In the quiet of their home studio, the Long Beach duo Scott Montoya and Julia Kugel talk about a project that has taken more than five years to finish. Their latest record, “In Echo, ” drops this Friday on Everloving Records and is a reaction to how the world has changed since 2020. The first album
School plays a big role in shaping how kids learn and grow, not just in subjects like math or science, but also in understanding life’s tougher topics. Yet death and dying rarely come up in class discussions. Many schools struggle to find the right way to include these conversations in lessons. With
All Weather at Home just flipped the switch on Canada’s biggest rooftop solar setup sitting on top of a busy window-and-door plant near Edmonton. The 1, 183-kW solar field stretches over 110, 000 square feet—about the size of two hockey rinks—and packs 2, 040 panels that each crank out 580 W. Togeth
Joshua Baer, known as an “Austinpreneur, ” helped launch Austin’s tech scene. He started Capital Factory in 2009, a venture‑capital hub that backs startups from robots to autonomous ships. Baer was famous for encouraging people to leave corporate jobs and start their own businesses. The Austi
A company’s decision to stay in its hometown isn’t just a feel-good story. For some businesses, it’s a bet on whether their city can still compete in a fast-changing world. Hartford isn’t Silicon Valley, but it doesn’t need to be. The city has old-line strengths—deep healthcare roots, strong schools
Once a leader in nuclear power, New England now has most of its reactors shut down and a strong anti‑nuclear sentiment. Yet all six governors are saying they will look at new reactors, and that shift is surprising. Why the change? Nuclear technology has become safer and cheaper. The region’s power
In the heart of Scotlandville, a bright Saturday saw families gathering for a free day of fun and learning. The festival opened at 11 a. m. , inviting children to stroll through an entrance tunnel that buzzed with excitement. Organizers wanted every child to feel noticed and encouraged, so they p
A couple left their old jobs to chase a new life across the ocean, and they chose to build a business together. They moved to Lisbon while still living in suitcases, and within weeks they had filed paperwork for a new LLC. The idea was simple: combine one partner’s 15‑year marketing background
One of the biggest money stories this year has nothing to do with big-name tech giants. Two quiet founders of Kingston Technology, John Tu and David Sun, saw their net worth jump by nearly fifty billion dollars each in 2024. That puts them among the top thirty wealthiest people on Earth. Most people
Maine's power system is facing a huge challenge. More people are using electric cars. Also, more homes are installing heat pumps. This means everyone needs way more electricity than before. To handle this growing demand, the state seriously needs bigger energy storage options. If Maine wants to use
