If you’ve ever needed a passport, you know how difficult it can be to get one. Now it’s at least a little less of a headache, thanks to the official debut of the online renewal system for US passports. The State Department has finally lifted all restrictions and opened the program to all eligible citizens. … Read more
One of the unexpected effects of Covid was an increase in new business ventures, as a result of entrepreneurs concluding that their lives needed a change, according to University of Maryland economist John Haltiwanger in a recently published study. . The report notes how “Applications for new businesses grew dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, growing … Read more
14 October 2024, Berlin: Federal Chancellor (SPD) Olaf Scholz speaks at the “World Health Summit” … [+] conference at the Marriott Hotel. Photo: Annette Riedl/dpa (Photo by Annette Riedl/Photo Alliance via Getty Images) dpa alliance/photo via Getty Images When Rohingya refugees arrived in Bangladesh in 2017, their shelters were poorly ventilated and used plastic sheets … Read more
The Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) recently announced the winners of its 54th Architecture Awards, celebrating designs that preserve and advance the city’s legacy as a creative capital and foster vibrant, inclusive community life. About four dozen innovative projects were recognized, with the Grand Prize going to the Egyptian Netflix Theater, the Economic Community Impact … Read more
Laptops are the perfect option for getting work done on the go. But let’s face it: sometimes you just need a bigger screen to work on. Whether you need a replacement desktop setup or just need some extra screen real estate for work or play, it’s a good idea to know how to get the … Read more
The Wisconsin Science Festival celebrates the curiosity and wonder of science all around us. by Mariel Mohns | October 25, 2024 The 14th annual Wisconsin Science Festival offered more than 650 events virtually and in person at 200 unique locations across the state. Thousands of participants – from the young to the young at heart … Read more
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Decorated caskets will race through the streets of Manitou Springs on Saturday for the 30th annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races. Saturday is about the “weird” and unique. The beloved Manitou resident who honors the event… has a unique story of her own. The story of Emma Crawford Emma Crawford moved … Read more
The final batch of episodes of “The Legend of Vox Machina” Season 3 aired on Thursday. The eight co-founders of Critical Role gave BI insight into how their hobby game became an Amazon show. CR co-founder and Emmy Award-winning director Sam Riegel says they’re not done with the Vox Machina story. Thanks for signing up! … Read more
In a world where most creators depend on brand deals for income, Sarah Renae Clark stands out. The Australian creator built a $5 million business selling the Color Cube, a product that sold over 100,000 units by focusing on audience needs rather than sponsorships. Her journey is a blueprint for how smaller creators can successfully … Read more
The App Store icon displayed on the phone’s screen is seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, … [+] Poland on July 18, 2021. (Photo illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images The app economy is coming to an end fast. A sensational feeling, perhaps, but let’s keep playing this … Read more