Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint oil boosts focus

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesElementary school takes students on field trip to zooFashion show raises money for women’s shelter

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stressPet hospital offers affordable wellness plans

City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands

Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season

Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday eveningUniversity scientists develop biodegradable packaging for fresh produce

Retail chain introduces "zero-waste" aisles with package-free food optionsSurvey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunities

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• ·A government program provided homeowners with rebates up to $2,000 for installing solar panels
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships to encourage people to start exercising
• ·A bakery started using organic ingredients in all of its products to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads in rural areas
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A local farm started selling subscription boxes of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·The national soccer team won the continental championship by defeating the defending titleholders 3-1
• ·A grocery store started offering meal prep kits with pre-chopped ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·A charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country
• ·A local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships
• ·Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacations