Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

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

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable mugs
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for three local small businesses
• ·A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn to play musical instruments
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food competition for its signature sourdough bread
• ·A new coffee shop opened downtown offering specialty drinks made with locally sourced beans
• ·Engineers designed a new type of battery with longer lifespan
• ·A software company offered free training workshops for small business owners
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible trains to all major routes
• ·An international charity delivered 20000 tents to families displaced by a civil war
• ·A new study showed that getting enough sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep patterns
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant with potential medicinal value