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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• ·The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.5 hours to 1.2 hours
• ·Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app
• ·A cybersecurity firm warned of a new phishing scam targeting remote workers stealing sensitive company data
• ·A city council voted to increase the minimum wage for city employees
• ·A car manufacturer revealed a new electric truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·The country’s trade surplus reached $12 billion in September driven by strong exports of agricultural products
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced plans to open 50 new locations across the country, creating over 1,000 new jobs.
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performance
• ·A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its products
• ·A new mobile game released became the most downloaded app in over 50 countries
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·Scientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet