The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banks

TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriterResearch shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults

Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardensLifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming poolDigital marketing conference attracts bloggers and content creators from across the country

Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decadesSoccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament

Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent

Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruitsThe government provided grants to farmers who implement water-saving irrigation systems

A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic PeninsulaResearchers studied the impact of screen time on eye health in young children

Local police solved a series of burglaries using security camera footage from local businessesA popular coffee chain introduced a new cold brew made with locally sourced beans

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• ·A study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservation
• ·Pharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 18% in high school students
• ·A bakery made bread with ancient grains
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high with tech and renewable energy stocks leading the gains
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and honey
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speed
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areas
• ·The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the international tournament
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal peppermint mocha that became a top seller during the holidays