City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands

Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across stateStudy shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults

Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materialsLibrary offers free access to online language learning toolsSkateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider

Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativityJuice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juices

Animal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees

Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown areaLocal farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal healthA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

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• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·A severe flood in the river valley destroyed several bridges and roads, cutting off access to three small towns.
• ·A construction company used recycled materials for a new road project
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A local market was set up to support small-scale farmers
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local design school
• ·A national park reported a record number of visitors during the summer months
• ·A gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia
• ·Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bonding
• ·A bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels