Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsA restaurant was featured in a local magazine for its unique fusion cuisine

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusionA tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do listsA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavorA coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost itemsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

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• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping for all online orders
• ·Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public education
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole
• ·Microsoft announced a partnership with a healthcare provider to develop AI tools for diagnosing diseases like cancer
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·Coast guard conducts training exercises in preparation for hurricane season
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit
• ·Police department launches app for citizens to report suspicious activity