A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·A school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for recent graduates
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·Car manufacturers announced plans to standardize charging ports for all electric vehicles by 2027
• ·A university research team developed a new type of battery that charges faster
• ·A sports league changed its playoff format to include more teams
• ·A popular online retailer launched a new line of eco-friendly products
• ·A local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Police arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $5 billion into the economy to support small businesses
• ·The stock market fluctuated due to changes in government policy
• ·Students organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areas
• ·The city held a music concert in the park for local residents