A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices

Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bondsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about wildlife conservation in national parksNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to regenerative agricultureAstronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover

Cross country team sets new school record at state meetStudy finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills

Bakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets

Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidentsA museum launched a program for children to learn about art through hands-on workshops

A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theaterA cultural center hosted a series of concerts featuring traditional music from different regions

A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatusA city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world

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• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop with a lightweight and durable design
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss
• ·A scientist developed a more efficient solar panel that works in low light
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will offer free breakfast to all guests starting next month
• ·Local government plants 5000 native trees to restore habitat for endangered birds
• ·A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music critics
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s cultural diversity on a downtown building
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 33%
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes