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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• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels, reducing landfill waste by 90%.
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits and activities
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·A community organization planted 200 saplings in a city park to replace trees lost to a storm
• ·A university’s soccer team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%
• ·A professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs
• ·A school district purchased new laptops for all high school students
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter
• ·Volunteers helped rebuild homes destroyed by a natural disaster
• ·A bakery expanded its gluten-free line to include bread, cookies, and pastries made with alternative flours
• ·A new report showed the number of home sales increased by 12% in the past six months
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 42% more efficient than current models
• ·A famous artist opened a new exhibition featuring their latest works, attracting thousands of visitors in its first week.
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and faster