The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trains

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospitalStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency responseA famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement

A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from strokeA retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness

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• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collection
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for customers who can’t bring their pets to the salon
• ·The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border security
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·International medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendors
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area