Ethiopian American painter and artist Julie Mehretu has designed the 20th BMW Art Car that will race the track at Le Mans, the 24-hour endurance motorsport race in June. She has merged the distinct concepts…
Homes have historically been inert structures, simple areas where life takes place. However, the advent of smart home technology has transformed homes into interactive systems that adapt and respond to the needs of those who…
Fawn Weaver’s Uncle Nearest has made history as the fastest-growing American whiskey brand ever. According to Forbes, the business has an estimated valuation of $1.1 billion, placing Weaver on the publication’s list of richest self-made…
In 2021, Simone Biles withdrew from five event finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She was experiencing the “twisties,” a mental block causing gymnasts to lose track of their body positions. The face of the…
The pandemic unequivocally changed how we work. It shook up the traditional workplace setup and ushered in the remote work era. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 22 million employed adults in the U.S.…
Ideas and beliefs become traditions after being passed down generations. Traditions capture the essence of a culture, understand their needs and aspirations and manifest innovative measures to build and protect community. They are tested by…
Wallace “Wally” Amos, entrepreneur and founder of Famous Amos cookies has died at the age of 88. His family, in a statement, said Amos died from complications with dementia at his home in Honolulu. “With…
Freddie Figgers is the proverbial stone that the builders rejected. Abandoned as a newborn next to a dumpster, he was adopted by an elderly couple in rural Florida. His spirit was crushed when he discovered…
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