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 tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schools
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy sources now account for 30% of the country’s total energy production.
• ·A major airline offered 50% off flights for families traveling with children under 12
• ·Book publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books
• ·Local police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·A fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as a storm approaches the eastern seaboard
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A tech company allowed its employees to work from home three days a week which improved employee satisfaction
• ·A drought in the agricultural region led to a 15% decrease in wheat production
• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·A bookstore offered a subscription service where customers receive a new book every month