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

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• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources
• ·A fashion brand launched a line of activewear for women
• ·Scientists developed a new way to store renewable energy
• ·Survey shows 75 percent of students prefer hybrid learning models over full in person classes
• ·Research shows that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·A museum displayed famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine in the city’s historic district
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to ensure the safety of athletes
• ·The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countries
• ·The city council voted to add more public restrooms in downtown parks and plazas
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazas
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save money
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·The government invested $150 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas