The national postal service said it will speed up deliveries with most packages arriving within 2 days

Cross country team sets new school record at state meetStudy finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersPolice department launches app for reporting traffic hazardsArt gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities

Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle sorenessElectronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy days

The postal service introduced a new package tracking app that sends real-time delivery updatesA celebrity chef published a cookbook with easy-to-make recipes for busy families

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of waterA city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training

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• ·The stock market experienced a slight rise at the start of the week
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new soccer stadium and sports complex
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens
• ·A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based burgers and fries to all its menus
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·The government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by storms
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase accountability
• ·University researchers develop new method to convert agricultural waste into biofuel
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for second consecutive year
• ·A museum opened a space exploration exhibit
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 600000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·Public libraries extended their opening hours to meet community demand
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summer