India and the U.S. are racing against the clock. As negotiations over a long-stalled bilateral trade pact stretch into their final week, President Donald Trump dropped his clearest signal yet that a breakthrough may be close — and that the deal, if it lands, could come with deep tariff cuts. “We’re going to have a deal,” he said. “And it’s going to be different.” The comment, made during a campaign…

PSC’s unanimous vote gives Georgia Power a green light to hold base rates through 2028, while quietly paving way for surcharges on storm repairs and fossil fuel projects Georgia’s utility regulators voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a rate freeze plan for Georgia Power customers, locking in base rates through 2028. On the surface, it’s a move that promises financial relief. But scratch beneath, and critics say the freeze might feel…

A revised statewide wildlife blueprint aims to protect keystone animals, rare plants, and delicate habitats — before they disappear for good. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is rolling out a sweeping update to its wildlife conservation strategy, hoping to fend off a crisis before it hits. If all goes to plan, more than 1,000 species — from tricolored bats to native wildflowers — could stand a better chance at…

Poland opens season strong, Ukraine stumbles in the rain, Georgia struggles, Uzbekistan stays quiet The summer blueberry season across Eastern Europe and Central Asia is already revealing deep contrasts. From Poland’s cautiously optimistic early harvest to Georgia’s rain-soaked setbacks, weather has taken center stage in shaping supply, export volume, and — perhaps most noticeably — prices. Meanwhile, Ukraine is walking a tightrope between booming production and logistical hurdles, and Uzbekistan,…

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…

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…

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…