Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersResearchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers

The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekendsA major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersA local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights

The stock market experienced a small dip after news of a potential trade disputeA charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean water

Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes

Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic wasteCar dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehicles

Community group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditionsRadio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank

Engineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resourcesWrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year

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• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping mall, creating 15 new jobs
• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A software company launched a new project management tool that integrates with popular apps
• ·A major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next year
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areas
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event with a best selling mystery author
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·Study shows that pets help reduce anxiety in college students
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participants
• ·The national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in Europe