A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friends

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospitalStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency responseA famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement

A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from strokeA retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness

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• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and supplies
• ·A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatus
• ·Doctors created a new allergy treatment that reduces symptoms for up to two years
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams
• ·A popular bakery chain announced it will open 25 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Local schools started teaching coding as part of the curriculum
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·Engineers design new system to reduce energy use in office buildings
• ·The transit system announced plans to upgrade its trains with Wi-Fi and charging ports
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areas