Texas ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday set for May 24-26, 2025, offering tax-free purchases on select energy-efficient appliances.

Arlington has launched detailed health inspection score access for local food establishments, with a rating system ranging from A to F, and mandatory score displays for businesses.

Soco Thornton Park, a beloved Southern cuisine spot in downtown Orlando, is closing after nearly 11 years. The restaurant thanks guests and employees, hinting at a new venture for the location in the fall.

The Chicago Sun-Times issued an apology after a summer guide with AI-generated errors, like recommending non-existent books, was published due to a freelancer's lack of fact-checking.

Caldwell County BBQ is opening a new location in downtown Peoria with an anticipated early 2026 opening, coinciding with National BBQ Day and the city's revitalization efforts.

U.S. Customs officials in Houston seized over $7 million in counterfeit iPhone chargers, totaling 373,000 units with Apple's trademark on the packaging. They underscored the economic harm and safety issues posed by such counterfeits.

A DUI suspect is in custody after a hit-and-run involving a vehicle striking a house in La Vergne; police acted swiftly, and no injuries were reported.

Chef George Mendes has left Amar at Raffles Boston and plans to open new culinary ventures in Boston's South End, including a tasting menu restaurant and a market-bakery-café.

A person was hit by a car in downtown Oklahoma City early morning; the driver stayed to cooperate with police, and the victim is stable but in hospital. The accident details are under investigation.

Historic LGBTQ+ bar HG Roosters in West Palm Beach reopened after five years and a $2.5 million renovation following a fire, marking a significant event for the local community.

Landing House, a restaurant in South Knoxville, is closing after 8 years amid construction related to the Sevier Avenue Streetscape Project. The project aims to revitalize the area but has impacted local businesses like Landing House.

Mayor Eric Adams boasts about closing nearly 1,400 illegal smoke shops and seizing $95 million in illicit cannabis through NYC's Operation Padlock to Protect and aims to replace them with legitimate businesses.

Synthego, a CRISPR tech biotech firm, has filed for bankruptcy but remains operational and optimistic about future growth, with potential acquisition by hedge fund Perceptive Advisors.