Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy

A community center organized a sports day for kids with games races and prizesA tech company released a new laptop that is thinner lighter and faster than previous models

A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roadsA study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21

A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidaysA local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat almond and soy milk

Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones

The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutesA fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three years

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

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• ·Local police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the city’s suburbs.
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can increase the risk of asthma in children
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to be more inclusive
• ·A government program helped renters find affordable housing
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant with medicinal properties that can treat certain illnesses
• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved performance
• ·A startup launched a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8.5 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts regularly may reduce the risk of heart disease