International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizationsOnline retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75

Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universeSoftball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship

Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent

Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projectsA small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners

A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safetyA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products

A pet rescue organization started a "foster-to-adopt" program to help animals find permanent homesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Mondays to attract family customers

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• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood potluck that brought together 80 residents for a meal
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal began
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food
• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for arthritis to reduce pain
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·A new mobile game with educational content was launched for kids
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth teams
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A new survey found that 65% of employees prefer hybrid work models combining remote and in-office work
• ·City organizes parade to celebrate national holiday with local bands
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own apple days in the fall that drew families from nearby cities
• ·Volunteers organized a cleanup event to remove trash from a popular local lake
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areas