deal that freezes base electricity rates through 2028. That doesn’t mean bills won’t budge, though—and experts say households should still expect changes on their monthly statements next year. The Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously approved the agreement on Tuesday, giving utility giant Georgia Power a green…

Flu Vaccine Breakthrough: Georgia State Researchers Find Immune Vesicles Boost Cross Protection

A new flu vaccine approach using immune cell-derived vesicles could significantly improve protection against evolving influenza viruses, researchers say. A Flu Shot That Might Finally Keep Up With the Virus ATLANTA—A new study out of Georgia State University is shaking up how scientists think about flu vaccines. Researchers found that using immune cell-derived vesicles—tiny packages secreted by mature dendritic cells—as a nasal spray adjuvant makes flu vaccines much more effective.…

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American Students Map Bangladesh’s Flood Risks As Monsoon Fears Rise Again

A professor’s return to his storm-battered homeland led to new data, local hope, and a unique opportunity for one young researcher from Georgia. One American Student, One Native Professor, And A Monsoon-Stricken Coastline January isn’t exactly high season in Cox’s Bazar. Skies hover somewhere between heavy and grey. Roads turn slick and messy. But it was there, among water-logged villages and makeshift shelters clinging to hillsides, that an assistant professor…

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British Teen Bella Culley Claims She Was Tortured Into Drug Smuggling, Denied Bail in Georgia

A 19-year-old university student from northeast England, arrested in Georgia for drug trafficking, told a court she was coerced under torture and pleaded for mercy — but judges refused her bail. A Scar, A Hot Iron, And A Plea: Inside Bella Culley’s Emotional Courtroom Moment Standing in front of a Georgian judge, Bella Culley pulled up her sleeve. With a trembling voice, the teenager from Billingham pointed to a scar…

Samsung Locks In on Smartphone Theft With AI-Driven One UI 7 Security Tools

Galaxy Devices Get Smarter About Staying Safe as Theft Rates Surge Samsung is going on the offensive against smartphone thieves. In its latest One UI 7 update, the tech giant is pushing out a robust set of anti-theft features designed to keep your Galaxy phone—and everything on it—out of the wrong hands. Starting June 30, the update is rolling out across eligible devices, offering a layered defense system that blends…

Microsoft Begins Rolling Out First Windows 11 25H2 Preview to Insider Users

Early testers get a peek at what’s next for Windows 11, including smaller updates and smarter installs Microsoft is starting the slow reveal of its next big Windows release. On Monday night, the company began rolling out the preview build of Windows 11 version 25H2 to users in its Insider Dev Channel—a quiet yet important step as the tech giant preps for a broader rollout expected later this year. It’s…

Sony Bets Big on Premium Sound, Launches Two New BRAVIA Theatre Systems in India

With prices starting at ₹39,990, Sony India is stepping up its home audio play with powerful new soundbars as OTT consumption spikes. Sony’s clearly not whispering into the home entertainment market anymore. It’s coming in loud—and full surround. On July 1, the company unveiled two new additions to its BRAVIA Theatre range: the Theatre Bar 6 and the Theatre System 6. Both are sleek, wireless-heavy, and packed with enough audio…

Apple Music Turns 10 with Grand LA Studio and a Playlist Decade in the Making

Apple Music is celebrating a milestone birthday with a bold move—opening its most ambitious creative studio yet, right in the heart of Los Angeles. At the same time, it’s rolling out a nostalgic, number-crunching countdown that might just have you asking: Have I really listened to “Blinding Lights” that many times? A Birthday Gift That’s 15,000 Square Feet Wide Forget cake and candles—Apple Music’s way of celebrating its tenth anniversary…

Hero Motors Revvs Up IPO Plan, Ups Size to ₹1,200 Crore in Fresh Filing

Hero Motors is back on the IPO track, but this time with a bigger ask. The auto parts player has refiled its draft papers with a revised plan to raise ₹1,200 crore — a clear signal that it’s shifting gears and eyeing serious expansion. This marks the company’s second attempt after pulling back an earlier draft citing market conditions. Now, with an upbeat tone and stronger appetite, Hero Motors wants…

Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Slashed by ₹58.50, But No Relief Yet for Households

Restaurants cheer as gas costs drop again, but domestic kitchens wait in vain India’s oil marketing companies have trimmed the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹58.50, with the new rate in Delhi now standing at ₹1,665. This is the third cut in five months, offering modest relief to businesses that depend on LPG for daily operations. But if you’re a regular household hoping your kitchen bill got lighter…