A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop, expanding its customer base

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50

Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behaviorSoftball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationalsStudy reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger

Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groupsAmbulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid

TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremony

Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adultsA construction company finished building a new bridge that connects two neighborhoods and reduces travel time

A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectivesA small business owner expanded their product line to include eco-friendly cleaning supplies

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus

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• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean plastic pollution from oceans
• ·A city started a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·The city hosted an art fair featuring works by local artists
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India
• ·The national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to rest
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration
• ·A museum offered free admission to students and teachers during the school year
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·The prime minister attended an international summit on global trade agreements
• ·The national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe