A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale

The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelersResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired playersA tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app

The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floodsA local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand

A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museumA gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment

A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

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• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·A tech company announced a new partnership with a car manufacturer
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle electronic waste safely
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless veterans find housing
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A hospital opened a new wing dedicated to pediatric care
• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products safe for pets
• ·Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season
• ·A gym added an indoor pool
• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 55% more efficient than current models
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives