Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsA restaurant was featured in a local magazine for its unique fusion cuisine

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusionA tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do listsA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavorA coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost itemsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

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 year

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• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that can charge electric cars in 12 minutes
• ·Research finds that family dinners improve academic performance in teens
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and special events
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new drug approval
• ·The fire department responded to a large fire at a warehouse storing construction materials
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuary
• ·A popular social media platform introduced new privacy settings for users
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species
• ·A construction company built a new school gym
• ·A software company fixed bugs in its program
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces
• ·A pet store started offering puppy training classes for new dog owners
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of insect that helps pollinate crops