A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutes
• ·A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter
• ·The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilities
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun
• ·Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehicles
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for customers who book tickets three months in advance
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea daily may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theater
• ·Farmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this season
• ·A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade in-flight Wi-Fi to faster speeds
• ·The community center offered free tutoring for students
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days during holiday season to handle packages