A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friends

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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• ·A research study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health
• ·A new study revealed that getting enough natural light during the day improves mood
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two units
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins to encourage home recycling
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent
• ·A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a week
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive
• ·A school district purchased new laptops for all high school students
• ·The school district announced a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·A charity organization provided free school supplies to low income children
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible
• ·Furniture store introduces line of eco friendly home products
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year