In Santa Barbara, a California town known as the American Riviera, a century-old estate named El Faredes is a tranquil oasis with Roman, Middle Eastern, and European influences. Meanwhile, the latest smart watches can detect medical problems, including atrial fibrillation, and have the potential to revolutionize disease detection. In Jackson, Wyoming, a vertical farm produces 100,000 pounds of produce a year, and in Santa Barbara, surfboard design has come a long way since its origins in ancient Hawaii. Grammy winner Kenny Loggins has sold millions of albums and recorded movie soundtracks, and secondhand fashion is one of the hottest trends in fashion, with a $35 billion market and growing. The humble ice cream scooper has also been elevated to an art form, with its design dating back to 1897. [... more]

Santa Barbara is a picturesque town on the American Riviera, where technology and nature coexist. Fitness trackers have become highly sophisticated, detecting diseases like atrial fibrillation and sinus rhythm. Vertical farming is a growing trend, with companies like Vertical Harvest producing 100,000 pounds of produce a year in a small plot of land. Secondhand shopping is also on the rise, with the secondhand clothing market valued at $35 billion. Meanwhile, surfboard design has evolved over the centuries, from traditional Hawaiian boards to modern, hand-shaped models. As the world grapples with great power competition, experts are developing strategies to prepare the United States for a new era of global politics. [... more]