A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $560 million

A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserveA pet store started offering "pet wellness checks" with a licensed veterinarian once a month

A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on regional barbecueA school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band programA tech startup raised $3 million in funding to develop its AI-powered language learning tool

A community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and a potluck using garden produceA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October

A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site offering customers fresh brews daily

A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy solutionsResearchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function

Local hospitals started offering telehealth services for patients who can’t visit in personThe national space agency shared new images of a distant galaxy captured by its latest telescope

A popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menuScientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes