Three tech companies got attention from Wall Street recently as analysts shared their opinions. One, Megaport, saw mostly positive notes with a few exceptions. J. P. Morgan’s Bob Chen gave it a thumbs-up with a $28 target, but not all experts agree—some even lowered their forecasts since late May. T
California grew fast in the mid-1900s, adding nearly 13 million people between 1940 and 1970. Most were Americans moving for jobs, along with a baby boom. Cities expanded quickly, building new schools, roads, and water systems to keep up. But growth slowed in the 1970s as the economy shifted from fa
Remote workers who move from place to place while doing their jobs are a fast-growing group of online shoppers. These workers don’t act the same way when they buy things, and researchers want to know why. A new study looks at how their tastes and habits change when they watch live sales shows hosted
Grocery stores are changing fast this year. Ribeye prices keep climbing while chicken and pork stay cheap, so careful buyers should focus on value. Watermelons taste best from late May to September, but the rest of the year they travel too far to stay fresh. Walmart is swapping paper tags for digita
South Carolina authorities recently launched a crackdown on fake identity documents, leading to the detention of 48 workers at a local metal casting plant. The investigation, which started in late 2024, uncovered a network of fraudulent documents being used to secure employment. Instead of focusing
Bottled water labeled as alkaline often gets attention for its mineral additives like calcium and magnesium, which raise its pH above neutral. While regular tap water usually falls below a neutral pH of 7, alkaline water hovers around 8 or 9, leading some to believe it can balance the body’s acid le
Readers on the city’s online portal chose this month’s standout athletes from local high schools, covering performances up to the end of May. Winners can now download and print their own certificates from a shared link, and they’re encouraged to send a photo of the award in use for the newspaper’s g
Food companies love buzzwords. They say coffee is regenerative, cocoa responsibly sourced, packaging recyclable. The words sound good but hide a problem. \ Climate crisis hurts farmers who grow our food. Many lose land to heat and rain changes. They struggle because they cannot afford new tools. \
The Indonesian central bank and finance ministry have decided to lift returns on local assets. This move aims to pull foreign money back into the country and strengthen the weak rupiah. The plan was announced during a press briefing at the parliament building, but officials stopped short of giving s
The idea of adding art to a garden is not new, but it’s often overlooked. A few months ago I started noticing how many neighbors use sculptures and other creative pieces to make their yards more interesting. This trend is especially popular at local botanical gardens, where large statues and life‑si
