Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

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

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·The local zoo offered educational programs for school groups
• ·The school district announced plans to hire more teachers
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists
• ·A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuring
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping of goods through major ports
• ·A popular author announced they will release a collection of short stories next winter
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments