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 university football team announced its schedule for the upcoming season with 8 home games
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in Europe
• ·The university offered online courses to students from other countries
• ·The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countries
• ·The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
• ·A bookstore started a monthly book club focused on contemporary fiction drawing 40+ members
• ·A farm started selling organic eggs which quickly became a bestseller at local markets
• ·A smartphone app that helps users track their fitness goals added new features
• ·A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced new vegan menu options
• ·Study shows that using blue light filters on devices improves sleep quality in teens
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for low-income residents
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep nightly for optimal health
• ·A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties