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Searches for nearby coffee shops have spiked as Starbucks presses ahead with a wave of store closures across the United States. Outlets including USA Today, the Idaho Statesman and the Akron Beacon Journal report locations shutting down in Boise and across Ohio, with national lists of affected stores circulating widely as customers check which shops remain open.
- 2Andre Szmyt's game-winning field goal lifts Browns past Steelers▼Browns' Andre Szmyt on his game-winning field goal vs. Steelers. Video
Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt spoke to reporters after hitting a game-winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The kick decided a tight AFC North matchup, and Szmyt explained his mindset on the decisive attempt. Local coverage from the Akron Beacon Journal highlighted his comments as the Browns celebrated a dramatic late win over their division rival.
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A retail industry commentary is holding up Sweden as an example of how modern retail should work, arguing the country's approach to shopping, commerce and consumer habits makes it a model worth studying. Beyond that central claim, no further details about specific retailers, policies or trends are given.
- 4Swensens works to restore its original burger experience●Swensons works to restore the 'original' burger experience. Here's what they're doing
Ohio-based burger chain Swensens is working to restore what it calls the original burger experience at its restaurants. The Akron Beacon Journal reports the company is making changes to bring back the quality and character of its classic drive-in service. Details of the exact steps remain limited, but the effort signals a renewed focus on the chain's heritage roots.
- 5Boca Grande retail sales fall 50 percent year over year▼Retail sales plunge 50 percent, $8.5 to $4.1 million
Retail sales in Boca Grande, Florida have dropped sharply, falling from $8.5 million to $4.1 million, a decline of roughly 50 percent. The figures, reported by the Boca Beacon, point to a steep contraction in local commerce. Residents and business owners are watching closely, though the causes and timeframe of the drop have not been detailed in the report.
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Students are browsing and picking up their next reads at the Book Nook, a campus spot highlighted by The Daily Beacon. The feature showcases how the space helps readers discover books, giving students a place to explore titles between classes and share recommendations with one another.
- 7Browns face Steelers on Thursday Night Football tonight●What NFL game is on tonight? Channel, time for Browns vs Steelers on ‘Thursday Night Football’
The Cleveland Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC North matchup on Thursday Night Football. Viewers are searching for kickoff time and TV channel information ahead of the divisional rivalry game. Local outlet the Akron Beacon Journal published a guide covering where and when to watch, reflecting strong fan interest in the primetime contest.
- 8Garrett Yorke releases reinvented film scores EP 'Movie Music'●Garrett Yorke reinvents old scores on new EP ‘Movie Music’
Musician Garrett Yorke has released a new EP titled 'Movie Music', on which he reinvents previously written scores. The project, covered by Emerson College's Berkeley Beacon, reworks his older material into a collection built around cinematic themes. The release spotlights Yorke's evolution as a composer and his interest in revisiting and transforming his past work rather than leaving it behind.
- 9Emerson students seek alternatives as tech and school supply prices rise▼Amid rising prices on technology and school supplies, Emerson students seek alternatives
Emerson College students in Boston are looking for cheaper alternatives to technology and school supplies as prices continue to climb. Rising costs for laptops, gadgets and classroom materials are pushing students to buy secondhand, share resources or turn to budget retailers, according to the student newspaper the Berkeley Beacon.
- 10Overview Energy wins US contract for space solar homing beacon▼Overview Energy awarded Department of War OECIF contract to develop homing beacon for space solar energy
Overview Energy has been awarded a contract under the Department of War's OECIF program to develop a homing beacon technology for space-based solar energy. The announcement, made via press release, links the company's space solar power ambitions to military innovation funding. Few further details about the contract's size, timeline, or technical scope were disclosed, and reactions to the award remain limited so far.
- 11Commentator says Peltola owes an apology over remarks●Commentary: Peltola's words create a teachable moment, but an apology is required.
A commentary published by the Alaska Beacon argues that former congresswoman Mary Peltola's recent words should be treated as a teachable moment, while insisting that an apology from her is still required. The piece stops short of detailing the remarks in the available material, but frames the issue as one of accountability rather than mere misunderstanding, calling on Peltola to acknowledge the harm directly.
- 12Overview Energy to build homing beacon for space-based solar power●Overview Energy to develop homing beacon for space-based solar transmission
Overview Energy says it will develop a homing beacon to support space-based solar power transmission, according to pv magazine USA. The beacon would help precisely direct energy beamed from orbit to receiving stations on Earth. The announcement has drawn attention as space-based solar power moves closer to commercial development, with companies racing to solve the challenge of safely and accurately delivering power collected in space to the ground.