Local businesses are offering special discounts to attract more customers

A new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hoursLocal farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produce

The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countriesA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final holeA hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds

Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patientsThe public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentals

A clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products immediately

A truck accident on a highway spilled 100 gallons of fuel causing a temporary closureHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

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• ·The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards
• ·Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industries
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·A local business association organized a workshop on social media marketing for small businesses
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·Experts warned that rising temperatures could lead to more frequent heatwaves this summer
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next year
• ·Paramedics use new portable defibrillators to save heart attack patients
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·Local police increased patrols to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·Sheriff’s department uses drones to monitor wildfires
• ·Football league announces changes to playoff format for next season
• ·Candle company donates to reforestation projects
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year