A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon

Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lotThe national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online

A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fallResearchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soilThe school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools

A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scrollThe fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight

Scientists discovered that poor posture while working at desks contributes to back pain

The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterwaysResearchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores

A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online ordersThe national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time

A local theater hosted a festival of plays written by local playwrightsThe government introduced new regulations to ensure food is free from harmful chemicals

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• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small-batch, single-origin coffee beans sourced from family-owned farms
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease
• ·A sports league changed its playoff format to include more teams
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly is good for brain development in children
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·Movie studio announces release date for live action adaptation of popular animated film
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about wildlife conservation
• ·The national space agency tested a new landing system for future lunar missions
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour across major cities next fall
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of their work at a local gallery that ran for two weeks
• ·City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness