A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·A baseball team won the national championship after a seven-game series against their division rivals
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star
• ·A community center offered free fitness classes to help residents stay healthy
• ·The school district announced a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·Local schools held a cultural fair showcasing traditional dances and foods from around the world
• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish twice a week can improve brain function
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 35 countries over the next year
• ·Study shows that using blue light filters on devices improves sleep quality in teens
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the body
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruins
• ·A tech company released a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature