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

(责任编辑：蔡孟臻)

• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion
• ·Health officials urged people to get tested for a seasonal virus as cases start to rise
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep
• ·A charity organization provided disaster relief to communities affected by earthquakes
• ·Golf tournament raises funds for after school programs in low income neighborhoods
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to lower fuel prices
• ·A high school added a new course on environmental science to its curriculum
• ·The government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season