A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salaries

A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio stationA construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric care

A study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart diseaseA small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listenersA city launched a "recycling education program" to teach residents how to sort waste correctly

A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefsA pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friends

A 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 inclusionGovernment approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekendTrain company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership

Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adultsDance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and ballet

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• ·Engineers successfully tested a new earthquake-resistant building material in a simulated disaster scenario
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes
• ·A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countries
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef
• ·A popular bakery chain announced it will open 25 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·A school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·Software firm releases new tool to help small businesses manage inventory
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Government invests 50 million dollars in renewable energy projects statewide
• ·Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone that can carry packages weighing up to 5 pounds and deliver them in 30 minutes or less