Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes

The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday seasonA celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidays

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisineResearchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills

A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plasticA cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages

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• ·The government launched a program to preserve historical sites
• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate to encourage family fitness
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function
• ·Electronics store offers discounts on laptops for back to school season
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A local farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practices
• ·A fire department responded to a kitchen fire that was put out before it spread to other rooms
• ·A construction company used 70% recycled materials to build a new community center
• ·A community center offered free job training workshops for unemployed residents
• ·A software company released a free version of its app to attract more users
• ·A government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for unemployment benefits
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit