A hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time

Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materialsPublic library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming seasonWeather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regionsUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery serviceStudy indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children

Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas

Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social mediaA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasonsA study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors

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• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast sandwiches made with local eggs and bacon
• ·Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change
• ·Research finds that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety levels in college students
• ·A famous musician performed a charity concert for disaster relief
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching skills faster
• ·A gym started a program to help people recover from injuries through exercise
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·A study found that owning a pet can reduce stress levels by 25%
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry event
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destruction
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered water purification system for remote communities