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A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep qualityA small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs

A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildingsA scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sampleA pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners

A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all dayA school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play

A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances

A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bankThe government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation

A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand storesScientists developed a new way to recycle plastic waste into useful materials

Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory near their communityThe national library digitized a large number of old books to preserve cultural heritage

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• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·The national ballet company performed for a global audience via live stream
• ·A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 14% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 10 new locations in small towns this year
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·The national tennis team won an international tournament
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of diabetes using blood samples
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision loss