The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exerciseElectronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitatLifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health

Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meetStudy reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates

Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsA fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two units

A podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of productionA grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demand

A middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competitionA hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof

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• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest region
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·A research study found that using public transit instead of driving can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 60%.
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·A fitness app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 2 million downloads
• ·A fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school
• ·A farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs
• ·Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tablets
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• ·Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juices
• ·Florist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of heart disease in nearby residents
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution