Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilitiesA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content

Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farmsA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

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• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·Researchers found that daily meditation can reduce stress levels by up to 25% in adults
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease
• ·A sports league announced it would introduce video replay reviews for controversial calls
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes
• ·A local theater hosted a festival of new plays
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·A charity organization provided food aid to communities in need
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can lower blood pressure levels
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery