A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the country

The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scamsA major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups

Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intakeThe community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic painA new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates

The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areasA popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year

Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones

The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendanceA fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it before it spread to homes

A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive gamesA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashionA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

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• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in October
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel and used in car manufacturing
• ·A farm installed a wind turbine to power its operations and reduce energy costs
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·Local schools will introduce coding classes for elementary students starting next semester
• ·Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology
• ·A new documentary about climate change won an award at an international film festival
• ·Podcast interviews famous scientist about new discoveries
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areas
• ·A charity organization provided food aid to communities in need