Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilitiesA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content

Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farmsA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral reefs to die at an alarming rate
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·A charity collected donations of toys for children in hospitals
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast, causing widespread power outages and forcing the evacuation of coastal communities.
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to plant 500 trees in local parks over the next year
• ·Scientists observed changes in animal behavior due to climate change
• ·A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·A photographer’s work was featured in a national art magazine
• ·Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power