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 major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserve
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day helps develop their vocabulary
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national park
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A small business owner started a YouTube channel to showcase their products and share industry tips
• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires
• ·A environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 25% over the past decade.
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·The government announced a new $300 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent economic changes
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 10% increase in global renewable energy adoption
• ·A school added a new course on environmental science to educate students about climate change and sustainability
• ·A major retailer announced it would be expanding its online shopping platform to offer same-day delivery in more cities.