A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

The city council approved plans to build a new baseball stadium for local teamsResearchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students

A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countriesThe national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charityA local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes

The government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packagingA tech company released a software update that adds new security features

Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds

A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movementWrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year

Study reveals that listening to audiobooks improves vocabularyToy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons

Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday seasonMovie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families

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• ·Candle company supports reforestation with each sale
• ·A software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users plan routes in advance
• ·A heavy rainstorm hit the southern region causing flooding in several small towns
• ·Bookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author
• ·Opposition leaders criticized the government’s handling of the energy crisis calling for urgent reforms
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish during an expedition in the Pacific Ocean
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire more employees in the coming year
• ·Scientists identified a new species of plant with potential medicinal properties
• ·A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
• ·A new design competition was held to find innovative ideas for urban spaces
• ·Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradable
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby animal born as part of a conservation program