Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 12-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights for guests to use
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobs
• ·A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds
• ·A city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8,000 for a local animal shelter
• ·The government passed a law to reduce noise pollution in urban areas
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes