Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy

A community center organized a sports day for kids with games races and prizesA tech company released a new laptop that is thinner lighter and faster than previous models

A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roadsA study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21

A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidaysA local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat almond and soy milk

Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones

The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutesA fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three years

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

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• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and waterproof design
• ·A bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·TV network announces new reality show about farm life
• ·A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·Scientists observed changes in bird diets due to climate change
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities
• ·Local police reported a 19% drop in theft cases following the launch of a neighborhood watch program
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times