A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon

Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lotThe national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online

A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fallResearchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soilThe school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools

A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scrollThe fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight

Scientists discovered that poor posture while working at desks contributes to back pain

The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterwaysResearchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores

A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online ordersThe national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time

A local theater hosted a festival of plays written by local playwrightsThe government introduced new regulations to ensure food is free from harmful chemicals

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• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a popular TV show to demonstrate easy recipes for home cooks
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movement
• ·A breakthrough in battery technology was announced, with a new design that can charge electric vehicles in just 15 minutes.
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water system
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teen patrons
• ·Marine biologists launch project to protect sea turtles from plastic pollution
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·Local police solved a theft case using DNA evidence from a crime scene
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved features and performance
• ·The city announced it will install 500 new public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·Art museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients